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Refer to the Warranty booklet enclosed with your Evolis printer for terms and conditions. In order to make a warranty claim you must contact an Evolis Reseller. You will be responsible for packa- ging the printer for shipment and the costs of shipping and insurance of the printer from the point of use of the printer to the Evolis Reseller.
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Using these consumables increases the life span of your badges and of your Securion printer. As for all Evolis products, particular care has been used in writing this manual. But if an error has still managed to slip into these pages without our wanting it, please let us know by sending an e-mail to info@evolis.com.
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Install the Evolis Securion printer Setting of parameters Technology and benefits Initial approach Install your printer Check the components shipped Connect the cables Error messages and diagnostics Installing the ribbons Monochrome or color ribbon Laminating film Installing the cards Types of cards...
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........... . . Printer options List of “Evolis Genuine Product” consumables Magnetic encoding Smart card contact station .
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The use of holographs (holograph ribbons) makes it possible to combat fraud and counterfeiting of the badges. Evolis offers a wide range of consumables that can be adapted to the needs of an enter- prise as requested.
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I I n n i i t t i i a a l l a a p p p p r r o o a a c c h h The Evolis Securion printer is comprised of the following components referenced on the diagram: 1.
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Evolis dealer who will provide you with all necessary assistance. Evolis has paid particular attention to the quality of this shipping material, and we urge you to keep it in a clean, dry space.
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The use of films or ribbons from any other source than Evolis could seriously damage the print head and the heating roller of the lami- nating station, consequently entailing the immediate interruption of the factory warranty.
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M M o o n n o o c c h h r r o o m m e e o o r r c c o o l l o o r r r r i i b b b b o o n n For optimum printing and laminating quality, Evolis recommends cleaning all the equipment each time a ribbon is changed.
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F F i i l l m m f f o o r r l l a a m m i i n n a a t t i i o o n n The lamination unit includes components heated to high temperatures. Make sure not to put your fingers inside the module.
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Evolis recommends the use of cards specially designed for lamination. For more information, contact your Evolis dealer who will provide guidance in making the choice. The cards are installed in the feeder as follows: 1.
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5. Put the feeder 6. Reclose the back into place in printer cover. the printer until it “Clicks” in place. A A d d j j u u s s t t m m e e n n t t o o f f t t h h e e t t h h i i c c k k n n e e s s s s Use only the types of cards on the List of Consumables in this manual.
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R R e e m m o o v v i i n n g g t t h h e e p p e e r r s s o o n n a a l l i i z z e e d d c c a a r r d d s s To adjust the thickness of the cards from the inside of the printer: 1.
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It is therefore essential to proceed in stages, changing the parameters only when you are completely sure. Evolis gives you at all times the ability to return to the ‘factory’ settings if the adjustments made do not give the expected results.
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1. Load the ‘DRIVERS & DOCUMENTATIONS’ CD-Rom in your CD drive. 2. Wait a few seconds until the welcome screen asks you to choose your language. If the CD-Rom does not launch automatically, double click on the setup.exe file located in the DRIVERS directory on the CD-Rom 3.
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Step 1: disconnect the data cable Step 2: accept the limited warranty conditions Step 3: select the communication port If you install your PC in USB mode, you can choose to activate the Port Monitor, an application that displays all operating error messages on the PC screen.
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Step 4: detect communication port Wait until the setup wizard detects the communication port with your printer to carry on to the next step. Step 5: replacing an existing driver This phase will occur only if an existing driver is detected on the system.
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During this step, you can set a personalized name to your printer. The printer can also be defined as default printer. You may then select the Evolis Color Profile. In selected cases, the color profile will provide color textu- res very similar to what you will actually get.
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Modification of these parameters by an uninformed user could lead to a poor quality of per- sonalization as well as to hardware damage. So, stay alert and contact your Evolis dealer, who will guide you in adjusting these parameters if applicable These printing parameters are accessible: From the Start button located at the bottom left on the Windows task bar: select Printers and Faxes.
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This card stores data that you may be asked to provide if you call Sales Service. Default printer Depending on your application, it may be important to define your Evolis printer as a default prin- ting peripheral device. In that event, all your print work (not just cards but office documentation) will be sent to the Evolis printer.
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Setting the parameters of the Evolis Securion print driver from MS-Word Click on File on the menu bar, then click on Print The dialog box informs you that the Evolis printer has been selected. Now click on Properties. The Evolis Securion drive dialog box appears.
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D D i i s s c c o o v v e e r r i i n n g g t t h h e e p p r r i i n n t t e e r r m m e e n n u u The Evolis Securion printer has an LCD display combined with a light-emitting diode (LED) that allows the operator to visualize the operating condition of the equipment and to set the most com- mon parameters.
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Failure to perform these cleaning cycles entails invalidation of the guarantee. CARDS >DISPLAY Self-Test Printing of a test card to check the correct operation of your Evolis Securion printer Printer Status Printing of a technical card with data pertaining to the printer >BACKLIGHT...
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> Flashing red LED : Operator alert to incident, work interrupted. The Port Monitor is a software component that helps you monitor your Evolis printer on a day-to-day basis. When installed on your computer, it enables you to visualize the activity of your Evolis Securion unit from your work station.
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S S t t a a t t u u s s m m e e s s s s a a g g e e s s These messages indicate the status of the printer during processing. They are displayed to inform the operator and do not require any particular action.
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E E r r r r o o r r m m e e s s s s a a g g e e s s M M e e s s s s a a g g e e D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n L L e e d d Feeder empty...
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Printhead error The printer has detected a problem with the print head. Printing process is on hold. Contact your Evolis dealer to get help. Mechanical error The printer has detected a problem with feeding the card into the print module or the flipover station.
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In this chapter, you will find all the information required to perform certain simple procedures that you may be asked to do by your Evolis dealer to provide you with the most effective assistance. The printing of a test card makes it possible to gather certain technical data proper to your printer and to confirm that the printer is working properly.
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I I d d e e n n t t i i f f y y t t h h e e s s o o f f t t w w a a r r e e v v e e r r s s i i o o n n s s i i n n s s t t a a l l l l e e d d As indicated above, you can simply identify the software version loaded into your printer thanks to the test card (Firmware no.).
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Evolis will not be liable if the printer is used under non-approved maintenance conditions C C l l e e a a n n t t h h e e c c a a r r d d f f e e e e d d m m o o d d u u l l e e...
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To service the printer card feed system, obtain a pre-saturated cleaning card specially designed for the printer. A cleaning kit including samples of these cards is shipped with your Securion printer. Repeated running of the card in the printer cleans the card feed rollers, the cleaning rollers, the print head and the magnetic head (if your device has one).
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This roller, blue in color, therefore systematically becomes dirty. This is a sign of its efficacy. If this roller remains clean, we suggest that you check its quality by contacting your Evolis dealer in order to replace it, if applicable.
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3. Locate the 4. Clean the roller with a cleaning cloth cleaning roller from your cleaning kit. Eliminate all and release it dust by rubbing the cloth lightly over from its seat the entire surface of the roller. 5. When it is dry, replace the roller into the printer, making sure it is properly positioned...
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C C l l e e a a n n t t h h e e p p r r i i n n t t h h e e a a d d i i n n a a c c c c o o r r d d a a n n c c e e w w i i t t h h t t h h e e f f o o l l l l o o w w i i n n g g i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s : : 1.
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R R e e p p l l a a c c e e t t h h e e c c l l e e a a n n i i n n g g r r o o l l l l e e r r The Evolis printers are designed to offer the user quality of personalization, ease of use and equipment longevity.
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However, it can happen that this head needs to be replaced. Evolis has designed a unique device that allows the user to proceed to this exchange without using any tools by simply following the instruc- tions very carefully.
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To complete the exchange of the print head, proceed as follows: Step 1 - Removing the defective print head Before changing a print head, make sure the printer is OFF (0). 1. Open the 2. Loosen the print equipment head bracket and cover.
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No printing should be started before this operation has been completed. Refer to the Clean Card Feed Module chapter to perform this operation. Also service the cleaning roller and replace cards and ribbons. Your Evolis printer is again ready to personalize your cards.
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The updating of the print driver is required in order to solve malfunction problems. Prior to any update, contact your Evolis dealer who can advise you as to whether or not it is appro- priate to carry out this operation.
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T T r r o o u u b b l l e e s s h h o o o o t t i i n n g g F F r r e e e e a a c c a a r r d d j j a a m m m m e e d d i i n n t t h h e e p p r r i i n n t t i i n n g g u u n n i i t t In this chapter, you will find out how to resolve certain problems that can arise while you are working.
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If the lamination unit is too hot, turn off the printer and wait for the module to cool off (it will take several hours). Again try to free the card manually. If, despite all your attempts, the card continues to be jammed, contact your Evolis dealer who can provide a specialized technician to help you on site.
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N N o o t t h h i i n n g g p p r r i i n n t t s s The following information will help you solve potential print quality problems that can arise when using your printer. If, despite this information, you cannot solve the problem, contact your Evolis dealer. 1. Check your equipment’s power supply.
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T T h h e e p p r r i i n n t t q q u u a a l l i i t t y y i i s s n n o o t t s s u u f f f f i i c c i i e e n n t t T T h h e e t t e e x x t t u u r r e e o o f f t t h h e e c c a a r r d d i i s s r r o o u u g g h h o o r r n n o o t t p p e e r r f f e e c c t t l l y y f f l l a a t t 1.
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Evolis dealer closest to you. When you call an Evolis dealer, you must be next to your computer and be prepared to provide the following information:...
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Use of a shielded cable is required to comply within Class B limits of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Evolis Card Printer may cause, harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
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P P r r i i n n t t e e r r s s p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s G G e e n n e e r r a a l l f f e e a a t t u u r r e e s s Metal housing with a locker restricting the access to the consumables P P r r i i n n t t e e r r s s p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s...
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Other types upon request 100-card additional feeder: Ruby, Lagoon, Glacier Use Evolis Genuine products for best performance and extended lifespan of your printer Printer, lamination module, print head, and lamination hot roller: a 2-year warranty with a maximum of 100 000 inserted cards, which ever comes first*...
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Green Monochrome Ribbon - 1000 cards/roll R2015 White Monochrome Ribbon - 1000 cards/roll For specific security requirements as per your application, Evolis and its Partners are willing to consider supplying lamination films that are not listed above. Please contact your Evolis reseller for more details.
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M M a a g g n n e e t t i i c c e e n n c c o o d d i i n n g g L L o o c c a a t t i i o o n n o o f f t t h h e e m m a a g g n n e e t t i i c c e e n n c c o o d d e e r r Securion printers with a magnetic stripe card encoder are called Securion Mag printers.
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“ “ M M a a g g n n e e t t i i c c E E n n c c o o d d e e r r ” ” d d i i a a l l o o g g b b o o x x dialog box opens on selec- ting the button.
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S S m m a a r r t t C C a a r r d d C C o o n n t t a a c c t t S S t t a a t t i i o o n n L L o o c c a a t t i i o o n n o o f f t t h h e e c c o o n n t t a a c c t t s s t t a a t t i i o o n n Securion printers with a Smart Card Contact Station are called Securion Smart printers.
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I I n n t t e e r r f f a a c c e e o o f f t t h h e e C C o o n n t t a a c c t t S S t t a a t t i i o o n n The Dualys is fitted with a DB-9 female connector on the back of the printer.
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