{"id":11,"date":"2021-07-07T14:24:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T13:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.windmill-computing.com\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2021-07-07T14:27:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T13:27:16","slug":"cleaning-your-id-card-printer-how-to-keep-your-printer-in-top-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.windmill-computing.com\/blog\/index.php\/2021\/07\/07\/cleaning-your-id-card-printer-how-to-keep-your-printer-in-top-condition\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning Your ID Card Printer: How To Keep Your Printer In Top Condition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an ID card printer is great but not when it doesn\u2019t work properly. It is important to clean your printer regularly to keep it in top condition and fully functioning. Here at Windmill Computing, we specialise in ID card systems and are experts in all forms of card printing machines. We\u2019re here to help with these top tips to keep your card printer running<\/span> smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs Your ID Card Printer Needs Cleaning.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to clean your printer regularly to keep it in the best condition. However, your printer is definitely due a clean if you notice any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ribbons breaking or tearing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Card feeding issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced image quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printing defects such as smudging or lines through the surface of the card<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I Disinfect My Printer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only does the inside of your printer need cleaning but the outside does too, especially in the current times. You can disinfect your printer as long as you\u2019re careful. Make sure not to spray or pour cleaning products directly onto your printer. Power down and unplug your machine and wipe it gently with a damp cloth. To disinfect we recommend using a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution, wearing gloves as you do so and making sure to wash your hands when you\u2019re done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How We Can Help<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you get the most out of your ID card printer, here at Windmill Computing, we offer an expert <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windmill-computing.com\/card-printer-servicing-and-repair\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cleaning and repair service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, alongside regular servicing. This helps make sure everything is working properly and alerts us to any issues we need to fix. Most of our printers come with a warranty to cover any problems you may have, for example, the Javelin range comes with a 30 month warranty. But if your printer does happen to fail its service outside of the warranty period, we\u2019re more than happy to take a look and repair it if needed. However, we often find a thorough clean is all that\u2019s needed to bring them back to peak performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Us &#8211; ID Card Printer Experts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windmill Computing are specialists in ID card systems with over 25 years\u2019 of experience. We provide both turnkey and bespoke RF ID card systems to all forms of organisations. For more advice on cleaning your ID card printer or to find out more about the services we offer, please feel free to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windmill-computing.com\/contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by giving us a call on 0808 281 2625.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having an ID card printer is great but not when it doesn\u2019t work properly. It is important to clean your printer regularly to keep it in top condition and fully functioning. Here at Windmill Computing, we specialise in ID card systems and are experts in all forms of card printing machines. 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