144 Supplies and Parts
Card Storage
These guidelines apply to both printed and unprinted cards.
• Cards must be stacked so that they will not shift and rub against each other.
• When storing cards, make sure that no two cards contain images or blocks of
color that
will
come in contact with each other.
• M
ake sure that the magnetic stripe on one card does not
come in contact with
the magnetic stripe on another card.
• Ma
ke sure that cards with magnetic stripes are stored away from magnets
and othe
r magnetic objects.
• St
ore cards in a cool, dry, and dark place. Excessive light can cause yellowing
of ca
rds on exposed edges.
• Keep cards in their or
iginal packaging.
• Cards should be at room temperature when they are used. If cards are stored
in a cooler en
vironment than the printer, allow them to reach room
temperature before using.
Replacement Parts
The following replacement parts for use with the printer are available.
Printhead Cartridge
The printer has a replaceable printhead cartridge. The printhead is
subject to wear or damage and has a direct impact on print quality.
Do not touch the printing edge of the printhead in the printhead
cartridge. Clean the printhead following the steps in “Clean the Printhead”.
Print Ribbon Cartridge
The ribbon cartridge holds the print ribbon and the
replaceable cleaning sleeve in the printer.