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Understanding Evolis Print Head Failures and Maintenance Tips

Understanding Evolis Print Head Failures and Maintenance Tips

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Print head failure is one of the problems that may occur during the use of card printers, which may further cause printing quality issues and may also result in relatively high maintenance costs.
In this issue of the article, we will delve into the main causes of print head malfunctions and share some preventive measures.

What is a print head? How does it work in a card printer?

Video: How to clean Evolis Edikio Access printer?

Ensure your Edikio Access printer stays in top condition with regular maintenance. From removing the ribbon to using cleaning tools for the print head, follow these simple steps for optimal printing quality and longevity. Don’t forget, you can also perform cleaning procedures conveniently through the Edikio Print Center software.

The main reasons for Evolis print head failures include:

  1. Accumulation of dust or debris: Long-term lack of cleaning can lead to the buildup of dust or debris inside the printer, potentially causing scratches or blockages on the print head.
  2. Use of dirty cards: Using contaminated cards may introduce dust or dirt into the printer, increasing the risk of print head failures.
  3. Direct contact between the print head and chip: On direct-to-card printers, direct contact between the print head and the raised chip on the card can damage the print head.

To prevent and maintain Evolis print heads, consider the following:

  1. Regular cleaning of the printer: It’s advisable to perform a thorough cleaning of the printer every time you replace the printer ribbon. Regular cleaning helps prevent dust and dirt buildup, protecting the print head from damage. “T” shaped cleaning card
  2. Use of retransfer printers: Retransfer printers do not directly contact the card with the print head, reducing the likelihood of print head damage. Consider using this type of printer for chip card printing.
  3. Avoidance of second-hand equipment: Purchasing second-hand equipment carries risks, as you may not be fully aware of the repair history and condition of the device. Opt for new equipment whenever possible.
  4. Selection of printers with print head protection: Some models of Evolis printers come equipped with print head protection devices. These devices automatically protect the print head when the printer cover is open, preventing accidental shocks and scratches, and extending the printer’s lifespan and print quality.

Finally, the warranty policy for print heads may vary depending on the model of printer purchased. Refer to the specific warranty policy of your device for details.

Keeping Things Smooth, The Easy Way to Care for Your Card Machines

Keeping Things Smooth, The Easy Way to Care for Your Card Machines

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In the bustling world of electronic transactions, the devices that read our cards play a vital role.
Think of credit card machines at the store, ATMs, or even the card scanners at your workplace.
To keep these gadgets running smoothly, regular maintenance is a must. Enter the double-sided pre-saturated card cleaning card – a simple solution to tackle the dust, lint, and other gunk that can mess with these machines.

Understanding the Cleaning Card:

Banks & Credit Unions Cleaning Cards

Our cleaning solutions empower banks & credit unions to easily maintain their branch technology to attain the best performance results.

Imagine a small card, not much bigger than your credit card. It comes in a handy aluminum foil pack, ready to use. Just pop it open, and you’re good to go!

What’s Inside:

This little card is like a superhero for your card machines. It’s got a special cleaning liquid that wipes away all the tiny bits that can cause problems. And the best part? It won’t harm you or the machine.

How to Use It:

Using the cleaning card is as easy as it gets. Open the pack, and you’ll find a slightly wet card. Swipe it over the card reader in your device, and you’re done. No need for fancy techniques or special skills. Plus, you can use it several times after opening the pack.

Why Bother?

Card machines have tiny parts, like magnetic heads, that can get messy over time. Dust and other stuff can mess with how they read cards, causing errors or delays. Regular cleaning with these cards keeps everything running smoothly.

Why It’s a Good Idea:

  1. Keeps Things Running Smoothly: A clean machine works better. You don’t want errors or delays when you’re trying to buy something or get cash from an ATM, right?
  2. Makes Machines Last Longer: Just like your car needs a regular oil change, these machines need a little TLC too. Cleaning them regularly helps them last longer, saving you and the business money.
  3. Keeps Transactions Secure: If the machine is working well, your transactions are more likely to be secure. It’s like making sure the doors of your house are locked – a small step for peace of mind.

Where You’ll Find Them:

These cleaning cards aren’t just for stores. They’re handy for ATMs, secure doors at work, and even the card keys at hotels.

In a nutshell, the double-sided pre-saturated card cleaning card is a little hero for your card machines. It’s easy to use, won’t cause any harm, and keeps everything ticking along smoothly. As technology keeps zooming ahead, it’s nice to know that a simple solution like this can keep our everyday transactions hassle-free. Just swipe and go!

ID Card Printer Cleaning Kits

ID Card Printer Cleaning Kits

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Clean Cards + Clean Printer = Clean Printouts

Regular printer cleaning is important for maintenance. This is true of any card printer, no matter the make or model.

1. Required cleaning kits

1. Cleaning card (used to clean the transfer rollers of the printer);

2. Cleaning cotton swab (for cleaning the print head);

3. Cleaning wet wipes (used to clean the printer cleaning rollers);

ID Card Printer Cleaning Kits

ID Card Printer Cleaning Kits

2. Use of cleaning kits

1. First open the printer and take out the ribbon.

2. Tear off the packaging bag, and put the cleaning card into the card input box of the printer.

3. Open the printing preferences of the card printer driver.

4. Select the Tools tab, and click the Printer Self Cleaning button to clean.

5. After the cleaning is completed, the card will automatically exit.

6. Take out the cleaning swab , squeeze the cotton swab stick, and let the liquid flow out to the head of the cotton swab.

7. Use a cotton swab to gently wipe the print head of the printer (wipe in one direction).

8. Wipe the cleaning rollers with a damp paper towel.

9. Wait for the liquid to dry and the cleaning is complete.

Store cards in a dry, clean environment

Blank white PVC cards are very sensitive and tend to accumulate static electricity. This means that dust and dirt particles are immediately attracted to these surfaces. After unpacking the cards, you must use the cards, or store them in a clean, dry and closed environment, just like the box it came in. Leaving a card out for a period of time can cause dust particles to accumulate on its surface.

clean hands clean card

Our hands and fingers, even when cleaned, have small dust particles and oils in them. These can be easily transferred to cardstock prior to printing. The oils from our fingers can smudge the otherwise pristine surface of the card. When handling cards, remember to only hold the card by its sides or edges. Avoid touching its surface or printed side.

Check Cards Before Printing

Most card printers will print an overlay panel on the card. Since this is usually the last panel in the printing process, any dirt or dust particles will be trapped beneath this panel. It is impossible to remove it without damaging the print or card surface. So checking the cards before printing will save you time and tears.

If you have hair, don’t despair

Of course, when it’s all said and done, when you find yourself staring at the smudges on the surface of a clean card, don’t despair.
Cards don’t have to go in the trash because of a little grime or oil.
Simply clean the surface of the card with a high-quality microfiber cloth and place it back in the card printer.

Thermal Printer Pre-saturated IPA Cleaning Swab

IPA SNAP Swabs for Thermal Printer and Card Printer

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IPA SNAP Swabs for Thermal Printer and Card Printer

Cleaning snap swabs 4.5” IPA Snap Swab for Cleaning Printerheads is easy, self-saturating foam-tipped cleaning swab is the newest and easiest way to thoroughly clean print heads in PVC card printers and all other thermal printers.

IPA Snap Swab

Self-saturating foam tip · Swab stem filled with 99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to disinfect small & difficult to reach electronics.

The cleaning solution is contained inside the swab, so bottles and messy rags are a thing of the past. To dispense the cleaning solution, the user simply squeezes the swab, and the solution saturates the foam tip. The user then runs the swab over the print head until it is clean.

1. Products Description

IPA Snap Swabs is an easy, self-saturating foam-tipped cleaning swab.
It is the newest and easiest way to thoroughly clean print heads in PVC card printers and all other thermal printers.
The cleaning solution is contained inside the swab, so bottles and messy rags are a thing of the past.
To dispense the cleaning solution, the user simply squeezes the swab, and the solution saturates the foam tip.
The user then runs the swab over the print head until it is clean.

2. Features

1). Self-saturating foam tip;
2). Reduces residue build-up without dismantling equipment;
3). Quick, easy, inexpensive preventative maintenance.

3. Application

1)  Computer Keyboards.
2) Optical and Magnetic Head Devices.
3) Electronic Components.

Thermal Printer Pre-saturated IPA Cleaning Swab

Thermal Printer Pre-saturated IPA Cleaning Swab

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Thermal Printer Pre-saturated IPA Cleaning Swab

Specifications

-isopropyl alcohol clean swab;
-.Single packed;
-.For ZXP3/7/8, P330i, P330m & P430i printers;
-.NO MOQ;

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1. Put Quality as the first consideration;
2. Rich export experience of more than 10 years in manufacturing and selling cleanroom and esd products.
3. OEM & ODM, customized design/logo/brand and packaging are acceptable.
4. Advanced production equipment, strict quality testing, and control system to make sure superior quality.
5. Competitive price: we are a professional cleanroom/ESD products manufacturer in China, there is no middleman’s profit,
and you can get the most reasonable price from us.
6. Good quality: We have ISO certification, good quality can be guaranteed, and it will help you keep the market share well.
7. Fast delivery time: we have our own factory, which saves your time to discussing with the trading company, we will try our best to meet your request.

IPA Snap Swab

IPA Snap Swab

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Self-saturating foam tip · Swab stem filled with 99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to kill bacteria & viruses · Disinfects small & difficult to reach electronics.

IPA alcohol cleaning swab

IPA snap swab that has been specially designed for cleaning dirt, oils, magnetic oxides, lotions, and other contaminants from the printheads.

IPA Cleaning Pen _ Cleaning Swab

SNAP Swabs 4.5″ IPA Filled Reservoir Handle (50 swabs)TDS  Download

1. For cleaning contaminants from printers
2. 2-3ml 99.9% IPA solution
3. Aluminium Foil Packing

Description

Evolis A5003 Cleaning Swabs

Evolis A5003 Cleaning kit IPA Self-saturated alcohol foam swab. Includes 25 cleaning swabs with a spatula foam tip and isopropanol;

Yousite IPA Snap Swabs are specially designed for cleaning effectively dirt, magnetic oxides, oils, debris,
lotions and other contaminants from all kinds of ID card printers, scanners, readers, and barcoders.
It is a cost-effective way to maintain your card readers and increase the span life of the magnetic heads.
IPA snap swab is one of our card reader Cleaning kits products which also contains cleaning cards,
adhesive cleaning tacky rollers, IPA wipes, and cleaning pens for all kinds of different printers such as Zebra, Magicard, Fargo, Datacard, Evolis, EDI, etc.

Features

Cleaning Card

-Excellent absorbency than the 100%polyester cleaning card.

Electronic-grade IPA Snap Swab.

-Easy, Effective, and Safety.

Aluminum Foil.

-Strong tightness and keep it longer.

Hot-press compound.

-Make sure the most excellent cleaning effect.

Present IPA wipes.

-preventive maintenance for your printer.

Thermal Printer Head Cleaning Pen 99% IPA Solution

Thermal Printer Head Cleaning Pen 99% IPA Solution

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The IPA cleaning pen is specially used to clean the thermal print head of all thermal printers, including card printers, barcode printers, label printers, receipt printers, Kiosk printers. It is used to remove ink, dirt, and contamination built up on a thermal printer’s print head.

How do you use a thermal printer cleaning pen?

To clean thermal print heads, swipe the cleaning pen across the entire print head surface. Adding a little pressure as you move the pen across the print head will gently scrub off the burnt-on particles. Repeat if necessary. To clean the pen tip, wipe across the clean paper surface.

【1】.Products Description Cleaning Pen

IPA Printhead Cleaning Pen Holder is filled with 99.9% electronic grade IPA solution.

A.Cleaning pens prolong equipment life and reduce maintenance costs. They remove contaminates from transaction equipment, which have been proven when used regularly they save money.
B.Regular Cleaning extends the service life of the print head and provides a better graphic image quality.

99% IPA Solution Thermal Printer Head Cleaning Pen

99% IPA Solution Thermal Printer Head Cleaning Pen

【2】.Technical Specification

1. Barrel Length: 143mm;
2.Packing:12 pieces per box;
3. Barrel Diameter: 14.3mm;
4. IPA Volume : 5.0 +/- 0.5 ml;
5. Printhead, PCB, IC, SMC, etc.

IPA cleaning pen is a reusable option for cleaning the thermal print head, each pen can be used 6 to 10 times. After each use, you can scrape the nib on a white clean paper to remove the ink residue on the nib for reuse next time.

【3】.Products Application

All  ID Card Printers and Barcode, Label, and Receipt Thermal Printers Print Heads.
All types of thermal printers.
Brand ID card printers: Zebra, Fargo, Magicard, Evolis, etc.
Pcb, IC, cleaning fields.

Used for Routine Preventive Maintenance Cleaning on all types of ID Card Printers and Barcode, Label, and Receipt Thermal Printers Print heads.

99% IPA Solution Thermal Printer Head Cleaning Pen Kits

【4】.Directions

1. To clean the pen tip, wipe across the clean paper surface. Recommended usage is every time a new roll of labels or thermal is needed OR to correct lines or imperfections in the printed copy
2. Repeat if necessary.
3. To clean thermal print heads, swipe the cleaning pen across the entire print head surface.

Evolis Complete Cleaning Kit

Evolis Primacy Card Printer Regular Cleaning

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Evolis Primacy Card Printer Periodic cleaning method through machine panel operation.

The Primacy machine is operated through the machine panel for regular cleaning. Please follow the steps below for regular cleaning:

Repeated runs through the printer with the cleaning card clean the cleaning roller, maintaining print quality and extending the life of the printhead.

How to Clean the Evolis Primacy Printer. Insert the cleaning card in the opened feeder, adhesive face upwards. This starts the cleaning. Adhesive card.

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Take out the ribbon.

3. Close the cover and make sure to hear a click.

4. Open the card feeder on the printer.

5. Use the ruler to adjust the card thickness to the maximum position.

6. Take out all the cards in the card feeder.

7. Double-click the cleaning button on the control panel, and then insert the cleaning card .

8. Peel off the film on the cleaning card, insert the cleaning card into the card feeder according to the picture, with the sticky side facing up.

9. The used cleaning card will automatically pop into the output tray. Regular cleaning is done.

Label, Receipt and Barcode Printer Cleaning Card/Kits

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Cleaning Cards/Kits | Label, receipt and barcode printer cleaning card

Whether you utilize paper, linerless labels, or linered label rolls in your printer, a routine cleansing timetable is the very best means to make certain optimal printer performance and print high quality.
Yousite cleansing products will certainly: Eliminate glue residue, dust as well as various other contaminates that can create label jams and cause printer element damage Prolong the life of the thermal printhead and also rollers Keep your published picture looking clean and crisp Cleans printhead, paper guides and paper path
Select from our:

Check Scanner Cleaning Kit

Remove dust, debris and oils that build up over time during the normal operation of your remote deposit check scanner. Check Scanner Cleaning Kit

Expert Cleaning Package Cleaning Cards

Regular cleaning with Yousite Materials can substantially prolong printhead life. View the return on your investment expand with these user friendly regular maintenance items.

10PCS Head Cleaner Cleaning Card for Magnetic Stripe Reader

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10PCS Head Cleaner Cleaning Card for Magnetic Stripe Reader

Functions and Benefits: This double-sided pre-saturated cleaning card is created to securely and efficiently get rid of all dust, dust, ink, magentic oxide and other pollutants that build on magnetic heads of various sorts of visitors.

Card Reader Cleaning Card For All Card Readers, ATM/POS/Door Lock and Card Printers

This Generic CR80 Card Reader Cleaning Card is designed to safely and effectively remove all dirt, magnetic oxides, oils, and lotions.

The cleansing cards are created of 45% wood pulp and also 55% polyester, the wood pulp has outstanding absorbency and can slow down the dissipation of IPA.

It is soaked with a 99.9% IPA remedy that properly gets rid of ink, debris, and deposit build-up on card printer transfer rollers.

The plastic handle of the IPA-soaked swab is full of 99.9% IPA remedy, and it can be used according to the cleansing procedure guide.

Instructions:

1. Tear open the bag and obtain the cleansing card.

2. Swipe the cleaning card via the card reader several times, after that turn it around and also repeat again.

3. Eliminate the card.

4. Repeat the above actions if needed.

Advised Usage:

1. As soon as per day for outside or high-usage card viewers.
2. As soon as each week for inner or low-usage card viewers. Warning: Flammable. Shut out of reach of children. Avoid eyes.

Dimension:3.34″ X2.12″ (85.8 mm X 54mm).

Active Component: Isopropyl alcohol.

Advised for:

All Card Visitors Swipe Atm Machines POS Terminals Access Control Units Hotel Door Locks Pay at the Pump PVC Card Printers Several Other Applications.