Chapter 4: Maintaining The Printer; Using The Printer Cleaning Card; Run A Printer Cleaning Card - DataCard ImageCard User Manual

M aintaining the printer
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This chapter provides information to help you
maintain the Magna™ Class printer for optimal
performance. It describes:
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Using the printer cleaning card

The printer requires regular cleaning, and prompts you when it is time
to clean. By default, you are prompted to run the printer cleaning card
after every 40 cards. You can change the number of cards between
cleaning in the printer Properties or Default Document Properties
dialog box. You might want to clean more often if:
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You can run a printer cleaning card at any time, whether or not you
have been prompted. See
information about ordering the printer cleaning card.

Run a printer cleaning card

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User's Guide for the Magna™ Class Printer
How to use the printer cleaning card
How to use the duplex/overlay cleaning card
How to use the magnetic stripe cleaning card
How to clean the printhead
How to clean the supply tracker and heated roller in the optional
overlay module
How to replace the printhead cartridge
The cards, especially magnetic stripe cards, might have particles
on them
A monochrome ribbon is used
The printer is operated in a relatively dirty environment
Remove the card cartridge and set it aside.
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If the print ribbon sticks to the printer cleaning card, remove
the print ribbon and repeat this procedure with a new printer
cleaning card.
"Supplies and cards" on page B-1
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