Datacard Group ImageCard SelectTM and UltraGrafix SelectTM Printers manual 4-10

4-10 Maintaining the printer

3Open the cleaning pen.

4Using gentle pressure, move the cleaning pen back and forth along the full length of the printhead edge (see Figure 4-9). Be sure to clean the rounded edge of the printhead completely.

Figure 4-9: Clean the printing surface of the printhead

EIf the cleaning pen does not remove all contamination from the printhead, contact your service provider for additional assistance.

5Close the swing arm, pressing it down until the push latch clicks into place.

6Connect the power cable to the power source and power on the printer.

7Print a card to verify the quality of printing. You can print a Windows test page or a card using your card creation application. If card quality is still inadequate, see the

e-Guide for ImageCard® Select™ and UltraGrafix® Select™ Printers .

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Replacing the printhead cartridge

The Select printer uses an operator-replaceable printhead cartridge. For more information about printhead cartridges, see the e-Guide for ImageCard® Select™ and UltraGrafix® Select™ Printers .

Remove the printhead cartridge

!Do not touch the printing edge of the printhead cartridge. If you do, clean it using the cleaning pen, as described in “Cleaning the printhead” on page 4-9.

!Do not bump the printing edge of the printhead cartridge with any sharp objects. Sharp objects can permanently damage the printhead.

User’s Guide for ImageCard® Select™ and UltraGrafix® Select™