Datamax ST-3210, SV-3306, ST-3306, SV-3210 manual Ticket Detect Sensor Cleaning

4.4.4Ticket Detect Sensor Cleaning

The Ticket Detect Sensor initiates the auto-loading process by signaling the presence of ticket stock within the Media Guides. If the sensor becomes blocked with paper particles, ticket feeding problems can occur. To clean the sensor:

ŒTurn ‘Off’ and unplug the printer.

•ST Models: Raise the access cover; see Section 3.2.

ŽSlide the printhead latch to the unlocked position, raise the printhead assembly (see Section 4.4.1) and remove the ticket stock.

•Using compressed air, direct the airflow between the Media Guide and under the area indicated by the dotted line in the drawing below. (The sensor resides in a small aperture within the Media Guide.)

•Lower the Printhead Assembly and slide the printhead latch into the locked position.

‘Plug in and turn ‘On’ the printer.

’Load ticket stock (see Section 3.2).

“ST Models: Close the access cover.

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