FARGO electronic HDP820 - Manual (Page 258)

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Section 5: Cleaning
This Section deals with the Printer’s internal and external maintenance in regards to the
unit's cleaning and general upkeep. (Note: The Printer should be cleaned on a regular basis
to insure that the Printer consistently produces high quality output.)
Danger: Be sure to disconnect the Printer's power cord whenever performing any
type of maintenance procedure unless otherwise directed.
IMPORTANT! Fargo Card Printers require highly specialized Print Ribbons to function
properly. To maximize Printer life, reliability, printed card quality and durability, you must use
only Fargo Certified Supplies. For this reason, your Fargo warranty is void, where not
prohibited by law, if you use non-Fargo Certified Supplies. To order additional materials,
please contact your authorized reseller.
Using the Required Supplies
For the maintenance procedures outlined for the Printer, you will need a Printer Cleaning Kit,
available from the reseller. This optional kit includes the following:
• Printhead Cleaning Pens pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning the
Printer's Printhead.
• Cleaning Cardss with an adhesive backing for cleaning the Printer's Cleaning Rollers.
• Cleaning Pads pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning the Printer's
Platen Rollers, Card Feed Rollers and general inside and outside area.
Danger: As with any electronic device, internal components of the Printer, such as
the Printhead, may be damaged if exposed to static electrical discharges. To avoid potential
damage, always wear an appropriate personal grounding device, such as a wrist strap (with
integral resistor) connected to an ESD ground. At a minimum, make positive contact with the
bare metal chassis of the Printer with the hand prior to touching any internal electrical
components.