Fargo DTC400 - Printer Setup and Installation

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DTC400 Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.2)

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Reviewing the Printer (front view; Cartridge being installed)

Reviewing the LCD (top-front part of Printer)

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How to Use the Manual9
DTC400 Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.2)10
Regulatory Compliances15
Agency Listings16
Technical Specifications16
Custom Holomarktm Cards18
Functional Specifications21
Section 3: Setup and Installation Procedures ___________________________________29
Printer Setup and Installation31
Choosing a Good Location31
About Moisture Condensation31
Unpacking and Inspection32
Connecting the Printer Power34
Installing the Print Ribbon Cartridge35
Installing Blank Cards into the Card Hopper38
Lowering the Card Output Hopper41
Flipper Table Module Installation42
Printer Driver Installation45
Installing the Printer Driver45
Printing a Test Print Image58
Printer Transport60
Moving the Printer to Another Location60
Safety Messages (Review Carefully)______________________________________________________61
Communications Errors64
Resolving the Communication Errors64
Print Process Errors66
Resolving the Mag Verify Error74
Resolving the no Mag Installed Error77
Resolving a Ribbon Break Jam Error81
Resolving a Ribbon out Error83
Resolving a no Ribbon Installed Error84
Resolving a Invalid Ribbon Error86
Resolving a Wrong Ribbon Error88
Resolving a Card Jam Error90
Resolving a Headlift Motor or Sensor Error92
Resolving the Cover Open Error Message94
Resolving the Blank Output Issues95
Flipper Table Module Assembly Problems98
Resolving the no Flipper Table Module Problem98
Resolving the Flipper Jam Error99
Diagnosing Image Problems101
Resolving the Pixel Failure Problems101
Resolving the Card Surface Debris Problems102
Resolving the Incorrect Image Darkness Problems103
Resolving Ribbon Wrinkle Problems105
Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing Problems107
Resolving the Incomplete Resin Printing Problems109
Resolving the Image Placement Problems110
Resolving the Poor Image Quality Problems113
Running the Self Test114
Running the Standard Self Test Print114
Section 5: Ethernet Option __________________________________________________116
Reviewing the Print Server120
Reviewing the Web Page Server120
Reviewing the Network Management Interface120
Reviewing the Telnet Server120
Network Management Interface121
Telnet Command Line Interface121
Initiating a Telnet Session121
Reviewing the Telnet Command Table122
Reviewing Web Page Security128
Accessing the Home Pages130
Reviewing the Ethernet Home Pages131
Configuring the Network Settings133
Accessing the Network Settings Page133
Reviewing the Interface134
Reviewing the Current Settings134
Switching to the Automatic Ip Address Mode135
Changing to the Static Ip Address Mode136
Entering the Tcp Window Size138
Using the Clear Changes Button139
Using the Ribbon Information Page140
Using the Printer Page143
Using the System Log Page145
Changing the Log Name146
Selecting the Log Type148
Selecting the Log Destination149
Setting up Email Event Logging150
Specifying Udp Event Logging151
Specifying Tcp Event Logging152
Using the Administration Pages154
Using the System Information Page154
Changing the Root Password156
Upgrading the Print Server158
Using the Reboot Pages160
Rebooting the Ethernet Server160
Resetting to Default Settings162
Using the Help Page163
Additional Procedures164
Reviewing Led and Dipswitch Tables164
Reviewing the Led Table164
Reviewing the Dip Switches165
Restoring the Factory Settings for Ethernet166
Restoring the Default Settings166
Accessing the Ip Address of Your Printer167
Upgrading the Main Firmware with the Fargo Diagnostics Utility168
Ethernet Printer Troubleshooting Procedures170
Verifying the Printer Connection171
Verifying the Printer Ip Address171
Verifying that Your Pc Can Access the Printer Using the Ping Command172
Printing a Test Page173
Glossary of Terms180
Section 6: Printer Adjustments _______________________________________________182
Adjusting the Card Size Option187
Adjusting the Orientation Option188
Selecting the Number of Copies189
Using the Diagnostics Button under the Card Tab190
Using the Clean Printer Option191
Using the Test Print Button193
Using the about Button194
Adjusting the Ribbon Type Option196
Selecting the Auto Ribbon Select Option197
Changing the Color Profile Selection for the Dtc198
Adjusting the Color Matching Option200
Adjusting for the Resin Dither201
Using the Print both Sides Option202
Using the Split 1 Set of Ribbon Panels Option203
Using the Print Back Side First Option204
Using the Print Back Side Only Option205
Using the Rotate Front 180 Degrees or Rotate Back 180 Degrees Options206
Using the Disable Printing Option207
Using the Image Color Tab208
Using the Color Matching Option and Default Button211
Using the Calibrate Tab212
Using the Image Position Controls213
Using the Sensors Button215
Using the Settings Button216
Using the Magnetic Encoding Tab217
Using the Magnetic Track Selection Radio Buttons218
Using the Magnetic Track Options Radio Buttons220
Using the Bit Density Radio Buttons221
Using the Character Size Radio Buttons222
Reviewing the Enable Mle Support Checkbox223
Using the Ascii Offset Radio Buttons224
Using the Lrc Generation Radio Buttons225
Using the Character Parity Radio Buttons225
Using the Shift Data Left Checkbox226
Reviewing the Iso Track Locations227
Sending the Track Information228
Entering the Track Information228
Reviewing the Track Data Note229
Reviewing the Ascii Code and Character Table230
Using the Defined Area Option239
Using the K Panel Resin Tab253
Selecting the Print Ymc under K and Print K Only Options268
Reviewing the Ribbon Information270
Reviewing the Ribbon Level Indicator271
Using the Image Darkness Option273
Using the Print Top of Form Option274
Using the Print End of Form Option275
Card Output275
Card Input275
Using the Print Left of Form Option276
Using the Magnetic Encoder Voltage Offset Option277
Using the Mag Top of Form Option280
Using the Ribbon Tension Option282
Using the Lcd Contrast Option282
Using the Flipper Home Offset Option283
Using the Flipper Center Offset Option283
Using the Flipper Smart Angle Offset Option284
Using the Required Supplies286
Cleaning Procedures287
Cleaning the Printhead287
Cleaning the Card Feed and Cleaning Rollers288
Reviewing the Sensor Location and Voltages292
Downloading Firmware296
Placing the Printer in the Firmware Upgrade Mode310
Sending the Firmware File312
Contacting Fargo Technical Support314
Reading the Serial Numbers on a Fargo Printer315
Finding out When a Fargo Card Printer was Manufactured315

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