When to clean your ID Card Printer
The best way to prevent streaky cards, broken printheads, and other problems with your ID card printer is to regularly clean it! Printer cleaning kits remove dust, dirt, oils, and other debris that can build up over time.
What Comes In A Cleaning Kit?
Each ID card printer manufacturer has its own cleaning kit lines, designed to best fit their printers. While supplies in each kit will vary by manufacturer and printer model, most often a cleaning kit will include some of the following:
- Printhead cleaning pens
- Extra-long alcohol soaked cleaning cards
- Swabs
- Wipes
- Cleaning cloths
- Sticky cleaning rollers
How Often Should I Clean My Printer?
Your ID card printer should be cleaned regularly for the best print quality and to prevent expensive repairs. We recommend cleaning your printer every time you replace the ribbon.
This makes it easy to remember, since you’ve already got printer supplies out and the printer open so it is also the most efficient use of your time.