Datacard Group SP Series - Manual (Page 88)

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User’s Guide for Express™ and Select™ Printers
• If you drop a card on the floor, do not insert it into the Express or Select printer.
Card storage
These guidelines apply to both printed and unprinted cards.
• Cards must be stacked so that they will not shift and rub against each other.
• When storing cards, make sure that no two cards contain images or blocks of
color that will come in contact with each other.
• Make sure that the magnetic stripe on one card does not come in contact with the
magnetic stripe on another card.
• Make sure that cards with magnetic stripes are stored away from magnets and
other magnetic objects.
Card storage specifications
The cards should be stored in a cool, dry, and dark place. Excessive light can cause
yellowing of cards on exposed edges. Keep cards in their original packaging.
Cards should be at room temperature when they are installed in the printer and used.
If cards are stored in a cooler environment than the printer, allow them to reach room
temperature before using.
Cleaning supplies
The Express or Select printer uses the following cleaning supplies.
• Printer cleaning cards
• Magnetic stripe cleaning card
• Duplex cleaning cards
• Citrus solvent
Printer cleaning card
Use a printer cleaning card to remove particles left by printing supplies inside the
Express or Select printer. Use a printer cleaning card after every 5 to 100 cards. You
can set this interval. See “Working with printer settings and data” on page 3-1.
Printer cleaning cards are sold in packages of 10. The package part number is
557297-001.
Figure B-3: Printer cleaning card
If the printer does not have a magnetic stripe module, you can use cleaning card
part number 548714-001.
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