FARGO electronic Quatro ID Card Printer User Manual
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28 Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
1. Unplug the printerÕs main power cord before performing
any type of maintenance procedure unless otherwise
indicated. Also, never use a sharp tool or a metal 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
a wrist strap (w/ integral resistor) connected to an ESD
ground. Or, at a minimum, make positive contact with
the bare metal chassis of the printer with your hand prior
to touching any internal electrical components.
II. 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.
1.
Open the Top Cover of the printer by gently grasping the
front sides of the cover and lifting upward. The cover will
tilt open from front-to-back.
2.
Open the Printhead Assembly by gently pulling up on the
assemblyÕs Release Tab and lifting upward. Allow the
assembly to swing completely open.
3.
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.
4.
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!
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