Verifying The Debower Position - DataCard ImageCard IV User Manual

Setting up the printer
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10 If you paused the printer, press the Ready button to resume printer operation.

Verifying the debower position

The debower in the optional topcoat or overlay station should be set for the type of
cards you print. The debower assures that the heat used to apply the topcoat or
laminate does not leave cards bowed or curled.
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Set the debower
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User's Guide for the ImageCard® IV Printer
! If you use a topcoat station, an overlay station or both, use composite cards
with a nominal thickness of at least 0.030 inch (0.76 mm).
Hold the card tray and release the card pusher to hold cards in place.
Replace the input tray cover.
If your printer has a locking cover, press down and turn the keylock one-quarter
turn counterclockwise
Some optional topcoat stations do not have a debower.
Do not use the debower in the On position with proximity cards or smart cards.
Make sure power to the printer is off.
Unlock the printer if needed.
Push down on the corner of the printer's top cover to unlatch it. Lift the top cover
to the fully upright position.
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When the top cover opens, the interlock switch removes power from all
motors and fans. If overlay or topcoat stations are installed, power is removed
from the heaters. The overlay or topcoat stations remain HOT and require
time to cool down.
Lift the handle for the debower and move it to the desired position for the card
type. Figure 3-8 shows the on and off positions for the debower.
Card or module type
0.030 inch (0.76 mm) card
0.050 (1.27 mm) cards
Smart card
Proximity card
Topcoat module
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Debower position
on
off
off
off
off
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