Card Storage Specifications; Cleaning Supplies; Cleaning Tape; Cleaning Card - DataCard ImageCard IV User Manual

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Card storage specifications

The cards should be stored in a cool, dry, and dark place. Excessive light can cause
yellowing of cards on exposed edges. Keep cards in their original packaging.
Cards should be at room temperature when they are installed in the printer and used.
If cards are stored in a cooler environment than the printer, allow them to reach room
temperature before using.

Cleaning supplies

The ImageCard IV printer uses the following cleaning supplies.
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Cleaning tape

Cleaning tape is sold in a single-roll package. The part number is 557575-001 and
contains about 65 uses.
The automatic cleaning function uses cleaning tape. You set how often the automatic
cleaning function runs in the printer driver. The printer also runs the automatic
cleaning function each time you turn the printer power. If you use the default value
(after every 20 cards) and keep the printer running, you use one roll of cleaning tape
for every 1300 cards you print.

Cleaning card

The ImageCard IV printer uses a cleaning card to remove particles inside the printer
left by printing supplies. Plan to use a cleaning card weekly or at least after every
5000 cards. If you use holographic topcoat, use a cleaning card daily or at least after
every 1000 cards.
Cleaning cards are sold in packages of 10. The package part number is 557169-001.

Cleaning pen

To maintain print quality and prolong the life of the printhead and other parts, use a
cleaning pen. The cleaning pen is also used to clean the optional magnetic stripe
head. The cleaning pen is part number 557492-001. Each pen can be used up to eight
times.
Make sure that the magnetic stripe on one card does not come in contact with the
magnetic stripe on another card.
Make sure that cards with magnetic stripes are stored away from magnets and
other magnetic objects.
Cleaning tape
Printer cleaning cards
Printhead cleaning pen
Heated roller cleaning stick (if the printer includes an optional topcoat or overlay
station)
User's Guide for the ImageCard® IV Printer