How are you holding up in these dog days of summer? If you’re trying to beat the heat, consider cleaning your printer while you’re cooling off inside. It may not sound fun, but it is necessary. This is especially important if you’re with a university or ski resort, that is gearing up for busy season. The last thing you need is a printer error slowing you down. You may be surprised that many issues that arise with printers can be prevented with a good old-fashioned clean-up.
Signs That Your Printer Needs Some TLC:
- Printing imperfections (e.g., random marks or white lines showing up)
- Poor picture quality
- Cards not feeding correctly
- Ribbons breaking
Whether you’ve noticed these symptoms or not, cleaning is a crucial part of routine maintenance on any ID printer. Just like you change the oil in your car, cleaning your printer will help you maintain a consistent print quality and extend the life of the machine. Here on some tips to help you keep your printer running at its best.
Tips for a Spick & Span Printer
- Use a dust cover on the machine during lower volume periods.
- Clean your ID card system every time you change the ribbon
- Stock up on ID card printer cleaning kits, so you’ll always have the supplies on-hand
- Use a thermal pen to clean your print heads.
- Run an advanced cleaning on your printer. (Contact our tech support for assistance on this.)
As Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Regular printer cleaning will help you maintain optimum output from your machine and keep it running smoothly. Also consider that the cost of a cleaning kit is much less than replacing a damaged part. Whether you’re gearing up for busy season, or just have some downtime this summer, take a little time to give your printer some TLC.
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