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2.2.7 Starting the Cleaning Cycle
As noted in Section 2.2, the right two panel LEDs flash when the time for a Cleaning Cycle
arrives. Until performed, normal operations cannot continue. While the flashing occurs at
card count intervals determined by a printer command (see Programmer's Manual), users
can initiate a Cleaning Cycle at any time. Each Cleaning Cycle resets the card counter that
triggers the time-to-clean signal. Refer to Figure 2-16, and proceed as follows:
Step 1. While leaving power on, remove both plastic card and ribbon media. Note
that a Cleaning cycle cannot occur with ribbon installed and that the Card Feed
Hopper must not contain anything other than a Cleaning Card.
Step 2. Either place an alcohol-moistened Cleaning Card in the Card Feed Hopper or
feed one through the door in the hopper used for single card feeds. Be sure to use
a fresh, still moist, card (one just removed from its pouch) and to push the card
under the Card Weight. If necessary, increase the Card Gate opening.
Step 3. Press and hold the Panel Button until the feed begins. Repeat this process
with fresh Cleaning Cards for additional cleaning when desired. Before continuing,
allow the alcohol to dry (one or two minutes).
Step 4. Replace the Cleaning Roller (see Sections 1.5 through 1.7), and return the
printer to normal operation by installing ribbon and plastic card media and
returning the Card Gate opening to a proper setting.
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Figure 2-16. Cleaning Card Installation.