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HDPii High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 1.1)
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Section 10: Cleaning
The Cleaning Kit part number for this Printer is 089200. For more detailed instruction, please
refer to the Cleaning Kit Instruction Sheet in the kit.
Important: The Printer should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure that the Printer
consistently produces high quality output.
Danger: Be sure to disconnect the Printer's power cord whenever performing any
type of maintenance procedure unless otherwise directed.
Important: Card Printers require highly specialized Print Ribbons to function properly. To
maximize Printer life, reliability, printed card quality and durability, you must use only
Certified Supplies. For this reason, your Fargo warranty is void, where not prohibited by law,
if you use non-Certified Supplies. To order additional materials, please contact your
authorized reseller.
Using the Required Supplies
For the maintenance procedures outlined for the Printer, you will need a Printer Cleaning Kit,
available from the reseller. This optional kit includes the following:
• Printhead Cleaning Swabs pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning
the Printer's Printhead.
• Cleaning Cards with an adhesive backing for cleaning the Printer's Cleaning Rollers.
• Gauze Pads pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning the Printer's
interior and exterior.
• Alcohol Cards pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning the Printer's
Platen Rollers, Card Feed Rollers.
Caution: As with any electronic device, internal components of the Printer, such
as the Printhead, may be damaged if exposed to static electrical discharges. To avoid
potential damage, always wear an appropriate personal grounding device, such as a wrist
strap (with integral resistor) connected to an ESD ground. At a minimum, make positive
contact with the bare metal chassis of the Printer with the hand prior to touching any internal
electrical components.