Cleaning Your System - Brady GlobalMark 2 User Manual

Cleaning your system

If you notice streaks or scratches in your labels, it may be time to clean the print
head.
You can purchase a cleaning kit, which includes:
To clean the print head:
Step 1: Turn the printer power off.
Step 2: Remove the ribbon cartridge.
Step 1: Pour Isopropyl alcohol into the plastic squeeze bottle provided in the cleaning kit.
Step 2: Apply the Isopropyl alcohol to one of the swabs.
Step 3: Clean the print head with the wet swab, using a swiping motion across the print
head. The print head is behind the ribbon cartridge, identifiable by the green
horizontal line. The area to clean is the upper edge of the print head (above the
green line).
Step 4: Repeat with a clean swab to ensure that the print head is clean.
Note:
If you have the Color & Cut system, you may occasionally want to clean the cutter
stylus as well. For instructions for cleaning the stylus and for replacing it as well,
see Appendix B: Cutter Maintenance.
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Cleaning your system
A plastic bottle (to contain Isopropyl alcohol, minimum 90% alcohol, You must
purchase the alcohol separately.)
Two foam tip swabs
Only use a swab once per cleaning. To keep new swabs free of dust, store
them in the plastic bag provided. Replacement cleaning kits are available.