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DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Card Printer User Guide (Rev. 1.1)
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Cleaning the Printer's Exterior
The Printer has a durable casing that should retain its luster and appearance for many years.
Clean it only with a Cleaning Pad from the Printer Cleaning Kit.
Caution: Do not use cleaning solvents of any kind or spray the printer’s exterior
with a cleaner!
Cleaning the Printer's Interior
Dust and other particles may accumulate inside the Printer with continued usage. These
particles are attracted to the print Ribbon or blank card by static produced during printing and
can contaminate the printed card causing spots or speckles to appear. Periodically, use the
following procedure to remove dust and other contaminants:
Step Procedure
1 Open the Printer's Front Cover.
2 Remove the Ribbon Cartridge from the Printer.
3
Use a Cleaning Pad from the Printer Cleaning Kit to wipe out all visible areas
inside the Printer. Remove any debris that may be inside. Be extremely careful
not to let any alcohol drip inside the Printer!
4 Re-install the printing supplies and close the Printer.