How do I manually clean card printer?

To manually clean HID DTC1250e Card Printer, follow these steps carefully to keep it running smoothly and extend its lifespan:

What we will Need:

• Cleaning cards (usually come with the printer or cleaning kit)
• Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
• Lint-free cloth or swabs
• Gloves (optional but recommended)
• HID FARGO Printer Cleaning Kits

Manual Cleaning Steps:

• Turn Off and Unplug the Printer
• Remove the Ribbon Cartridge

Clean the Printer Rollers

• Use a pre-saturated cleaning card (or a cloth with isopropyl alcohol).
• Feed the card manually through the card path or gently wipe the rollers if accessible.
• Rotate rollers by hand to clean fully

Clean the Printhead (Gently!)

• Dampen a lint-free swab with isopropyl alcohol.
• Gently wipe the printhead in one direction (don’t scrub).
• Avoid touching the printhead with your fingers

Clean the Card Path and Input Hopper

• To clean manually clean card printer, always use a dry lint-free cloth or lightly alcohol-dampened cloth.
• Wipe the surfaces where cards pass through to remove dust or residue.

Let Everything Dry

• Let all cleaned components dry fully before reassembling.

Reassemble and Test

• Put back the ribbon and close the printer.
• Plug it in, power it on, and run a test print if needed.

How Often to Clean:

• Every 1000 cards printed, or
• When print quality declines
• After replacing the ribbon
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