FARGO electronic II - Manual (Page 46)

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8
Maintenance
Your Color ID
Card Printer is
built to require a
minimum of
maintenance.
Nevertheless,
there are a few
procedures you
can perform on a
regular basis or
as needed to
ensure the best
possible
performance. Use
the illustration at
the top of this
page to locate the
items discussed
within this
section.
A. Supplies
Required
For the maintenance procedures outlined in this
section, you will need the following items:
■ Isopropyl alcohol
■ Acetone
■ Standard clear adhesive tape or masking tape
■ Soft, lint-free cloth
Or, to make these maintenance procedures more
convenient, a Printer Cleaning Kit is available from
your reseller or from the printer manufacturer. This
optional kit includes the following:
■ Printhead Cleaning Pens pre-moistened with
99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning your
printerÕs printhead.
■ Cleaning Cards with an adhesive backing for
automatically cleaning your printerÕs gray card
feed rollers and cleaning rollers.
■ Cleaning Pads pre-moistened with 99.99%
isopropyl alcohol for cleaning your printerÕs
drive roller and general inside area.
IMPORTANT! 1. Never use a sharp tool or abrasive object of any kind
to clean the printhead. You will damage the printhead!
2. Watches, rings, bracelets, and other jewelry can
damage the printhead if accidentally bumped against it.
For best results, remove such items before touching any
internal components of printer.
3. Internal components of the printer, such as the
printhead, may be damaged if exposed to static electrical
discharges generated by various means, such as walking
on a carpeted floor. To avoid potential damage, always
wear an appropriate personal grounding device, such as
Drive
Rollers
Cleaning
Roller
Assembly
Printhead Printhead Assembly
Supply Ribbon
Drive Hubs