Clean The Printhead - DataCard CD800 User Manual

Clean the Printhead

Clean the printhead when:
The printhead is replaced.
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There are unprinted lines on the finished card. This usually indicates dirt or contaminants on
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the printhead.
The printhead is touched accidentally. Oils from hands can affect print quality and damage
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the printhead.
Do the following to clean the printhead:
1.
Power off the printer.
2.
Unlock the printer, if necessary, and open the printer supplies access door on the optional
multi‐hopper.
3.
Open the printer cover and remove the print ribbon cartridge.
4.
Open and remove a cleaning swab from its package.
5.
Use gentle pressure, move the cleaning swab back and forth along the full length of the
printhead edge until it is completely clean.
30 System Maintenance