Quick Start Guide | Ultra Electronics Card Systems |
Cleaning the Optics
1.Ensure the two light emitting diodes (LED's) adjacent to the Thermal Printhead, are clean and not obscured, the felt tip cleaning pen can be used as in diagram 1.
2.Check that the two apertures to the two optical sensors (one is 3mm diameter, the other is a fine slit in a stainless steel strip) are not obscured by debris, the felt tip pen can be used as in diagram 2.
Cleaning the Magnetic Head (if fitted)
1.The Magnetic Encoding Head is located beneath the second top pinch Roller. To clean the Magnetic Head, insert the Cleaning Card into the mechanism from the rear of the roller and withdraw several times until the head is clean, as shown is diagram 3.
2.The Magnetic Encoding Head can be seen pictured in diagram 4, with the front cover of the printer removed and the top pinch roller lifted.
CAUTION : Take great care not to scratch the surface of the magnetic head with any sharp or abrasive material.
Magnetic Head
Encoding Pinch
Roller
Top Front
Idle Roller
Magnetic
Encoding Head
Magnetic Head | Bottom Front |
Encoding Pinch | Driven Roller |
Roller |
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