Fargo DTC4500 User Manual

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DTC4500 Card Printer/Encoder User Guide L001444 Rev1.0
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Reviewing the DTC4500 Sequence of Operations
Step Process
12 The Card Feed Sensor detects the leading edge of card.
13 The Print Stepper Motor queues card to the middle of the platen Roller. All
Stop.
14 The Print Headlift Motor engages to the print position.
15 The Print Cover Sensor checks for closed state.
16 The Print Stepper Motor engages.
17 The Ribbon Drive Motor engages.
18 The Image data is burned by the Printhead until the image data is depleted. All
Stop.
19 The Thermistor engages the Printhead Cooling Fan to maintain proper
operating temperature.
20 The Headlift Motor engages to the queue position.
21 The Print Stepper Motor engages.
22 The Print Ribbon Drive engages.
23 After Ribbon advances a few Encoder clicks, assume the Ribbon is free of
card. All stop.
24 Repeat Steps 9 through 22 for the appropriate number of color/overlay Panels.
25 Either the Card is ejected from the singled-sided Printer or the Card Feed
Stepper engages to queue the card for the Flipper Table for the dual-sided
Printer.
26 All Stop.

Fargo DTC4500 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Dye-sublimation / Resin thermal transfer
Resolution	300 dpi
Card Sizes	CR-80, CR-79 adhesive back
Memory	32 MB RAM
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Card Capacity	200 cards input hopper, 100 cards output hopper
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Operating Systems	Windows 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2012, 2016
Weight	9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)
Dimensions	9.8" H x 9.2" D / 249 mm H x 234 mm D
Operating Temperature	15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F)
Operating Humidity	20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Card Thickness	0.009" - 0.040" / 0.229 mm - 1.016 mm