The card works great for all types of of ID Card Printer and Thermal Printers and Stand Alone Applications such as Kiosk Machines, Ticket Printers, Receipt Printers, etc.Cards carry dust and other tiny debris with them through the printer' s internal print path Dust and debris can potentially degrade your image quality and damage your print head or other critical parts of your card printer. The card ensures that the Print Head and all internal components are cleaned safely and effectively every time a roll of ticket, receipt or label stock or ribbon is loaded into the equipment. With routine cleanings you can expect optimal image quality and a longer life for your card printer.