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4-2
Maintaining the printer
User’s Guide for Magna™ Platinum Series™ Printers
Running a cleaning cycle
A cleaning cycle includes replacing the sleeve of the continuous cleaning roller and
running a cleaning card. Replace the cleaning roller first, and then run a cleaning card.
Select one of the following primary methods to make sure cleaning occurs regularly.
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You can set the cleaning interval in the driver to indicate when it is time to clean.
The default “Cards between cleaning” value is 250 cards. You can change the
number of cards between cleaning in the printer Properties, Printing Preferences,
or Default Document Properties dialog box. See “Working with Properties and
other driver dialog boxes” on page 3-1 for the steps to follow.
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You can clean the printer when you change the print ribbon, when you load cards
in the card cartridge, or at another regular interval you determine.
You might want to run a cleaning cycle more often if:
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The cards, especially magnetic stripe cards or cards with signature panels, have
particles on them
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A monochrome ribbon is used
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The printer is operated in a relatively dirty environment
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Printed cards have defects in the printing because of residue on the cards
Using the printer cleaning card
Use the printer cleaning card when prompted or according to schedule. You can run a
printer cleaning card whenever you are not printing, whether or not you have been
prompted. See “Supplies and cards” on page B-1 for information about ordering the
printer cleaning card.
Run a printer cleaning card
If the printer has a locking card cartridge, unlock the cartridge before
removing it.
1 Remove the card cartridge and set it aside.
If the print ribbon sticks to the printer cleaning card, remove the print ribbon
and repeat this procedure with a new printer cleaning card.
2 Peel the protective paper backing from both sides of the printer cleaning card (see
Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1: Printer cleaning card
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