M611 Label Printer User Manual 36
Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the printer will improve print quality and legibility. It also increases output, machine life,
printer reliability, and performance.
Display Screen
To clean the display screen:
1. Lightly moisten a soft (non-scratching) swab with isopropyl alcohol, or use swabs available
with the Brady PCK-6 Cleaning Kit.
2. Gently wipe the display screen until clean.
Internal Components
Use a M611 Label Printer disposable cleaning card (Brady part number PCK-5) to safely and
effectively remove all dirt, ribbon ink residue, adhesive, and other contaminants from the thermal print
head, platen roller, and paper path.
To clean the print head, platen roller, and paper path:
1. Remove the ribbon and label spool from the printer. See “Loading Supplies” on page 14.
2. With the printer turned on, tap Settings.
3. Tap Maintenance Help.
4. Tap Cleaning.
5. Tap Print Head.
6. With the ribbon removed, close the lock lever.
7. Set the label supply guide to the widest position.
8. Insert the cleaning card into the label path until it stops against the print head and platen roller.
9. Tap Run to initiate the cleaning routine.
10. After cleaning is complete, remove the cleaning card and dispose of properly.
11. Allow 15 seconds for the print head, platen roller, and label path to dry before reloading labels
and ribbon.
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