How To Clean And Maintain Card Reader Equipment?

How To Clean And Maintain Card Reader Equipment?

How to clean and maintain the card reader equipment?

Card reader equipment is a very common equipment in daily life, such as pos machines, ATM self-service teller machines, card punchers, access control systems, etc. all require related electronic information card reading. These card reader devices rely on the internal electronic induction head and the magnetic strip to read information. If the induction head is dirty or dusty, it will affect the reading work of the induction head, and there will be a failure to read the information, and then affect daily work.

Card Readers require preventative maintenance for keeping the magnetic heads clean and debris free.

Therefore, these card reader devices commonly used in daily life require daily cleaning and maintenance. Cleaning  your card payment terminal on a routine basis prolongs the  life  of the  card reader , reduces misreads and costly fallback fees. However, it is undoubtedly time-consuming and labor-intensive to disassemble the machine manually, and the labor cost is high. At this time, you need a universal cleaning card for card reader equipment produced by Shenzhen Yousite company-CR80 cleaning card.

Because most card reader devices read card specifications are common, so CR80 cleaning card can be applied to most card reader devices. CR80 cleaning card has two kinds of products, dry and wet, one is pre-soaked in organic cleaning solution and then packaged, and the other is dry sticky card. The two products can meet the different needs of customers for cleaning machinery and equipment.

Card Reader Plastic Cleaning Card

How to Clean Your Reader Card Machine

How to clean your reader card machine: tips and steps to follow

POS machine is a terminal reader equipped with barcode or OCR code technology, and has cash or barter limit cashier function. Its main task is to provide data services and management functions for commodity and media transactions, and to perform non-cash settlements.

It is required in many places, especially large shopping malls, and it is used very frequently. It has been used for a long time. There will be dust and debris, etc., and it needs to be cleaned at this time.

Tools/Materials

method/stepIf the display screen is too dirty and difficult to clean, you can use our IPA Cleaning Wipes. And then slowly scrub on the display screen, wipe off the dirt, and then wipe the display screen with a dry cloth.

  1. 1

    Tear open the special cleaning card packaging, take out the cleaning card

  2. 2

    Insert a clean cleaning card into the card slot directly under the POS machine and wipe it back and forth until the card slot is clean

  3. 3

    Then use the same method to take out the cleaning card and insert it into the card slot on the side of the POS to wipe back and forth until the card slot is clean.

     

Precautions

  • After the first wipe, if the cleaning card is still very clean, you can continue to use the cleaning card for the second step.

The POS machine must always be clean and clean, which is considered good maintenance.

The display screens are the same, and the display screen must be kept clean.

Since the POS cash register is an electronic device, there are many special attentions in cleaning.

Cleaning cards and products for all POS machines including credit card chip readers, smart card readers, EMV chip card readers, …

After the second step of wiping, the cleaning card is discarded.

Thermal Printers Cleaning Cards Zebra Magicard Evolis

Thermal printers cleaning cards zebra magicard evolis card printer cleaning card

Card reader cleaning cards will securely and also effectively get rid of dust, magnetic oxides, oils, creams, and various other pollutants improved magnetic head.
Cleaning cards are an affordable method to keep your card visitors as well as prolong the life of magnetic heads.

Card Reader Plastic Cleaning Card

This Presaturated ATM/Card reader Cleaning Card is designed to safely and effectively remove all dirt, magnetic oxides, oils, lotions,…

It will clean:

Swipe Atm machines Credit/Debit card viewers POS terminals PVC card printer Access control card viewers Gasoline station devices Pay phones Resort door locks Parking system equipment IC card readers Smart card viewers A lot more hand-operated swipe visitors and insertion viewers.

Usage: To cleanse the swipe readers: Just swipe the cleansing card with the card viewers back and forth, until there are no deposits in card reader.
To cleanse the insertion visitors: Place the cleaning card into the visitor, after that stopped. Repeat this action numerous times, until there are no residues in card visitor. After cleaning, just get rid of the card.

We recommend: Once daily for external or high use card readers.

Card Reader Cleaning Card Kits

Card Reader Cleaning Card Kits

Yousite company card reader cleaning card set

Yousite company card reader cleaning card is a cleaning card product specially designed to clean the magnetic strips inside various card readers.

Nowadays, various mobile ATMs and large supermarkets have credit card machines and related magnetic card reading devices, which bring great convenience to our daily trading and financial activities. But maintenance of any device after use is crucial.

 It will not cause corrosion or damage to the magnetic strip inside the card reader. Wear and tear will affect the service life of the instrument. At the same time, the Yousite card reader machine cleaning card is easy to use, just open the package, insert the ATM cleaning card soaked in solvent into the ATM or poss machine multiple times, and it can be cleaned and used many times.

Professional card printer cleaning kit manufacturer

Yousite company is a professional manufacturer of card printer cleaning kits, especially brand card printer compatible cleaning kits: Zebra, Evolis, Datacard, Fargo, Magicard, etc.

The cleaning kit includes: cleaning cards, cleaning swabs, cleaning wipes, cleaning pens, sticky cleaning cards, sticky cleaning rollers, and more.

Choose suitable cleaning products according to the brand, model and style of the machine. If you are not sure what products to use on your machine, just contact us and we will tell you which cleaning products to use and how to use them. We have rich experience and technology, so you can’t go wrong choosing us.

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

Thermal ID Card Printer Cleaning Cards

Maintaining the cleanliness of your thermal ID card printer is essential for ensuring high-quality prints and prolonging the life of your equipment. Specialized cleaning cards are designed to effectively remove dirt, ink residue, and other contaminants from critical components such as printheads and rollers.

Maintain Optimal Performance with Professional Cleaning Cards!

In today’s fast-paced world, card printers, ATMs, card readers, and other devices have become essential in various industries. However, over time, dust, debris, magnetic oxides, and other contaminants inevitably accumulate inside these machines. This buildup can degrade image quality, damage sensitive components like printheads and reader heads, and shorten the lifespan of your equipment. Regular cleaning is the key to maintaining optimal performance and extending the life of these devices.

Card Printer Cleaning Kit

Card Printer Cleaning Kit

Why Choose Our Cleaning Cards?

Our Thermal ID Card Printer Cleaning Cards, ATM Cleaning Cards, and Card Reader/Encoder Cleaning Cards are specifically designed for efficient, non-damaging cleaning of your devices. These cleaning cards not only help to remove contaminants from the internal components but also protect sensitive parts, ensuring your devices continue to operate smoothly, with high-quality output and maximum longevity.

1. Thermal ID Card Printer Cleaning Cards 

For use with: ID Card Printers, Thermal Printers
Product Benefits:

  • Superior Absorbency: Made from a blend of spunlace, polyester, cellulose, and PVC, these cleaning cards offer better absorbency compared to 100% cleaning cards.
  • Effective Cleaning: Efficiently removes dust, oil, and residues from thermal printers to protect the printhead and prevent image quality degradation.
  • Electronic-Grade IPA: Contains electronic-grade isopropyl alcohol for safe and effective cleaning without leaving residues.
  • Convenient to Use: Simply insert the card into the device and swipe to clean.
  • Protective Packaging: Aluminum foil packaging ensures tight sealing and extends the shelf life of the cards.
Video: How to clean the Magicard Enduro Pronto ID card printer ?

With the use of Magicard specialized cleaning cards, internal printer rollers are effectively cleared of dust, debris, and residual substances, improving print quality and the stability of automatic card feeding. Operating the cleaning card is straightforward, following these steps


2. ATM / Card Reader / Encoder Cleaning Cards

For use with: ATMs, POS Terminals, Credit Card Readers, Card Encoders
Product Benefits:

  • Powerful Cleaning Action: Specially designed to clean magnetic heads and optical sensors, removing dust, magnetic oxides, and other contaminants from card readers.
  • Strong Adhesive: These cards have a strong adhesive surface that ensures effective cleaning without leaving any residue behind.
  • Contaminant-Free: Made with electronic-grade IPA to ensure no contaminants are left behind, keeping your devices clean and well-maintained.
  • Versatile Application: These cleaning cards are suitable for ATMs, vending machines, hotel door locks, gas station equipment, and other devices that rely on magnetic and optical heads.

Applications:

  • Credit Card Readers
  • Vending Machines
  • ATM / POS Terminals
  • Hotel Door Locks
  • Gas Station Equipment
  • Pay Phones
  • And more devices with magnetic or optical readers

CR80 Cleaning Cards(10PCS, 67330070)


3. Card Reader/Encoder Cleaning Cards

For use with: All types of card readers and encoders
Product Benefits:

  • Double-Sided Pre-Saturated Cards: Designed to remove all forms of dust, lint, magnetic oxides, and other contaminants from card readers and encoders, ensuring a clean and accurate reading process.
  • Non-Abrasive: These cleaning cards are made from non-abrasive materials, ensuring they won’t damage delicate components like printheads and reader heads.
  • Easy to Use: Simply swipe the card through the reader or encoder to effectively clean the heads.
  • Safe and Efficient: Contain IPA to effectively clean without leaving any residue or damaging sensitive parts of the device.

Why Choose Us?

  • Efficient Cleaning: Yousuto cleaning cards are made from high-performance blended materials, combining spunlace, polyester, cellulose, and PVC, offering superior absorbency and cleaning effectiveness.
  • Safe Formula: We use electronic-grade IPA in all our cleaning cards, ensuring that the cleaning process is safe, effective, and residue-free.
  • Strong Adhesion: The strong adhesive properties ensure that debris is effectively removed without leaving contaminants behind.
  • Eco-Friendly and Safe: All our cleaning cards go through rigorous testing to ensure they are free from harmful substances and safe for use with sensitive equipment.
  • Cost-Effective: We offer cards in convenient packaging that helps you save on maintenance costs while ensuring your equipment runs smoothly for a longer time.

Wide Applications, Professional Quality

Our cleaning cards are used in a variety of industries and applications, including:

  • Credit Card Readers
  • Vending Machines
  • ATM / POS Terminals
  • Hotel Door Locks
  • Gas Station Equipment
  • Pay Phones
  • And many other devices with magnetic or optical reader heads.

No matter whether you’re in the financial sector, retail, hospitality, or working with self-service kiosks and POS terminals, our cleaning cards provide professional cleaning to keep your equipment functioning optimally and reliably.


Product Description

Product Name
ID Card Printers Cleaning Card CR80 Cleaning Card
P/N
CR80 cleaning card
Size
85mm x 54mm x 0.711mm
Package
50pcs/bag, 50bags/carton

We have 3 cleaing cards:ATM cleaning cards,card reader/encoder cleaning card;printer cleaning card

Choose Our Cleaning Cards Today to Protect Your Equipment and Extend Its Lifespan!

By using our cleaning cards regularly, you can ensure that your equipment operates at its best, avoiding costly repairs, improving performance, and reducing downtime. Keep your devices clean, efficient, and long-lasting with our reliable cleaning solutions.

How to Clean Hotel Type Card Reader Locks

Ic card reader cleaning card hotel door locks are fast and effective. Presaturated cleaning cards are an economical way to maintain your readers and improve head life.

Choose us for professional cleaning, effective protection, and longer device life!

The Special Cleaning Card For Printer

Cleaning Card For All Types Of POS, Debit, ATM and Interact Systems

Clean cards for all types of POS, debit, ATM, and interactive systems

Maintaining the cleanliness of card readers in POS systems, ATMs, debit terminals, and interactive kiosks is essential for optimal performance and longevity. Regular use of specialized cleaning cards helps prevent misreads, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.

Recommended Cleaning Cards:

Here are some effective cleaning cards suitable for various devices:

Yousite Card Reader Cleaning Cards are designed to remove contamination from a wide variety of card readers including smart card readers, POS credit and debit card readers, ATM readers and more.

This safe and effective product, inserted like any credit card, will clean the entire surface of the read pin and magnetic head.

These double-sided pre-saturated Card Cleaning Cards are designed to safely remove all forms of dust, lint, magnetic oxides, and other contaminants

Introducing Yousite Card Reader Cleaning Cards.

How to Clean Card Reader

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

This revised design has increased thickness to improve stability and create firmer, even pressure through the reader.

The cards feature a streamlined design with a more consistent thickness, adding to the card's versatility.

This consistency makes it suitable for m reader styles and far exceeds the effectiveness of any other card on the market.

Cleaning Frequency:

Regular maintenance is key. It's advisable to clean card readers weekly or after every 500 transactions, depending on usage volume and environmental factors. Routine cleaning helps maintain device efficiency and prolongs its operational life.

Incorporating these cleaning cards into your maintenance routine will enhance the reliability and lifespan of your card-reading equipment.

How to Clean a Thermal Printer with a Thermal Printer Cleaning Pen

How to Clean a Thermal Printer with a Thermal Printer Cleaning Pen

The Thermal Printer Cleaning Pen is an effective maintenance tool for thermal printers, designed to remove ink residue, burnt-on debris, and other contaminants from the print head, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

A thermal printer is a type of printer that creates markings on a label or piece of paper by melting a section of thermal wax ribbon onto it. Thermal printers are typically used to print out barcode tags and labels. Most manufacturers recommend that the print head of the thermal printer be cleaned every time the ribbon is changed. Regular cleanings will prevent you from having to replace the thermal print head often, which is beneficial because the thermal print head is the most expensive replacement part on a thermal printer.

Yousite offers cleaning products designed to help remove adhesives, build-up, and gunky residue from Thermal Printers & liner-free label Printers.

Thermal printer Cleaning Pen

1. Thermal Printer Cleaning Pen Barrel is filled with 99.9% Electronic Grade IPA Solution.

2. Thermal printer IPA cleaning Pen which is designed to effectively remove ink residue, burnt-on debris, dirt, and contaminants from the Print Head.

3. Regular cleaning will extend the service life of the Print Head and achieve High-Quality Graphic Images.

Application

Recommended Usage: Use every time a new roll of the label, thermal paper or ribbon stock is needed or in emergencies to correct lines or imperfections in the printed copy.

Usage Directions:

  1. Open the thermal printer to expose the print head.
  2. Gently swipe the cleaning pen across the entire print head surface with light pressure.
  3. If necessary, repeat the process until the contaminants are removed.
  4. Wipe the pen tip on a clean paper surface after use.
Thermal Printer Head Cleaning Pen 99% IPA Solution

Printhead Cleaning Pen with 99% IPA Solution for Quickly Removing Contaminants from Thermal Printers Including Label Printer,…

All types of a thermal printers.

All brand ID card printers: Zebra, Fargo, Magicard, Evolis, etc.

Pcb, IC, cleaning fields.

We also offer a cleaning kit (including a cleaning card, cleaning swab, cleaning wipes, and cleaning roller)

Thermal Printer Cleaning Pens, 12/Box

This thermal printer cleaning pen is designed for use on thermal printers that have an accessible print head.

In short, the printer can be easily opened and the print head itself is exposed. Adding a little pressure as you move the pen across the print head will gently scrub off the burnt-on particles. The heat from the clean print head can then transfer to the print media. The cleaning pen barrel contains 99.7% IPA, the recommended cleaning solution by thermal printer manufacturers. It is recommended by thermal printer manufacturers to clean the print head with every change of paper or label stock for crisply printed material.

Pen Size = 14.5cm Length x 4.5cm Round Width
Pre-saturated felt within the pen
Reduces residue build-up without dismantling equipment
Quick, easy, inexpensive preventative maintenance

Applicable Printer Types:

  • Thermal Print Heads.
  • POS Thermal Printers.
  • Thermal Credit Card Printers.
  • Zebra Label Printers.
  • And other liner-free label printers.

This tool is essential for maintaining thermal printers and ensuring consistent, high-quality prints while extending equipment life.

Evolis A5002 or CR80

Transport Rollers Cleaning Card

Maintaining the cleanliness of your card printer's transport rollers is essential for ensuring smooth card feeding and high-quality prints. Transport roller cleaning cards are specifically designed tools pre-saturated with cleaning solutions to effectively remove dust, debris, and other contaminants from these critical components.

What Are Transport Roller Cleaning Cards?

Transport roller cleaning cards are specialized maintenance tools pre-saturated with cleaning solutions, typically containing high-purity Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). These cards are engineered to remove contaminants such as dirt, ink residue, adhesives, and other debris that accumulate on the transport rollers of card printers. Regular use of these cleaning cards helps maintain optimal print quality and prolongs the lifespan of the printer components.

Transport Rollers Cleaning Card

For use with all Evolis card printers · For the cleaning of card transport rollers · Pre-saturated cleaning cards packaged in an individual tear-open pouch.
The subway is a city's emerging traffic tool, carrying millions of flows daily. Subway cards as carrier material to take the subway, which greatly improves the convenience of people's travel. However, due to the metro card carrying a lot of dust, the credit card for a long time will cause the card slot card the accumulation of large amounts of dust, affecting the efficiency of a passenger car.

Evolis A5002 or CR80

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

These double-sided pre-saturated Card Cleaning Cards are designed to safely remove all forms of dust, lint, magnetic oxides, and other contaminants that build up on magnetic and optic reader heads. They safely and effectively clean all types of concealed heads, photo, and optic sensors on mechanisms.

Facing this problem, how to solve it?

Yousite’s cleaning card can easily dispose of this puzzle. We are specializing in the production of cleaning cards, cleaning swabs, and cleaning kit manufacturers, for the subway card slot that is easy to dirty, and we are also through continuous testing, making our cleaning cards more easily, and more suitable for all subway stations. When the cleaning card slot is, you can first use our cleaning card clean, and then use a clean foam swab to erase the dust around the corner. If some induction card readers, don't put try our cleaning cloth, the effect is very good.
In addition, ticket machines, and vending machines in the subway is also can clean our products, if there are good cooperation intentions, may wish to discuss cooperation with Yousite. technology!

Recommended Cleaning Frequency:

It's advisable to clean your card printer's transport rollers at regular intervals, such as every time you change the ribbon or after a specific number of prints as recommended by the printer manufacturer. Regular maintenance helps in sustaining print quality and extending the printer's operational life.

Usage Instructions:

  1. Power Down the Printer: Ensure the printer is turned off and unplugged to prevent any electrical issues.

  2. Prepare the Cleaning Card: Remove the cleaning card from its packaging.

  3. Insert the Cleaning Card: Place the card into the card feed path as you would with a regular card.

  4. Initiate Cleaning Cycle: If your printer has a cleaning function, activate it. Otherwise, manually feed the card through the printer to allow it to clean the transport rollers.

  5. Repeat if Necessary: For heavily contaminated rollers, multiple passes may be required.

  6. Dispose of the Used Card: After use, discard the cleaning card appropriately.

  7. Power Up and Test: Plug in and turn on the printer, then run a test print to ensure optimal performance.

Product Options:

Here are some transport roller cleaning cards available in the market:

Zebra 105912-913 Premier Cleaning Kit

Zebra T-shape Long Cleaning Card

The Zebra T-Shape Long Cleaning Card is a specialized maintenance tool designed to clean Zebra card printers effectively. Its unique T-shape allows it to reach and clean areas within the printer that are otherwise difficult to access, ensuring optimal performance and print quality.

Long TShape Cleaning Kits for P120i Card Printer 105912-312, 50/Bag(50pcs Cleaning Cards, Length 320mm): Cleaning Kits .

Zebra T-shape long Cleaning Card

1. Blending polyester, spun lace, cellulose, and PVC card.
2. For cleaning contaminants from Zebra printers.
3. Hot-press compound.

Description

Zebra 105912-913 Premier Cleaning Kit

The Zebra P330I cleaning kit includes 25 standard cleaning cards (CR80 cleaning cards), and 25 T-size cards (print engine cleaning cards). Zebra 105912-913.

The saturated disposable cleaning card is designed for cleaning effectively dirt, magnetic oxides, oils, debris, lotions, and other contaminants from all kinds of ID card printers, scanners, readers, and barcodes. It is a cost-effective way to maintain your card readers and increase the service life of the magnetic heads We can produce different cleaning cards for different printer numbers according to your requirements.

Features

  • Material Composition: Typically made from a blend of spunlace, polyester, cellulose, and PVC materials, providing excellent absorbency and durability.

  • Pre-saturated with IPA Solution:  Infused with an electronic-grade Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) solution, which effectively removes dirt, magnetic oxides, oils, debris, and other contaminants from the printer components.

  • Packaging: Each cleaning card is individually sealed in an aluminum foil pouch, ensuring longevity and preventing contamination before use.

Usage Instructions:

  1. Power Down the Printer: Before cleaning, turn off the printer and unplug it from the power source to ensure safety.

  2. Access the Card Path: Open the printer’s card feeder or input hopper to access the card path.

  3. Insert the Cleaning Card: Place the T-shape long cleaning card into the card feeder just as you would with a standard card.

  4. Initiate the Cleaning Cycle: Refer to your specific Zebra printer model’s manual to start the cleaning cycle. Some models have a dedicated cleaning button or option within the printer’s software interface.

  5. Run the Cleaning Card Through the Printer: Allow the cleaning card to pass through the printer. The pre-saturated card will absorb and remove contaminants from the rollers and internal components.

  6. Repeat if Necessary: For printers with significant buildup, it may be beneficial to run a second cleaning card to ensure all contaminants are removed.

  7. Dispose of the Used Cleaning Card: After use, discard the cleaning card appropriately. Single-use

  8. Power Up and Test: Plug the printer back in, power it on, and run a test print to ensure optimal performance.

Recommended Cleaning Frequency:

  • Regular Maintenance: For environments with heavy printer usage, it’s advisable to clean the printer every 1,000 card prints or once a month, whichever comes first.

  • Signs of Contamination: If you notice print anomalies such as streaks, missing colors, or other print defects, perform a cleaning cycle immediately.

Purchasing Options:

Zebra T-Shape Long Cleaning Cards are available through various suppliers. Here are a few options:

  • YOUSUTO: Offers T-shape long cleaning cards compatible with Zebra printers.

  • Amazon: Various sellers offer presaturated long T-shape cleaning kits suitable for Zebra card printers.

Regular use of these cleaning cards helps maintain the longevity and performance of your Zebra card printer, ensuring consistently high-quality prints.