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Video: How to Clean the Fargo HDP5000 ID Card Printer

Video: How to Clean the Fargo HDP5000 ID Card Printer ?

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Printers are indispensable tools in both professional and personal settings, but their performance can deteriorate over time without proper maintenance. Regular cleaning is crucial to ensure smooth operation and high-quality prints. In this article, we’ll explore effective maintenance techniques to keep your printer in top condition.

What you’ll need:

  • Evolis Edikio Printer Cleaning Kit, including:
    • Adhesive Card
    • soaking lPA long cleaning cards
    • Soak lPA sponge swab
    • Soak lPA wipes
    • Cleaning rollers

Watch the video for step-by-step instructions:

Printer Cleaning Guide: How to Properly Clean the HDP5000 ID Card Printer#cleaning #useful #factory

1. Replacing Cleaning rollers and Utilizing Long Alcohol Cleaning Card

When replacing the printer ribbon, it’s essential to also replace the adhesive cleaning wheel to effectively clear debris, fragments, and residue from the transfer roller. Additionally, using a long alcohol cleaning card soaked in IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) can remove debris, contaminants, sponges, and ink residues from the track rails, thereby enhancing print quality.

2. Cleaning the Print Head with Cleaning Pens and Squeezed Sponges

The print head is a critical component of the printer that requires regular cleaning to maintain optimal performance. Cleaning pens are ideal for removing debris and ink residue from the print head, improving print quality, and extending its lifespan. Alternatively, squeezed sponges can also be used for this purpose, providing effective cleaning results.

3. Utilizing Sponge Cotton Swabs for Deep Cleaning

Sponge swabs with short or long handles are highly effective for cleaning the print head, especially in deep-seated areas that are difficult to reach. Their versatility makes them suitable for thorough cleaning, ensuring that every part of the print head is free from debris and contaminants.

4. Cleaning Internal and External Components with Cleaning Wipes

Regularly cleaning both the internal and external components of the printer is essential for maintaining its overall condition. Cleaning wipes are convenient for this task, effectively removing dirt, dust, and contaminants from the printer’s casing and contaminated components.

5. Ensuring Proper Maintenance of Partial Sticks

Partial sticks, often overlooked during maintenance, also require cleaning to prevent buildup and ensure smooth operation. Cleaning them regularly with appropriate tools helps maintain consistent print quality and prevents potential issues.

In conclusion, proper maintenance is essential for preserving the performance and longevity of your printer. By following these effective maintenance techniques, you can ensure that your printer operates smoothly, produces high-quality prints, and remains in excellent condition for years to come. Remember to refer to your printer’s manual for specific maintenance instructions and guidelines tailored to your model.

Card Printer Cleaning Card Manufacturer with OEM Service

Card Printer Cleaning Card Manufacturer with OEM Service

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China trusted factory direct printer cleaning card production company

Shenzhen Yousite company is a company with more than 20 years of professional experience in developing, producing and selling dust-free clean room products.

Yousite company specializes in producing all kinds of cleaning swabs, cleaning cards , cleaning consumables and other industrial cleaning supplies.

Our company has its own independent laboratory and production base. At present, our main business is including card printer cleaning cards, cleaning wheels, cleaning kits, etc.

All our products are produced in 100-class clean rooms, and the production process is all carried out in accordance with relevant dust-free production specifications to ensure the maximum quality of products.

At present,as an OEM manufacturer for some large multinational companies, because our company’s products are reliable and guaranteed.

So our products are exported to developed countries and regions in Europe and America. If you need cleaning swabs, cleaning cards and cleaning kits, please contact us in time. I believe that our company will not let you down.

What kind of product is the CR80 cleaning card?

CR80 cleaning card is a relatively common cleaning consumable in the industry.

Used in various types of card printers and card inlets of POSE machines, clean hotel door systems and IC cards.

Cleaning of fuel dispensers, automatic ticket machines, etc., are very versatile. And this kind of cleaning card is very easy to operate in use, simple to operate, and has a high cleaning effect. It can effectively remove the dust and dirt on the magnetic stripe of the card reader of the above machines and equipment, reduce the frequency of equipment failure and prolong the service life of the machine.

1. The main material of CR80 cleaning card: it is wood pulp polyester mixed material, soaked in IPA solution.

2. The size of the CR80 cleaning card is: 54 x 86 x 0.96 mm, and the net weight of the bare package is 4.6g.

3. The packaging of the CR80 cleaning card is: single-piece aluminum foil bag, 50 pieces/box, 50 boxes/carton.

4. The size of the CR80 cleaning card outer packing box is: 345*270*470.

Advantages

Efficient: It can quickly remove dust, oil and water,

Safety: No corrosion to metal, rubber, plastic, nylon, resin and various electronic components.

Pure: Completely evaporates without residue, dries quickly.

Convenience: easy to carry, easy to use, easy to store.

Characteristics: Odor: Solution smell.

Uses: Widely used in cleaning and maintenance of magnetic card charging systems in transportation, banking, securities, industry and commerce, taxation, post and telecommunications, public security, medical care, insurance, energy, electricity, education, health and various public places.

Instructions

How to use: Tear open the notch of the packaging bag, take out the cleaning card, insert it into the slot of the card reader, and then enter the automatic cleaning state.

Guidelines for use: 2-3 times/day in a high-density dust environment; 1-2 times/day in a medium-density dust environment; 1 time/day in a low-density dust environment.

Precautions: Do not approach fire and heat sources when using.

Special Cleaning Card

Special Cleaning Card, Cleaning Kit for Precision Instruments

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Special cleaning card and cleaning kit for precision instruments

Our cleaning cards are laminated with PVC and polyester wood pulp composite cloth, which has excellent water absorption and toughness, and the wood pulp can absorb the IPA solution to slow down the evaporation time.

How to Clean Card Reader

Cleaning your Card Reader. it removes dirt, dust, and debris that could harm the sensitive electronics and moving parts within the printer.

我们的清洁卡采用PVC和涤纶木浆复合布层压而成，其具有优异的吸水性和韧性，木浆可吸收IPA溶液，以减缓蒸发时间。

All kinds of precision instruments special cleaning card, by the company’s own R & D, production. It is made of PVC material, special precision instrument, cleaning agent, non-woven flannel and vacuum aluminum plastic packing.

适用于专各种磁条刷卡器，IC卡读写器，银行自助设备，加油机等精密设备磁头、IC触点、读写头的清洁。

Apply to all kinds of magnetic stripe card reader, IC card reader, bank self-service equipment, refueling machines and other precision equipment head, IC contacts, reading and writing head cleaning.

Evolis ACL003 Adhesive Cleaning Cards

Yousite Evolis Card Printer Cleaning Kit YST-ACL003 is compatible with Evolis ACL003 Cleaning Kit. For Cleaning Roller (50 Adhesive Cards)

兼容粘尘卡采用低粘粘性纸，可以清洁证卡打印机传送轮和粘尘轮上的灰尘，以避免损坏打印头并确保打印的质量。根据打印机的操作指南进行清洁即可。

Compatible adhesive cards use low-tack adhesive paper, which can clean the dust on the transfer roller and adhesive roller of the card printer to avoid damage to the print head and ensure the quality of printing. Clean it according to the printer’s operation guide.

能有效的防止精密电子设备由于灰尘、油污和水份引起的设备故障。

It can effectively prevent the breakdown of equipment caused by dust, grease and water.

使用简单方便，有效存贮时间为两年。有一定的溶液性清洁剂刺激性，无腐蚀性。易燃，避光，通风处保存。

It is simple and convenient to use, and the storage time is two years. There is a certain solution detergent, irritating, non corrosive. Flammable, protected from light and stored in a ventilated place.

In addition the company also produces clean cloth, clean foam swabs, cleaning rollers and other equipment cleaning tools, diverse styles, to meet the market most of the cleaning needs.

Fargo Printers Cleaning and Maintenance

Fargo Printers Cleaning and Maintenance

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Cleaning and Maintenance of Fargo Printers

Fargo cleaning cards are designed to clean the internal components of Fargo card printers. These printers are commonly used for printing ID cards, membership cards, and other types of plastic cards. Over time, the printer’s internal components, such as the print head and rollers, can become contaminated with dust, debris, and other particles. This can cause poor print quality and even damage the printer if left unattended. Fargo cleaning cards are easy to use and help maintain the printer’s performance.

Here are the steps to use a Fargo cleaning card:

  1. Turn off the printer – Before using the cleaning card, make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged from the power source.
  2. Open the printer cover – Open the printer cover to access the printer’s internal components. Refer to the printer manual for specific instructions on how to open the printer cover.
  3. Remove the ribbon – Remove the ribbon from the printer. This will expose the print head, which is the component that needs to be cleaned.
  4. Open the cleaning card package – Open the cleaning card package and remove the cleaning card.
  5. Insert the cleaning card – Insert the cleaning card into the printer’s card feeder or slot, depending on the printer model. Make sure the cleaning card is inserted in the correct direction.
  6. Close the printer cover – Close the printer cover and make sure it is securely closed.
  7. Turn on the printer – Turn on the printer and wait for it to complete its startup process. The cleaning card will be automatically fed through the printer’s internal components.
  8. Discard the cleaning card – Once the cleaning card has been fed through the printer, discard it properly. Do not reuse cleaning cards.
  9. Replace the ribbon – After the cleaning process is complete, replace the ribbon and any other components that were removed.
  10. Test the printer – Print a test card to ensure that the printer is working properly.

It is recommended to use a Fargo cleaning card every time a new ribbon is installed in the printer or every 1000 card prints. This will ensure that the printer’s internal components are clean and functioning properly.

A.Model: IDPrinter Cleaning Kit 081518

Fargo 81518 Cleaning Kit

81518 Cleaning Kit -4 print head cleaning pens, 50 Adhesive cleaning cards, and 50 cleaning wipes(pads). 4225 / 4250 / C10 / C11 / C16 / C25 /…

Model: DTC Printer Cleaning Kit 081593

Fargo 81593/86003 Cleaning Kit

81593/86003 Cleaning Kit printhead cleaning pens, card roller cleaning cards, and cleaning pads(cleaning wipes) – for Fargo DTC550 printers.

2. Use of cleaning tools

To keep your card printer in top working condition, perform maintenance cleaning after every roll of ribbon or 250 prints.
The tools in the cleaning kit can help you complete standard cleaning steps more efficiently and thoroughly. Please clean your printer properly according to the following methods. entire

The entire The cleaning process will only take a few minutes of your time.

  •  4 cleaning pens pre-soaked with 99.99% acetone alcohol.
  • 50 cleaning cards are used to clean the cleaning wheels inside the machine.
  • 50 pieces of cleaning gauze pre-soaked with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol are used to clean the transmission wheel inside the machine.

Have you noticed an unprinted line on your printed card, if so then it’s time to clean your print head.
The print head should be cleaned every time the printer prints 250 sheets to ensure the print quality.
1. Open the top cover of the printer.
2. Use the print head cleaning pen to gently wipe the glass body of the print head several times to remove the accumulated dust on the print head.
3. Close the upper cover of the printer after cleaning. If the line still exists, please refer to the user manual for further cleaning of the print head.

How to clean the print head

Cleaning project use: cleaning pen

Datacard 557492-001 Cleaning Pen

Printhead cleaning pen contains Isopropanol alcohol proven to effectively clean the printhead from dirt, ink, and other contaminants that have built up over time.

The pressure bearing wheel of the printer should be cleaned after changing a roll or printing 250 cards. If the surface of the pressure bearing wheel of the printer looks dirty, it should be cleaned in time. Press

Please Follow the steps below to clean the printer pressure rollers.
1. Open the top cover of the printer.
2. Remove the ribbon (and transfer film).
3. Find the black pressure wheel.
4. When cleaning, press the On/Cancel (On Off) or Pause/Resume (On-Line) key to rotate the pressure bearing wheel, and wipe it over with a clean gauze.
5. Wait for the pressure roller to dry before loading the ribbon.

 

How to clean the pressure roller

Cleaning items use: cleaning gauze

IPA Cleaning Wipes

(Persona series pressure bearing rollers)

After printing 250 cards, all drive wheels need to be cleaned once.
1. Remove the ribbon and card from the printer. This cleaning program also keeps the cleaning rollers clean.
2. Open the top cover of the machine.
3. Peel off a thin layer of paper on the cleaning card.
4. Press the “Pause/Resume” or “On/Cancel” button, and insert the cleaning card from the card slot (with the sticky side up). Push as far as possible into the machine until the card
is conveyed into the machine. If the cleaning card has a sticky side down, it will stick to the card tray and will not get inside the machine.
5. Keep pressing the “On/Cancel” button until the cleaning card passes through the printer. Repeat this cleaning process if necessary.

Cleaning method of driving rollers
Cleaning item use: cleaning card

Evolis A5002 or CR80

Regular maintenance costs for maintaining Evolis card printers. Keeping the printer transfer rollers clean can help improve print quality.

 

(Persona series driving rollers)

Put the cleaning rollers into your printer, the cleaning rollers will absorb the dust particles on the card during printing, which will prolong the life of your print head and improve the quality of your punching card.

Watch out for a lot of dust particles on your cleaning rollers, or clean it after every 250 cards are printed.

Note your printer model, it may have one or two cleaning rollers.

  1. Open the top cover of the machine.
  2. Remove the ribbon and printer cleaning roller from the printer.
  3. Find and remove the cleaning roller between the two ribbon drive rollers.

4. Peel off a layer of thin paper on the cleaning card, stick the cleaning card to the cleaning rollers and drag the cleaning card overturned to make it absorb the dirt and dust on the cleaning rollers to the cleaning card.

 

ID Card Printer Cleaning Supplies

ID Card Printer Cleaning Supplies

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ID Card Printer Cleaning Supplies

Yousite carries cleaning kits for ID card printer manufacturers including Zebra (Eltron), Magicard, Fargo, Evolis, and Datacard.

ID Card Printer Cleaning Kits · CR80 Cleaning Card · Cleaning Swab · Cleaning Pen · T-XL Long Cleaning Card · Cleaning Wipes.

ID Card Printer Cleaning Kits · CR80 Cleaning Card · Cleaning Swab · Cleaning Pen · T-XL Long Cleaning Card · Cleaning Wipes.

ID Card Printer Cleaning Kits · CR80 Cleaning Card · Cleaning Swab · Cleaning Pen · T-XL Long Cleaning Card · Cleaning Wipes.

Specifications

1. For all Card Readers, printers
2. Certificate
3. Pre-saturated and individually sealed
4. Reduces residue

Description

Thermal Printer Cleaning Card.

This specially designed cleaning card cleans thermal print heads that are not easily accessible.

The patented pre-saturated thermal printer cleaning card is saturated with 99.9% isopropyl alcohol. The safe, effective, spun-bonded card allows for the total migration of the cleaning solution and will not dry out before it gets the job done. Simply feed the card through the printer as you would any label or ticket stock, and it will remove contaminants from the print head, guide paths, and rollers.

The substrate material of the CR80 cleaning card is PVC, ISO coded, flocked on either side, pre-saturated with alcohol-free solution, and pouched in polyester laminated aluminum foil to provide excellent moisture vapor barrier properties.

1. Cleans efficiently due to brush cleaning effect.

2. Fewer machine failures due to effective dirt removal.

3. Easy handling

How to Clean Card Reader

Ic Reader Cleaning Card Hotel Door Lock

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Ic reader cleaning card hotel door lock

Specializing in the production of various types of cleaning cards, suitable for all types of card reading equipment.

Since we applied for and obtained the national patent in 2009, we have been committed to the development of this field, and have won praise from customers for our diversified products, stable quality, timely delivery and flexible service.

Regular use of cleaning cards to clean your machine will keep your machine in working condition and prolong its service life.

Ic Reader Cleaning Card Hotel Door Lock

Ic Reader Cleaning Card Hotel Door Lock

We can clean all these devices with cleaning cards: bank card terminals, cash counters, ATMs, POS terminals, card printers, thermal printers, fuel dispensers, access control devices, pay phones, vending machines, ticket vending machines, hotel doors Locks, key cards, etc.

1.This card presaturated with IPA
2.It has excellent absorbency
3.Keep the heads clean and health
Card Readers require preventative maintenance for keeping the Magnetic Heads clean and debris free from contamination build up.

Pre-saturated Cleaning cards are a cost effective way to maintain your card readers and increase the service life of the magnetic heads

Cleaning card Selling Point :

1. Our material is Blend cellulose polyester spunlace, not 100%polyester
2. Extremely absorbent, It is higher than 100% polyester
3. Volatile time is longer, It is good for cleaning.
4. Our packing is aluminum foil, It is good for storage

Classification introduction of non-contact IC card and contact IC

Non-contact IC card, also known as radio frequency card, is composed of IC chip and induction antenna, which are packaged in a standard PVC card, and the chip and antenna have no exposed parts. It successfully combines radio frequency identification technology and IC card technology, which ends the problem of passive (no power supply in the card) and contact-free, and is a major breakthrough in the field of electronic devices. The card is close to the surface of the reader at a certain distance (usually 5-10cm), and the data reading and writing operations are completed through the transmission of radio waves.

Contactless IC cards:

1). Radio frequency encryption (RF ID)—ID card. The information access of the radio frequency card is accomplished through radio waves. There are no mechanical points of contact between the host and the RF. Such as HID, INDARA, TI, EM, etc. The meal card (thicker) and access control card used by most campuses are ID cards.

2). Radio frequency memory card (RF IC)—–non-contact IC card. Radio frequency memory cards also access information by radio. It increases the radio frequency transceiver circuit on the basis of the memory card. Such as MIFARE ONE. The bus cards used in some cities in the early days, and the meal cards and hot water cards used in some campuses are radio frequency memory cards.

3). The radio frequency CPU card (RF CPU)—–an active card, which adds a radio frequency transceiver circuit on the basis of the CPU card. The CPU card has its own operating system COS, so it can be called a real smart card. Bus cards in big cities, financial IC cards, and meal cards in very few campuses are radio frequency CPU cards. The difference between contact IC card and non-contact IC card: The reliability of contact IC card and non-contact IC card is better than that of magnetic card, and it has a wide range of applications.

The non-contact IC card chip is encapsulated in PVC material, and the radio wave of the chip in the card can be remotely sensed with the card reading device to read the data. In contrast, non-contact IC cards have good confidentiality, high security performance, large storage capacity, and fast transmission speed.

IPA Cleaning Pen _ Cleaning Swab

How To Use The Printer Cleaning Card Cleaning Roller

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How to use the printer cleaning card cleaning roller

As the printer roller cleans the cards, it is necessary to clean the roller regularly.

The cleaning swab can be used to clean print heads, card paths, guides and rollers. Swab stem hold cleaning solution which will safely and effectively remove all the printhead and any build-up on the printer’s rollers. Clean when experiencing poor print quality, illegible receipts, paper jams or print voids.

In order to ensure good print quality printer about every print 1000 In order to ensure good print quality printer, approximately every 1000 cards printed card is necessary to use a clean.

(Note: the card into the card slot into the bottom of the rollers should be kept clean to prevent contamination and the card into the card fails).

1. Open the front cover of the printer, remove the ribbon and transfer the film frame.
2. Remove the slot and the slot.
3. Clean out the card from the cleaning kit, and remove the double-sided adhesive tape.
4. Close the front cover of the printer, and the printer cleaning card is inserted into the slot edges.
5. On your computer, click on the bottom left corner of the screen “Start” menu, select “Control Panel”, then select “Printers and Faxes”, and then choose the right HDP5000 printer icon on the “Printing Preferences”, click “OK” just above “ToolBox” button.
6. Select the “Clean Printer” tab.
7. Click the “Clean” button.

(Note: The printer will inhale the clean card cleaning process is performed automatically cleaning process has been pre-designed to automatically and thoroughly clean the inside of the printer rollers and roller into the card.)

Fargo 89200/88933 Cleaning Kits

HDP5000 Card Printer Cleaning Kit Special Items

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HDP5000 Card Printer Cleaning Kit special items

Fargo card printer in the print industry is also a very good quality printer, but the printer itself received the surrounding environment, such as prolonged use of the print head has accumulated a lot of dust, or due to other causes the printer can not be used, it needs to be clean up.

This paper is to tell you about a special cleaning kit Fargo HDP5000 This item has what Card Printer.

Fargo 89200/88933 Cleaning Kits

89200/88933 Cleaning Kit 4 Printer Head Cleaning Swabs · 10 Cleaning Cards · 10 Cleaning Pads · 3 Alcohol Cleaning Cards · Compatible with HDP6600 & HDP8500.

First, the four printhead cleaning swabs to clean the printer head.

The printhead is an important part of the card printer, the printhead must be cleaned on a regular basis.

Second, the 10 clean wipes for cleaning the printer’s interior and exterior.

Some fine dust is because of the electrostatic adsorption inside the printer or external, which will lead to a printer or inside the dust being very thick.
Third, 10 sheets of clean paper cards, clean the printer roller.

The wheel is transmitted card components, if the wheel itself carries dust, card-making, will inevitably affect the quality.

Four, or three alcohol cleaning cards, to clean the printer roller.

Our main point is to use the sticky card to the printer wheels are clean. If the effect is not very satisfactory, using alcohol to clean the card can be icing on the cake.

For more card printer cleaning kit items, welcome to our company or contact our sales staff on the site.

Print Issues On Card Printer

Print Issues On Card Printer

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Print Issues On Card Printer

The print is too light

1. Printer may need cleaning
2. Increase color intensity
3. Ribbon may be old or defective; replace a new ribbon
4. Increase head resistance.

Spotty on barcode

1. Printer may need cleaning
2. Cards or transport roller have contamination. Use cleaning cards.
3. Monochrome settings may need adjustment.
4. Increase head resistance.

White or colored spots on cards

1. Cards or print heads have contamination. Use cleaning cards.
2. Spots may be shown due to dirt on the transport roller. The transport roller may need cleaning.

Yellow spots

This may be caused by oil residue on the transport roller. Use a cleaning card to clean the transport roller.

White horizontal lines

1. Dust or particles are stuck to the printhead. Use a    Cleaning Card to clean the printer or use a Cleaning Pen or Cleaning Swab to clean the printhead manually.
2. Printhead has damaged elements and needs to be replaced.

Blurry letters or images

The card may not be traveling properly due to dirty rollers. This disturbs the timing of when the color panels on the ribbon lay down on the card as it prints. Run a cleaning procedure.

Fargo 81518 Cleaning Kit

How to Clean Fargo DTC4500 Card Printer

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How to clean the Fargo DTC4500 card printer.

Recommended to clean your Fargo DTC4500 card printer when you change your ribbon. All you need is a Yousite long cleaning card compatible with Fargo DTC4500.

Steps for cleaning Fargo DTC4500:

1: The maintenance and working environment of the card printer is an important factor affecting the operation and service life of the printer. So please try not to place the printer in a workplace with too much dust or strong sunlight.

2: Regular cleaning of the printer can keep the printer in a better condition, print better quality results, and avoid failures.

3: Before cleaning the printer, please clean the dust around the inside of the printer. And then Clean the card reader ribbon with a cleaning card.

4: Recommended to clean your Fargo DTC4500 card printer when you change your ribbon

If the machine is in a relatively bad working environment, please shorten the interval between two cleanings and increase the number of cleanings.

5: The cleaning of any printer consists of three parts. The cleaning wheel cleans the card; the cleaning pen cleans the print head; the cleaning card cleans all the rollers in the machine.

Three parts are indispensable: Use the cleaning pen to clean the print head. It can better protect the print head and prolong its service life of the print head.

Recommended purchasing related cleaning kits.

6: Before cleaning the printer, please use a cleaning stick to clean the dust inside the printer and around the printer (the dust floating inside the printer may be charged with static electricity due to the operation of the cooling fan during the working process of the printer, and it is easy to be adsorbed on the print head and cause broken needle in the print head), and then clean it with the cleaning kit.

7: Please do not reuse the cleaning card: After the cleaning card is used once, there is very little detergent on the cleaning card, and the cleaning effect cannot be achieved.

8: Be careful not to damage the print head when opening or closing the case cover.

9: Do not carry hard objects such as watches and rings when checking the machine, as they are easy to touch and damage the print head.