22Rev. 1.1CLEANING4.2 Cleaning the printheadCleaning the printer using the cleaning system with cards usually suffices. However,cleaning the printheads using swabs can remove more stubborn depositswhen print anomalies persist. To avoid deposits, only use foam-tipped swabs.1.Raise printhead and remove the ribbon.2.Clean printhead by moving the alcohol moistenedswab tip side-to-side across printhead elements.Only use moderate force.(To re-order swabs see Appendix D).Never use a sharp object to scrape deposits fromthe printhead. Permanent damage will result.Quick StartGettingStartedOperationStarting toPrint CardsCleaningTroubleShootingTechnicalSpecificationsGeneralInformation