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Using the cleaning card
The rollers in the printer should be cleaned periodically with the ImageCard IV
cleaning card to ensure card quality and continued smooth operation of the printer.
The cleaning card is sticky and removes particles and other debris from inside the
printer, especially from the rollers. See
information about cleaning cards.
The frequency of use depends on the supplies used and the environment in which the
printer operates.
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Use a cleaning card weekly or at least after every 5000 cards if you do not have a
topcoat station.
Use a cleaning card daily or after every 1000 cards if:
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The printer is used in a dusty or otherwise dirty environment
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A topcoat station is installed and you regularly use clear or holographic
topcoat on cards
Topcoat supply material can release small particles as the material is used.
Particles accumulate around the lower card track and other horizontal surfaces.
Particles also can stick to cards or rollers.
Holographic topcoat particles are easy to see, while clear topcoat particles are not
as visible. Some supply lots will release more particles, called flash, than other
lots. Adjust your cleaning practices to suit the current supply lot.
ImageCard IV cleaning card
Make sure that the power for the PC and printer is on and the printer is ready to
receive cards.
Unlock the printer if needed.
Push down on the printer's top cover to unlatch it. Lift the top cover to the fully
upright position.
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When the top cover opens, the interlock switch removes power to all motors
and fans. If overlay or topcoat stations are installed, power is removed from
the heaters. Overlay or topcoat stations remain HOT.
Remove the print ribbon cartridge. See
page 4-2
for more information.
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Leave the printhead unlatched after removing the print ribbon cartridge.
If the printer includes topcoat or overlay stations, remove the supply cartridges.
See
"Removing the supply cartridge" on page 4-10
cartridge" on page 4-14
"Cleaning supplies" on page B-10
"Removing the print ribbon cartridge" on
for more information.
User's Guide for the ImageCard® IV Printer
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