Description
HID FARGO 86177 DTC Printer Cleaning Kit
Help maintain dependable card feeding and professional print quality with the HID FARGO 86177 DTC printer cleaning kit. Designed for compatible FARGO direct-to-card ID card printers, this maintenance kit contains the supplies needed to remove dust, adhesive residue and other contaminants from the card path, transport rollers and thermal printhead.
Regular printer cleaning can help prevent card jams, ribbon breaks, print defects and premature wear caused by dirt and debris inside the printer. HID recommends cleaning compatible FARGO DTC printers with each ribbon change to support consistent performance and long-term printer reliability.
Cleaning Kit Contents
- 4 thermal printhead cleaning swabs
- 10 printer cleaning cards
- 3 alcohol cleaning cards
Product Information
- Manufacturer: HID FARGO
- Part Number: 86177
- Product Type: ID card printer cleaning kit
- Application: FARGO direct-to-card printers
Compatible FARGO ID Card Printers
- HID FARGO C50
- HID FARGO DTC1000Me
- HID FARGO DTC1250e
- HID FARGO DTC1500
- HID FARGO DTC4250e
- HID FARGO DTC4500e
What Each Cleaning Supply Does
Cleaning Cards
The printer cleaning cards travel through the card path to help remove dust and residue from internal transport rollers and other card-contact surfaces. Keeping these components clean supports smooth, dependable card feeding.
Printhead Cleaning Swabs
The cleaning swabs allow careful cleaning of the thermal printhead to help remove residue that may contribute to lines, spots, missing print areas or inconsistent image quality.
Benefits of Routine FARGO Printer Cleaning
- Helps maintain consistent card-feeding performance
- Removes dust and residue from the printer’s card path
- Helps reduce card jams and ribbon-related problems
- Helps prevent spots, streaks and print defects
- Supports reliable thermal printhead performance
- Helps protect the printer’s internal components
When Should You Clean Your FARGO Printer?
HID recommends cleaning compatible FARGO DTC printers with each ribbon change. The printer should also be cleaned if cards begin jamming, feeding inconsistently or showing dust-related print defects. Always follow the cleaning procedure provided for your specific FARGO printer model.
Manufacturer Cleaning Information
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