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HID FARGO DTC1500XE User Manual

HID FARGO DTC1500XE
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FARGO® DTC®1500
DIRECT-TO-CARD PRINTER
MODEL X001800
U
SER GUIDE
PLT-03159, Rev A.0
September 2017

Table of Contents

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HID FARGO DTC1500XE Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print Resolution300 dpi
Print TechnologyDye sublimation
Print SpeedUp to 225 cards per hour
Card CapacityInput Hopper: 100 cards Output Hopper: 100 cards
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet
Card SizesCR-80, CR-79
Card ThicknessUp to 40 mil
Operating System SupportWindows 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2012, 2016
Power Requirements100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Chapter 1 Specifications

1.1 Regulatory Compliance

Details the printer's compliance with various international and regional regulatory standards.

1.2 Safety Messages

Provides critical safety instructions and warnings in multiple languages for safe operation.

1.3 Technical Specifications

Lists detailed technical parameters of the printer, including print method, resolution, and speed.

1.4 Functional Specifications

Outlines the printer's functional capabilities and printing technologies.

1.5 Printer Components: Print Ribbons

Describes the different types of print ribbons and their print counts.

1.6 Printer Components: Blank Cards

Details the specifications and types of blank cards supported by the printer.

Chapter 2 Setup and Installation Procedures

2.1 Choosing a Good Location

Provides guidelines for selecting an optimal location for the printer to ensure performance.

2.2 Unpacking and Inspection

Instructs on how to unpack the printer and verify all included accessories.

2.3 Installing the Print Ribbon Cartridge

Step-by-step guide for properly installing the print ribbon cartridge.

2.4 Installing Blank Cards into the Input Card Hopper

Details the procedure for loading blank cards into the printer's input hopper.

2.5 Card Size Selection

Explains how to set the card size for the printer, supporting CR-79 and CR-80 cards.

2.6 Connecting the Printer Power

Guides on how to connect the printer to a power source for operation.

Chapter 3 Print Driver Installation

3.1 Driver Installation Instructions

Provides instructions for installing the printer driver software on compatible operating systems.

Chapter 4 Printer Preferences

4.1 Card Tab

Configures basic card characteristics like size, orientation, and access to utilities.

4.2 Device Options Tab

Allows selection of supplies, dual-sided printing, and other print job options.

4.3 Image Color Tab

Controls image quality, color matching, and heat settings for print output.

4.4 Image Calibrate Tab

Adjusts the position of the printable area on the card for precise centering.

4.5 Magnetic Encoding Tab

Configures magnetic stripe encoding settings for card data.

4.6 Lamination Tab

Manages lamination settings, including speed, side, and type.

4.7 Overlay / Print Area Tab

Customizes where overlay and print areas appear on the card.

4.8 K Panel Resin Tab

Controls the placement of the resin black panel in full-color prints.

4.9 Printer Info Tab

Displays installed media information like ribbon type, card count, and firmware version.

Chapter 5 System Overview-Troubleshooting

5.1 Sequence of Operations

Describes the printer's operational sequence to aid in troubleshooting.

5.2 Printer Error Buttons

Explains the functions of the printer's ON/OFF and Pause buttons for operation and error states.

5.3 Error Messages

Provides a table of error messages, their causes, and solutions for troubleshooting.

5.4 Troubleshooting with the Error Message Table

Details specific error codes, their causes, and recommended solutions for common issues.

Chapter 6 Firmware Upgrades

6.1 Upgrade Information

Steps to upgrade the printer's firmware using the Fargo Workbench utility.

Chapter 7 HID Global Technical Support

7.1 Reading the Serial Numbers on a Fargo Printer

Explains how to interpret the serial number to determine the printer's manufacturing date.

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