MC DTC Series
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8 Printer maintenance
Four different cleaning processes are available for the MC DTC series.
8.1 Standard cleaning
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Suggested frequency forcolor printing: each time the ribbon is changed
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Mandatory frequency (to prevent voiding the warranty):after every 1,000 prints.Thenprinter will alert the user for
Basic
Cleaning
in the display and with an intermittent amber LED.
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The product has an internal counter that keeps track of the number of cards printed and warns the user when the
mandatory cleaning procedure must be performed.
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If the cleaning procedure is not followed after 1000 prints, at 1200 prints, thepPrinter will alert the user for
Mandatory Cleaning
in the display and a red LED
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For printers fitted with Magnetic stripe encoders: cleaning frequency should be more often
1. To perform standard cleaning, select
Clean printer
from the drop down menu available in the
Tools
tab.
2. Remove cards and the ribbon cartridge and make sure both the hopper and top cover are closed, then click
Next
.
