Ultra electronic Turbo - Manual (Page 32)

Quick Start Guide Ultra Electronics Card Systems
Page 32 MAGICARD TURBO Color Printer
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
Magnetic Head
Encoding Pinch
Roller
Magnetic
Encoding Head
Bottom Front
Driven Roller
Top Front
Idle Roller