Clean The Printhead - DataCard SD260L 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.
Open the printer cover and remove the print ribbon
cartridge.
3.
Open and remove a cleaning swab from its package.
4.
Use gentle pressure to move the cleaning swab
back and forth along the full length of the
printhead edge until it is completely clean.
28 System Maintenance