7-2 BMP
®
61 Label Printer
User’s Manual
Cleaning the Printer
Internal Components
Internal Components
Use a Brady BMP61 disposable cleaning card to safely and effectively remove all
dirt, ribbon ink residue, adhesive, and other contaminants from the thermal print
head, platen roller, and paper path.
Note: Remove the ribbon and label spool before initiating the cleaning routine.
To clean the printer, with the printer turned on:
1. From the Setup menu, select Config.
2. Select Clean Printer.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
4. With the ribbon removed, close the printhead lock lever.
5. Set the printer media guide to the widest position.
6. Insert the cleaning card into the label path until it stops against the printhead
and platen roller.
7. Press Enter to initiate the cleaning routine.
8. After cleaning is complete, remove printer cleaning card and dispose of
properly.
Note: Allow 15 seconds for the print head, platen roller, and label path to dry before
reloading labels and ribbon.