DataCard CR500 User Manual

Datacard CR500 User Reference Guide Clean the System
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Clean the Magnetic Stripe Head
Clean the magnec stripe head aer every 1000 encoded cards. Use a magnec
stripe head cleaning card to perform the cleaning procedure. When the cleaning
card becomes dirty, replace it. Using a dirty one can damage the head.
1. Unlock and open the security enclosure door.
2. Remove any cards or card weights in the mul-hopper. Keep the security
enclosure cover open.
3. Place the magnec stripe head cleaning card in hopper 3.
4. Push the card to the print unit card feed roller. Stop when the card is under the
roller and engages the print unit.
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5. At the print unit front panel.
a. Press Menu to display “Cleaning”.
b. Press Enter, then press Next to display the “MG” opon.
c. Press Return to start the cleaning process.
The print unit pulls the cleaning card into the print unit and cleaning begins.
If the card is not pulled into the unit and no errors display, lightly push
the card unl the roller catches it and the card moves into the unit.
d. Aer the print unit ejects the card into the reject tray, press Exit to end
the cleaning process.
6. Refer to “Prepare the Printer for Use” on page 34.

DataCard CR500 Specifications

General

Brand	DataCard
Model	CR500
Category	Printer
Language	English