CLEARjet GmbH
CX-one
3.5 Consumables – Expected Lifespan
The following CX-one components are consumable:
•
Print head
•
Erase module with erase roller
The typical lifespan of these consumables is primarily dependent on the number of
printed/erased cards, but it is also dependent on many other factors.
3.5.1 Lifespan: Print Head DK 200 – 1
Print head lifespan is dependent on two main factors:
•
Mechanical wear and tear
•
Number of dots printed
Print head wear is directly related to the quality of the card surfaces. In particular, dust,
grains of sand and other particles can lead to print head damage.
Expected
print head lifespan: approx. 200,000 cards
Please note that the print head lifespan is directly related to your print profile. The
expected lifespan is based on sample lines of typical text. If you are printing graphics, a
high number of dots may be used and may therefore shorten the lifespan of your print
head.
3.5.2 Lifespan: Erase Roller
CLEARjet’s patented (world-wide) erase roller is covered in a special flexible coating.
Various factors relating to this coating determine how effectively the printer erases text
and graphics. The most important of these is flexibility. Factors, such as temperature,
length of use and number of cards processed contribute to wear and tear on this
component.
Mechanical factors (e.g. wear, small areas of damage) can also reduce the
effectiveness of the erase function.
Typical
lifespan: approx. 100,000 cards
or a max. of
3,000 hours of use
(whichever
is reached first)
User Manual
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