Chapter 4: Maintaining The Printer; Running A Cleaning Cycle; Replacing The Cleaning Roller Sleeve - DataCard ImageCard Select User Manual

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Running a cleaning cycle

A cleaning cycle includes replacing the sleeve of the continuous cleaning roller and
running a cleaning card. Replace the cleaning roller first, and then run a cleaning card.
Select one of the following primary methods to make sure cleaning occurs regularly.
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You might want to run a cleaning cycle more often if:
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Replacing the cleaning roller sleeve

Replace the sleeve of the continuous cleaning roller when prompted or according to
your schedule. You can change the replaceable cleaning sleeve at any time, whether
or not you have been prompted.
Replace the cleaning roller
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You can set the cleaning interval in the driver to indicate when it is time to clean.
The default "Cards between cleaning" value is 250 cards. You can change the
number of cards between cleaning in the printer Properties, Default Document
Properties, or Printer Preferences dialog box. See "Working with printer settings
and data" on page 3-2 for the steps to follow.
You can clean the printer when you change the print ribbon, when you load cards
in the card cartridge, or at another regular interval you determine.
The cards, especially magnetic stripe cards, have particles on them
A monochrome ribbon is used
The printer is operated in a relatively dirty environment
Printed cards have defects in the printing because of residue on the card
Open the top cover of the printer.
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The printer power can be on or off when you replace the cleaning roller.
Press down on the swing arm (step 1 in Figure 4-1). The push latch releases the
swing arm. Lift the swing arm until it is fully open (step 2 in Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1: Open the swing arm
Remove the print ribbon cartridge.
User's Guide for ImageCard® Select™ and UltraGrafix® Select™
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