I INDEX I INDEX ................2 0 FOREWORD ..............3 0.1 Using the workshop manual ........3 0.1.1 Importance of the manual ........3 0.1.2 Conserving the manual ......... 4 0.1.3 Consultation the manual ........4 0.2 Procedure for updating manual in case of modifications to machine ......
0.1.2 Conserving the manual Do not tear or remove pages from the manual, or overwrite any parts of the manual for any reason. Keep the manual in safe place protected from excess heat and humidity. 0.1.3 Consultation the manual This manual comprises: •...
0.2 Procedure for updating manual in case of modifications to machine If the MACHINE or MANUAL are MODIFIED in any way, an UPDATE will be sent for insertion into the Manual. 0.3 Ordering original replacement parts To help us provide a fast and efficient service, always specify the following information when ordering replacement parts: Thermal Printer type as indicated on nameplate;...
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction Contents of the package : • A Quick Start sheet • A printer • A power supply with its power cord • A CDROM • A serial cable English...
2 CHARACTERISTICS 2.1 Characteristics Resolution : 300 dpi Printing technologies : Thermal transfert Direct thermal Direct thermal rewritable Interface : serial RS232C Card insertion : manual Consumables : Plastic cards ABS, PVC, PET Thickness : 0,3 mm up to 0,8 mm 1mil up to 3 mils’...
3 INSTALLATION 3.1 Connect the serial cable Only use the serial cable supplied with the printer • Connect the 8 way mini-DIN connector to the printer • Connect the DB9 connector to your PC serial port COM1 or COM2 English...
3.2 Connect the power supply THE PRODUCT SAFETY IS WARRANTED ONLY WHEN USED WITH THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY DELIVERED WITH THE PRINTER The wall plug must be easily accessible and close to the printer. The product safety is only warranted with standart power connector (NFC15-100 or CEI364).
3.3 Use of the CD-ROM Warning : the supplier assumes no responsibility for any damage, liability or other loss resulting from the use of these CD-ROM. 3.3.1 Operating system • Windows 95/98/ME • Windows NT 4.0 • Windows 2000 3.3.2 Autorun •...
4 PRINTER USE 4.1 The leds Only use the serial cable supplied with the printer When you switch on the printer, if the green led is OFF and the orange led is ON your printer is in the boot mode (contact your technical support).
4.3 How to place a ribbon • Open the printer • Take the new ribbon • Push down the card carrier with your finger until it is locked down • Put the full reel on the right side • Put the empty reel on the left side by sliding the ribbon under the printer English...
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• Tighten the ribbon • Maintain the card carrier with your finger and pull the string plate, until the card carrier gets in upper position • Close the printer • The printer is now ready to print English...
4.4 Card insertion • When the orange led is on, the printer is waiting for a card insertion • Insert the card • Push until the roll takes it • Wait until end printing • If you insert a card and remove it, the printer will go to error state •...
4.5 Remove the ribbon • Open the printer • Push down the card carrier with your finger until it is locked down • Remove the empty reel • Remove the full reel English...
• Maintain the card carrier with your finger and pull the string plate, until the card carrier gets in upper position • Close the printer 5. WARNINGS • Use only clean dry cards • Cleanning the print header : see Maintenance/tools menu on the CDROM •...
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