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HID Fargo HDP8500 User Manual

HID Fargo HDP8500
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© 2012 HID Global Corporation. All rights reserved.
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HDP8500 Industrial Card Printer/Encoder User Guide L001617 rev 1.1
FARGO
®
HDP8500
Industrial Card Printer/Encoder
User Guide
© 2012 HID Global Corporation. All rights reserved.
Printing and Encoding Solutions

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HID Fargo HDP8500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print Resolution300 dpi
Print TechnologyDye-sublimation
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet
Connectivity (USB Version)USB 2.0
Power Supply100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Card SizesCR80
Card Thickness30 mil
Operating System SupportWindows

Summary

Section 1: Specifications

Regulatory Compliance

Details on regulatory compliance standards for the printer.

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the HDP8500 printer.

Functional Specifications

Overview of the printer's functional capabilities and features.

Section 2: Graphical Display

Tools –Diagnostic Self Test Options

Accessing and performing diagnostic self-tests.

Tools –Diagnostic Mechanical Test Options

Accessing and performing mechanical diagnostic tests.

Sensor Calibration Options

Options for calibrating various printer sensors.

Section 3: Setup and Installation Procedures

Loading the HDP Transfer Film

Step-by-step guide for loading the HDP transfer film.

Loading the Ribbon

Step-by-step guide for loading the printer ribbon.

Loading the Card Cleaning Roller

Procedure for installing the card cleaning roller assembly.

Loading the Overlaminate

Instructions for loading the overlaminate material.

Loading the Blank Cards

Guide on how to load blank cards into the input cartridge.

Connecting Power to HDP8500 Printer and/or Lamination Module

Steps for connecting the printer and lamination module to power.

Section 4: Printer Driver Operations

Using the Card tab

Configuring card-related settings within the printer driver.

Selecting the Card Size

Choosing the correct card size for printing.

Selecting the Card Type

Selecting the appropriate card stock type for optimal printing.

Conducting the Tape Adhesion Test

Procedure for testing the adhesion of the HDP film to cards.

Using the Device Options tab

Configuring device-specific options in the printer driver.

Adjusting the Ribbon Type

Selecting the correct ribbon type for the loaded ribbon.

Adjusting the Film Type

Selecting the correct HDP film type for the loaded film.

Using the Dual Sided - Print Both Sides option

Enabling printing on both the front and back of a card.

Using the Print Both Sides - Split 1 Set of Ribbon Panels option

Splitting ribbon panels for economical dual-sided printing.

Using the Dual Pass and Invert F-Panel Image options

Using fluorescent panel options for enhanced security images.

Using the Secure Resin Erase

Feature to erase personal data for enhanced security.

Using the Image Color tab

Adjusting color properties like sharpness, contrast, and gamma.

Using the Image Quality – Color Matching dropdown

Selecting color matching options for image quality.

Using the Advanced Image Color window

Fine-tuning image color balance with advanced controls.

Using the Image Transfer tab

Adjusting image position, dwell time, and transfer temperature.

Adjusting the Image Position controls

Positioning the printed image on the card using adjustment arrows.

Adjusting the Transfer Dwell Time and Temperature

Controlling image transfer speed and temperature for card types.

Using the Magnetic Encoding tab

Configuring magnetic stripe encoding settings.

Using the Encoding Mode dropdown list

Specifying the magnetic encoding standard to use.

Selecting the Coercivity/Magnetic Track

Setting coercivity and track selection for magnetic encoding.

Using the Lamination tab

Controlling the printer's lamination process and settings.

Selecting the Lamination Position

Adjusting the horizontal position of the overlaminate patch.

Adjusting the Lamination Speed - Transfer Dwell Time

Controlling lamination speed and transfer dwell time.

Selecting the Lamination Type

Selecting the type of lamination media installed.

Using the K Panel Resin tab

Controlling resin black panel printing and defined areas.

Selecting the Print YMC under the K and Print K Only options

Choosing to print YMC panels under K or K panel only.

Section 5: Accessing the Toolbox

Selecting the Configuration tab

Configuring printer features, event monitoring, and language.

Selecting the Calibrate Laminator tab

Calibrating the printer's lamination module.

Selecting the Calibrate Film tab

Calibrating the printer's film transfer system.

Selecting the Calibrate Ribbon tab

Calibrating the printer's ribbon sensor and path.

Selecting the Clean Printer tab

Initiating the printer's cleaning routine.

Selecting the Advanced Settings tab

Accessing advanced printer settings for customization.

Setting the Printhead Resistance

Adjusting printhead resistance settings.

Using the Image Darkness Option

Adjusting the overall darkness of the printed image.

Using the Mag Top of Form Option

Shifting the magnetic stripe encoding start point.

Using the Transfer Temp Offset Option

Offsetting transfer roller temperature settings.

Section 6: Fluorescent Panel Usage

Configuring Fluorescent Data (F-Panel for YMCFK Ribbon) using the Workbench

Creating custom fluorescent images using the Workbench utility.

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

Creating fluorescent images using badge application software.

Section 7: Inhibit Panel Usage

Using Inhibit Panel (via the Fargo Workbench Printer Utility)

Generating an inhibit panel layout using the Workbench utility.

Using Inhibit Panel with an Application

Utilizing text objects with '~i' to define inhibit areas.

Troubleshooting the Inhibit Panel

Resolving common issues with inhibit panel operation.

Section 8: General Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting - LCD and Printer Error Message Tables

Using tables to diagnose and resolve LCD and printer error messages.

Troubleshooting with the LCD Error Message Table

Detailed troubleshooting steps for various LCD error messages.

Section 10: Firmware Updates

Upgrading the Main Firmware with the Workbench Printer Utility

Procedure for upgrading printer firmware using the Workbench utility.

Section 11: HID Global Technical Support

Contacting Technical Support

Information on how to contact HID Global Technical Support.

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