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Using your new printer, you will be able to create a wide variety of high-quality cards and badges which can be printed in various thicknesses, colours and styles. This printer uses consumables and accessories available from Evolis. For further details, visit our website at www.evolis.com.
Evolis dealer, who will tell you the procedure to follow. Evolis takes great care over the quality of its packaging and we ask that you keep this packaging somewhere clean and dry.
1-2 Description of the printer and its functions - 100-card input feeder - RJ45 Ethernet socket - Encoding and printing area - DB9 connector(s) (option) - Card turnover area - Power supply switch - Defective card reject hopper - Position for Kensington ®...
1-3 Installation 1-3a CONNECTING THE PRINTER ³ Connection to the power supply The printer must be connected to a properly protected and earthed electrical installation. FI: Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoitus koskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. NO: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. SE: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag. This is a Class A device.
1-3b RIBBONS Evolis original ribbons optimise your printer’s operation and avoid causing damage to it. The use of ribbons from other suppliers is liable to damage your printer and voids the manufacturer’s warranty for the printer. For optimum print quality, Evolis recommends that the printer is fully cleaned every time the ribbon is changed. See the Servicing and Maintenance section of this manual.
Monochrome or colour ribbon 7R ÀW D PRQRFKURPH RU FRORXU ULEERQ LQ WKH SULQWLQJ PRGXOH SOHDVH SURFHHG DV IROORZV Open the printer cover. Press down on the latch to unlock the print head bracket and tilt it to the right until it reaches the vertical position. 5HPRYH DQ\ ULEERQ WKDW PD\ EH ÀWWHG ...
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Insert the cartridge into the lamination module, pushing it until it locks into place with a click once it comes to stop in the holder. Release the cartridge from the lamination module. ¡ 7KHQ FKHFN WKDW WKH ÀOP UXQV VPRRWKO\ EHWZHHQ WKH VHQVRU IRUNV ZLWKRXW FUHDVLQJ ¢...
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PD\ EHFRPH VOLJKWO\ ZDUSHG XQGHU WKH HIIHFW RI WKH KHDW DQG WKH VWUHVV H[HUWHG E\ WKH ÀOP DV LW FRROV Evolis recommends the use of cards specially designed for lamination purposes. For more information, please contact your Evolis dealer who will advise on your choices.
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³ Loading the cards Open the printer cover. Remove the card feeder as shown. Insert the cards in the feeder as indicated, with the side to be printed facing down. Adjust the gauge setting to match the thickness of your cards (see section 3.3.3 for more information). ...
³ Removing printed cards Once the print and/or encoding cycle is complete, cards are delivered into the output hopper found on the left of the device. This has a capacity of 100 x 0.76 mm (30 mil) cards. Users can select from three methods to collect cards from the output hopper: Front side of card visible –...
³ Adjusting card thickness The printer is equipped with a manual card thickness adjustment mechanism which can be reached either through the card input feeder or through the inside of the printing module when the print head bracket is open. The printer accepts cards between 0.25 mm and 1 mm thick.
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Adjusting card thickness from inside of the printer: Open the printing module cover. Press down on the latch to unlock the print head bracket and tilt it to the right until it reaches the vertical position. If necessary, remove any ribbon inside the printer. ...
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Then adjust the thickness of the cards used by moving the lever from right to left to the desired card thickness. Replace the ribbon in the printer, then close the print head bracket. Close the printer cover again. ...
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Select the CONFIG RSWLRQ DQG FRQÀUP ZLWK OK, then scroll down to select REJECT HOPPER DQG FRQÀUP ZLWK OK. Select the Reset RSWLRQ DQG FRQÀUP ZLWK OK. Exit the menu. Evolis advises you to empty the reject hopper regularly, such as whenever the ribbon is changed or during routine maintenance.
It is therefore essential to proceed in stages, changing settings only when you are completely sure. Evolis offers the option to revert to the factory settings at any time if the adjustments made do not give the expected results.
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2-2 Managing the print settings Before using your printer, it is essential to check and/or change the default print driver settings: Ribbon type Card type &DUG ÀQLVK RU WUHDWPHQW … <RX ZLOO ÀQG PRUH GHWDLOHG LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW WKH FDUGV UHFRPPHQGHG E\ (YROLV LQ WKH ¶(YROLV *HQXLQH 3URGXFW· list of consumables.
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³ “Graphics” tab The ribbon type Front/back printing Card collection method Card orientation, portrait or landscape Number of copies ³ “Lamination” tab 6HOHFWLRQ RI ÀOP W\SH Changing lamination settings &XVWRPLVHG FRQÀJXUDWLRQ...
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³ “Tools” tab Setting and testing magnetic encoding options Test card printing Cleaning the printer Dialogue interface with the printer :H UHFRPPHQG WKDW \RX SULQW D WHVW FDUG ZKHQ ÀUVW XVLQJ WKH SULQWHU DQG NHHS LW 7KLV FDUG UHFRUGV LQIRUPDWLRQ such as the model and serial number which you could be asked to provide if you call technical support.
In Microsoft ® Word After having set the Evolis printer as the default: Start the MS-Word application Click on the File in the menu bar, then on Page Setup The Paper tab has a Paper Size option, select CR80 Card In the Margins tab, set all margins to ‘0’, then in the Orientation section, select Landscape.
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2-4 Connecting to a network (Ethernet) $OO (YROLV SULQWHUV KDYH WKH EHQHÀW RI D 7&3,3 QHWZRUN FRQQHFWLRQ PHFKDQLVP 7KLV IHDWXUH LV DYDLODEOH DV VWDQGDUG RU DV DQ RSWLRQ depending on the model in the range. 2XW RI WKH ER[ WKH SULQWHU FRPHV FRQÀJXUHG LQ '+&3 PRGH '\QDPLF +RVW &RQÀJXUDWLRQ 3URWRFRO ZKLFK PHDQV WKDW LWV ,3 DGGUHVV LV VXSSOLHG E\ WKH QHWZRUN ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR WKHVH EDVLF VHWWLQJV WKH QHWZRUN DGPLQLVWUDWRU KDV WKH RSWLRQ RI FRQÀJXULQJ WKH SULQWHU GLIIHUHQWO\ in order to comply with the constraints imposed by the corporate LAN: 3ULQWHU FRQQHFWHG LQ D VXEQHW LQ '+&3...
In addition, the use of Evolis brand ribbons (Evolis Genuine Ribbons) also ensures that your equipment operates properly. Use of ribbons not approved by Evolis may as a consequence affect the quality and reliability of print jobs, produce low quality printed output and even affect the printer’s operation.
Pebble4 1000 cards 200 cards 1200 cards Dualys3 1000 cards 200 cards 1200 cards Securion 800 cards 200 cards 1000 cards Quantum 900 cards 700 cards 1600 cards So for example for a Tattoo2 printer, if you insert 50 cards after the cleaning warning is triggered, you have only 50 more cards before...
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Follow the procedure below: When cleaning inside the printer is required (after every 800 cards), the message NEED CLEANING appears on the display and the LED shows a steady red light. This message is a warning indicating that the operator needs to run through the cleaning cycle. 7KHUH DUH WZR VWDJHV WR WKH FOHDQLQJ F\FOH ÀUVWO\ FOHDQLQJ WKH SULQWLQJ PRGXOH PDQGDWRU\ DQG VHFRQGO\ FOHDQLQJ WKH ODPLQDWLRQ module (optional).
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Remove the card feeder from the printer. Remove any cards found in the feeder. Insert the alcohol-impregnated cleaning card into the feeder. Using the lever, set the card thickness to the MAX position. Put the input feeder back into the printer by pressing on the upper section until it clicks. ¡...
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¢ Select the CLEANING PHQX FRQÀUP ZLWK OK, then select PRINTER DQG FRQÀUP ZLWK OK. The cleaning cycle runs, the display says Cleaning … Repeatedly running the cleaning card through the printer cleans the card feed rollers, the cleaning rollers, the print KHDG DQG WKH PDJQHWLF HQFRGHU KHDG LI \RXU SULQWHU KDV EHHQ ÀWWHG ZLWK RQH At the end of the printing module cleaning cycle, the used card is ejected into the reject hopper.
3-3 Servicing the cleaning roller(s) In addition to routine printer cleaning, we suggest that you clean the cleaning roller(s) using the special wipes available from Evolis. The cleaning roller(s) remove(s) any dust or particles from the cards before printing. Recommended cleaning cycle: whenever the ribbon is changed...
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Remove the cleaning roller. Rub the wipe gently over the surface of the roller. When it has dried, replace the cleaning roller in the printer. Replace the ribbon, then close the print head bracket and printer cover. ...
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Open the printer cover then unlock the print head bracket and tilt it to the vertical position. Take an Evolis cotton bud and press the middle of the tube until the end of the cotton bud is impregnated with alcohol. ...
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This section gives a number of suggestions allowing problems that may arise when using your printer to be pinpointed. If you do not manage to solve your problem, this section also explains how to contact Evolis technical support. 4-1 Introduction to the printer menu The Quantum printer has an LCD unit combined with an LED (light-emitting diode) enabling the operator to see the operating condition of the equipment and make adjustments to the most common settings.
4-2 Warnings and diagnosis Although the Evolis printer was designed to work independently, keeping user involvement to a minimum, it may nonetheless prove useful to gain some familiarity with the main warnings. Status messages These messages indicate the printer’s status during print jobs. They are displayed to keep the operator informed and require no special action.
The lamination module has detected a card feed problem in the Lamin. Mech. error Free the card. See this section. printing module or turnover area. Turn off the printer and contact an Evolis Lamin. Temp. error The lamination module has detected an over-heating problem. dealer for assistance.
4-3 Diagnosis help ,Q WKLV VHFWLRQ \RX ZLOO ÀQG DOO WKH LQIRUPDWLRQ \RX QHHG WR FDUU\ RXW D IHZ VLPSOH FKHFNV WKDW \RX PD\ EH DVNHG WR UXQ E\ \RXU (YROLV GHDOHU to help you as effectively as possible. 4-3a PRINTING A TEST CARD We recommend that you print a test card to ensure that your printer is working properly.
4-3b IDENTIFYING INSTALLED SOFTWARE VERSIONS $V SUHYLRXVO\ VKRZQ \RX FDQ HDVLO\ LGHQWLI\ WKH YHUVLRQ RI WKH VRIWZDUH HPEHGGHG LQ \RXU SULQWHU ÀUPZDUH QXPEHU E\ PHDQV RI WKH WHVW card. You can also identify the version of the print driver installed as follows: ...
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Use of incompatible cards. &KHFN WKDW WKH FDUGV XVHG PDWFK WKH VSHFLÀFDWLRQV We recommend that you obtain your cards from an Evolis dealer. 8VH RI FDUGV REWDLQHG HOVHZKHUH LV OLDEOH WR DGYHUVHO\ DIIHFW SULQW TXDOLW\ DQGRU GDPDJH WKH SULQW KHDG...
Should horizontal straight lines appear on printed cards, it is likely that the print head is dirty or damaged. See the section on maintenance and troubleshooting. If the problem persists, contact an Evolis dealer or visit the website at www.evolis.com.
If the lamination unit is too hot, turn the printer off and wait for the module to cool down (this can take several hours). Try once more to free the card manually. If, despite your best efforts, the card remains jammed, contact your Evolis dealer for on-site assistance from an engineer.
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Never use any kind of tool (screwdriver, sharp object, etc.) to free the card. You risk causing serious damage to the rollers, especially the unit’s hot roller. Any such damage will not be eligible for cover under the warranty! 2QFH WKH FDUG LV IUHH PDNH VXUH WKDW WKH ÀOP LV FRUUHFWO\ SRVLWLRQHG DQG WKHQ FORVH WKH SULQWHU FRYHU 7KH SULQWHU restarts.
Should your cleaning roller start to work less effectively despite regular maintenance, it is advisable to replace it in order to avoid dirt accumulating on the print head, resulting in permanent damage (See section 3 – Maintenance). The cleaning roller is available as a consumable from your Evolis dealer. Roller replacement procedure: ...
Evolis has designed a unique device enabling users to undertake such replacement with no tools needed, simply by following the instructions very carefully. Before doing anything else, please contact your Evolis dealer in order to check the advisability of replacing the print head. The dealer will supply a new print head if need be.
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To exchange the print head, please proceed as follows: Before changing the print head, please unplug the power cable. ³ Step 1 - Removing the defective print head Open the printer cover. Unlock the print head bracket and tilt it to the vertical position, then locate the print head. ...
³ Step 2 - Installing the new print head Note the code shown on the white label stuck on the print head. You will be asked for this code in Step 3. Pick up the new print head and turn it towards you, with the white connector visible. ...
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Evolis will pass on the contact details of your nearest Evolis dealer. When calling an Evolis dealer, you do need to be close to your computer and ready to provide the following information: ...
Appendix A $ 7HFKQLFDO VSHFLÀFDWLRQV This section presents your printer’s technical printing properties. ³ Technical features Colour printing module and lamination module 300 dpi print head (11.8 dots/mm) USB and Ethernet TCP-IP connections 16 MB RAM enabling two cards to be stored (double-sided) Card turnover point for double-sided printing and laminating Detachable 100-card feeder (0.76 mm) 100-card output hopper (0.76 mm)
³ Card thickness From 0.25 mm to 1 mm No lamination under 0.50 mm, recommended from 0.76 mm ³ Resident fonts Arial 100, Arial bold 100 Barcode – Code 39, interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, EAN13 Operating systems ³ Windows™...
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Appendix C C1 - Encoding options Some models of Evolis printers are equipped with encoding systems which are used to customise magnetic strips, and contact and contactless smartcards. Depending on the model, it is possible to install up to three types of encoder in the printer (magnetic strip, contact and contactless smartcards).
³ Card positioning Magnetic strip cards must be placed in the card feeder so that the magnetic strip is facing upwards as shown below: Open the printer cover. Remove the card feeder from the printer as shown. Lower the spring system as shown and insert a maximum of 100 x 0.76 mm magnetic cards.
³ ISO 7811 magnetic encoding standards Track number Separator Density Character set Number of characters Alphanumeric Track 1 210 ppp (ASCII 20-95) Numeric Track 2 75 ppp (ASCII 48-62) Numeric Track 3 210 ppp (ASCII 78-62) bits per inch Except for the “?” character Including the Start, Stop and LRC characters which are automatically handled by the magnetic encoder...
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³ Card positioning Smartcards must be placed in the card feeder so that the chip is facing downwards as shown below: Open the printer cover. Remove the card feeder from the printer as shown. Lower the spring system as shown and insert a maximum of 100 x 0.76 mm magnetic cards (chip down). ...
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5HIHU WR WKH (YROLV SULQWHU 3URJUDPPLQJ *XLGH IRU IXUWKHU GHWDLOV RQ SURJUDPPLQJ VPDUWFDUGV The Evolis product catalogue has printers equipped with a chip contact station and a built-in encoder. Depending on the model, these encoders connect to the PC via an RS-232 interface (DB-9 socket) or a USB interface.
Evolis printers may be equipped with an encoding device for contactless smartcards (RFID). This consists of an encoding module and sometimes a detachable antenna. Integration of such a module must be carried out by specialist. The Evolis product catalogue has printers equipped with a built-in encoder for contactless chips.
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D1 - Consumables and accessories Evolis offers a full range of consumables and accessories specially designed to work with its printers. Tested and approved by Evolis’ R&D and Quality departments, these consumables and accessories provide optimum print quality and reliability.
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Ref. Description Colour ribbons R3011 YMCKO 200 cards/roll R3013 ½ YMCKO 400 cards/roll R3314 YMCKOK 200 cards/roll R3411 YMCKO 100 cards/roll R3511 YMCKO 500 cards/roll R3514 YMCKOK 500 cards/roll Special ribbons R2218 Scratch-off ink Up to 600 cards/roll R2219 BlackWAX* Up to 600 cards/roll R2018 Scratch-off ink...
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