Fargo DTC4000 User Manual

15370 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618-2215
USA
DTC1000/DTC4000 User Guide
P/N: L001398, Revision 1.2

Fargo DTC4000 Specifications

General

Brand	Fargo
Model	DTC4000
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Section 1: Specifications

Regulatory Compliances

Agency Listings

Technical Specifications

Presents detailed technical parameters of the printer.

Functional Specifications

Describes the printer's capabilities and operational features.

Section 2: Setup and Installation Procedures

Choosing a Good Location

Unpacking and Inspection

Installing the Print Ribbon Cartridge (DTC1000 and DTC4000)

Step-by-step guide for ribbon cartridge installation.

Installing the Ribbon

Details the process of loading the ribbon into the printer.

Installing Blank Cards into the Card Hopper (DTC1000 and DTC4000)

Instructions for loading blank cards.

Setting the Card Size for CR79 and CR80

How to configure the printer for different card sizes.

Connecting the Printer power

Procedures for connecting the printer to a power source.

Section 3: Print Driver Installation

Driver Installation Instructions

Guides users through the printer driver installation process.

Swift ID Installation Instructions

Installing Swift ID

Printer Installed On Network

Printer Connected Via USB Connection

Section 4: Printer Preferences Tab Functions

Using the Card tab

Configuring basic card settings like size and orientation.

Using the Configuration tab

Using the Calibrate Ribbon tab

Using the Clean Printer tab

Using the Advanced Settings tab

Adjusting detailed printer parameters and firmware settings.

Using the Device Options tab

Using the Image Color tab

Using the Image Calibrate tab

Using the Magnetic Encoding Tab

Configuring magnetic stripe encoding parameters.

Using the Magnetic Encoding Tab – ISO Standards

Using the Magnetic Encoding Tab – Custom Encoding or Raw Binary Encoding Mode

Using the Overlay / Print Area tab

Using the K Panel Resin tab

Section 5: Selecting the Fluorescent Panel Ribbon Type (DTC4000 only)

Creating a Custom Fluorescent Image (using the YMCFKO Ribbon)

Guide to creating unique fluorescent images.

Configuring Fluorescent Data (F-Panel for YMCFKO Ribbon) using the Application

Section 7: Troubleshooting

Printer Error Button and Display Message Table

Explains printer buttons and error indicators.

Using the Error Message Table

How to interpret and resolve error messages displayed by the printer.

Troubleshooting with the Error Message Table

Detailed table of error messages, causes, and solutions.

Printer Specific Tools (DTC1000/DTC4000)

Additional Printer Specific Tools (DTC4000)

Section 8: Cleaning

Safety Messages (review carefully)

Crucial safety warnings related to printer cleaning.

DTC1000 and DTC4000 Card Printer/Encoders Cleaning Kit

Printhead Cleaning

Cleaning the Platen and the Card Feed Rollers

Section 9: Firmware Upgrades

Upgrade the Printer Firmware

Steps for updating the printer's firmware.

Section 10: HID Global Technical Support

Contacting HID Global Technical Support

Information on how to reach technical support for assistance.