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Details the external physical features of the EasyBadge 2.0 Printer, including buttons, ports, and indicators.
Explains the internal components of the EasyBadge 2.0 Printer, focusing on the input/output hoppers and ribbon cartridge area.
Describes the ribbon cartridge, its components like supply/take-up spools, and the disposable cleaning roller.
Covers interpreting printer status via Watchman program and LED indicators, and the function of the LED button.
Guides the user through connecting the printer's power adapter and USB cable to a computer for initial setup.
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing a new ribbon and cleaning roller into the printer's ribbon cartridge.
Details the process of loading plastic cards into the printer's input hopper, including card thickness adjustment.
Explains how to collect the printed cards from the output stacker located at the front bottom of the printer.
A comprehensive guide for installing the EasyBadge 2.0 printer driver on Windows 7, 8, and 10, including testing.
Guides on accessing printer properties, configuring preferences, layout, input/output, and print settings.
The EasyBadge 2.0 Printer is a card printer designed for creating identification cards and badges. Its primary function is to print images and text onto plastic cards, offering both single-sided and dual-sided printing capabilities. The printer connects to a PC via a USB cable and receives power through a 24V adapter.
The printer's status is indicated by an LED light, which also serves as a control button. When the printer boots up, the LED is red, changing to blue when it's ready for operation. The Watchman program, accessible in the Windows system tray, provides a more detailed status display, showing "System Ready," "Printing," or "Error" messages. If the top cover is opened, the printer's operation stops, and the Watchman status will display "Top Cover Open."
The EasyBadge 2.0 Printer features an input hopper for loading blank cards and an output hopper for collecting printed cards. The input hopper can hold up to 40 cards when the cover is closed, and up to 80 cards when the cover is open. The output hopper has a capacity of 25 cards and can be removed by pulling it forward, making it easier to retrieve printed cards.
Loading cards involves opening the input hopper cover. For standard thickness cards (0.8 mm/760 micron), no adjustment is needed. However, for cards with thicknesses between 0.4mm and 0.8mm, two screws need to be released, a card inserted for adjustment, and then the screws fixed. It's crucial to ensure the card thickness adjustment is correct to prevent print errors. The manual emphasizes using only specified card types and keeping cards clean, avoiding touching their surfaces to prevent contamination. Before loading, cards should be physically separated by pushing a stack back and forth at a 45-degree angle to overcome static charge, which can cause cards to stick together and lead to feeding or printing problems. Once separated, the stack should be stood vertically and then loaded into the input hopper, ensuring each card is inserted to the end.
Inside the printer, the print ribbon is installed within a reusable ribbon cartridge. This cartridge is a vital component, and the printer will not operate if it's broken or damaged, requiring contact with a reseller for replacement. The ribbon cartridge also houses a disposable cleaning roller.
The ribbon itself consists of a supply spool and a take-up spool. New, unused ribbon is placed on the supply spool (located on the right, next to the cleaning roller), and the empty spool (on the left) serves as the take-up spool. The cartridge is inserted into the printer so that the sticky cleaning roller faces the front, and the ribbon's gears engage with the printer's internal gears. It's important to tighten the ribbon after installation to prevent "rolling up" errors.
The disposable cleaning roller plays a crucial role in maintaining print quality by removing dust from the card surface before printing. This roller should be changed with each new ribbon. After installing the cleaning roller into the ribbon cartridge, a protective film must be peeled off. The manual warns against using the roller without removing this film, as it will prevent the roller from functioning correctly. It's also essential to keep the cleaning roller clean from fingerprints, dust, and foreign substances, as it is adhesive and contamination can affect its performance.
The Thermal Print Head (TPH) is the component responsible for printing images onto the cards. A critical caution is provided regarding the TPH: it becomes very hot after printing. Users are explicitly warned not to touch its surface with fingers or sharp metal objects to avoid degrading print quality or permanently damaging the print head. To ensure optimal print quality and prevent damage, the manual recommends using high-quality consumables and avoiding dust contamination.
The printer requires driver installation, which begins after the EasyBadgeSystem-Setup-WithDriver.exe is downloaded and run on the PC. During installation, a "User Account Control" window will appear, requiring the user to click "Yes." The installation process involves several steps. First, the printer should be turned off if connected to the PC. Clicking "Next" initiates the removal of any older drivers, a process that can take several minutes. Users can also select their preferred language during this step.
The next step involves selecting the connection type. For USB connections, users click "Next." If the printer is connected to a network, "TCP/IP Network port" should be selected, and the appropriate printer chosen. After turning on the printer, the driver installation completes, and users click "Close."
Once the driver is installed, "Devices and Printers" in the "Control Panel" should be checked to confirm that "EasyBadge Printer 2.0" has been created. To access printer properties, users right-click on the "EasyBadge Printer 2.0" icon and select "Printer properties."
Within the "Badge Printer Properties" window, under the "General" tab, users can click "Print test page" to verify proper printing. If the test card prints correctly, "Close" is clicked. If not, the "Troubleshooting" section of the manual should be consulted.
The "Printing Preferences" can be accessed by clicking "Preferences..." from the "General" tab. Here, users can configure various settings:
General| Print Technology | Dye Sublimation |
|---|---|
| Print Capability | Single-sided |
| Card Feeding | Automatic |
| Card Capacity | 100 cards |
| Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Maximum Print Width | 85.6mm |
| Supported Media Types | PVC |
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