Clean The Printer; Run A Cleaning Card - DataCard SD260 Installation And User Manual

Clean the Printer

The printer performs best when it is cleaned on a regular basis. The printer
should be cleaned when:
• The number of cards printed since last cleaning reaches the number for your
site
• The printer displays a message for which cleaning is a solution
• You notice debris, such as lint, on completed cards
• You install a new roll of print ribbon
Follow the cleaning guidelines for your site to keep the printer in good working
condition.
You can perform the following cleaning tasks:
•

"Run a cleaning card"

•
"Clean the printhead"
Run a cleaning card
Run a printer cleaning card to clean debris from the inside of the printer. The
cleaning card can remove most contaminants from the printer.
1.
Begin with the printer powered on.
2.
Open the printer cover and remove the print ribbon
cartridge.
3.
Close the cover. The Ribbon Light will blink rapidly.
4.
Open the input hopper and remove unprinted
cards. The Card light will blink rapidly if the printer
has the Card Present option.
5.
Begin with the printer "Ready". The U
shows steady green.
6.
Press the U
Line 1 of the LCD panel.
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button to display "Suspended" on
SER
button
SER
Using the Printer