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M710 User Manual 87
Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer
To update Label Library files using a USB drive:
1. On a computer, go to the technical support website for your region. See “Technical Support
and Registration” on page iv.
2. Find firmware updates and the most recent M710 Printer Label Library update.
3. Download the database update.
4. Save the downloaded file to a USB drive.
5. Connect the USB drive to a USB port on the printer. The printer recognizes the upgrade file
and displays a message on the touchscreen.
6. Follow the instructions on the touchscreen. When the upgrade is complete, the printer restarts.
Updating multiple M710 printers: Follow steps 1-3 above on the computer running Brady
Workstation software. Save the downloaded file on the computer, then use Brady Workstation to install
the update on all printers. See the Printers tool help in Brady Workstation for details.
Cleaning the Printer
A cleaning kit is included in the printer package. This kit contains a disposable BMP71 cleaning card
which is designed to safely and effectively remove all dirt, ribbon ink residue, adhesive, and other
contaminants from the thermal printhead, platen roller, and paper path. The kit also includes a pre-
moistened cotton swab for cleaning the cutter blade and the sensors.
Cleaning the printer will improve print quality and legibility. It also increases output, machine life,
printer reliability and performance.
Cleaning Internal Components
Use the cleaning card to clean the printhead, platen roller, and label path.
To clean the printer:
1. Remove the ribbon cartridge and label roll. See “Loading Supplies” on page 16.
2. Moisten a cleaning card with isopropyl alcohol to the point where the card is saturated, but not
dripping.
3. Press FN + SETUP.
4. Choose Config.
5. Tap the Clean Printer button.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
7. Place the moistened cleaning card in the label compartment of the printer, inserting the edge
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