Brady BradyPrinter S3100 - Dust Cleaning; Cleaning the Printhead

BradyPrinter S3100 Sign & Label Printer User’s Manual 88
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Printhead
Dust Cleaning
Dust generated by media cuts can accumulate in the unit. If a significant amount
of dust is built up, clean the unit using this procedure.
Materials Required
• BradyPrinter S3100 Cleaning Kit (Cat # B31-CCT)
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Compressed Air Bottle, purchased locally (e.g., HOSA AIR-464 Gear Duster)
To clean dust from the unit:
CAUTION!
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed air.
1. Remove power and media from the printer (see “Removing Power and Media
from Printer” on page 81).
2. Using compressed air, spray all visible areas inside the printer to remove
accumulated dust.
3. Using a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol, wipe any remaining dust from
inside the printer.
4. Wipe exterior cover and frame of printer for dirt and residue.
Cleaning the Printhead
Materials Required
• BradyPrinter S3100 Cleaning Kit (Cat # B31-CCT)
• Isopropyl Alcohol
To clean the printhead:
1. Remove power and media from the printer (see “Removing Power and Media
from Printer” on page 81).
2. Fill the plastic bottle from the cleaning kit with isopropyl alcohol.
Note: Do not rub the swab over the bronze-colored area of the printhead.
3. Moisten one of the foam swabs from the cleaning kit with the alcohol and
gently rub across the green and black area of the printhead [14].
CAUTION!
Use only the materials supplied in the cleaning kit. Using other materials may
permanently damage the printhead.