The read/write head requires periodic cleaning to maintain error-free encoding
Although the amber and red indicators will keep
flashing until the cleaning process has been per-
formed, the printer will continue to operate.
ISO STANDARD ENCODING
Track # Field Separator Track Density
Valid Characters
# of Characters
1
^
210BPI*
Alphanumeric
(ASCII 20~95†)
79‡
2
=
75BPI*
Numeric
(ASCII 48~62)
40‡
3
=
210BPI*
Numeric
(ASCII 48~62)
107‡
* Bit per inch
†Except the ‘?’ character
‡ Including Start, Stop and LRC characters. Also note that these 3 characters are auto-
matically managed by the magnetic encoder according to the ISO Standard Norms.
NOTE: Refer to the Card Printer Programmer’s Manual for complete programming in-
formation.
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WHEN TO CLEAN
When the amber & red indicators flash
(Every 1000 cards* approx.)
*Using 5-panel color ribbon (YMCKO).
*Optional factory setting.
HOW TO CLEAN
1.
2.
3.
Leave power on.
Open Cover and release Print Head Bracket
to remove ribbon.
Close Print Head.
Close Cover. Remove cards from Card Cartridge.
Insert one Pre-saturated Cleaning Card
(provided) through slot on the side of the
Card Cartridge.
Press the Panel Button for a few seconds.
The Card will feed into printer and carry out
the cleaning process.Repeat the process with
a new Cleaning Card if necessary.
Note:
For cleaning prior to the WHEN TO CLEAN signal, press the Panel
Button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning process.
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