FARGO electronic C16 service manual Cleaning Procedures, Cleaning the Printhead

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Cleaning Procedures

Cleaning the Printhead

Perform this procedure during every ribbon change or after every 250 prints to maintain consistent print quality. Also, perform this procedure after noticing a streak on the card where color was not transferred.

Caution: Never use a sharp tool or abrasive object of any kind to clean the Printhead, which can damage it. Watches, rings, bracelets and other jewelry can damage the Printhead if accidentally bumped against it.

Step Procedure

1Open the Printer's Top Cover.

2Using a Printhead Cleaning Pen from the Printer Cleaning Kit, firmly wipe back and forth across the surface of the Printhead.

3Once the Printhead is completely dry, close the Printer.

Caution: If a streak persists, use an Acetone compound to clean the Printhead.

Printhead

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