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Pro-L Card Printer Users Manual
B. STANDARD PRINTHEAD CLEANING
This procedure should be performed if you notice a streak on the card where color
was not transferred. This procedure should also be performed during every ribbon
change or after every 250 prints in order to maintain consistent print quality. The
printhead is located near the center of the opened Top Cover assembly.
1. Open the printers top-right cover by pressing its Cover Release Button.
2. If you observe dust and/or other particles laying on the top surface of the
ribbon, manually roll it up into the take-up roll. Occasionally, dust may settle
on the top surface of the ribbon and cause print quality problems.
3. Use a Printhead Cleaning Pen from the Printer Cleaning Kit or a soft, lint-free
cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol to wipe dust and other
accumulated particles off the surface of the printhead. If using a cloth, be
extremely careful not to use too much alcohol. It must not be allowed to drip
into the printer!
4. Once the printhead is completely dry, shut the cover. If a streak persists,
perform the steps in Part C.
C. EXPANDED PRINTHEAD CLEANING
Perform if you have a streak on the printed output that cant be solved by the
Standard Printhead Cleaning procedure. To maintain your printers high quality of
printing, this procedure should also be performed approximately every 2,500
prints as part of the printers general maintenance program.
1. Open the printers top-right cover by pressing its Cover Release Button.
2. Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly moistened with acetone to wipe off the
surface of the printhead. Be extremely careful not to use too much acetone. It
must not be allowed to drip into the printer!
CAUTION! ACETONE IS A VERY POWERFUL SOLVENT. DO NOT APPLY ACETONE TO
ANY OTHER AREA OF THE PRINTER, SINCE IT WILL DESTROY THE
FINISH OF PAINT, RUBBER, AND PLASTIC.
3. Allow the printhead to thoroughly dry before closing the cover.
4. Shut the cover. If a streak persists, contact your dealer for further assistance.
D. CLEANING THE PRINTERS CASE
The printer has a durable casing that should retain its luster and appearance for
many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild
soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind. Never spray the
cabinet with a cleaner. Rather, spray the cloth first, then wipe down the printer.
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