Section 5: Card Lamination Module; Adjusting A Card Lamination Module; Adjusting The Card Flattener - Fargo DTC550 User Manual

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Section 5: Card Lamination Module

Adjusting a Card Lamination Module

The Card Printer supports the attachment of an optional Card Lamination Module. This
module can be ordered pre-installed on the Printer from the factory or can be ordered
separately as a field upgradeable module. Once attached, the Card Lamination Module
allows you to apply Fargo certified overlaminates for more secure, tamper-resistant
cards. This section explains all aspects of the Card Lamination Module's operation and
the overlaminate materials available.
IMPORTANT! Fargo Card Printers require highly specialized Print Ribbons to function
properly. To maximize Printer life, reliability, printed card quality and durability, you must
use only Fargo Certified Supplies. For this reason, your Fargo warranty is void, where
not prohibited by law, if you use non-Fargo Certified Supplies. To order additional
materials, please contact your authorized reseller.

Adjusting the Card Flattener

The Card Lamination Module provides an adjustable Card Flattener that allows you to
fine-tune the flatness of laminated cards. This flattener works by reverse bending cards
as they eject from the laminator while they are still warm.
In most cases, card warpage is only a concern when laminating on a single side of card
stock which has a PVC-based core rather than a polyester-based core. Cards with a
PVC-based core are not as heat resistant and are not recommended for use when
laminating
By default, the Card Flattener is configured at the factory to accommodate UltraCard III
type card stock. (Note: If you are experiencing an unacceptable amount of card
warpage, please refer to the following to adjust the Card Flattener.)
DTC550 Direct to Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.8) 5-1