Clean The Printhead - DataCard SD Series User Manual

Clean the Printhead

Clean the printhead when:
The printhead is replaced.
•
There are unprinted lines on the finished card. This usually indicates dirt or
•
contaminants on the printhead.
The printhead is touched accidentally. Oils from hands can affect print quality
•
and damage the printhead.
Do the following to clean the printhead:
1.
Power off the printer.
2.
Open the printer cover and remove the print
ribbon cartridge.
3.
Open and remove a cleaning swab from its
package.
4.
Use gentle pressure to move the
cleaning swab back and forth along
the full length of the printhead
edge until it is completely clean.
28 System Maintenance