Cleaning the card feed rollers and
heat rollers
Dirty magnetic head will cause a write/read error. It is recommended to clean the magnetic head after printing about 1,000 cards. Cleaning the magnetic head is not necessary if the magnetic stripe card is not used.
1. Keep the ink ribbon and retransfer film cassettes in their mounting positions.
See p.14 to p.18 of this manual.
2. Turn on the power of the printer.
Go to the next step when the printer is in the Preheat or Ready state.
3. Specify the “cleaning” mode in the user mode.
See p.26 in this manual.
> U s e r M o d e
MENU
> C l e a n i n g >
5. Set the card on the card tray.
Place the card in right direction. See p.20.
6. Press the ENTER button, select “MG Head” with the ↑ or ↓ button, and press the ENTER button.
> > M G H e a d
O K ?
ENTER
C l e a n i n g . .
7. When the cleaning card is discharged, turn off the power of the printer.
Wait for 10 seconds before turning on the power again.
CAUTION
Replace the magnetic head cleaning card when it gets dirty. A dirty card may pollute the head and cause damages to the head. Consult your dealer on the alcohol and cleaning card.
4. Apply alcohol on the magnetic head cleaning card.
Drip three or four drops of alcohol on the magnetic stripes.
Alcohol (sold separately)
Magnetic head cleaning card (sold separately)
Once printer servicing and cleaning
have been completed
Once servicing and cleaning of the printer have been completed, check to make sure that all parts have been replaced properly.
Improper replacement of parts may result in the power not turning on or in operating errors.
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