Fargo DTC550 - Resolving the Card Surface Debris Problems

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DTC550 Direct to Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.8)
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Resolving the Card surface debris problems
Symptom: Prints have spots (white or colored voids) and/or dust on them, as shown
after Step 4 in this procedure.
Step Procedure
1 Be sure the cards are clean and stored in a dust-free environment.
Caution: Cards with embedded contaminants in the surface should
not be used.
2 Clean the inside of the Printer.
Open the Top Cover and Printhead Arm.
Remove the Print Ribbon from the Printer.
Use a can of compressed air to blow out all visible areas of the Printer interior.
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.
Re-install the Print Ribbon.
Close the Top Cover and Printhead Arm.
Caution: Be extremely careful not to let any alcohol drip inside the
Printer!