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CardJet 410 Card Printer/Encoder and Persona CardJet C7 Printer User Guide (Rev. 6.1) 5-6
Manually cleaning the Ink Cartridges
Caution: If the Printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris
may accumulate inside the case. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet or clothing fibers.
When it gets on the Ink Cartridges and Cradle, it can cause ink streaks and smudges on
printed card. Ink streaking is easily corrected by manually cleaning the Cartridges and cradle.
Gathering the Cleaning Supplies
You will need the following items to clean the print Cartridges and Cradle:
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Use distilled or bottled water. Tap water contains contaminants that damage Ink
Cartridges.
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Use cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the Cartridges.
Caution: Be careful not to get ink on the hands or clothing as you clean.
Preparing to Clean the Ink Cartridges
Step Procedure
1 Remove the Ink Cartridges from the Printer before cleaning.
2 With the Printer power ON and the Printer connected to the PC, raise the Top
Cover. The Ink Cartridges move to the center of the Printer.
3 Disconnect the power cord from the back of the Printer.
4 Remove the Ink Cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the ink
nozzle plate facing up.
Caution #1: Do not leave the Cartridges outside the Printer for more
than 30 minutes.
Caution #2: Do not touch the Ink Cartridge nozzles or copper
contacts. Do not remove the copper strips.