FARGO electronics PERSONA C30 User manual

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Persona C30 Card Printer User Guide (Rev. 2.2) 6-1
Section 6: Cleaning
The Card Printer is built to require a minimum amount of maintenance. Nevertheless, there
are a few procedures you can perform on a regular basis or as needed to ensure the best
possible performance
Safety Messages (review carefully)
Symbol Critical Instructions for Safety purposes
Danger: Failure to follow these installation guidelines can result in death or
serious injury.
Information that raises potential safety issues is indicated by a warning
symbol (as shown to the left).
To prevent personal injury, refer to the following safety messages
before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.
To prevent personal injury, always remove the power cord prior to
performing repair procedures, unless otherwise specified.
To prevent personal injury, make sure only qualified personnel
perform these procedures.
Caution: This device is electrostatically sensitive. It may be damaged if
exposed to static electricity discharges.
Information that raises potential electrostatic safety issues is indicated
by a warning symbol (as shown to the left).
To prevent equipment or media damage, refer to the following
safety messages before performing an operation preceded by this
symbol.
To prevent equipment or media damage, observe all established
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures while handling cables in
or near the Circuit Board and Printhead Assemblies.
To prevent equipment or media damage, always wear an
appropriate personal grounding device (e.g., a high quality wrist
strap grounded to avoid potential damage).
To prevent equipment or media damage, always remove the
Ribbon and Cards from the Printer before making any repairs,
unless otherwise specified.
To prevent equipment or media damage, take jewelry off of
fingers and hands, as well as thoroughly clean hands to remove oil
and debris before working on the Printer.

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Persona C30 Card Printer/Encoders Cleaning Kit
(Part Number 085976)
Caution: As with any electronic device, internal components of the Printer, such as
the Printhead, may be damaged if exposed to static electrical discharges. To avoid potential
damage, always wear an appropriate personal grounding device, such as a wrist strap (with
integral resistor) connected to an ESD ground.
Supplies (included with the Cleaning Kit)
This Cleaning Kit provides you with the specialized cleaning supplies and the required
cleaning procedures for you to maintain your Fargo Persona C30 Card Printer/Encoders. The
following cleaning procedures will require less than ten minutes. For more thorough cleaning
instructions, please refer to the Cleaning Section in the appropriate User Guide.
Four (4) Printhead Cleaning Swabs are pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for
cleaning your Printer’s Printhead.
Ten (10) Gauze Pads are pre-moistened with 99.99% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning your
Printer’s interior and exterior.
Ten (10) Cleaning Cards are provided with adhesive backing for cleaning your Printer’s
Platen and Card Feed Rollers.

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Cleaning the Printhead
Perform this procedure approximately every 1000 prints to maintain a consistent print
quality.
Step Procedure
1 Open the Printer’s Front Cover.
2 Remove the Print Ribbon.
3 Squeeze the Printhead Cleaning Swab to saturate the tip of the swab with
alcohol.
4 Use the Printhead Cleaning Swab to gently rub back and forth over the entire
length of the Printhead (3 to 4 times).
5 Once the Printhead is completely dry, replace the Ribbon and close the Front
Cover.

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Cleaning the Platen and the Card Feed Rollers
Perform this procedure approximately every 1000 prints to maintain a consistent print
quality. (Note: The Card Feed Rollers move the card throughout the print process. Rollers
should be kept clean to prevent card jams and card contamination. This cleaning process will
ultimately lead to better print quality and extended Printhead life.)
Step Procedure
1 Open the Printer’s Front Cover and remove the Print Ribbon.

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Cleaning the Platen and the Card Feed Rollers (continued)
Step Procedure
2 Remove all the cards from the Printer’s Input Hopper.
3 Use the Cleaning Card from the Printer’s and remove the adhesive backing
from both sides of the card. (Note: If your Printer has a Magnetic Encoder
installed, be sure to leave the small Liner Strip on top of the Cleaning Card in
place. This small strip is needed to protect the Magnetic Head from the
adhesives on the Cleaning Card.)

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Cleaning the Platen and the Card Feed Rollers (continued)
Step Procedure
4 Insert the Cleaning Card into the Single Feed Card Slot until the card stops.
(Note: If your Printer is equipped with a Magnetic Encoder, you must insert the
Cleaning Card with the printed side up and with the small Liner Strip towards
the front of the Printer.)

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Cleaning the Platen and the Card Feed Rollers (continued)
Step Procedure
5 From your computer, open the Printer Driver and select either Properties (if you
are using Windows 98SE/Me) or Printing Preferences (if you are using Windows
2000/XP).
6 Click on the Clean Printer button.
7 Click on the Clean button. (Note: The Printer will pull in the Cleaning Card. The
Printer will then perform an automated cleaning procedure. This procedure is
designed to thoroughly clean the Platen and the Card Feed Rollers inside the
Printer.)
Cleaning the Printer’s Interior
Periodically, use a Cleaning Pad from the Printer’s Cleaning Kit to remove dust and other
contaminants from inside the Printer. (Note: Dust and other particles may accumulate inside
the Printer with continued usage. This can cause spots or specks to appear on the printed
cards.)
Cleaning the Printer’s Exterior
Clean it only with a Cleaning Pad from the Printer’s Cleaning Kit. (Note: The Printer has a
durable casing that should retain its luster and appearance for many years.)