The Printing Is Too Light - DataCard CD Series User Manual

Problem
Part of the printed
image is discolored.

The printing is too light

Problem
Photos look faded.
The printing is very light.
SD/CD Series Card Printers User's Guide
Probable Cause
Cards have fingerprints
or other dirt on them.
A signature panel is
located on the other
side of the card.
The rollers are dirty or
the card packaging
contains debris.
Probable Cause
The image capture
system needs
adjustment.
The ribbon is loaded
incorrectly.
The card was
previously printed and
has topcoat on it.
The printhead is not
installed correctly.
The printhead power is
too low.
Solution
Handle cards carefully. Refer to "Card
Quality Guidelines" in your printer's
Installation and Administrator's Guide.
Design the card to avoid printing photos
over signature panel residue.
Run a cleaning card. Refer to
Cleaning Card" on page
that meet the requirements for the printer.
Refer to "Cards" in your printer's
Installation and Administrator's Guide.
Solution
Color settings might not be optimal.
Adjust color settings. Refer to
documentation for the image capture
system, "Color Printing" in your printer's
Installation and Administrator's Guide,
and to "Color Adjustment Tab" in your
printer's Driver Guide.
Load the print ribbon correctly. Refer to
"Load the Print Ribbon"
Print only new cards. Refer to "Cards" in
your printer's Installation and
Administrator's Guide.
Contact your service provider for
instructions on installing the printhead
correctly.
Log on to the Printer Manager as a
WebAdmin. Open the Printer Settings >
Print menu. Increase the YMCPower
setting, and press the Set Current button
to save your changes.
"Run a
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