Fargo Electronics X001800 Ribbon RFID Encoder User Manual

Fargo Electronics Inc Ribbon RFID Encoder Users Manual

Users Manual

15370 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618-2215 USA DTC1000_DTC4000 User Guide © 2009 HID Global Corporation. All rights reserved. DTC1000_DTC4000 Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev 1.1), © 2009 property of HID Global Corporation. All rights reserved.
Exclusive permission is granted to authorized resellers of HID Global products to reproduce and distribute this copyrighted document to authorized HID Global customers, who have signed a no disclosure agreement regarding the restricted, proprietary use of said document. The revision number for this document will be updated to reflect changes, corrections, updates and enhancements to this document. Revision Control Number Date Document Title Revision 1.1 December 2009 DTC1000_DTC4000 Card Printer/Encoder User Guide Trademarks and Disclaimers HID, HID Global, and Fargo are the trademarks or registered trademarks of HID Global Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The information contained in this document is provided AS IS without any warranty. HID Global hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to the information contained herein, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement. In no event shall HID Global be liable, whether in contract, tort or otherwise for any indirect, special or consequential damages arising from the use of the information contained in this document. Any questions regarding changes, corrections, updates or enhancements to this document should be forwarded to: Hid Global Support Services 6533 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (USA) (866)607-7339 Ext #6 FAX: (952) 946-8492 www.hidglobal.com DTC1000_DTC4000 User Guide ____________________________________________________________ 1 Section 1: Specifications __________________________________________________________________ 5 Regulatory Compliances ___________________________________________________________________________5 Agency Listings __________________________________________________________________________________5 FCC Rules _____________________________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Safety Messages (review carefully) ___________________________________________________________________7 Environmental Protection (China-RoHS) ______________________________________________________________7 Traditional Chinese RF Emissions and Safety Statements _______________________________________________9 Technical Specifications ___________________________________________________________________________9 Functional Specifications__________________________________________________________________________12 Printer Components: Print Ribbons _______________________________________________________________12 Ribbon Types/Count Table ________________________________________________________________________13
Printer Components: Blank Cards ________________________________________________________________14 Section 2: Setup and Installation Procedures____________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. Choosing a Good Location ________________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. About Moisture Condensation ___________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Unpacking and Inspection_______________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Installing the Print Ribbon Cartridge (DTC1000 and DTC4000) ___________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Installing the Ribbon___________________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Installing Blank Cards into the Card Hopper (DTC1000 and DTC4000) _____________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Connecting the Printer power ____________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. |contextid=10Section 3: Print Driver Installation ________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. Driver Installation Instructions _____________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Section 4: Printer Preferences Tab Functions ___________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. |contextid=30Using the Card tab ____________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Using the Toolbox Options ________________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. |contextid=150Using the Configuration Tab ___________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Using the Event Monitoring Group Box ______________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Reviewing the Ribbon Low message ______________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. |contextid=155Selecting the Advanced Settings tab _____________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. |contextid=40Using the Device Options tab____________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. |contextid=50Using the Image Color tab ______________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. |contextid=51Using the Image Calibrate tab ___________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. |contextid=70Using the Magnetic Encoding Tab________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Using the Magnetic Encoding Tab – ISO Standards___________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Using the Magnetic Encoding Tab – Custom Encoding or Raw Binary Encoding ModeError! Bookmark not defined. Reviewing the ISO Track Locations_______________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Reviewing the Sample String ____________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Sending the Track Information ___________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Reviewing the ASCII Code and Character Table _____________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. |contextid=110Using the Overlay / Print Area tab_______________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. |contextid=100Using the K Panel Resin tab____________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. |contextid=120Using the Printer Info tab______________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Section 5: Selecting the Fluorescent Panel Ribbon Type ___________________Error! Bookmark not defined. Creating a Custom Fluorescent Image (using the YMCFKO Ribbon) _____________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Configuring Fluorescent Data (F-Panel for YMCFKO Ribbon) using the Application Error! Bookmark not defined. Section 6: System Overview- Troubleshooting ___________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. Reviewing the DTC1000/DTC4000 Sequence of Operations ______________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Section 7: Troubleshooting ___________________________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. Printer Error Button and Display Message Table _______________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Using the Error Message Table _____________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Troubleshooting with the Error Message Table_________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Printer Specific Tools (DTC4000)___________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Section 8: Cleaning__________________________________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. Safety Messages (review carefully) __________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. DTC1000 - DTC4000Card Printer/Encoders Cleaning Kit ________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Supplies (included with the Cleaning Kit) __________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Printhead Cleaning_______________________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Cleaning the Platen and the Card Feed Rollers_______________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Cleaning the Printer’s Interior ______________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Cleaning the Printer’s Exterior _____________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Section 9: Firmware Upgrades _______________________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. Upgrade the Printer Firmware ______________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Section 10: HID Global Technical Support _____________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. Reading the Serial Numbers on a Fargo Printer_________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Appendix A________________________________________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. Using the Defined Area Option _____________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Configuring Fluorescent Data (F-Panel for YMCFKO Ribbon) using the Workbench___ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Section 1: Specifications The purpose of this section is to provide you with specific information on the Regulatory Compliances, Agency Listings, Technical Specifications and Functional Specifications for the DTC1000_DTC4000 Card Printer User Guide. Regulatory Compliances Term Description CSA (cUL) The Printer manufacturer has been authorized by UL to represent the Card Printer as CSA Certified under CSA Standard C22.2 No. 60950-1-03. File Number: E145118 FCC The Card Printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC rules for a Class A digital device. EMC The Card Printer has been tested and complies with EN55022 / CISPR 22 Class A: and EN55024 standards. (Note: Based on the above testing, the Printer manufacturer certifies that the Card Printer complies with current EMC directive 2004/108/EC of the European Community and has placed the CE mark on the Card Printer.) License Number: J99032510 UL The Card Printer is listed under UL IEC 60950-1 (2001) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT Note: This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit marked Class 2 and rated for 24 V dc, 3.7 to 5A File Number: E145118 Environmental Power supply Efficiency level IV, RoHS, China RoHS Agency Listings Term Description Emissions CE, FCCPart 15 Class A, CRC c1374, CISPR22 Class A,
Standards EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, Safety Standards UL IEC 60950-1 (2001), CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03. United States This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference; in which case, you will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. C’et appareil numerique de la classe A est comforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipmen
Safety Messages (review carefully) Symbol Critical Instructions for Safety purposes Danger: Failure to follow these installation guidelines can result in death or serious injury. Information that raises potential safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol (as shown to the left).  To prevent personal injury, refer to the following safety messages before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.  To prevent personal injury, always remove the power cord prior to performing repair procedures, unless otherwise specified.  To prevent personal injury, make sure only qualified personnel perform these procedures. Caution: This device is electrostatically sensitive. It may be damaged if exposed to static electricity discharges. Information that raises potential electrostatic safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol (as shown to the left).  To prevent equipment or media damage, refer to the following safety messages before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.  To prevent equipment or media damage, observe all established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures while handling cables in or near the Circuit Board and Printhead Assemblies.  To prevent equipment or media damage, always wear an appropriate personal grounding device (e.g., a high quality wrist strap grounded to avoid potential damage).  To prevent equipment or media damage, always remove the Ribbon and Cards from the Printer before making any repairs, unless otherwise specified.  To prevent equipment or media damage, take jewelry off of fingers and hands, as well as thoroughly clean hands to remove oil and debris before working on the Printer. Environmental Protection (China-RoHS) Environmental Protection Use Period is based on the product being used in an office environment.
Traditional Chinese RF Emissions and Safety Statements Technical Specifications Term Function Print resolution  300 x 300 dpi(11.8 dots/mm)  Up to 16.7 million colors, Monochrome Printer Memory 16MB RAM
Print Area CR-80 (3.375"L x 2.125"W / 85.6mmL x 54mmW) Print Method Dye Sublimation/Resin Thermal Transfer Printer Driver & System Requirements  Windows XP, Server 2003 and 2008, Vista 32-bit and 64-bit compliance, Linux distributions-Red Hat, open  SUSE, SUSE Enterprise, Ubuntu, Fedora Core  Mac OS X version 10.0 to 10.5  x86 based PC or compatible, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, 500MHz computer with 256MB of RAM or higher, 500MB free hard disk space or higher Fargo E-card Software Development Kit Support with developed Fargo E-card Software Development Kit (SDK). Connectivity  Standard USB 2.0 (USB Standard with this option), including single USB cable support for Omnikey 5121 and 5125 encoders  Ethernet 10/100 option, including single Ethernet cable support for Omnikey 5121 encoder (separate USB cable required for encoding with the Omnikey 5125 encoder)  Full bi-directional status messaging to the PC during the encoding process Print Speed Indicates the Ribbon type and the number of Ribbon panels printed where Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, C=Cyan, K=Resin Black, O=Overlay, F=Fluorescing Resin  YMCKO= 24 seconds per card  YMCKOK= 30 seconds per card  Resin= 6 seconds per card  Print speed indicates an approximate batch print speed and is measured from the time a card feeds into the Printer to the time it ejects from the Printer.  Print speeds do not include encoding time or the time needed for the PC to process the image.  Process time is dependent on the size of the file, the CPU, amount of RAM and the amount of available
resources at the time of the print.
Card Size and Types Supported  CR-80 (3.362"L x 2.114"W / 85.4mmL x 53.7mmW)  CR-79 (3.303”L x 2.051”W / 83.7mmL x 51.9mmW  10 mil to 40 mil card thickness  Re-writable card technologies (requires special rewritable cards)  PVC, Polyester cards with a polished PVC finish Printer Dimensions DTC1000:  8.83"H x 11.85"W x 8.65"D (weight): 7lbs DTC4000 with Flipper (includes input Hopper):  9.71"H x 18.52"W x 9.92"D (weight): 10 lbs DTC4000 without Flipper (includes input and output Hoppers):  9.71"H x 17.86"W x 9.92"D (weight): 7 lbs Environmental Operation  20-80% Humidity  65° to 80° F / 18° to 27° C Temperature Electrical  External power adapter: 100-240 VAC, 1.5 A max, output 24Vdc 3.75A  50 Hz/60 Hz Supply Frequency  Efficiency level IV Encoding Options Supported  Omnikey 5121 (iClass, Mifare, Desfire)  Omnikey 5125 (HID Prox,Indala)  Contact Smart Card (requires Omnikey 5121 or 5125 )  ISO Mag Encoding standard 7811, Parts 1-7. High or Low Coercivity. (Raw Magnetic Encoding option)  JIS II Mag Encoding Functional Specifications This Card Printer utilizes two different, yet closely related printing technologies to achieve its remarkable direct-to-card print quality for dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer. Printer Components: Print Ribbons
The Card Printer utilizes both dye-sublimation and/or resin thermal transfer methods to print images directly onto blank cards. Since the dye-sublimation and the resin thermal transfer print methods each provide their own unique benefits, Print Ribbons are available in resin-only, dye-sublimation-only and combination dye-sublimation/resin versions. To make it easier to remember which Print Ribbons are which, a letter code has been developed to indicate the type of Ribbon panels found on each Ribbon. This letter code is as follows: = Dye-Sublimation Yellow Panel = Dye-Sublimation Magenta Panel = Dye-Sublimation Cyan Panel = Resin Black Panel (Premium unless otherwise stated ) = Clear Protective Overlay Panel = Ultra Violet Fluorescing Panel Ribbon Types/Count Table Ribbon type and count used in each Printer. Ribbon DTC1000 DTC4000 YMCKO – Full Color/Resin Black/Overlay 250 250 YMCKO Half Panel – Full Color (1/2)/Resin Black/Overlay 350 350 YMCFKO - Full Color/UV Fluorescing/Resin Black/Overlay 200 YMCKK - Full Color/2 Resin Black YMCKOK - Full Color/2 Resin Black/Overlay 200 200 YMCFKOK - Full Color/UV Fluorescing/2 Resin 175
Black/Overlay K – Standard Resin 1000 1000 K – Premium Resin 1000 1000 Colored Resin 1000 1000 Metallic Resin 1000 1000 KO - Premium Black Resin/Overlay 500 500 BO - Dye-Sub Black/Overlay 500 500 None – Rewritable Supported Supported Printer Components: Blank Cards Type Description Card Size The Card Printer accepts standard CR-80 and CR-79 sized cards. Card Surface Suitable cards must have a polished PVC surface free of fingerprints, dust or any other types of embedded contaminants. In addition, cards must have a completely smooth, level surface in order for the Printer to achieve consistent color coverage.  Certain types of Proximity cards have an uneven surface that will inhibit consistent color transfer.  Certain types of smart card chips are raised slightly above the cards surface which also results in poor color transfer. UltraCard™ Brand Cards The UltraCard product line, available exclusively as part of HID's Global's Fargo brand secure card issuance solutions, has a long standing reputation among dealers and end-Users for consistent quality in construction.  In addition to blank stock, the UltraCard line is available in a variety of configurations for magnetic stripe, custom holograms and other additional anti-counterfeiting feature  UltraCard™ Premium is the preferred card for Direct-to-Card (DTC®) applications that require a higher quality card. The UltraCard Premium’s composite material construction provides for maximum durability, flexibility and card life, with optimal resolution print quality for lamination and fluorescent panel Ribbon printing applications.  UltraCard™ PVC cards are medium-durability cards for a glossy,
photo quality finish. These cards are manufactured to ensure clean, scratch-free cards for high-quality prints and extended Printhead life.

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