Maintaining your Printhead
The printhead is the most critical component in your printer, and possibly the most delicate. It is a consumable item just like the brakes on your car, which will eventually wear over time; however, with ongoing careful attention and maintenance, you can extend the life of the printhead. Below are photographs of three printheads. The first printhead is brand new. The second has printed over 1 million linear inches of thermal transfer cards and has been properly maintained. The third printhead has printed far fewer cards, but without proper care and maintenance – signs of abrasion and contamination buildup are evident.