Magicard Tempo Quick Start Manual page 2

Warnings, Cautions and Notes
T h roughout this guide, the following conventions are used to identify
important information.
WARNING - Warning messages indicate where personal injury could
result from not following the correct procedures.
CAUTION - Caution messages indicate where damage to equipment
could result from not following the correct procedures.
NOTE - Notes convey important information that is identified within the text.
Safety Instructions
Please read all of these instructions before using your printer.
Observe the markings on the rear panel of the printer.
• To prevent electric shock do not remove covers.
• Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside. In the event of malfunction,
refer servicing to your nearest Ultra Electronics service center.
• Use only a power source within the limits marked on the AC adaptor
power supply.
• Avoid spilling any liquid on the printer.
• E n s u re that the power supply cord is not longer than 6ft. 6ins. (2 metre s ) .
• If using this printer in Germany:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current
protection
for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp
circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß sichergestellt
werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A-
Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
When Handling the Printer
Avoid touching the thermal printing edge of the thermal printhead.
G rease and contamination will shorten its life.
Before transporting the printer, remove the dye film cassette and, if
a p p ropriate, the Tempo M Return Plate. Pack the printer in its
original packaging.
APPROVALS
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro t e c t i o n
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
c o m m e rcial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
i n t e r f e rence in which case the user will be re q u i red to correct the
i n t e r f e rence at his own expense.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
I n t e r f e rence Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicable aux
a p p a reils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement
sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
EU Declaration of Conformity
The EU Directives covered by this Declaration
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, amended
by 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC.
72/23/EEC Low Voltage Equipment Directive, amended by
93/68/EEC.
The Product Covered by this Declaration
Magicard Tempo Card Printer.
The Basis on which Conformity is being Declared
The product identified above complies with the requirements of the
above EU Directives by meeting the following standards:
BS EN 50 081-1 EMC Generic Emission Standard Part 1.
BS EN 50 082-1 EMC Generic Emission Standard Part 1.
BS EN 60 950 : 1992 Safety of Information Technology Equipment
including Electrical Business Equipment.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide is to assist you with the set-up and use of your
Tempo printer.
The printer models covered by this document include:-
Tempo Printer - M9006-907
Tempo M Printer - M9006-908
The information contained in this guide is subject to change without
notice. Ultra Electronics Limited shall not be liable for erro r s
contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
This document contains proprietary information belonging to Ultra
Electronics Limited and may not wholly or partially be copied,
stored in a data retrieval system, disclosed to third parties or used
for any purpose other than that for which is was supplied, without
the express written authority of Ultra Electronics Limited. All rights
are reserved.
Magicard ® is registered as a trademark with the United States
Patent and Trademark Office, Reg. No. 2,197,276.
®
The HoloKote™ feature of Magicard printers is protected by
US PATENT No: 5,990,918 and by EUROPEAN PATENT
SPECIFICATION EP 0 817 726 B1.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Copyright 2005 Ultra Electronics Limited
Limited Warranty Information
1) Coverage: Ultra Electronics Ltd Warrants that the MAGICARD printer shipped with this Wa r r a n t y
statement will conform to the manufacturers specifications and be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of 12 months f rom the date of original purchase by the user, but there are
additional conditions on the printhead Warranty (see paragraph 2).
2) Limited Printhead Warranty: Ultra warrants that, under normal use and service, thermal printheads will
be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original
p u rchase or for a quantity of 10,000 printed cards, whichever comes first, provided that Ultra approved card
media is utilized. If a Warranty claim is submitted for a defective printhead, Ultra will have the right to inspect
the printhead and samples of the printed and blank ID cards used with it for the purpose of verifying that the
claimed defect has not been caused by non- Ultra approved media, or by foreign particles or substances
which have caused chemical or physical damage. Ultra's decision in any such claims shall be final.
3) Warranty Claims: If the MAGICARD printer proves defective during this period, please contact the Ultra
Service Center, at the address and telephone/fax number given below. The Ultra Service Center personnel may
first ask you to carry out certain simple checks to confirm the nature of the problem, and if a re t u rn is
a p p ropriate they will give you a Return Authorisation Number (MRAN) and consignment instructions to the
a p p ropriate repair center. Ultra will, at its option, repair or replace the defective parts at no charge to the
c u s t o m e r.
4) Warranty Limitations: The Warranty does not apply to MAGICARD printers that have been:
❑ Damaged through physical or electrical mishandling.
❑ Damaged through operation in environments which are outside normal office conditions in terms of
corrosive atmosphere, temperature, humidity, shock or vibration.
❑ I m p roperly installed or interfaced to other products which may exhibit software problems or expose
the MAGICARD printer to improper voltages or control signals.
❑ Used with consumables from any source other than Ultra Electronics.
❑ Serviced or interfered with by anyone other than an Ultra Authorised Service provider.
5) Shipping: Insurance and shipping costs incurred in sending the MAGICARD printer for Warranty
service are the responsibility of the customer. Whenever possible Ultra Service Centers will use the
same class of shipping service selected and paid for by the customer to return the printer. Return
shipping costs from Ultra to the customer will be at Ultra's expense. After obtaining the MRAN as
described above, the printer should be securely packed in its original packaging with proof of date of
purchase and a note describing the problem and quoting the MRAN. The printer must be sent to the
service center address supplied with the MRAN by the main service center. This address may be
different to the address listed below, but will generally be closer to you. Please also mark the Return
Authorisation Number on the outside of the shipping carton. All customs duties and taxes, if applicable,
are the responsibility of the customer.
6) Applicability: The Warranty and remedy provided above are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties,
either express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Any statements or re p resentations made by any other person or firm are void. Neither
Ultra Electronics Ltd nor its affiliates shall be liable for any loss, inconvenience, or damage, including dire c t ,
special, incidental, or consequential damages, resulting from the use or inability to use the Ultra pro d u c t ,
whether resulting from breach of Warranty or other legal theory even if Ultra has been advised of the
possibility of such damage or loss.
This Warranty is governed by the laws of England. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Warranty shall
be submitted for arbitration of this dispute or disputes pursuant to the rules and regulations of the UK
Arbitration Act. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights w h i c h
vary from country to country so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to all customers.
If you have warranty enquiries or experience a problem, call or fax our service center or
visit our web site (www.ultramagicard.com)
CALL U K / E U +44 (0) 1305 784 738 CALL U S (425) 556 9708
Ultra Electronics Limited Ultra Electronics Inc.
MAGICARD Service Centre MAGICARD US Service Center
Waverley House, Hampshire Road, Granby Estate, 6711 - 176th Avenue NE
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9XD UK Redmond, WA 98052, USA.
Fax +44(0)1305 777904 Fax: (425) 556 3962
CONSUMABLES
The Magicard Tempo is a dye-sublimation printer which transfers color from a
dye film or ribbon onto the surface of a PVC printable card. For best
results, use only Magicard dye film and Magicard pre -packaged PVC
cards. Dye film is available as follows:-
Tempo & Tempo M
250 image YMCKO color ribbon. (Part No. TM1).
500 image K only black resin film. (Part No. PF3).
CLEANING KITS
Tempo & Tempo M
CK1 - Cleaning kit 5 T cards, 1 pen.
The Magicard T- C a rd cleaning system and pen is easy to use. Regular
cleaning is essential to keeping your printer in good working condition.
HOLOKOTE™ SECURITY
Ultra's patented HoloKote™ watermark system is a built-in feature of
your Magicard printer and cannot be copied or bypassed. HoloKote™
costs absolutely nothing to use.
HOLOPATCH™ CARDS
For even greater security, try HoloPatch™ cards. When you print with
HoloPatch™ cards, one area of the HoloKote™ security pattern is
highlighted by a highly reflective 'super-diffuser' patch, making the logo
clearly visible at a distance and under all lighting conditions.
Contact your dealer for supplies
www.ultramagicard.com
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