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Maintaining the printer
User’s Guide for the Magna™ Class Printer
The printer automatically runs the magnetic stripe cleaning
process and ejects the card in the output stacker when it is
complete.
4
Remove the used magnetic stripe cleaning card.
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Cleaning the printhead
The printhead can have contamination stuck to it. You might notice it
as unprinted lines on printed cards. Clean the printhead only when
needed, such as:
•
The printhead has been accidently touched, such as when
changing supplies or cleaning a card jam
•
Replacing the printhead
•
Your observe problems with card appearance, as described in
“Troubleshooting” on page 6-1
Do not touch the printhead with your fingers. The oils on your
fingers can damage the printhead.
Use the cleaning pen to clean the printhead. You can also use
isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to clean the printhead. Do not
use a cotton swab. The fibers from the cotton can stick to the
printhead.
Clean the printhead
1
Power off the printer, and disconnect it from the power source.
2
Press down on the swing arm. The push latch will release the
swing arm. Lift the swing arm until it is fully open.
3
Open the cleaning pen.
4
Using gently pressure, move the cleaning pen back and forth
along the full length of the printhead edge. Be sure to clean the
rounded edge of the printhead completely.
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