Resolving the card surface debris problems – FARGO electronic HDP820 User Manual

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HDP 800 Series Card Printer/Encoders Service Manual (Rev. 5.0)

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Resolving the Card surface debris problems

Symptom: Prints have "spots" (white or colored voids) and/or dust on them.

Step Procedure

1

Be sure the cards are clean and stored in a dust-free environment.

Caution: Cards with embedded contaminants in the surface should

not be used.

2

Clean the inside of the Printer.

a. Open the Print Station and Transfer Station.

b. Remove the print ribbon and HDP Film from the Printer.

c. Use a can of compressed air to blow out all visible areas of the Printer

interior.

d. If you do not have a can of compressed air, use a cleaning pad from the

Printer Cleaning Kit to wipe out all visible areas inside the Printer.

e. Remove any debris that may be inside.

Caution: Be extremely careful not to let any alcohol drip inside the

Printer!

f. Re-install the printing supplies.

g. Close the Print and Transfer Stations.

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