Star Micronics TCP400 Series - Manual (Page 12)

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8-3. Removing Jammed Cards
1. Turn off the power and unplug the reader/writer.
2. Press the cover opener.
3. Lift the upper cover while the cover is open.
4. While pulling the mechanism’s snap lever (green), lift the mechanism.
Note: Do not touch the thermal head or erasing head. There is the danger of getting
burned.
5. Remove the card while the cover is open.
Caution: Trying to remove the card by forcibly pulling it will damage internal parts
such as the card guides. Remove the card by pushing it along the card
guides and out of the card inlet.
6. Return the mechanism to its original position.
7. Close the upper cover.
Upper cover
Cover Opener
Snap lever
Thermal head
Erase head