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B. Standard Print Head Cleaning

This procedure is performed if you notice a streak on the page where ink was not transferred.

1.Open the printerÕs top cover with the Cover Release Lever.

2.Remove the Ribbon Cartridge from the printer. If you observe dust and/or other par- ticles laying on the top surface of the ribbon, manually roll it up into the take-up roll. Occasionally, dust may settle on the top surface of the ribbon sheet and cause print quality problems.

3.Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe dust and any accumulated particles off the surface of the print head.

4.Re-install the Ribbon Cartridge and shut the cover. If a streak in the printout persists, perform the steps in section C, on the next page.

Ribbon

 

Guard

Print

 

Print

Element

Print

Head

Head

Plastic

 

Cover

 

Output

 

Tray

 

 

Drive

 

Roller

 

Supply

 

Tray

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FARGO electronic 76502, 76505, 76501, 76504, 76503, 76500 manual Standard Print Head Cleaning

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