What to do if my DataCard Printer shows a 'Command out of sequence' error?
If your DataCard Printer shows a 'Command out of sequence' error, it means the interlock circuit opened while picking a card. Ensure that the cover is closed properly and that the interlock switch bracket is not bent.
What to do if my DataCard 150i Printer displays a 'Reject Tray Full' error?
If your DataCard Printer shows a 'Reject Tray Full' error, this means the reject tray contains too many cards. To fix this, empty the reject tray.
Why does my DataCard 150i Printer show a 'Transport Error'?
A 'Transport Error' on your DataCard Printer can occur for several reasons. It may be due to a loose card obstructing the card carriage transport. Open the top cover to check for and remove any obstructions, including loose cards. Then try sending the card again. Alternatively, the input hopper gears might be out of sync. In this case, remove the weight and all cards from the input hopper, open the output door, lift the bracket holding the throat gap motor, pull down on the O-ring belt to move the hopper to the home position, release the motor bracket, reinitialize the system, and try sending the card data again.
What to do if my DataCard Printer displays 'Card Feed Error'?
A 'Card Feed Error' on your DataCard Printer can occur due to several reasons. Possible causes include: No cards in the input hopper or the card weight being installed backward. Remove and reload the cards, ensuring the card weight is correctly installed. Cards stuck together. Fan the cards before loading them to remove static, then reload the cards. The card weight is not installed. Remove and reload the cards, then install the weight. Electrical or mechanical failure. Reinitialize the system, send the card data again, and call for service.
How to fix 'Indent Ribbon Error' on DataCard 150i Printer?
An 'Indent Ribbon Error' on your DataCard Printer can occur due to several reasons: The indent ribbon has reached its end. Install a new indent ribbon. The ribbon is not installed correctly. Install the indent ribbon correctly, ensuring it is under the emboss card guide. The ribbon is broken. Thread the broken indent ribbon onto the take-up spool.
What to do if DataCard Printer displays 'Embossing Error'?
An 'Embossing Error' on your DataCard Printer can occur if there are two cards in the card carriage, or if there is excessive variation in card stiffness or thickness. To resolve this, remove any cards from the carriage or any loose cards in the system. If the issue persists, reinitialize the system and try sending the card data again.
What to do if my DataCard Printer shows 'Top Temperature Error'?
If your DataCard Printer displays a 'Top Temperature Error', it indicates a pending electrical failure. Shut down the system and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes, then send the card data again. Call for service if the error persists.
What to do if my DataCard 150i shows 'Card Not Stacked'?
If your DataCard Printer displays 'Card Not Stacked', it means the card did not stack properly. To resolve this, remove cards from the carriage or any loose cards in the system. Reinitialize the system and send the card data again.
What to do if my DataCard 150i Printer displays 'Card Registration Error'?
If your DataCard Printer displays a 'Card Registration Error', it indicates that the card moved while in the carriage. To resolve this, remove cards from the carriage or any loose cards in the system. Reinitialize the system and send the card data again.
What to do if my DataCard Printer shows 'Check Output Tray'?
If your DataCard Printer displays 'Check Output Tray', it means the output door is open. To fix this, close the output door.
Step-by-step instructions for connecting power and turning the 150i system on.
Detailed steps for loading blank cards into the input hopper.
Procedure for manually loading a single card into the single card track.
Steps to load a pre-embossed card into the single card track.
Explains how to use front panel indicators to identify system status and errors.
Details the structure and meaning of error codes for diagnosing system malfunctions.
Lists general system errors, their possible causes, and operator corrective actions.
Details errors related to magnetic stripe encoding, including causes and solutions.
Lists communication-related errors, their causes, and corrective actions.
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