Brother GTX-4, Service Manual

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Regular Maintenance
(6) Moisten a clean stick R with the cleaning solution.
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If you use an already-used clean stick R, do not use it for other purposes than cleaning the carriage plate.
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Do not use other fluids (water, etc.), because they may damage the print heads.
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Do not return the cleaning solution which has been put in the cleaning cup to the cleaning solution bottle.
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For a proper work operation, be sure to wear the printer-provided gloves.
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(7) With the clean stick R, wipe away the accumulated ink on the carriage plate of the left-side of the print head.
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Be sure not to touch the nozzle surface.
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Manually move the carriage to such a position that you can perform the cleaning with ease.
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(8) Clean the carriage plate on the left side of the other print head in the same manner.
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The used clean stick R should be disposed of, and should not be reused.
(9) Close the front cover.
(10) Turn on the power.
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Dispose of any waste resulting from the cleaning in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances.
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Then, the head cleaning will be performed to prevent any ink from drying up.
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Because the cleaning cup will be reused, rinse it in clean cleaning solution and store it in a safe place.
Cleaning cup
Cleaning solution
Clean stick R
Cleaning cup
Carriage plate
Clean stick R
Contaminated with ink