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DTC400e Card Printer User Guide (L001172 Rev. 1.1)
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Reviewing the DTC400e Sequence of Operations (continued)
Step Process
5 The Print Ribbon Drive engages.
6 The Print Ribbon Sensor looks for the Yellow panel. (Note: The Print Ribbon
Encoder detects number of revolutions, required to use an entire color panel.)
7 The Print Stepper Motor engages.
8 The Card Feed Sensor detects trailing edge of card.
9 The Print Stepper Motor queues card to the middle of the platen Roller. All Stop
10 The Print Headlift Motor engages.
11 The Print Headlift Sensor detects closed state.
12 The Print Headlift Motor disengages.
13 The Print Stepper Motor engages.
14 The Print Cover Sensor checks for a closed state.
15 The Ribbon Drive Motor engages.
16 The Image data is burned by the Printhead until the image data is depleted. All
Stop.
17 The Thermistor engages the Printhead Cooling Fan to maintain proper operating
temperature.
18 The Headlift Motor engages.
19 The Print Headlift Sensor detects an open state.
20 The Print Headlift Motor disengages.
21 The Print Stepper Motor engages.
22 The Print Ribbon Drive engages.
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