HID FARGO HDP 6600 User Manual page 43

Powering
Trusted Identities
Device Settings
Menu option
Image Transfer
PLT-02931, A.4
Description
This setting controls the speed and temperature at which printed images are transferred from the film to the
card. These settings may vary depending on the card type.
When the Use Defaults Based on the Film and Selected Card Type option is selected, the printer driver
automatically optimizes these settings according to the card type and film type previously selected. Changes
made to the Dwell Time and Temperature offset settings are saved for the selected card type option upon
exiting the printer driver setup.
Dwell Time (seconds per inch): Sets the speed at which the printed image is transferred from the HDP film to
the card in seconds per inch for each side of the card.
Lower limit = 1 second per inch
l
Upper limit = 3 seconds per inch
l
Temperature offset: Sets the temperature at which the printed image is transferred from the HDP film to the
card.
Lower limit: -50
l
Upper limit: +15
l
Use Defaults Based on the Film and Selected Card Type: This option is automatically selected. The printer
driver software has default temperature and dwell time settings that deliver the best transfer for these card
types. These defaults are automatically configured, based on the card type, ribbon type, and whether printing
single- or dual-sided.
If you select the wrong option, the incorrect dwell time and temperature may be used during the image
transfer process which results in poor adhesion of the HDP film or card warping.
Use Premium Mode: Select this option to reduce the transfer temperature and speed to enhance the image
quality.
Apply Additional Film Transfer Layer: This option allows composite and polycarbonate cards to have an
additional film transfer layer applied to either the front or back side of the card. This option is grayed out for
PVC-based cards.
FARGO® HDP®6600 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder
43
User Guide
November 2021