Cleaning; Using The Required Supplies; Cleaning Inside The Printer - HID FARGO C50 User Manual

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Cleaning

Important: Clean the printer on a regular basis to ensure that the printer consistently
produces high quality output.
WARNING:
Disconnect the Printer's power cord whenever performing any type of maintenance
procedure unless otherwise directed.
The cleaning described in this section is additional to the information on the Clean Printer tab of
the ToolBox (see Using the Clean Printer tab).
For detailed information, reference the Cleaning Kit Instruction in the kit.
6.1

Using the Required Supplies

For the maintenance procedures outlined for the printer, you will need a Printer Cleaning Kit,
available from the reseller. This optional kit includes the following:
•
Printhead Cleaning Swabs pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning
the printer's printhead.
•
Cleaning Cards with an adhesive backing for cleaning the printer's rollers.
•
Gauze Pads pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning the printer's
interior and exterior.
•
Alcohol Cards pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning the printer's
platen rollers, card feed rollers.
Note:
As with any electronic device, internal components of the printer, such as the printhead may be
damaged if exposed to static electrical discharges. To avoid potential damage, always wear an
appropriate personal grounding device, such as a wrist strap (with integral resistor) connected
to an ESD ground. At a minimum, make positive contact with the bare metal chassis of the
printer with the hand prior to touching any internal electrical components.
6.2

Cleaning Inside the Printer

Step Procedure
1 Open the cover.
2 Remove the ribbon cartridge from the printer.
3 With compressed air, blow out all visible areas of the printer interior removing debris.
OR
If you do not have a can of compressed air, use a cleaning pad from the Printer Cleaning Kit to wipe
out all visible areas inside the printer. Remove any debris that may be inside.
June 2013
CAUTION:
Use extreme caution not to let any alcohol drip inside the printer!
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