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4 Maintenance
Cleaning the printer improves print quality and legibility. It also increases output, machine life, printer
reliability, and performance.
Installing Firmware Upgrades
Upgrades to firmware (printer system software) are available through the Brady Workstation software.
The Brady Workstation Basic Design Suite is available for free. See “To get Brady Workstation
software:” on page 12.
To upgrade firmware:
1. Connect the printer to a computer that has Brady Workstation installed. The computer must be
connected to the internet.
2. Run the Brady Workstation software and open the Printers tool, which indicates when
upgrades are available.
3. See the help in the Printers tool for more details.
Updating the Printer Label Library
Printer Label Library files are included in a database of label and ribbon part information that enables
the printer to work optimally with various supplies.
Update Label Library files periodically to make sure the printer has data for any new label supplies.
Also update if you have ordered a custom label supply from Brady and it came with new Label Library
files.
Upgrades to the printer’s Label Library are available through the Brady Workstation software. The
Brady Workstation Basic Design Suite is available for free. See “To get Brady Workstation software:”
on page 12.
To update Label Library files:
1. Connect the printer to a computer that has Brady Workstation installed. The computer must be
connected to the internet.
CAUTION! Do not interrupt printer power during an upgrade.
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