Drive

Cleaning

Supply Ribbon

Roller

Rollers

Assembly

Drive Hubs

 

Printhead

Printhead Assembly

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Maintenance

Your Color ID Card Printer is built to require a minimum of maintenance.

A.Supplies Required

IMPORTANT!

For the maintenance procedures outlined in this section, you will need the following items:

Isopropyl alcohol

Acetone

Standard clear adhesive tape or masking tape

Soft, lint-free cloth

Or, to make these maintenance procedures more convenient, a Printer Cleaning Kit is available from your reseller or from the printer manufacturer. This optional kit includes the following:

Printhead Cleaning Pens pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning your printerÕs printhead.

Cleaning Cards with an adhesive backing for automatically cleaning your printerÕs gray card feed rollers and cleaning rollers.

Cleaning Pads pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning your printerÕs drive roller and general inside area.

1.Never use a sharp tool or abrasive object of any kind to clean the printhead. You will damage the printhead!

2.Watches, rings, bracelets, and other jewelry can damage the printhead if accidentally bumped against it. For best results, remove such items before touching any internal components of printer.

3.Internal components of the printer, such as the printhead, may be damaged if exposed to static electrical discharges generated by various means, such as walking on a carpeted floor. To avoid potential damage, always wear an appropriate personal grounding device, such as

Nevertheless, there are a few procedures you can perform on a regular basis or as needed to ensure the best possible performance. Use the illustration at the top of this page to locate the items discussed within this section.

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