DataCard ImageCard Magna, User Manual

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User’s Guide for Magna™ Platinum Series™ Printers
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Make sure that cards with magnetic stripes are stored away from magnets and
other magnetic objects.
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 Magna printer uses the following cleaning supplies.
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Printer cleaning cards
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Replaceable cleaning sleeves
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Magnetic stripe cleaning card (only for printers with a magnetic stripe module)
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Printhead cleaning pen
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/laminator cleaning cards (if the printer includes an optional topcoat or overlay
(laminator) module)
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Heated roller cleaning stick (if the printer includes an optional topcoat or overlay
module)
Printer cleaning card
Use a printer cleaning card to remove particles left by printing supplies inside the
Magna printer. Use a printer cleaning card at the interval you set, such as every 250
cards (see
“Working with Properties and other driver dialog boxes” on page 3-1 ).
Printer cleaning cards are sold in packages of 10. The package part number is
557297-001. Printer cleaning cards are also sold as part of cleaning kits, described
below.
Figure B-4: Printer cleaning card
If the printer does not have a magnetic strip module, you can use cleaning card
part number 548714-001.
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