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Related Manuals for Digital Identification Solutions EDIsecure DCP 240
Summary of Contents for Digital Identification Solutions EDIsecure DCP 240
- Page 1 EDIsecure ® DCP240 Printer Guide 565991-001 Rev. 01 August 2005...
- Page 2 Information resources for the DCP240 Printer Installation To install the printer: To install one printer to a PC using a USB cable, see the Installation Map, shipped at the top of the printer carton. For detailed installation information or for special situations (such as network installation), Info Central.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About the printer..... . 4 Loading cards ......8 Loading print ribbon . -
Page 4: About The Printer
Page 4 About the printer The outside of the printer Printer Cover. Latch: Lift the latch to open the printer cover. Input hopper: Lift the cover to load blank cards. Output hopper: Remove completed cards. Ready button: Push to pause or unpause the printer. The status light helps you understand printer operation. - Page 5 Ports are located on the left side of the printer. Manual Advance Knob: Use to release a card in the printer or to turn rollers. Power Receptacle: Plug in the power supply to power on the printer. Cable Guides: Hold the data cable securely. USB Data Port: Connect the data cable to the printer.
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Page 6: The Inside Of The Printer
Page 6 The inside of the printer Cover Arm: Holds the cover and printhead cartridge in place. Printhead Cartridge: Applies the image to the card. Print ribbon cartridge with print ribbon. Printer Label: Includes the serial number and model information (located on the left side of the printer and not visible in this drawing). -
Page 7: Features And Options
Features and options Features and options are identified on the printer label. • Printers with “U” printing can print one color (monochrome). Printers with “C” printing can also print in full color. • All DCP printers use a USB connection. •... -
Page 8: Loading Cards
Page 8 Loading cards 1 Open the input hopper cover. 2 Remove cards from the original package. Tips: Handling cards • Cards can stick together: Slide or fan cards to separate the edges. • Do not touch the surface of cards before printing them. (Oils on hands will reduce printing quality.) •... - Page 9 3 Place the cards in the input hopper. The diagram shows the typical location for the magnetic stripe. 4 Push the input hopper cover closed until it latches. ® See "EDIsecure PVC Cards" on page 23 for more information about supplies and replacement parts for DCP printers. Page 9...
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Page 10: Loading Print Ribbon
Page 10 Loading print ribbon 1 Open the printer cover. 2 Remove the ribbon cartridge. 3 Remove both used ribbon spools from the cartridge (if present). Tips: Handling print ribbon • Keep unused ribbon in the original package. • Don’t place ribbon on a dusty or dirty surface–dirt could damage the printhead. - Page 11 5 Load the new roll of print ribbon on the cartridge. — Put the full spool of ribbon on the supply spindle of the ribbon cartridge. Push until the spool clicks onto the spindle. — Put the empty take-up spool on the spindle with the solid black gear.
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Page 12: Check The Pc Connection
Page 12 Check the PC connection The printer and PC are connected when the printer is set up. Before beginning card processing, make sure the connection is complete. The USB data cable should be connected to a USB port on the PC and to the USB data port on the printer. The printer can be connected in these other ways: •... -
Page 13: Power On The Printer
Power on the printer Plug in the printer to power it on. The printer does not have a power switch. 1 Make sure the power supply cord connects to the printer power receptacle (1). 2 Connect the power cord to the power supply (2). 3 Connect the power cord to the power outlet (3). -
Page 14: Status Light
Page 14 Status light The front of the printer has a light that provides information about the current state of the printer. At startup, the status light displays steady amber for several seconds, a red-amber-green sequence, and then blinking green for several seconds. When the printer is ready to print, the status light is steady green. Status Light Description Meaning... - Page 15 Status Light Description Meaning Blinking Amber The printer has an error. Check the following: • See the PC for a message. • If you used the Power-on/Ready sequence to print a test card, check the printer for problems. • If you changed the printer name, power the PC off and on.
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Page 16: Opening Properties Or Printing Preferences
Page 16 Opening Properties or Printing Preferences Begin with the printer connected to the PC and powered on so values are saved correctly. 1 Choose Start from the Windows task bar. 2 Choose Settings and then Printers (and Faxes). The Printers (and Faxes) window opens. - Page 17 6 View settings or change settings. — Make sure that driver settings match printer features and supplies used. — The Print Ribbon Type setting is read from the printer and cannot be changed (for most connection types). — If you change the card design, review and update all settings for the new card design.
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Page 18: Open The Printer Toolbox
Page 18 Open the Printer Toolbox The Printer Toolbox icon is located in the lower right corner of the Windows desktop. The icon shows the status of communication between the printer and PC. See Info Central for details about the icon. By default, the Printer Toolbox dialog box is displayed. - Page 19 The Printer Toolbox displays: • The current state of communication between the driver and printer. • Message text, if there are any messages. • The current port mode, which can be USB, Shared Mode, or Directly Networked. • The printer type. •...
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Page 20: Cleaning The Printer
Page 20 Cleaning the printer Run a cleaning card and change the cleaning sleeve when changing the print ribbon. Make sure that all cards sent to the printer have completed printing before cleaning. 1 Open the printer cover and remove the ribbon cartridge. 2 Remove the cleaning roller. - Page 21 10 Slide the used cleaning sleeve off the spindle. 11 Discard the used cleaning card and used sleeve. 12 Place a new cleaning sleeve on the spindle (1). 13 Remove the protective cover from the sleeve (2). 14 Insert the cleaning roller (with a new cleaning sleeve) into the printer (3).
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Page 22: Printer Supplies
Page 22 Printer supplies Ribbon kits and cleaning supplies are available for the printer. Ribbon kits contain a roll of print ribbon, a cleaning card, and a replaceable cleaning sleeve. For best results, run a cleaning card and replace the cleaning sleeve each time you change the print ribbon. -
Page 23: Cleaning Supplies
EDIsecure PVC Cards ® ® Use the best quality cards available, such as EDIsecure PVC cards with a smooth, glossy PVC surface and print them only once. Make sure options, such as a signature panel or a magnetic stripe, are high quality. You can order: Card type Part number... -
Page 24: Getting The Most Out Of Your Printer
Page 24 Getting the most out of your printer To get the best quality cards and to maintain printer performance, follow these tips for success: ® • Use the best quality cards available, such as EDIsecure PVC cards, with a smooth, glossy surface and print them only once. - Page 25 • Follow instructions carefully when replacing supplies, correcting problems, cleaning the printer, and replacing parts. • Use cables that meet specifications and connect them correctly. • Keep cards and supplies on hand and store them safely. • Keep the printer clean and keep the area around the printer clean. See Info Central for detailed information about: •...
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
Page 26 Troubleshooting What is the problem? Try this: 1 A message appears on the PC. • Click the Help button on the message box to see possible causes and the solution for each cause. See the “Related Topics” to fix the problem. - Page 27 What is the problem? Try this: 5 The printer does not respond when • Make sure the printer is plugged in. See "Power on the printer" printing a card or when clicking on page 13 for more information. “Resume” on the Printer Toolbox. •...
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Page 28: Site Requirements
Page 28 Site requirements Operating environment • Relative humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing • Temperature: 15° C to 35° C (60° F to 95° F) Electrical requirements • The power supply is rated at 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.8 amp. (It adjusts to any power within this range.) •... -
Page 29: Legal Notices (Fcc)
Legal Notices (FCC) Please note and heed the WARNING and CAUTION labels that have been placed on the equipment for your safety. Please do not attempt to operate or repair this equipment without adequate training. Liability statement This product has been built to the high standards of Digital Indentification Solutions GmbH. See Info Central for the statement of liability. - Page 30 Teckstrasse 52 Dealer information: D-73734 Esslingen, Germany Tel.:+49(0)711 341 689 0 Fax:+49(0)711 341 689 550 www.digital-identification.com August 2005 565991-001 Rev. 01...