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Cleaning Your ID Card Printer Regularly

How to Clean Your ID Card Printer

Keeping your printer clean is an integral part of maintaining consistent print quality as well as the overall performance and longevity of your printer. Like most other valuable assets, if it’s not properly cleaned and regularly cared for, chances are good that you will have problems down the road.

When you purchase an ID card printer, you should seriously consider also investing in a cleaning kit or the cleaning supplies that are specifically designed for your printer model. Not only are they affordable, most cleaning kits include all of the items you need in a single kit, so there’s really no guesswork involved.

Signs Your Printer Needs to be Cleaned
Whether you're an ID card printing novice or a seasoned pro, here are a few warning signs to watch out for:

  • Breaking or tearing ribbons
  • Printing defects (e.g., lines that go through a card’s surface, smudging, etc.)
  • Card feeding issues
  • Poor image quality

How to Clean Your ID Card Printer
The most proactive way to clean your printer is really very simple: be sure to clean it regularly! It may seem obvious, but the lack of consistent cleanings can potentially reduce your print quality and even more concerning is that it can damage your printer's printhead. This can equate to an expensive and inconvenient repair or replacement.

At ID Wholesaler, we stock the largest selection of genuine cleaning supplies, including cleaning rollers, alcohol pens and swabs, adhesive cards, and more. We even carry many of the necessary supplies for printers that have been discontinued to ensure you get the most use from your printer. Best of all, we guarantee that our supplies are authentic products direct from the manufacturer, are stored properly, and are always "fresh."

Storage & Shelf Life
If they are more than a year old or not properly stored, supplies won't clean to their full potential. Chances are good that this will cost you more time and money in reprinting cards or printer maintenance.

For detailed information and instructions on cleaning your ID card printer, be sure to review your printer's user manual. You can also contact our Technical Support Team. Learn more>>

If you have additional questions about cleaning or maintaining your ID card printer, call a knowledgeable ID Professional at (800) 321-4405. We'll help you get the most out of your card printer!
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