IDW520 Photo ID System Before You Begin Use this guide to set up your IDW520 system for the first time, and as a reference when you’re using the system every day. If you need more information on how to operate your system, use the help videos on your...
IDW520 Photo ID System INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Preparing the Camera • Unpack the camera. • Locate the Wi-Fi SD card that was shipped in the box with your console kit. • Place the rechargeable battery in the battery compartment and the SD card in the card slot.
IDW520 Photo ID System Setting up the Printer Printer Components RIBBON COMPARTMENT PAPER COMPARTMENT PAPER TRAY PAPER SCRAP BIN PRINTER PAPER SPOOLS Printer paper spacers must be removed for ID Meida use...
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IDW520 Photo ID System Set Up your Printer • Unpack the printer. Remove any packaging foam or tape from the outside of the printer. • Connect your printer. Make sure your printer is powered OFF. Connect a USB cable to the type-B (small) USB port (yellow circle) and to the rear bottom console port.
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IDW520 Photo ID System Install the Ink Ribbon SUPPLY • Orient the Ribbon. Orient the new ink ribbon so that the supply side (larger side with yellow spool end) is towards you, and the take-up spool (smaller side with white spool ends) is towards the back of the printer.
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IDW520 Photo ID System Setting up the Processor Console • Unpack the console from the shipping box. Remove any protective plastic sheeting, packaging materials, or foam from the processor console. BOTTOM USB POWER PORT PORT • Plug the printer USB cable into the bottom port on the back of the console.
Follow the proper sequence when powering ON the system. First the photo printer, then the IDW520 console, and finally the passport camera. • Power ON the ID Photo Printer. • Press the power switch on the back of the printer. As the printer initializes, it will check the media quantities and make sure everything is properly installed.
1. Start the System • Follow the proper sequence when powering ON the system. First the photo printer, then the IDW520 console, and finally the passport camera. Do not turn the camera ON until you see the console main screen.
IDW520 Photo ID System 4. Verify the Image Transfer. • The IDW520 console displays a DOWNLOADING IMAGE message. As the thumbnail appears a PROCESSING message appears on each thumbnail. When the DOWNLOAD COMPLETE message appears, your images have transferred. • For information on transferring multiple images at once, see your user manual.
IDW520 Photo ID System Editing Images ATTENTION: Only edit images if it is absolutely necessary. 1. Press the EDIT button. 2. Make changes to the color, brightness, contrast, and rotation. 3. Press ACCEPT to print your image. Press RESET to return to the original image.
IDW520 SYSTEM Images aren’t printing • Is the app working? Make sure console is powered ON and that the IDW520 app is on the screen. If the system is not powered ON, use the proper powering sequence: first the printer first, then the console, and finally the camera.
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ATTENTION: The SD card is unique to your camera and console system. Do not use other cards or reformat the card you received with your system. If you need to restore the IDW520 default settings, use the following information. Change only the settings you see here unless you are instructed to do so by a service technician.
IDW520 Photo ID System ID Camera (Sony H300 Camera) Default Settings The IDW500 camera ships to your location with the following default settings. If you are concerned that settings may have been altered, refer to this list. ATTENTION: The SD card is unique to your camera and console system. Do not use other cards or reformat the card you received with your system.
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