Polaroid 539957-020 Rev. A, User Manual

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Card edges must be free of raised burrs, which can cause printing voids. This
is especially true when printing edge-to-edge.
Card Handling
These guidelines apply to unprinted cards.
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Any debris or particles on an unprinted card’s surface can reduce print
quality and damage the printhead.
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Grease or oils, such as oils from your fingers, also reduce print quality. Keep
cards completely clean. Do not touch the print surface of a card with your
fingers or hands.
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Do not use a rubber band to bind blank cards together.
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If you drop a card on the floor, do not insert it into the printer.
Card Storage
These guidelines apply to both printed and unprinted cards.
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Cards must be stacked so that they will not shift and rub against each other.
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When storing cards, make sure that no two cards contain images or blocks of
color that will come in contact with each other.
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Make sure that the magnetic stripe on one card does not come in contact with
the magnetic stripe on another card.
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Make sure that cards with magnetic stripes are stored away from magnets
and other magnetic objects.
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Store cards in a cool, dry, and dark place. Excessive light can cause yellowing
of cards on exposed edges.
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Keep cards in their original packaging.
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Cards should be at room temperature when they are used. If cards are stored
in a cooler environment than the printer, allow them to reach room
temperature before using.
Replacement Parts
The following replacement parts for use with the printer are available.
Printhead Cartridge
The printer has a replaceable printhead cartridge. The printhead is
subject to wear or damage and has a direct impact on print quality.