RESTRICTED USE ONLY Fargo Electronics, Inc.HDP600 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.3) 8-1Section 8: CleaningImportant: The procedures in this section apply for the HDP600/HDP600-LC andHDP600 CR100/HDP600-LC CR100 card Printers.This Section deals with the Printer’s internal and external maintenance in regards to theunit's cleaning and general upkeep. (Note: The Printer should be cleaned on a regular basisto insure that the Printer consistently produces high quality output.)Danger: Be sure to disconnect the Printer's power cord whenever performing anytype of maintenance procedure unless otherwise directed.Important: Fargo Card Printers require highly specialized Print Ribbons to function properly.To maximize Printer life, reliability, printed card quality and durability, you must use onlyFargo Certified Supplies. For this reason, your Fargo warranty is void, where not prohibitedby law, if you use non-Fargo Certified Supplies. To order additional materials, please contactyour authorized reseller.Table of ContentsSection 8: Cleaning ________________________________________________________ 8-1Table of Contents ___________________________________________________________________ 8-1Using the Required Supplies ________________________________________________________ 8-2Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________ 8-3Cleaning inside the Printer __________________________________________________________ 8-4Cleaning outside the Printer _________________________________________________________ 8-4Cleaning the Printhead _____________________________________________________________ 8-5Replacing the Card Cleaning Tape ____________________________________________________ 8-6Cleaning the Magnetic Encoder ______________________________________________________ 8-8Cleaning the Magnetic Encoder (continued) __________________________________________ 8-9Cleaning the Platen and Transfer Rollers ______________________________________________ 8-10Cleaning the Transfer Rollers using the Cleaning Card ___________________________________ 8-11