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Fargo DTC300 User Manual (273 pages)
Card Printer/Encoder
Brand:
Fargo
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 4.78 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Section 1: Introduction
7
How to Use the Manual
7
Safety Messages (Review Carefully)
8
DTC300/DTC300M Card Printer Overview
9
Reviewing the DTC300/DTC300M Block Diagram
9
Reviewing the DTC300/DTC300M Sequence of Operations
10
Reviewing the DTC300/DTC300M Boot up Sequence
12
Section 2: Specifications
13
Regulatory Compliances
13
Agency Listings
14
Technical Specifications
14
Visual Security Solutions (Specifications)
16
Custom Holomarktm Cards
16
Verimarktm Cards - 2-D Holographic Foil Application
16
Verimarktm - Application Specifications
17
Visual Security - Card Stock Part Numbers
17
Visual Security - Fargo Certified Overlaminates (Special Order in 50 Quantity Minimum)
17
Visual Security Card Stock - Tolerances
17
Holomarktm and Custom Holomarktm - Application Specifications
18
Functional Specifications
19
Printer Components: Front Cover to USB Port
20
Printer Components: Print Ribbons
21
Printer Components: Resin-Only Print Ribbons
22
Printer Components: Dye-Sublimation Print Ribbons
23
Printer Components: Dye-Sublimation/Resin Print Ribbons
24
Printer Components: Blank Cards
25
Printer Module: Flipper Table Module Assembly (D900200)
26
Section 3: Setup and Installation Procedures
27
Table of Contents
27
Section 3: Setup and Installation Procedures___________________________________3-1
29
Printer Setup and Installation
29
About Moisture Condensation
29
Choosing a Good Location
29
Unpacking and Inspection
30
Reviewing the Printer (Front View)
31
Reviewing the Printer (Front View; Cartridge Being Installed)
31
Reviewing the LCD (Top-Front Part of Printer)
32
Connecting the Printer Power
33
Installing the Print Ribbon Cartridge
34
Installing the Print Ribbon Cartridge (Continued)
35
Installing Blank Cards into the Card Hopper
37
Installing Blank Cards into the Card Hopper (Continued)
38
Lowering the Card Output Hopper
40
Flipper Table Module Installation
41
Installing the Flipper Table Module Assembly (D900200)
41
Installing the Flipper Table Module Assembly (D900200) (Continued)
42
Printer Driver Installation
44
Installing the Printer Driver
44
Installing the Printer Driver (Continued)
45
Installing the Printer Driver (Continued)
47
Installing the Printer Driver (Continued)
48
Installing the Printer Driver (Continued)
49
Installing the Printer Driver (Continued)
50
Installing the Printer Driver (Continued)
51
Installing the Printer Driver (Continued)
52
Installing the Printer Driver (Continued)
53
Installing the Printer Driver (Continued)
54
Installing the Printer Driver (Continued)
55
Printing a Test Print Image
56
Printer Transport
58
Moving the Printer to Another Location
58
Section 4: General Troubleshooting
59
Table of Contents
59
Safety Messages (Review Carefully)
61
Communications Errors
62
Resolving the Communication Errors
62
Resolving the Communication Errors (Continued)
63
Print Process Errors
64
Resolving a Card Not Fed Error (Cards will Not Feed off the Hopper)
64
Resolving a Card Not Fed Error (Cards will Not Feed off the Hopper) (Cont.)
65
Resolving a Card Not Fed Error (Cards will Not Feed off the Hopper)
66
Resolving a Card Not Fed Error (Two (2) or more Card Feed at the same Time)
67
Resolving a Card Not Fed Error (Two (2) or more Card Feed at the same Time) (Cont.)
68
Resolving a Ribbon RFID Error (Ribbon RFID Antenna Is Corrupted)
69
Resolving a Ribbon RFID Error (Ribbon RFID Antenna Is Corrupted) (Cont.)
70
Resolving a Ribbon RFID Error (Ribbon RFID Sensor Is Corrupted)
71
Resolving the Mag Verify Error
72
Resolving the Mag Verify Error (Continued)
73
Resolving the no Mag Installed Error
75
Resolving the no Mag Installed Error (Continued)
76
Resolving a Ribbon Sensor Error (Ribbon Miscue)
77
Resolving a Ribbon Sensor Error (Ribbon Miscue) (Continued)
78
Resolving a Ribbon Break Jam Error
79
Resolving a Ribbon Break Jam Error (Continued)
80
Resolving a Ribbon out Error
81
Resolving a no Ribbon Installed Error
82
Resolving a no Ribbon Installed Error (Continued)
83
Resolving a Invalid Ribbon Error
84
Resolving a no Ribbon Installed Error (Continued)
85
Resolving a Wrong Ribbon Error
86
Resolving a Wrong Ribbon Error (Continued)
87
Resolving a Card Jam Error
88
Resolving a Wrong Ribbon Error (Continued)
89
Resolving a Headlift Motor or Sensor Error
90
Resolving a Headlift Motor or Sensor Error (Continued)
91
Resolving the Cover Open Error Message
92
Resolving the Blank Output Issues
93
Resolving the Blank Output Issues (Continued)
94
Flipper Table Module Assembly Problems
96
Resolving the no Flipper Table Module Problem
96
Resolving the Flipper Jam Error
97
Resolving the Flipper Jam Error (Continued)
98
Diagnosing Image Problems
99
Resolving the Pixel Failure Problems
99
Resolving the Card Surface Debris Problems
100
Resolving the Incorrect Image Darkness Problems
101
Resolving the Incorrect Image Darkness Problems (Continued)
102
Resolving Ribbon Wrinkle Problems
103
Resolving Ribbon Wrinkle Problems (Continued)
104
Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing Problems
105
Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing Problems (Continued)
106
Resolving the Incomplete Resin Printing Problems
107
Resolving the Image Placement Problems
108
Resolving the Image Placement Problems (Continued)
109
Resolving the Poor Image Quality Problems
111
Running the Self Test
112
Running the Standard Self Test Print
112
Running the Magnetic Self Test (Hico Only)
113
Section 5: Printer Adjustments
114
Table of Contents
114
Safety Messages (Review Carefully)
117
DTC300/DTC300M Print Driver Options
118
Reviewing DTC300 and DTC300M Printer Drivers
118
Reviewing DTC300 Printer Driver
118
Reviewing DTC300M Printer Drivers
119
Using the Card Tab
120
Adjusting the Card Size Option
120
Adjusting the Orientation Option
121
Selecting the Number of Copies
122
Using the Diagnostics Button under the Card Tab
123
Using the Clean Printer Option
124
Using the Clean Printer Option (Continued)
125
Using the Test Print Button
126
Using the about Button
127
Using the Device Options Tab (DTC300)
128
Adjusting the Ribbon Type Option
129
Selecting the Auto Ribbon Select Option
130
Changing the Color Profile Selection for the DTC300
131
Using the New Printer Driver (Rev. 2.1.5)
131
Changing the Color Profile Selection for the DTC300 (Continued)
132
Adjusting the Color Matching Option
133
Adjusting for the Resin Dither
134
Using the Print both Sides Option
135
Using the Split 1 Set of Ribbon Panels Option
136
Using the Print Back Side First Option
137
Using the Print Back Side Only Option
138
Using the Rotate Image 180 Degrees Option
139
Using the Disable Printing Option
140
Using the Device Options Tab (DTC300M)
141
Adjusting the Ribbon Type Option
141
Selecting the Auto Ribbon Select Option
142
Adjusting for the Resin Dither
143
Using the Rotate Image 180 Degrees Option
144
Using the Disable Printing Option
145
Using the Resin Heat (K) Option
146
Using the Overlay Heat (O) Option
147
Using the Image Color Tab (DTC300)
148
Using the Resin Heat (K) Option
149
Using the Overlay Heat (O) Option
150
Using the Color Matching Option and Default Button
151
Using the Calibrate Tab
152
Using the Image Position Controls
153
Using Image Position Controls (Continued)
154
Using the Sensors Button
155
Using the Settings Button
156
Using the Magnetic Encoding Tab
157
Using the Magnetic Track Selection Radio Buttons
158
Using the Magnetic Track Selection Radio Buttons (Continued)
159
Using the Magnetic Track Options Radio Buttons
160
Using the Bit Density Radio Buttons
161
Using the Character Size Radio Buttons
162
Reviewing the Enable MLE Support Checkbox
163
Using the ASCII Offset Radio Buttons
164
Using the Character Parity Radio Buttons
165
Using the LRC Generation Radio Buttons
165
Using the Shift Data Left Checkbox
166
Reviewing the ISO Track Locations
167
Entering the Track Information
168
Sending the Track Information
168
Reviewing the Track Data Note
169
Reviewing Tracks 1, 2 and 3 (in Table Format)
169
Reviewing the ASCII Code and Character Table
170
Using the Overlay / Print Area Tab
171
Using the Overlay / Print Area Dropdown Menu
172
Using the Overlay / Print Area Dropdown Menu (Continued)
173
Using the Overlay / Print Area
174
Using the Overlay / Print Area (Continued)
175
Using the Defined Area Option
176
Using the Defined Area Option (Continued)
177
Using the Defined Area Option (Continued)
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Using the Defined Area Option (Continued)
180
Using Security Options (Visual Security Solutions)
181
Selecting Orientation - Landscape under Card Tab
182
Selecting the Visual Security Solutions Dropdown Menu (a to D)
183
Selecting Orientation - Portrait under Card Tab
184
Selecting the Visual Security Solutions Dropdown Menu (E to H)
185
Selecting the Verimark Radio Button
186
Selecting the Holomark Radio Button
187
Reviewing the Custom Verimark Card (Custom Graphic in a 2D Foil)
188
Sample 1: Verimark Card (Landscape - Orientation) - 4 Positions (Below)
188
Sample 2: Verimark Card (Portrait - Orientation) - 4 Positions (Below)
188
Reviewing the Custom Holomark Card (Custom Graphic in a 2D Foil)
189
Sample 1: Holomark Card (Landscape - Orientation) - 4 Positions (Below)
189
Sample 2: Holomark Card (Portrait - Orientation) - 4 Positions (Below)
189
Using the K Panel Resin Tab
190
Selecting from the Print All Black with K Panel Options
191
Selecting the Full Card Option
192
Selecting the Defined Area(S) Option
193
Selecting the Undefined Area(S) Option
194
Selecting the Defined Area(S) Function
195
Selecting the Defined Area(S) Function (Continued)
196
Selecting the Defined Area(S) Function (Continued)
198
Selecting the Defined Area(S) Function (Continued)
199
Selecting the Defined Area(S) Function (Continued)
201
Selecting the Print YMC under K and Print K Only Options
202
Using the Printer Supplies Tab
203
Reviewing the Ribbon Information
204
Reviewing the Ribbon Level Indicator
205
Using the Printer Calibration Utility
206
Using the Image Darkness Option
207
Using the Print Top of Form Option
208
Card Input
209
Card Output
209
Using the Print End of Form Option
209
Using the Print Left of Form Option
210
Using the Magnetic Encoder Voltage Offset Option
211
Adjusting the Hi-Co Voltage Offset
212
Adjusting the Lo-Co Voltage Offset
213
Using the Mag Top of Form Option
214
Using the Mag Top of Form Option (Continued)
215
Using the LCD Contrast Option
216
Using the Ribbon Tension Option
216
Section 6: Cleaning
217
Safety Messages (Review Carefully)
217
Using the Required Supplies
218
Cleaning Procedures
219
Cleaning the Printhead
219
Cleaning the Card Feed and Cleaning Rollers
220
Cleaning the Printer's Interior
221
Section 7: Packing the Card Printer
222
Section 8: Board Level Diagnostics
223
Safety Messages (Review Carefully)
223
Sensor and Motor
224
Reviewing the Sensor Location and Voltages
224
Section 9: Menu Option Tree
225
Accessing the Menu Option Structure Tree
225
Selecting from the Menu Option Structure Tree (Displayed, Below)
225
Section 10: Firmware Upgrades
226
Introduction
226
Requirements
227
Safety Messages (Review Carefully)
227
Downloading Firmware
228
Placing the Printer in the Firmware Upgrade Mode
242
Sending the Firmware File
244
Section 11: Fargo Technical Support
246
Contacting Fargo Technical Support
246
Reading the Serial Numbers on a Fargo Printer
247
Finding out When a Fargo Card Printer was Manufactured
247
Reviewing Example No. 1: Serial Number 80453289
247
Reviewing Example No. 2: Serial Number A1280224
247
Section 12: Reviewing the Spare Parts List
248
Reviewing the DTC300/DTC300M Spare Parts List
248
Section 13: Glossary of Terms
249
Section 14: Index
269
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FARGO DTC300 Firmware Upgrade Manual (22 pages)
Card Printer/Encoders
Brand:
FARGO
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 0.76 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
3
Introduction
3
Requirements
3
Safety Messages (Review Carefully)
4
Downloading Firmware
5
Placing the Printer in the Firmware Upgrade Mode
19
Sending the Firmware File
21
Fargo DTC300 Selection Manual (2 pages)
Printer/Encoder
Brand:
Fargo
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 0.3 MB
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