Change The Printhead; Change Printhead Settings - DataCard ImageCard User Manual

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10 Print personalized cards to apply scratch-off ribbon.
11 When the batch is complete, install the color printhead (if

Change the printhead

If you use a two-step printing process and use a monochrome ribbon
for one step and a color ribbon for the other step of the process, you
need to change from a monochrome printhead to a color printhead.
The method of creating an image with color ribbon is slightly different
from the method of creating an image with a monochrome ribbon.
Datacard provides two printheads to support the needs of the two
printing methods. To achieve complete coverage without causing
wrinkles or other printing problems, use the correct printhead for the
type of ribbon you use. See
page 4-11

Change printhead settings

Change printhead settings to match the new ribbon type if you use a
two step printing process. If you are changing features of a card
design, you might also decide to change printhead settings to achieve
best results. For example, if you are adding text that prints in black
(K), you might adjust K printing intensity for the clearest text printing.
If you use a color ribbon that includes a K panel, and then use
monochrome ribbon (such as a red ribbon or a scratch-off ribbon),
plan to change the K printing intensity, using a process such as the
following:
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Use a card design for the scratch-off material that has a black
static bitmap over the areas where you want the scratch-off
material to be applied.
Print one or more sample cards. Verify that the scratch off
material is in the correct location.
needed), change the ribbon in the printer, change the ribbon type
setting, and change the K Intensity/Voltage if needed. Run a
cleaning card and return to step 1.
for information on removing and replacing a printhead.
Start diagnostics. See
page 5-18 for information.
Create a log for K intensity values for each ribbon type you use.
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