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The read/write head requires periodic cleaning to maintain error-free encoding.
CLEAN PRINTER
Not t e: For cleaning prior to the WHEN TO CLEAN signal, press the
Right Panel Button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning process.
(repeat first steps 1 and 2 above)
ISO STANDARD ENCODING
Field Separator
Track #
1
2
3
*
Bit per inch
†
Except the '?' character
‡
Including Start, Stop and LRC characters. Also note that these 3 characters are automatical-
ly managed by the magnetic encoder according to the ISO Standard Norms.
NOTE: Refer to the Card Printer Programmer's Manual for complete programming information.
WHEN TO CLEAN
When LCD screen reports message.
HOW TO CLEAN
1. Leave power on.
Open Cover and release Print Head Bracket to
remove ribbon.
Close Print Head.
Close Cover. Remove cards from Card Cartridge.
2. Insert one Pre-saturated Cleaning Card (provid-
ed) through slot on the side of the Card Cartridge.
3. Press the Clear Panel Button (right ) for a few
seconds. The card will feed into printer and carry
out the cleaning process. Repeat the process with
a new Cleaning Card if necessary.
Although the CLEAN PRINTER message is
displayed until maintenance has been
performed, the printer will continue to
operate.
Track density Valid Characters
210BPI *
^
75BPI *
=
210BPI *
=
Alphanumeric
†
(ASCII 20
∼
95
)
Numeric
(ASCII 48
∼
62)
Numeric
(ASCII 48
∼
62)
# of characters
‡
79
‡
40
‡
107
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