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HDP800 Series Card Printer/Encoders Service Manual (Rev. 5.0) 110
Resolving the Card surface debris problems Symptom: Prints have "spots" (white or colored voids) and/or dust on them.
Step Procedure
1Be sure the cards are clean and stored in a dust-free environment.
Caution: Cards with embedded contaminants in the surface should
not be used.
2Clean the inside of the Printer.
a. Open the Print Station and Transfer Station.
b. Remove the print ribbon and HDP Film from the Printer.
c. Use a can of compressed air to blow out all visible areas of the Printer
interior.
d. If you do not have a can of compressed air, use a cleaning pad from the
Printer Cleaning Kit to wipe out all visible areas inside the Printer.
e. Remove any debris that may be inside.
Caution: Be extremely careful not to let any alcohol drip inside the
Printer!
f. Re-install the printing supplies.
g. Close the Print and Transfer Stations.