FARGO electronic Pro-L manual B. Standard Printhead Cleaning, C. Expanded Printhead Cleaning

Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual

B. STANDARD PRINTHEAD CLEANING

This procedure should be performed if you notice a streak on the card where color was not transferred. This procedure should also be performed during every ribbon change or after every 250 prints in order to maintain consistent print quality. The printhead is located near the center of the opened Top Cover assembly.

1.Open the printer’s top-right cover by pressing its Cover Release Button.

2.If you observe dust and/or other particles 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 and cause print quality problems.

3.Use a Printhead Cleaning Pen from the Printer Cleaning Kit or a soft, lint-free cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol to wipe dust and other accumulated particles off the surface of the printhead. If using a cloth, be extremely careful not to use too much alcohol. It must not be allowed to drip into the printer!

4.Once the printhead is completely dry, shut the cover. If a streak persists, perform the steps in Part C.

C.EXPANDED PRINTHEAD CLEANING

Perform if you have a streak on the printed output that can’t be solved by the Standard Printhead Cleaning procedure. To maintain your printer’s high quality of printing, this procedure should also be performed approximately every 2,500 prints as part of the printer’s general maintenance program.

1.Open the printer’s top-right cover by pressing its Cover Release Button.

2.Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly moistened with acetone to wipe off the surface of the printhead. Be extremely careful not to use too much acetone. It must not be allowed to drip into the printer!

CAUTION! ACETONE IS A VERY POWERFUL SOLVENT. DO NOT APPLY ACETONE TO ANY OTHER AREA OF THE PRINTER, SINCE IT WILL DESTROY THE FINISH OF PAINT, RUBBER, AND PLASTIC.

3.Allow the printhead to thoroughly dry before closing the cover.

4.Shut the cover. If a streak persists, contact your dealer for further assistance.

D. CLEANING THE PRINTER’S CASE

The printer has a durable casing that should retain its luster and appearance for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind. Never spray the cabinet with a cleaner. Rather, spray the cloth first, then wipe down the printer.

Section 7: Maintenance

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