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Magicard Rio - User Manual

Magicard Rio
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Colour ID Card Printer
MAGICARD
Rio/Tango
User Reference Manual
Issue 1.00 June 1
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2002

Table of Contents

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Summary

Dye-Film Types

YMCKO Five Panel Film

Describes the YMCKO five-panel film for full-colour prints with black text/barcodes.

Monochrome Resin Black Film

Details the monochrome resin black film for prints without overcoat.

Monochrome Resin Black with Overcoat

Covers monochrome resin black film with protective overcoat for 600 images.

YMCKOK Six Panel Film

Explains the YMCKOK six-panel film for rear-side printing on Tango models.

Card Details

Card Size Specifications

Specifies the required dimensions for Magicard printer cards.

Card Thickness Specifications

Details the acceptable thickness range for printer cards.

Card Quality Requirements

Lists conditions for cards to ensure optimal print quality.

Printable Card Area

Describes the usable printing area on the card and recommendations for full bleed.

Self-Adhesive Cards

Contact & Contactless Chip Cards

Upgrading Your Printer Firmware

Cleaning and Testing

Printer Cleaning Procedure

Step-by-step guide for cleaning the printer using the black button.

Printer Testing Procedure

Instructions for performing a test print to check printer functionality.

HoloKote, Holopatch and UltraSecure Security Logos

Loading the Printer Driver

Accessing the Driver Settings

Accessing Driver Settings via Start Menu

Details how to access driver properties via Windows Start > Settings > Printers.

Accessing Driver Settings via Print Command

Explains accessing driver properties through the File > Print > Properties menu.

Layout of the Windows 95; 98; ME Driver

General Tab Settings

Covers printer name, comments, and test page options.

Details Tab Settings

Configures printer ports, drivers, timeouts, and spooling settings.

Colour Management Tab

Manages color profiles to ensure accurate color reproduction.

Sharing Tab Settings

Allows printer sharing for network users (not available in Win 95).

Printer Tab Settings

Selects printer model and configures print options like duplex and hand feed.

Magnetic Encoder Settings Button

Accesses settings for magnetic encoding configuration.

Ribbon Tab Settings

Configures color format options for different print sides.

Card Tab Settings

Configures image size and orientation for printing on cards.

Colours Tab Settings

Adjusts color settings like gamma curve and RGB values.

Layout of the Windows NT, 2000 & XP Driver

Paper Output Settings

Configures paper size and copy count for print jobs.

Document Options

Includes flip settings, printing options for front/back, and orientation.

Color Settings

Manages gamma correction, color matching, RGB adjustment, and printhead power.

Driver Guide for Magnetic Encoding

Magnetic Encoding for Windows NT;2000;XP

Guides magnetic encoding setup in NT/2000/XP via Device Settings.

Magnetic Encoding for Windows 95;98;ME

Guides magnetic encoding setup in 95/98/ME via Printer tab.

Encoder Settings Window

Configures macro processing, start/end characters for magnetic data.

Advanced Magnetic Encoding Settings

Manual selection of coercivity, position, verification, and track settings.

The Magicard Support Tools

Magicard Support Tools Overview

Introduces the five windows of the support tools suite.

Communications Tab

Selects printer port and refreshes data to synchronize with the printer.

Configuration Tab Settings

Adjusts printer setup parameters like image position and print density.

Statistics Tab

Provides statistical usage information about the printer.

Information Tab

Displays printer component serial numbers and firmware version.

Firmware Tab

Allows the printer firmware to be upgraded with new issues.

Appendix A

ISO Standard Encoding Command Structure

Details commands for ISO standard magnetic encoding in image file headers.

ISO 7811-2 Magnetic Standards

Magicard Rio Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print Resolution300dpi
InterfaceUSB
Print TechnologyDye Sublimation
Print CapabilityFull colour and monochrome single-sided printing
Card Capacity100 cards
ConnectivityUSB
Operating Systems SupportedWindows 7, 8, 10
Card Dimensions85.6mm x 54mm
Power Supply100-240V

Videos

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