HID Fargo DTC1500 Series Original Cleaning Kit (086177)
HID Fargo DTC1500 Cleaning Kit is a comprehensive routine maintenance solution developed for your Fargo DTC series card printers. Cleaning the printer after every 1,000 single-sided prints or every 6 months ensures the removal of dust and residue accumulated on the printhead. This kit cleans the printhead, card transport rollers, and input hoppers, opens the pores of the card drive rollers, and helps cards move smoothly through the mechanism without slipping.
Key Features
- Printhead Protection: Safely removes ribbon and dust residues from the sensitive thermal printhead using special cleaning swabs.
- Roller Performance: Improves card grip by opening the pores of transport rollers and prevents card jams.
- Comprehensive Cleaning: Includes alcohol wipes and cleaning cards for input/output hoppers and internal printer surfaces.
- Original HID Product: Contains 100% original solutions manufactured to Fargo standards that do not damage mechanical components.
- Efficient Use: Provides long-term periodic maintenance with 10 cleaning cards included in the package.
HID Fargo 086177 Cleaning Kit Application Steps and Technical Details
Compatible Printer Models
This cleaning kit is fully compatible with Fargo’s most popular DTC (Direct-to-Card) series printers: Fargo C50, DTC1000, DTC1250e, DTC1500, DTC4250e, and DTC4500e models can be used safely.
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| Component |
Quantity / Specification |
| Product Code |
086177 |
| Cleaning Card |
10 pcs (Isopropyl Alcohol) |
| Cleaning Swab |
4 pcs (For Printhead) |
| Cleaning Wipe |
5 pcs (General Maintenance) |
| Maintenance Interval |
Every 1000 Prints or Every 6 Months |
| Purpose of Use |
Printhead Cleaning and Roller Maintenance |
Impact of Regular Cleaning on Print Quality
Using the HID Fargo DTC1500 Cleaning Kit (086177) is not just a hygiene process, but a performance safeguard for your printer. Card printers attract dust particles due to static electricity during operation. When this dust adheres to the thermal printhead, it causes printing defects such as "white lines" or "spotting".
Isopropyl alcohol cleaning cards included in the original Fargo cleaning kit remove buildup on rollers and prevent card slipping. Cleaning swabs eliminate even the finest residues on the printhead, ensuring consistent and vibrant colors on every card. To prevent your printer from going out of warranty and to avoid high repair costs, cleaning is recommended with every ribbon change or every 1,000 cards.
Fargo 086177 Cleaning Kit Advantages Summary:
- Ensures consistent print quality and vibrant colors.
- Extends the lifespan of the sensitive thermal printhead.
- Prevents card jams and feeding errors (misfeed).
- Minimizes dust-related scratches and printing defects.
- Reduces wear on the printer’s mechanical components.
- 100% compatible with all current Fargo DTC series printers.
Important Note: Make sure your printer is powered off during cleaning. After using the cleaning card, allow the rollers to dry for a short time.