Instruction Manual
Prima 2e Retransfer Printer
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• Thank for purchasing this product.
• Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure correct operation.
It is particularly important to read the Safety Precautions for safe operation. After
reading, retain this manual carefully for future reference.
• The product number is important for quality control. Upon purchase, check the back of
the unit to make sure that the product number is correctly displayed.
Notes about this manual
(1) This manual may not be reprinted in any way without permission.
(2) The contents of this manual, as well as the specifications and design of this product,
may change without notice.
(3) The illustrations used in this manual may differ slightly from the actual product.
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Information for USA
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu-
ant to part 15 the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not approved by party responsible for compliance could void user's authority
to operate the equipment.
Information for Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Information for EU
Machine noise
Sound power level: less than 70dB(A) according to DIN45635 part 19 (EN27779).
The measurements are to be made according to DIN45635 part 2019 or EN27779, respectively.
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Contents
Notes for safe operation................................ 5
Operation ................................................................... 25
Turning on the power........................................... 25
Turning off the power........................................... 26
About the RESET button ..................................... 26
On Initialization when the retransfer film cassette
and/or the ink ribbon cassette is loaded .............. 26
User modes ......................................................... 27
User mode screen flow........................................ 27
User mode settings.............................................. 28
Display mode settings ......................................... 29
Clearing the free counter ..................................... 30
Cleaning mode .................................................... 30
Ink mode setting .................................................. 31
Retransfer mode setting ...................................... 32
Buzzer mode setting............................................ 33
Power saving mode settings................................ 33
Setting the bend remedy mode ........................... 34
Card Thickness setting mode .............................. 34
Coercivity setting mode ....................................... 35
Non-contact IC antenna setting mode ................. 35
IC contact setting mode....................................... 35
Test print .............................................................. 35
Unit No. setting .................................................... 35
Transport mode ................................................... 35
Before use.................................................................... 7
Product features .................................................... 7
Checking accessories............................................ 7
Handling of transfer film, ink ribbons and cards .... 7
Handling ............................................................. 7
Storage .............................................................. 7
Storing and handling cards after printing ........... 8
Purchasing print media and cards ..................... 8
Escape Clause ...................................................... 8
Installation ............................................................. 9
Installation diagram ............................................ 9
Names of parts........................................................... 10
Front................................................................. 10
Rear ................................................................. 10
When the printer door is open.......................... 10
Set-up......................................................................... 11
Connecting the IC unit (sold separately) ............. 11
Large size IC unit (sold separately) ................. 11
Compact IC unit (sold separately).................... 12
Connecting the Laminator................................ 12
Connecting the power cord.................................. 13
Installing the card stacker.................................... 14
Discharging the card ........................................ 14
Setting the ink ribbon........................................... 15
Setting the retransfer film .................................... 17
Caution when loading the retransfer film cassette
and/or the ink ribbon cassette ............................. 19
Setting cards........................................................ 19
Inserting cards ................................................. 19
When using magnetic cards............................. 21
When using contact IC cards ........................... 21
Loading cards .................................................. 21
Switching the card thickness............................ 21
Connecting with a host computer ........................ 22
Connecting Multiple Printers ............................... 22
Care and cleaning ...................................................... 36
Cleaning the cleaning rollers ............................... 36
Cleaning the thermal head .................................. 37
Cleaning the fan filter........................................... 37
Cleaning the card feed rollers and heat rollers.... 38
Cleaning the magnetic head................................ 39
Cleaning of he bobbin holders............................. 40
Once printer servicing and cleaning have been
completed ............................................................ 40
Periodical maintenance ....................................... 40
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 41
Layout of rollers inside the printer ....................... 41
Error code listing.................................................. 42
Stopping when printing ........................................ 44
Mending broken ink ribbon and retransfer film .... 44
About printing errors ............................................ 44
When retransfer operation is not complete ......... 44
Caution when printing characters ........................ 44
Removing card jams............................................ 45
Hopper jam ...................................................... 45
Turnover section [Jam (turnover)] .................... 46
Retransfer section [Jam (transfer)] .................. 46
Before use.................................................................. 23
Names of parts on the operation panel ............... 23
Setting buttons ................................................. 23
Operation display LED ..................................... 23
LCD panel ........................................................ 23
Operation display LED contents and
the LCD panel...................................................... 24
Initialization period ........................................... 24
Preheating period............................................. 24
LCD operation display content ............................ 24
Specifications ............................................................. 47
Main specifications .............................................. 47
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Notesforsafeoperation
Beforeyouuse
Read these notes on safety thoroughly before operating your printer in order to use the unit properly. Once you
start using the unit, this manual should be put aside the unit, or at a convenient place where you can look up the
manual any time as you need.
WARNING
CAUTION
ꢀIf you ignore the warning with this mark, and handle
the unit in a wrong way, death or serious injuries may
occur.
ꢀIf you ignore the caution with this mark, and handle
the unit in a wrong way, injuries or damages to
properties may occur.
WARNING
ꢀIf the abnormal phenomena as listed below are seen, ꢀDo not use a line voltage other than instructed.
• Using a line voltage or power supply which is not specified
may cause a fire or electric shock.
immediately stop operating the unit. Continuing
operation may cause a fire or electric shock.
• Smoke or odd smell comes out from the machine.
• Water or metal went into the machine.
• The unit fell to the floor, or the cabinet was broken.
• The power cable is damaged (exposed lead, broken cable,
etc.)
If you see these phenomena, turn off the power, pull out the
power plug, and contact your dealer as soon as possible. Do
not try to repair it by yourself. It is dangerous.
ꢀDo not put foreign materials from the openings of the
machine (e.g., vents, card slots, cassette inlet, etc.)
• Metals, flammable things, and other foreign materials may
cause a fire or electric shock if entering into the machine.
• If these things went into the machine, immediately turn off
the power, pull out the power plug, and ask your dealer to
repair. Do not try to repair it by yourself. It is dangerous.
ꢀDo not put a container with liquid in it, or small metal
ornaments and the like on the machine.
• The liquid or metal entering into the machine acts as a
ꢀDo not remove the screws, or disassemble or alter
the machine.
• High-voltage components are contained in the unit.
Touching these areas may result in an electric shock.
• Ask your dealer if you want your printer inspected or
repaired.
conductor, causing a fire or electric shock.
• If liquid or metal went into the machine, immediately turn off
the power, pull out the power plug, and ask your dealer to
repair. Do not try to repair it by yourself. It is dangerous.
• Do not remove the external covers of the machine. You may
get an electric shock.
ꢀDo not place the machine on a rickety table or
slanting places.
• The machine may fall out of the table or fall over, which may
ꢀDo not work on the power cable, or give excessive
force on it. Do not put heavy objects such as furniture
on the cable.
• The cable may be damaged, causing a fire or electric shock.
• When you find a defect on the power cable, such as
exposed lead, stop using the unit, and consult your dealer.
damage the machine or injure you.
• If the machine is damaged by falling or turnover,
immediately turn off the power, pull out the power plug, and
ask your dealer to repair. Do not try to repair it by yourself. It
is dangerous.
ꢀDo not use the machine with the power plug inserted
incompletely.
• The machine generates heat due to incomplete contact,
causing a fire or electric shock.
• Do not put many cords on a single plug socket. The power
cords also heats up.
ꢀDo not wet the machine with water.
• Using the machine at a place where water splashes on the
machine, or wetting the machine with water (applying,
throwing, or spilling water over the machine) may cause a
fire or electric shock.
• If water entered into the machine, immediately turn off the
power, pull out the power plug, and ask your dealer to repair.
Do not try to repair it by yourself. It is dangerous.
ꢀDo not use the machine with dusts piled on the
power plug. Do not put a metallic material adjacent to
the power plug.
• Dusts and metal are conductive, causing a fire or electric
shock.
ꢀDo not touch the machine with wet hands.
• Touching the machine with wet hands may cause an electric
shock.
• Pull out the power plug from the outlet every six months, and
clean the dusts piled on the legs and body of the plug.
ꢀDo not touch the power plug during electrical storms.
• Lightning may cause an electric shock.
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Notesforsafeoperation(continued)
ꢀGround the machine with the attached electric cord
when connecting it to the utility outlet.
• Using a cord other than the one supplied for grounding may
ꢀDo not use the machine while it has a fault.
• Do not use the machine while it has a fault, as this may
cause a fire or electric shock.
• Immediately turn off the power, pull out the power plug, and
ask your dealer to repair. Do not try to repair it by yourself. It
is dangerous.
cause an electric shock when the machine fails.
ꢀDo not put your head or yourself into the packaging
bag.
• Do not play with the packaging bag. You may suffocate
yourself.
• Give close attention to small children who may want to play
with the packaging bag.
CAUTION
ꢀPull out the power plug before cleaning the machine. ꢀDo not put the machine at a place where it becomes
• This is for preventing electric shocks.
excessively hot.
• The surface and internal components may deteriorate. Also
there is a danger of a fire. Special care should be taken for
exposure to direct sunlight or a heater adjacent to the
machine.
ꢀPull out the power plug when you won’t use the
machine for a prolonged period of time to assure
safety.
• Remove the power plug from the outlet for safety when you
ꢀ Hold the body of the power plug when pulling it out.
• Do not pull out the plug by holding the cable. The cable may
be broken or damaged which may in turn cause a fire or
electric shock.
won’t use the machine for a long time.
ꢀDo not move the machine with the power cable and
other electric cables connected.
• The cables may be damaged while being moved, which may
cause a fire or electric shock.
• You may stumble over the cable and get injured.
ꢀDo not touch the power plug with a wet hand
• You may get an electric shock.
ꢀDo not lay the power cable near the heating
equipment.
ꢀDo not move the machine with objects placed on it.
• They may fall on you and hurt you.
• The covering of the cable will melt due to heat from such
equipment, which may cause a fire or electric shock.
ꢀDo not put heavy objects on the machine.
• They may fall on you and hurt you.
ꢀThe heat rollers and adjacent areas become hot
during operation.
• Be careful not to touch the heat rollers and adjacent areas
when replacing the ink ribbon or retransfer film, or remove
jammed cards.
ꢀDo not block the vents.
• Heat generated inside the machine cannot escape, which
may cause a fire.
ꢀBe sure to work with two persons when you unpack,
move or lift the machine.
• Wait until the heat rollers get cooled down to prevent burns.
• If you work alone, you may be injured by the fallen machine
or hurt your back by lifting a heavy machine by yourself.
ꢀBe careful of jamming your hand or fingers in the card
tray, card bracket on the hopper, or printer door.
• Replace the ink ribbon or retransfer film, or remove jammed
cards with care not to jam your hand or fingers in the
mechanism, which may cause an injury.
ꢀInspection
• Ask you dealer or a qualified person to inspect the machine,
typically once every two to three years. Operating the
machine with dusts piling on the components for a prolonged
period of time may cause a fire or a malfunction of the
machine. It will be particularly effective to inspect the
machine before wet rainy season. Consult your dealer on
the costs of inspection.
ꢀDo not use a power cable other than the specified
cable for connection.
• If you use an unspecified power cable for connection or
extension, heat may accumulate in the cable, causing a fire.
ꢀDo not put the machine at a place where it will be
wet with steam (e.g., from a humidifier), or at a
excessively humid or dusty place.
• The oil, water and dusts act as conductors, which may
cause a fire or electric shock.
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Before use
Product features
Handling of transfer film,
ink ribbons and cards
• This card printer allows printing of high-quality, full-
color images equivalent to photographic quality onto
standard size (ISO 7810 compliance) plastic cards
using sublimation type transfer printing.
Handling
Take note of the following points when handling print
media (retransfer film and ink ribbons) and cards.
• Use of sublimation type retransfer printing enables
printing of cards other than those made of PVC and
non-contact IC cards, etc. with uneven surfaces that
were previously difficult to print directly.
• Use of bent or damaged cards may result in card feed
error.
• Do not touch the print media or the printed surface of
cards directly with the hands as this may cause blurring
of the print.
Some card materials may not be suitable for printing. Consult
your dealer regarding the materials to be used and
specifications required before purchase.
• Foreign materials on the printing area may result in
misprints. Always load the print media and cards in a
clean environment.
• Printing with no margins on all sides is possible.
• The host interface utilizes USB mode.
• This printer can automatically discern what type of ink
ribbon is installed by meanss of RF-ID tag built
inside.
• Static build-up in the print media or cards can cause
errors. To avoid causing static electricity, do not rub
cards together.
Checking accessories
• When replacing or replenishing print media or cards
that have been stored at low temperatures, let the print
media or cards sit for at least one hour at the same
temperature as location where the printer is to be used
before use. Using print media or cards as they are may
cause condensation and result in malfunction or print
errors.
Please check for any missing accessories when
opening the box.
• Power cord
AC 120V type(For North America) · · · · · · 1unit
AC 200V type(For Europe) · · · · · · · · · · · · 1unit
• Instruction manual : English · · · · · · · · · 1 unit
* The detached power cords and the Instruction
manual vary according to model and country of
purchase.
Storage
The storage condition of the print media (retransfer film
and ink ribbons) and cards may have a strong influence
on the print quality. Select a storage location that fits
the following criteria:
• Cleaning card
• Card stacker
: 1 unit
: 1 unit
: 1 unit
: 1 unit
• Ink ribon cassette
Storage environment
Storage temperature
• Retransfer film
: 5°C to 25°C
cassette
41°F to 77°F
Storage environment relative humidity : 40% to 60%
• USB Cable
: 1 unit
Storage location
To avoid deterioration of the ink ribbon and retransfer
film, do not store in the following locations:
• Jog lever (inside the card tray)
: 1 unit
: 1 unit
• Groves
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight
• Locations with high temperature and high humidity
• Locations near organic solvents or diazo copiers.
Storage period
Print media should be used within a half year of
purchase. For cards, please consult the dealer from
which they are purchased.
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Before use (continued)
Storing and handling cards after printing
Escape Clause
Avoid storing the cards in locations exposed to direct
sunlight or with high temperature and high humidity.
Furthermore, avoid contact with the following chemicals
and stationery, as they can cause discoloration or
fading of the cards:
We do not provide compensation for any malfunction
during card printing caused by breakdown of the
machine, ink ribbon defects or card characteristics.
In addition, we also do not provide compensation for
insufficient print quality, which are not agreed in
advance. Please evaluate carefully beforehand.
ꢀCard Material
• Organic solvents such as alcohol, film cleaner, diazo
copies, etc.
• Soft vinyl chlorides, document cases, pass holders,
erasers, etc.
Some card material may not be suitable for printing.
Using a contact-type IC card other than those specified
by the dealer, may cause damage to the thermal head.
No compensation is made for the life reduction and
failures that were caused by unsuitable card material.
Warp of card or uneven thickness of IC cards, even
though they are within the tolerance of JIS or ISO
standards, may not be suitable for printing or feeding.
For details on the specifications about card material
or others, consult the dealer in advance
• Hair-dressing products and cosmetics, etc.
Purchasing print media and cards
Contact your dealer regarding the purchase of print
media (retransfer film and ink ribbons) and cards.
Always use the products specified below.
Print media
Use only the ink ribbons and retransfer film specified
for this unit. For the names of these products refer to
“Main Specifications” on p. 47 of this manual.
ꢀVersion upgrade
The following defects may occur as a result of the ver
sion upgrade for the firmware of the printer or for the
printer driver.
We can accept no liability for any
problems arising as a result of the use of media using
materials other than those specified.
• Card printing is disabled for the appliation software that
has been used.
Card material
ISO/IEC 7810 type ID1 (dimensions) :
equivalent product
ISO/IEC 7811-2 (Magnetic stripe) :
equivalent product
• The operation of the printer or application software
becomes unstable.
• Defects in print result occurs.
ISO/IEC 7816 (IC card) :
equivalent product
• Print color or shade differs.
The materials of some cards may not be suitable for
printing. Consult your dealer regarding the materials to
be used and specifications required before purchase.
• The performance of reproducing fine letters, changes.
• Others
Be sure to retain a copy of the current version when
performing version upgrade. Reinstall the previous ver
sion immediately if these problems occur. We are not
liable for any damage such as defective cards or inter
ruptions during printing as a result of the version up
grade.
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Before use (continued)
Installation
Installation diagram
The performance of the card printer is strongly
influenced by the installation location.Be careful of the
following items as for installation location.
• Install in the locations is not so much as to cause print
defect due to dust adherence.
Ventilation holes are provided for the cooling fan on the
bottom and sides of the unit. Avoid inserting any object
into the gap between the bottom of the unit and the top
of the stand. Install the unit with its sides at least 20cm
away from the surrounding wall as illustrated in the
diagram, and keep the back of the unit at least 10cm
away from the wall. Also, do not place any object on top
of the unit.
Dusty environment increases print defect. It is
recommended that the card printer is used in the
locations with the cleanness Class 8 or better of
ISO14661-1. But at least avoid the following locations.
(1) Carpeted room
(2) Crowded locations
(3) Locations where paper(corrugated etc.) is handled
(4) Areas near copy machines
When the card printer is not used, it is recommended
that the power is turned off and the printer is covered
by plastic sheet etc.(not textile).
• Install in the locations where the printer performance is
kept.
Do not place objects on top
20cm or more
7.9 inches or more
20cm or more
7.9 inches or more
Aviod the locations below where the performance or life
of the printer is affected.
(1) Locations where there is vibrations or shock
(2) Locations exposed to direct sunshine.
(3) Wet locations without ventilation
(4) Unstable locations and sloped surface
(5) Areas near air conditioners, humidifiers, stoves, etc.
that may cause condensation within the printer .
• Install in the environment that gives full play to the
printer ability.
The printer is to be installed in an environment
with the following temperature and humidity.
Temperature
:
15°C to 30°C
59°F to 86°F
35% to 70%
Humidity
:
Use of the printer in an environment
with temperatures lower than the above range may cause
retransfer errors and use of the printer in an environment
with temperatures higher than the above range may
cause print errors from deformation of the cards and
wrinkling of the film.
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Names of parts
Front
When the printer door is open
Control panel
Slide knob
Printer
door
Card tray
Retransfer film cassette
(Accessory)
Power switch
Ink ribbon cassette
(Accessory)
Rear
External
connection
terminals
Power input jack
External connection terminals
USB cable connection terminals
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Set-up
Connecting the IC unit
(sold separately)
Large and compact size IC units are sold separately, as
are specialized optional devices for the printer. Consult
your dealer for more details.
3.
Connect the printer and IC unit.
Connect the cable which comes with the IC unit to the
OPTION 1 terminal.
WARNING
• Make sure that the power switch is turned
OFF and the AC cable is detatched from
the plug, before connecting and
disconnecting the IC units. Otherwise
electric shocks, fires or malfunction of the
Electric
shock
product may occur.
• Using IC units other than those specified
may cause electric shocks, fires or
malfunction of the product.
Connecting to
the PRT interface
terminal
Connection cable
(Accessory)
Large size IC unit (sold separately)
Use the OPTION 1 side.
If you use side 2 it does not
function.
1.
A joint plate for an IC unit is provided as an
accessory.
Turn the power off before
connecting the cable between the printer and IC Unit.
Otherwise some malfunction may be caused.
4.
Connect the IC unit with the host computer.
Connect interface cables which are commercially
available.
2.
Fit the printer and IC unit into the holes as shown.
The terminal is rotated 180°
CX21ICL*
CX21ICL* is manufactured by us.
Commercial item
Terminals on the rear of the IC unit
SERIAL1:non-contact
SERIAL2:contact
Unstable locations and angled
surfaces may cause card feeder malfunctions. Make sure
to fit the devices into the holes securely.
Furthermore, install the printer on a flat and hard surface.
Make sure to tighten the screws of the interface cables.
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Set-up (continued)
Compact IC unit (sold separately)
Please ask your dealer for the Compact IC unit
connection.
Be careful not to pinch your finger when installing.
Connect the compact IC unit to the host computer with
the interface cables which are commercially available.
2.
install the laminator
Laminator(ILU)
Compact IC unit
Interface cable
(Commercial item)
If the mounting is uneven, the card would not be
transported smoothly. be sure to fit the units right
in. Always install the unit at a holizontal and hard
surface location
Connecting the Laminator
The laminator is sold separately, as a specialized
optional device for the printer. Consult your dealer for
more details.
3.
Install the unit connecting cable.(optional)
WARNING
As shown in the diagram, connect the cable to the
OPTION 2 external connection terminal of the printer
and the PRINTER external connection terminal of the
laminator.
• Make sure that the power switch is turned
OFF and the AC cable is detatched from
the plug, before connecting and
disconnecting the laminator. Otherwise
electric shocks, fires or malfunction of the
product may occur.
Electric
shock
• Using laminator other than those specified
may cause electric shocks, fires or
malfunction of the product.
OPTION2
PRINTER
1.
Set up the unit joint plate which comes with the
laminator (optional). Mount the printeron to joint
plate.
9 pin
9 pin
Connecting cable
F R O N T
Tight the screw after connecting
F R O N T
XIDi
Printer
Make sure to tighten the screws of the interface cables.
Joint Plate
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Set-up (continued)
Connecting the power cord
1.
Check the plug.
• For AC 120V type
(North America)
• For AC220-240V type
(Europe)
* The detached power cords vary according to model
and country of purchase.
2.
Plug the power cable into the printer.
Plug the power cable of the laminator if it is installed.
Always use a grounded power outlet.
Never share the outlet with other electrical equipment.
Use an AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) if there
is a possibility of voltage fluctuation. Use an
uninterruptible power source rather than an AVR if
there is the possibility of uninterruptible power
source.
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Set-up (continued)
Discharging the card
Installing the card stacker
When correctly printed, the cards are discharged from
the left side.
Hang the stacker claw on the stacker receptacle.
If a card jam or a write error on magnetic stripes occurs
on the way, results differ depending on the areas.
Portion A: If a card jam , a write error on magnetic
stripes or an IC unit encord error occurs on
the way, press the RESET button, then the
ENTER button. The printer is initialized,
and the cards are discharged from the right
side of the printer.
Card discharge
slot
Portion B: See the description in Jam (Transfer) on
p.46.
Portion C: When correctly printed, the cards are
discharged from the left side of the printer.
The cards jamming around this area are
also discharged from the left side.
Retransfer film cassette
Ink ribbon cassette
Card stacker
receptacle
Claw
Card stacker
(accessory)
The card stacker is capable of containing approximately
100 0.76mm(0.03inches)-thick cards or 300 0.25mm
(0.01inches)-thick cards at the maximum.
Thermal head
Magnetic head
Card turnover
table
Feed roller
Be sure to hang the card stacker claw
NG card
discharge slot
on the card stacker receptacle, not the card discharge
slot. If you mount the card stacker at a wrong place,
cards are not discharged, resulting in a card jam.
Cleaning roller
Card feed roller
When connecting the laminator, pull the tab of the card
stacker at the stacker mount of the laminator card.
Retransfer roller (heat roller)
Bent remedial roller (heat roller)
C
B
A
Card discharge slot
Claw
Card stacker
receptacle
Card Stacker
(accessory)
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Set-up (continued)
Setting the ink ribbon
3.
Insert the ink ribbon into the cassette.
Do not touch the surface of the ink
ribbon with your hands.
Stretch the ink ribbon along three shafts with the ink
face of the ribbon facing outside and insert the bobbins
firmly into the bobbin holders.
1.
Activate the slide knob and open the printer door.
Feed spool
(yellow bobbin)
When the slide knob is moved, the printer door opens
downwards. Hold the door with your hand and open it
slowly.
Shaft
Wind spool
(black or dark
gray bobbin)
Bobbin holder
(yellow)
Ink face
(do not touch
the surface)
Ink ribbon cassette (Orange)
Bobbin
holder (black)
Do not put the ink ribbon or retransfer
Place the cassette upright on a flat surface during set-up.
film on the back of the door for mounting. Do not rest
your elbows or put a heavy thing on the back of the door.
The printer door may be broken.
When you need to take out the
cassette, for instance, to clean the printer, be sure to put
the cassette upright as shown in the above illustration.
When the ink ribbon is put on the table with its face down,
dusts attach to the surface, causing a malfunction of the
printer.
2.
Remove the ink ribbon cassette.
When the lever is pressed, a small portion of the
cassette pops out.
Cushion
Press the removal
lever.
When transporting the unit, remove
the ink ribbon and the retransfer film, then place the
cushion on the thermal head. Transporting without the
cushion may cause the thermal head and roller to
malfunction.
Do not use cushion materials other than the transfer
cushion that comes with the unit, as this may cause
damage to the head.
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Set-up (continued)
6.
Close the printer door.
4.
Wind the ribbon, taking up the slack.
If you want to mount the retransfer film, keep the door
open and go to the next page.
Turn the knob in the arrow direction to wind a small
portion of the ink ribbon. If the ink ribbon does not wind
up, go back to step 3, and insert the ink ribbon firmly
into the bobbin holders.
If the ink ribbon is not tightly wound,
When the ink ribbon is wound up to the end,
the slack may cause the ribbon to be caught in the parts
of the printer when you set the cassette, or the card to be
printed in uneven colors.
I n k R u n O u t
5.
Insert the cassette along the guide rail.
appears on the LCD panel.
After replacement press the RESET button, then
press the ENTER button.
Insert the cassette until it clicks securely into position.
The lever returns to its original position.
Guide rail
If the ink ribbon is not set properly,
I n k S e a r c h
or
I n k B r o k e n
appears on the LCD panel. When these messages
are output, check:
• The ink ribbon is firmly inserted into the bobbin
holders.
• The ink face of the ribbon is directed correctly.
• The feeding and winding bobbins are mounted
correctly.
• The cassette containing the ink
ribbon is heavy. Hold the cassette with both hands
when you set or take out the cassette.
• If the cassette unit is not inserted until it clicks securely
into position before printing, horizontal lines may be
printed with the image.
To mount the ink ribbon which is partially used, set
the unused portion of the ribbon (yellow bobbin) on
the bobbin holder indicated with an arrow on the seal
of the cassette.
Printing with the ink ribbon set improperly may cause
the image to be faint.
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Set-up (continued)
Setting the retransfer film
3.
Insert the retransfer film into the cassette.
Do not touch the retransfer film
Stretch the retransfer film along three shafts with the
retransfer face of the film facing outside and insert the
bobbins into the bobbin holders firmly.
surface with your hands.
At this time, perform setting so that the film is inside the
guide. Wind the film to the wind spool more than three
stripes (two frames).
1.
Activate the slide knob and open the printer door.
When the slide knob is moved, the door opens
downwards. Hold the door with your hand and open it
slowly.
Otherwise the printer may fail.
Feed spool (green
bobbin)
Shaft
Wind spool
(black bobbin)
Wind the film by about
three stripes (two frames)
on the winding bobbin.
Guide
Black stripes
One frame
Retransfer film cassette (yellowish
green)
Retransfer face
(do not touch the
surface)
Bobbin holder (green)
Bobbin holder (black)
Do not put the ink ribbon or retransfer
film on the back of the door for mounting. Do not rest
your elbows or put any heavy object on the back of the
door as it may break.
Place the cassette upright on a flat surface during set-up.
2.
Remove the retransfer film cassette.
When you need to take out the cassette, for instance, to
clean the printer, be sure to put it upright as shown in the
above illustration. When the film is put on the table with
its retransfer face down, dusts attach to the surface,
causing a failure of the printer.
When you press the lever, a small portion of the
cassette pops out.
Press the cassette
removal lever.
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Set-up (continued)
6.
Setting the number of frames to be used.
4.
Wind the retransfer film to take up the slack.
The number of frames of the retransfer film being used
Turn the knob in the arrow direction to wind a small
portion of the retransfer film. If the film does not wind
up, go back to step 3, and insert the bobbins firmly into
the bobbin holders.
is set.
For details, refer to the “Media Type” setting on page
32.
This work must be done when the used film (number of
frames) is changed.
When the setting of number of frames
is not correct, the printed picture may be entirely shifted
on the card.
7.
Close the printer door.
When the retransfer film is wound up to the end,
M e d i a R u n O u t
If the film is not tightly wound, the
appears on the LCD panel.
After replacement press the RESET button, then
press the ENTER button.
slack may cause the film to be caught in the parts of the
printer when you set the cassette, or damaged due to
wrinkles on the film. At this time, do not hold the film to
remove slack. Winding deviation causes operation errors
or defective prints.
If the retransfer film is not set properly,
M e d i a S e a r c h
5.
Open the printer door and insert the cassette.
or
Insert the cassette until it clicks securely into position.
The lever returns to its original position.
M e d i a B r o k e n
appears on the LCD panel. When these messages
are output, check:
• The retransfer film is firmly inserted into the bobbin
holders.
• The retransfer face of the film is directed correctly.
• The feeding and winding bobbins are mounted
correctly.
To mount the retransfer film which is partially used,
set the unused portion of the film on the bobbin
holder indicated with an arrow on the seal of the
cassette.
Printing with the transfer film set improperly may
cause the image to be faint.
The cassette containing the retransfer
film is heavy. Hold the cassette with both hands when
you set or take out the cassette.
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Set-up (continued)
Caution when loading the retransfer film
cassette and/or the ink ribbon cassette
Setting cards
Please use cards specified by your dealer. This unit can
take both 0.76 mm(0.03inches)-thick and 0.25 mm
(0.01inches)-thick cards. The factory setting is for 0.76
mm-thickness.
The following caution shall be kept when the retransfer
film cassette and/or the ink ribbon cassette is removed
because of card jam or other trouble.
Please pay enough attention so that the retransfer film
and/or ink ribbon is maintained at the right position.
Particulary, the ink ribbon is extremely thin, therefore it
apt to slip down when the cassette is removed as
shown in the illustration.
Fingerprints, soiling, etc. on card surface can result in
print errors. Wear lint-free gloves when handling.
Improper Winding
Inserting cards
The unit can take about 300 0.76mm-thick cards.
As for 0.25mm thick cards do not insert more than 300
pcs.
This 300 pcs. is not a guaranteed quantity.
In the event of card feed failure, caused by card bending or
others reduce card quantity.
When removing new cards from the
box, it is possible that cards may be stuck due to static
electricity. In this case, peel the cards off one at a time
before setting into position. Hold the edges of the card
when carrying out these operations.
Adjust the position with hands so
that the media position of take-up
side and supply side becomes parallel
When loaded in this condition, it may cause improper
printing such as INK RUNOUT error, improper color
printing etc.
To avoid this, please handle the ink ribbon and/or the
retransfer film very carefully with hands so that the
media position of take-up side become parallel.
Please do not touch the print side of the ink ribbon and/
or the retransfer film with your hands. Otherwise, it may
cause improper printing.
1.
Open the card tray.
Hold the lower part of the card tray and pull the tray
toward you slowly until it no longer moves.
When adjusting the print position of the retransfer film
and/or ink ribbon, please follow the instruction label
attached on the cassettes.
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Set-up (continued)
2.
Pull the card bracket back.
4.
Close the card tray.
The card bracket locks when it reaches the hole.
Push the card tray back into the printer until it no longer
moves.
3.
Insert the cards and move the bracket back into
position.
Limit the number of cards as the card bracket moves
back slightly from the lock position.
Setting the cards improperly can
cause feed jams. Check that the cards are neatly
arranged.
To print pre-printed cards on this
printer, determine print layout, color tone and card
inserting direction by in advance consulting your
dealear.
Align the cards
neatly with the
side
especially for card pre-printed in a dark color such
as black, card positioning error may happen.
And for a magnetic or IC card, encoding error may
happen.
Be sure that the
tops of the cards
are aligned
properly
When handling cards, avoid dusty
environment and use the attached gloves.
Dusty cards such as those fingermarked may cause
improper printing.
Consult your dealer to purchase new gloves.
When moving the card bracket
back into position, do this slowly to avoid jamming
your fingers. Leaving the card bracket out of position
may cause card jams.
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Set-up (continued)
When using magnetic cards
Loading cards
When using cards with magnetic strips, set the cards in
the following manner.
Load cards when the printer’s LCD panel shows the
message “Ready” or “No Card”, and not when printer
operations have stopped due to an error. Cards can
also be loaded when the power supply is not switched
on. If there is a drop in the volume of remaining cards
(under about 25 cards with a thickness of 0.76mm), the
electronic beep sounds before every feeding.
(See p.33 in this manual.)
For JIS II cards:
R e a d y
N o C a r d
OR
L o a d i n g
Place the card with its magnetic stripes upward and
facing the card bracket.
When “Loading” is displayed on the LCD panel, do
not open the card tray under any circumstances.
The unit is currently feeding cards. If a message
other than the one above is displayed, cards can be
loaded even while the unit is printing. However, you
are recommended to load cards when the unit is not
printing.
For ISO cards:
To prevent defective printing caused by
suspended printing or vibration as a result of
opening and closing the card tray, load cards
with care.
Place the card with its magnetic stripes downward and
facing the card bracket.
Switching the card thickness
Printing on cards with magnetic strips
is not guaranteed.
Depending on the material, some 0.25mm(0.01inches)
thick cards may not be suitable for printing. Consult
your dealer regarding the materials and specifications
of the card before purchasing.
When using contact IC cards
When using contact IC cards, set in the following
manner.
WARNING
•
As for switching the card thickness,consult
your dealer or the service personnel.
Otherwise injuries or malfunction of the
printer may be caused
Electric shock
Injury
Place the IC card with its IC
terminal inward and facing the card
bracket.
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Set-up (continued)
Connecting with a host computer
Connecting Multiple Printers
When connecting a host computer to multiple printers,
set different Unit Numbers from 1 to 7 for each printer.
Refer to see the page 35 of the instruction manual
ꢀDo not switch off the power of the
host computer during printing.
ꢀDo not use the sleep or the stand-by function on the host
computer.
If the power of the host computer is switched off during printing,
or if the sleep or the stand-by function of the host computer is
activated, the printer may stop with cards printed halfway remain
in the printer. When this occurs, initialize the priner as “Slopping
when printing”of page 44 on this manual.
1.
2.
Check to ensure that the power of both the printer
and host computer are switched off.
Connect the printer and host computer with the USB
cable.
Insert the USB cable to the USB cable connection terminal
at the back of the printer.
USB cable
(Accessories)
Adjust orientation of the USB cable
according to the terminal, and insert it all the way in.
Consult your dealer on the cable
connection if there are USB or serial cable connection
terminal on the printer’s optional port.
ꢀThe location of terminals varies with the host computer.
Please refer to the instruction manual of the host
computer.
ꢀWhen there are multiple USB cable comection terminal
on the host computer, either one can be used.
ꢀDo not connect to the USB comection terminal on the
host computer’s monitor or keyboard. It may not be
recognized correctly.
ꢀWhen using a USB hub, connect to the hub that is directly
linked to the host computer.
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Beforeuse
Names of parts on the operation panel
Operation display LED
READY LED (green)
LCD panel
ON
: unit ready, printer in operation
Flashing : receiving image data
OFF
: unit stopped due to error, or unit being set,
initialized or preheated.
READY
ERROR LED (red)
ON : operation error
OFF: normal status
If an error occurs while the buzzer is set to ON, an
alarm will sound. If this happens, the LCD background
color will change to red.
RESET
EXIT
MENU
ERROR
ENTER
Buzzar
Control buttons
Operation display LED
LCD panel
During normal operation
Upper line : operation status display
(For details concerning the operation
display, see p. 24 of this manual.)
Lower line : counter display
Setting buttons
(Toggles between total counter/head
counter/ free counter and roller counter.)
Initializes the printer by the
software when an error occurs or
an error is cancelled.
RESET
MENU
If an error occurs
Displays the error status.
(For details concerning the error display, see p. 42 -
43 of this manual.)
The user mode setting is
displayed when the unit is in the
Ready or Preheating status. The
button is also used when
canceling the operation lock
during errors.
During user mode
Displays various setting modes.
(For details concerning settings, see p. 27 in this
manual.)
Confirms the mode selected in
the user mode setting.
ENTER
EXIT
Display background color
Bright green : OS booting up
: Card feeding
: Error
The above background colors can be selected in user
mode settings.
The parameter setting for each
mode can be adjusted during the
user mode setting.
Make sure to press the button to
save the settings.
Orange
Red
(For details concerning settings, see p. 29 in this
manual.)
Quits setting and returns to the
upper level setting screen.
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Before use (continued)
Operation display LED contents
and the LCD panel
LCD operation display content
OS booting up
B o o t U p . .
Printer status
READYERROR
LCD panel
Initializing..
Mechanism set
period
Preheating..
Preheat period
Ready period
Ve r. x x x / x x / x x
I n i t i a l i z i n g . .
Ready
* Firmware version
Shows firmware
version number.
Printer operation
period
When an error
occurs
*Depends on the
error content
Error occur
User mode
Displayed during the
initialization
process.
or
Depends on the
user mode content
x x x x x
P r e h e a t i n g . .
x x x x x
: LED on
: LED off
Displayed during
preheating
* Displays Total/Head/Free or
Roller(Display is Roll.),
according to the counter
select setting.
For details, see p. 42 – 43 of this manual.
Initialization period
R e a d y
Ready status
x x x x x
x x x x x
* Print counter
When the power is turned on, the printer performs
positioning of the ink ribbon and retransfer film. It also
initializes the mechanisms of the printer and check their
operations. “Initializing” is dispalyes on the LCD panel
during this period.
L o a d i n g . .
P r i n t i n g . .
E n c o d i n g . .
Displayed during
feeding
Displayed during
printing
Preheating period
x x x x x
x x x x x
When the initialization of the mechanisms completes
normally, the printer increases the temperatures of the
retransfer roller and bend remedial roller up to the
specified levels. “Preheating” is dispalyes on the LCD
panel during this period.
Displayed during
encoding
R e t r a n s f e r. .
x x x x x
U n l o a d i n g . .
x x x x x
Displayed during
retransfer
Displayed when cards
are discharged from the
NG card outlet
C l e a n i n g . .
Displayed during
cleaning operations
When the heater
status is OFF
S l e e p i n g . .
because of the power
save function
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Operation
Turning on the power
1.
2.
Before turning on the power, check the following:
Make sure that the printer door is completely
closed.
Make sure that the card tray is completely closed.
Make sure that the host computer is correctly
connected.
Make sure that any peripheral equipment is
correctly connected.
Make sure that the power supply outlet is correctly
connected.
Making settings in the user modes
When the LCD panel displays Ready or Preheating,
R e a d y
P r e h e a t i n g . .
OR
MENU
press
button.
For details concerning each user mode setting, see p. 27 of
this manual.
(Power on the laminator first, if connected.)
Only switch the unit on after checking the above
points.
4.
Enter the control command from the host computer to
print cards.
Turn the power ON.
The operation display LED (READY LED) will flash while the
unit is receiving image data from the host computer.
(I represents ON and O represents OFF.)
READY
RESET
EXIT
MENU
ERROR
ENTER
3.
The unit will be in the ready status approximately 4
minutes after turning on the power.
Be sure NOT to do any of the following during printing
operations and initialization process :
• Do not open the printer door.
The operation display LED (READY LED) will light up.
• Do not open the card tray.
(while the LCD panel displays ‘Loading’)
• Do not turn off the power supply.
• Do not unplug the unit.
• Do not pull out the connection cable.
Failure to observe the above points will cause printing
to be aborted and may result in a malfunction of the
unit.
READY
RESET
EXIT
MENU
ERROR
ENTER
Do not turn the power off while the
LCD panel displays ‘Boot up’ to ‘Initializing’, as this
may cause malfunctions.
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Operation(continued)
On Initialization when the retransfer film
cassette and/or the ink ribbon cassette
is loaded
When the printer was occured an
error during printing operation caused by above-
mentioned operation or others, the retransfer film was
rewinded about 3 panels. If the printer is turned off and on
the power or is initialized, the printer occur the printing an
error which is “INK RUNOUT” or print results problem
because of the printer try to print the used retransfer film.
Wind up the retransfer film about 3 panels by unused
panel. See p.19 “Caution when loading the retransfer film
cassette and/or the ink ribbon cassette” and p.26 “On
initialization when the retransfer film casstte and/or the
ink ribbon cassette is loaded”.
Dust or foreign particles may attach on the surface of
retransfer film and ink ribbon when their cassette are
removed from the printer.
This may cause defective printing such as image void,
defective retransfer etc.
To Avoid this, it is recommended that the retransfer film
and the ink ribbon are wound up one or two panels after
they are reloaded.
Please follow the initialization procedure described
below:
Turning off the power
1.
2.
Turn the power switch on, and wait until the LCD
panel displays “Preheat” or “Ready”.
1.
Check the printer status.
RESET
In ready, preheat or error status, check that printer
operations are suspended.
Depress the
key.
LCD panel displays:
I n i t i a l i z e
2.
Turn off the power.
O K ?
Always wait 10 seconds or more before turning the
power back on again.
3.
By depressing the
key or the
key, the
LCD panel change accordingly as shown below.
Select the wind-up condition, one or two panels.
(This set up is not memorized.)
About the RESET button
RESET
When an error occurs in the printer, press the
ENTER
button, then the
button.
I n i t i a l i z e
The printer is initialized with this operation.
If the error still persists, see p.42-43 and take the
appropriate actions.
2 ' n d P a n e l , O K ?
RESET
ENTER
•
Initialized after two panels of the retransfer film
and the ink ribbon are would up.
Then, press the
button, and the
button
again. The printer is initialized, and returns to the
“Ready” state.
I n i t i a l i z e
(When you turn off the power, these procedures are not
necessary.)
N E X T P a n e l , O K ?
•
Initialized after one panels of the retransfer film
and the ink ribbon are would up.
I n i t i a l i z e
O K ?
•
Initialized without winding up. (Default)
ENTER
4.
By depressing the
key, the printer is
initialized according to the selected above set up
condition.
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Operation(continued)
User modes
When you change settings for the
underlined submenu on the next page, (Setting the
retransfer film, Setting the retransfer roller temperature
and Bend remedy roller temperature setting),the message
“Please Reset” will appear on the LCD panel.
Then initialize the printer by pressing
The settings for printing media, card, etc. can be made
in the User mode.
Press the MENU button when the unit is
MENU
in the Ready, Preheat or Error status to
suspend printing operations.
ENTER
RESET
key and next
key.
User mode screen flow
MENU
U s e r M o d e
appears on the LCD panel.
Press
and
After 0.5 seconds, the display will switch to
the following items.
MENU
MENU
MENU
> D i s p l a y >
> Tr a n s p o r t M o d e
> C o u n t e r R e s e t
See p. 29
See p. 35
See p. 30
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
EXIT
> C l e a n i n g >
> U n i t N o .
EXIT
EXIT
See p. 30
MENU
See p. 35
EXIT
MENU
MENU
EXIT
> I n k >
> Te s t P r i n t
See p. 31
MENU
EXIT
See p. 35
EXIT
MENU
MENU
End of user mode
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
> R e t r a n s f e r >
> I C C o n t a c t P o s .
See p. 32
See p. 35
MENU
MENU
MENU
EXIT
> I C A n t e n n a P o s .
> B u z z e r
See p. 35
EXIT
See p. 33
EXIT
EXIT
MENU
MENU
MMEENNUU
> M G I S O Ty p e
> P o w e r S a v i n g
See p. 35
See p. 33
MENU
> B e n d R e m e d y >
MENU > C a r d T h i c k n e s s
See p. 34
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
See p. 34
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Operation(continued)
User mode settings
Factory setting
Total
Submenu
Main menu
> > C o u n t e r
> D i s p l a y >
4 counter type settings: [Total, Head, Free, Rollers]
To t a l
> > C o n t r a s t
Display mode
LCD panel contrast setting:
7 gradations from –3 to +3, the higher
the value the stronger the contrast.
0
0 ( S t a n d a r d )
> > B a c k C o l o r
See p. 29
LCD pamel background color setting: 8 options
SKY BLUE
S K Y B L U E
> C o u n t e r R e s e t
Counter reset mode
See p. 30
O K ?
For free counter resetting: press the ENTER button.
> C l e a n i n g >
Cleaning mode
See p. 30
For cleaning mode setting: Magnetic head and card feeder roller execution
> > I n k Ty p e
Display on ink ribbon : the ink type being used is displayed
> I n k >
Display only because of automatic setting by RF-ID(Setting is not possible)
Y M C K : 0
> > B l a c k L e v e l
0 ( S t a n d a r d )
> > B l a c k M o d e
Setting the black value K: 9 gradations can be set from –3 to +5, the
larger the value the darker the printing.
Ink mode
0
Setting the K printing mode: 2 options [standard and fine]
Standard
0
S t a n d a r d
> > S P - I n k 1 L e v e l
0 ( S t a n d a r d )
> > M e d i a Ty p e
S t d ( 1 0 0 0 / r o l l ) : 0
> > Te m p . L e v e l
See p.31
Setting the special ink SP-Ink 1, SP-Ink2 darkness:
> > S P - I n k 2 L e v e l
9 gradations can be set from –3 to +5, the larger the value
0 ( S t a n d a r d )
the darker the printing.
Setting the retransfer film: setting the film type
[1000,750] - two types
Standard
> R e t r a n s f e r >
(1000/roll):0
Setting the retransfer roller temperature:6 gradations can be set from –3 to +2,
the larger the value the higher the
temperature.
Retransfer mode
+1
+ 1 ( H i g h )
> > S p e e d ( F r o n t )
+ 2 ( F a s t )
> > S p e e d ( B a c k )
+ 2 ( F a s t )
> > M G P r i n t ( J I S )
Setting the retransfer speed: 13 gradations can be set from –10 to +2,
the larger the value the faster the speed.
See p. 32
+2
+2
Setting the rear retransfer speed: 13 gradations can be set from –10 to +2, the
larger the value the faster the speed.
Setting the way of peeling off the retransfer film: 2 settings [On and Off]
Off
O f f
> > S t a n d b y m o d e
F r o n t Wa i t
Stand by selection: In case of both side printing with optional unit connected,
select either one of the card sides for standby.2 Settings[Front Wait,Back Wait]
Front Wait
On
Buzzer mode
Setting the buzzer ON/OFF: 2 settings [on
> B u z z e r
See p. 33
O n
and off]
Power saving mode
> P o w e r S a v i n g
See p. 33
Setting the time for the power saving mode:9 options [off, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 and
60] (units: minutes)
Off
Off
+2
O f f
Bend remedy roller temperature setting: 7 gradations can be set from –5 to 0 or
off, the larger the value the higher
> > Te m p . L e v e l
> B e n d R e m e d y >
O f f
the temperature.
Bend remedy speed setting: 5 gradations can be set from –2 to +2, the
> > S p e e d
See p. 34
larger the value the faster the speed.
+ 2 ( F a s t )
> > C o o l i n g Ti m e
Cooling time setting: 16 gradations can be set: none and 1–15 (units
seconds).
Bend Remedy
mode
None
N o n e
> C a r d T h i c k n e s s
S t a n d a r d
Card tickness setting mode:
Card thickness setting: 2 options [Standard,Thin]
See p. 34
Standard
Coercivity setting mode:
ISO card coercivity setting:
> M G I S O Ty p e
H i - C o
Hi-Co
2 options [Lo-Co
and Ho-Co]
See p. 35
> I C A n t e n n a P o s .
N o n e
Non-contact IC antenna setting mode:
Non-contact IC antenna position setting: 3 options [None, Ext. Unit, Added on]
See p. 35
> I C C o n t a c t P o s .
N o n e
IC contact position setting mode:
IC contact position setting: 3 options [None, Built-in, Ext. Unit]
See p. 35
See p. 35
> Te s t P r i n t
Test print mode:
to carry out test printing: press the ENTER button.
O K ?
> U n i t N o :
Unit No:
Unit No. setting:
7 options [No.1 to No.7]
press the ENTER button.
See p. 35
See p. 35
No.1
N o . 1
> Tr a n s p o r t m o d e
Transfer Mode:
Transfer mode setting:
press the ENTER button.
O K ?
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Operation(continued)
Display mode settings
• The beep sounds when pressing the
Enter button to save the settings in the user setting mode.
• The beep will not sound if the buzzer mode setting (see
p.33) is set to off.
The unit has the following three settings for the display
mode. Allows selection of which counter value is
displayed when the power is turned on.
EXIT
> D i s p l a y >
Exit user
mode.
ENTER
Counter select mode
> > C o u n t e r
4 options (Free, Head,Total ,Rollers)
To t a l
ENTER
to select the setting and press to save.
MENU
EXIT
Press
(The electronic
beep sounds
.The beep will not
sound if the
buzzer mode
setting is set to
off.)
Counter selection
•
•
•
•
Total counter (Total)
Displays the number of cards in total which
have been printed correctly.
The total counter cannot be reset.
Head counter (Head)
Displays the number of printing colors in one
Head.
The head counter cannot be reset.
Free counter (Free)
This allows the user to clear the counter.
Displays the number of cards which have been
printed correctly.
Roller counter (Rollers)
Roller counter is reset with be cleanning this
roller
> > C o n t r a s t
LCD panel contrast setting There are 7 gradations
(–3 to +3, the higher the value the stronger the contrast.)
- 2
ENTER
EXIT
MENU
Press
to select the setting and press
to save.
(The electronic beep sounds .The
beep will not sound if the buzzer
mode setting is set to off.)
LCD panel background
color settings:
8 options
SKY BLUE, BLUE, LIGHT BLUE,
GREEN, BRIGHT GREEN,
YELLOW, PURPLE, PINK
> > B a c k C o l o r
B L U E
MENU
ENTER
EXIT
Press
to select the setting and press
to save.
(The electronic beep sounds .The
beep will not sound if the buzzer
mode setting is set to off.)
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Operation(continued)
Clearing the free counter
Cleaning mode
Reset the free counter.
The [Total] counter and [Head] counter cannot be reset.
The printer is provided with an operation mode for
cleaning the card feed roller and the magnetic head to
keep the printer in the best condition.
See p.38,39 and p.40 for executing the cleaning mode.
EXIT
> C o u n t e r R e s e t
> C l e a n i n g >
Exit user
mode.
O K ?
ENTER
Press
to reset.
ENTER
(The electronic beep
sounds .The beep
will not sound if the
buzzer mode setting
is set to off.)
Execution
(The electronic
beep sounds.
The beep will
not sound if the
buzzer mode
ENTER
> > R o l l e r s
O K ?
To check that the counter is reset to zero, select “Free
Counter” in “Setting the counter type” on p.29.
setting is set to off.)
for execution.
ENTER
Select the cleaning item with
and press
ENTER
> > MG H e a d
The head counter is cleared to zero
each time the thermal head is replaced.
O K ?
(The electronic beep sounds .
The beep will not sound if the
buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
To exit the cleaning mode, turn off the power after
cleaning.
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Operation(continued)
Ink mode setting
Change settings according to the ink ribbon used.
EXIT
> I n k >
Exit user mode
ENTER
Display the ink ribbon type.(YMCK:0, YMCKK:4 etc)
Display only because of automatic setting by RF-ID
(Setting is not possible)
> > I n k Ty p e
Y M C K : 0
• Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), Cyan (C) and Black (B)
are provided as the standard ink ribbons. For the
setting to YMCK+PO, consult with your dealer.
EXIT
MENU
• The YMCKK ink ribbon shall be
used only when the face of card is printed by YMCK and
the back by K,or the face by K and the back by YMCK.
Otherwise some error may happen.
Set the black value K
> > B l a c k L e v e l
0 ( S t a n d a r d )
9 gradations can be set
(from –3 to +5, the larger the value the darker the printing)
•
Small characters printed in black ink may be blurred or
partially darkened. If this is the case, change the setting.
MENU
EXIT
ENTER
Press
to save.
to select the setting value and press
(The electronic beep sounds .The beep will not
sound if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
> > B l a c k M o d e
S t a n d a r d
Set the K printing mode:2 options (Standard and Fine)
• Set to “Fine”mode if blurring still occurs after an
increase in “Black Level.” The printing time slightly
becomes longer in this setting.
EXIT
MENU
• Set to “Fine” mode to avoid blurring
when printing thin by 1 dot lines or small characters.
ENTER
Press
to save.
to select the setting value and press
(The electronic beep sounds .The beep will not
sound if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
Special ink SP-Ink 1, SP-Ink 2 darkness level.
9 gradations can be set
(from –3 to +5, the higher the value the darker the printing.)
> > S P - I n k 1 L e v e l
> > S P - I n k 2 L e v e l
o r
- 2
• Set this darkness level when using a special ink
- 2
(not yet available).
EXIT
MENU
ENTER
Press
to save.
to select the setting value and press
(The electronic beep sounds .The beep will
not sound if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
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Operation(continued)
Retransfer mode setting
Change settings according to the retranfer film and card used.
EXIT
> R e t r a n s f e r >
Exit user
mode.
ENTER
Set retransfer film Set film type
Two types of frame settings (1000 or 750 frames per film)
> > M e d i a Ty p e
•
Set to adjust the retransfer film specification.
S t d ( 1 0 0 0 / r o lPl )re: 0ss
to select the setting and press
(The electronic beep sounds .The
beep will not sound if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
to save.
ENTER
EXIT
MENU
ENTER
and then press
RESET
*After exiting the user mode, press
to initialize.
If initialization is not carried out, the film type setting will have no effect on
the printer.
Set the retransfer temperature.6 gradations can be set
> > Te m p . L e v e l
0 ( S t a n d a r d )
(from –3 or +2, the larger the value the higher the temperature)
•
Retransfer may be not performed well depending on the
cards. Increase the temperature level step by step until the
card can be printed clearly.
EXIT
ENTER
to select the setting value and press
(The electronic beep sounds .The beep will
not sound if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
Press
to save.
MENU
RESET
ENTER
*After exiting the user mode, press
to initialize.
and then press
If initialization is not carried out, the temperature will have no effect on the
the printer.
Set the retransfer speed: 13 gradations can be set
(from –10 to +2, the larger the value the faster the speed)
> > S p e e d ( F r o n t )
- 2
•
Partial incompletions may occur depending on the cards
during retransfer. The performance is increased as the
value is lowered. Specify the value mainly onthe retransfer
roller temperature setting and use the speed setting for
fine adjustments.
MENU
EXIT
ENTER
to save.
Press
to select the setting value and press
(The electronic beep sounds .The beep will not sound if the buzzer
mode setting is set to off.)
Set the reverse retransfer speed:13 gradations can be set
(from –10 to +2, the higher the value the faster the speed.)
> > S p e e d ( B a c k )
- 2
•
Double-sided printing results in a warp depending on
the cards. Change the speed to correct it.
EXIT
MENU
Press
to select the setting value and press
ENTER
to save.
(The electronic beep sounds .The beep will not sound if the buzzer
mode setting is set to off.)
> > M G P r i n t ( J I S )
Set the way of the peeling off the retransfer film
2 settings[On and Off]
Off
Depending on the card used,peeling off the retransfer filmmay not be
complete.
For the cards with JIS magnetic stripes,setting "On" is recommended.
EXIT
MENU
•
•
When setting "On",printing time will be longer by about1,5s
No mprovement is expected for the cards with ISO magnetic stripes.
Press
to save.
to select the setting value and press
ENTER
(The electronic beep sounds .The beep will not sound if the buzzer
mode setting is set to off.)
> > S t a n d b y MMo dEeNU
Standby selection :2 settings[Front Wait and Back Wait]
In case of both side printing with optional
unit connected, select either one of the card sides for standby.
Front Wait
EXIT
ENTER
Press
to select the setting value and press
to save.
(The electronic beep sounds .The beep will not sound if the buzzer
mode setting is set to off.)
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Operation(continued)
Buzzer mode setting
Power saving mode settings
The buzzer indicating errors can be turned on or off.
The printer enters into the power save mode after a
specified period of time if none of operation buttons are
touched in the Ready state. The heat roller for
retransfer, bend remedial roller, and back-light of the
LCD panel are turned off in the power save mode.
EXIT
> B u z z e r
Exit user mode
O n
Set the buzzer:
there are two settings
(On, off)
EXIT
> P o w e r S a v i n g
Exit user mode
o f f
Power saving
settings:
there are 9 options.
ENTER
Press
to select the setting and press
to save.
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not sound
if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
ENTER
Press
to select the setting and press
to save.
When Off is specified,
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not sound
• electronic beep sound indicating an error,
• electronic beep sound indicating the number of cards,
and
• electronic beep sound indicating settings saved with the
ENTER button in the user mode are muted.
if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
Press the EXIT button to cancel the user mode, and the
printer starts.
Off:
Not in power saving mode.
Setting options: [5,10,15,20,25,30,45,60] (units: minutes)
If printing is not to be carried out for a period longer than the
set time, switch the unitís heater off. (Power save status)
“Sleeping” appears on the LCD panel in the power save
mode. The operation buttons are disabled in this mode.
See step 2 in “Canceling the power save mode” to
enable the operation buttons.
S l e e p i n g
The printer moves to the power save mode when the
specified time arrives even if you turns off the printer
and turn it on again.
Canceling the power save mode
1.
From the host computer
Enter a control command to print the card. The power
save mode is cancelled, and printing automatically
starts upon completion of preheating.
2.
Temporary cancellation
To cancel the power save mode temporarily on the
printer, press RESET, then ENTER to initialize the printer.
3.
Permanent cancellation
Cancel the power save mode temporarily as described
in step 2, and change the power save mode setting to
OFF.
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Operation(continued)
Setting the bend remedy mode
Single-sided printing may cause a bend depending on the
cards. Adjust the setting to get rid of the bend.
When printing on both sides is done
with “Remedy roller temperature setting” set to a high
temperature, the cards may show a large deformation.
Please set this item to OFF for printing on both sides.
EXIT
> B e n d R e m e d y >
Exit user
mode
ENTER
Set the bend remedy roller temperature
There are 7 bend remedy roller temperature settings:
(off and from –5 to 0 the larger the value the higher the temperature).
> > Te m p L e v e l
o f f
ENTER
Press
to select the setting and press
to save.
MENU
EXIT
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not sound
if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
RESET
ENTER
to initialize.
*After exiting the user mode, press and then press
If initialization is not carried out, the temperature setting will have no effect on the printer.
Bend remedy speed settings
5 gradations can be set
(from –2 to +2, the larger the value the faster the speed.)
> > S p e e d
- 2
ENTER
MENU
EXIT
Press
to select the setting value and press
to save.
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not sound
if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
> > C o o l i n g T i m e
Cooling time setting:
16 gradations can be set (none and 1-15, unit: seconds).
- 2
MENU
ENTER
EXIT
Press
to select the setting value and press
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not sound
if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
to save.
If the bend remedy temperature
Card Thickness setting mode
setting is set to off from any other setting, the preheating
status will remain the same until the roller temperature
falls (for approximately 10 minutes).
This is not a malfunction. Leave the unit in ready status
and wait.
The printer is designed to load only the 0.76mm or 0.25mm
thick cards. So set card thickness depending on the card
used.
EXIT
> C a r d T h i c k n e s s
Exit user mode
S t a n a r d
1.Setting temperature and speed of the
Set the card thickness:
2 settings
bend remedial roller. Adjust the “roller
temperature” setting in principle to correct the
bend of the card, and use the “correction
speed” setting for fine adjustments.
[Standard and Thin]
ENTER
Press
to select the setting and press
to save.
2. Setting waiting time for cooling the card
This provides the time for a special film, which
will be marketed in the future, to cool down to
prevent the card and retransfer film from
sticking together after printing.
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not sound
if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
Standard:0.76mm(0.03inches)-thick
Thin: 0.25mm(0.01inches)-thick
For changing card thickness, see “switching the card
thickness” on Page 21 of this manual
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Operation(continued)
Coercivity setting mode
Test print
Test print is provided for printing a test pattern
contained in the printer (there is only one pattern).
Operating the printer independent of the host computer
enables you to find out the source of trouble if there is a
problem in the system.
Set coercivity for writing data on the ISO compatible
magnetic stripe card.
EXIT
> M G I S O Ty p e
Exit user mode
ENTER
L o - C o
EXIT
> Te s t P r i n t
Exit user mode
O K ?
Press
to select the setting and press
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not sound
if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
to save.
ENTER
Press
to carry out test printing.
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not
sound if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
Lo-Co
238×102 [A/m] (300 [Oe])
Hi-Co
P r i n t i n g . .
218×103 [A/m] (2750 [Oe])
A single-sided color pattern is printed. When test
printing is completed, the unit will automatically return to
ready staus.
Non-contact IC antenna setting mode
To use non-contact IC cards, set the antenna position
at which the cards stop.
Unit No Setting
EXIT
> I C A n t e n n a P o s .
Set Unit No.of the printers to be connected
Exit user mode
N o n e
EXIT
> U n i t N o ;
Non-contact IC
antenna position:
3 settings
Exit user mode
N o . 1
Unit No:
7 settings
ENTER
Press
to select the setting and press
to save.
to select the setting and press ENTER
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not sound
if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
Press
to save.
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not
None
No antenna
Ext. Unit
An IC unit antenna is being used
Added on
EXITsound if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
After that press
,Then the message is displayed as shown below.
A compact IC unit is being used.
Turn off the power
P l e a s e ,
And then by turning on the power,
Unit No. setting mode is cancelled.
P o w e r o f f
IC contact setting mode
Transport mode
When using IC cards, specify the contact position to
stop the cards.
To set the transport mode.
EXIT
> I C C o n t a c t P o s .
Exit user mode
EXIT
> Tr a n s p o r t m o d e
N o n e
Exit user mode
Set IC contact
position:
O K ?
ENTER
3 settings
Press
to carry out transport mode.
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not
sound if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
ENTER
Press
to select the setting and press
to save.
Please turn off the power.
Turnning on the power, then the
transport mode is canceled.
(The electronic beep sounds.The beep will not sound
if the buzzer mode setting is set to off.)
P l e a s e ,
P o w e r o f f
None
No contact
Ext. Unit
An IC unit contact is being used
Built-in
When shipping or moving the printer,
you must set the transport mode. If the printer is not set
the transport mode, it may have a damage.
A built-in contact is being used
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Careandcleaning
Always make sure that the printer is turned off before cleaning.
(However, cleaning of the card feed rollers and magnetic head should be carried out with the power turned on.)
To achieve the best performance from the printer, always check each part before use for dust and dirt and clean if necessary.
The following explains the main rollers that require cleaning. For details about other rollers, see p.41 (Internal roller layout).
Dust and dirt, particularly on the thermal head, rollers and cleaning rollers can cause print blurs and shifting of colors.
Cleaning the cleaning rollers
The cleaning rollers remove dust and dirt sticking to the card.
3.
Wash the rollers of the cleaning unit with water.
Cleaning the cleaning rollers after every use is recommended
if the printer is used almost everyday. Depending on the
cards, there may be much dust and dirt. In such a case,
perform cleaning every 100 to 200 cards. Do not do this,
however, during printing operations.
Wash out dirt on the roller surface with your fingers.
Do not use alcohol or detergents. The cleaning unit
should be cleaned only with running water.
1.
Open the card tray.
After washing the cleaning unit with
2.
Remove the cleaning unit.
Pull out the cleaning unit toward you as shown in the
illustration below.
water, wait until it completely dries up and set it in the
printer.
4.
Push the cleaning unit back into the printer.
Push the cleaning unit with the rollers facing upward
until it is securely back into the place.
5.
Close the card tray.
Deteriorated cleaning rollers may
cause defects in the printed card. If the rollers begin to
deteriorate, replace the cleaning unit.
(We recommend replacement after a year)
When you remove the cleanning unit,
be careful not to injure your fingers by inner mechanism.
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Care and Cleaning (continued)
Cleaning the thermal head
Cleaning the fan filter
When the thermal head gets dirty, defects such as
unwanted lines appearing on the printed card may
occur. It is recommended to clean the thermal head
after printing about 10,000 frames. The thermal head is
a consumable component, that is, it has a limited
service life.
When the fan filter gets dirty, partial omissions may
occur on the printed cards, or the printing result looks
dirty. It is recommended to clean the fan filter after
printing about 10,000 cards.
1.
2.
Open the printer door and remove the ink ribbon
cassette and the retransfer film cassette.
1.
Remove the fan filters located in three positions on
the sides of the printer.
See p.15, 17 in this manual.
Wipe the cleaning head with a cotton bud (sold
separately), dipped in alcohol (sold separately).
Cotton bud (sold separately)
Thermal
head
2.
3.
Remove the card tray.
See p.45 in this manual.
Wipe the head indicated with
horizontally.
3.
Insert the ink ribbon cassette and the retransfer
film cassette, then close the printer door.
Remove the fan filter located on the base of the
printer (inside the unit).
Bring down the fan filter(side 2) while pressing its side
(side 1). The fan filter can be taken out. Mount the fan
filter by pressing this side.
• The thermal head may break if
touched with an electrostatic charge. Discharge yourself
by touching the printer frame (metallic part) with your
hands before cleaning the thermal head.
1
• Use a cotton bud soaked with absolute alcohol(ethanol).
Be careful not to scratch the thermal head with hard
materials like metal during cleaning.
2
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Care and Cleaning (continued)
Cleaning the card feed rollers and heat
rollers
4.
Remove dirt on the fan filter using a vacuum
cleaner or other cleaning equipment.
Hold the sponge with your hand so that it is not sucked
into the cleaner.
Dirty rollers are the major cause of jamming of the
cards. It is recommended to clean the rollers once after
printing about 1,000 cards. It is also recommended to
carry out cleaning before the work, because the
retransfer roller (heat roller) does not operate while it is
hot.
1.
Remove the retransfer film cassette.
See p.17 in this manual.
2.
Turn on the power of the printer.
The printer initializes, and the [No Cassette] error is
indicated.
3.
From user mode select cleaning mode.
> U s e r M o d e
If the sponge is removed, attach it again as shown
below.
MENU
Side filter
Press down the sponge into
the dents at four corners, and
set it under the tabs on the
frame.
Bottom filter
> C l e a n i n g >
Place the sponge
under the tabs on the
frame.
4.
Press the ENTER button. Select [Rollers] with ↑
and ↓ buttons, and press the ENTER button.
See p.30 in this manual.
> > R o l l e r s
O K ?
ENTER
C l e a n i n g . .
S t a r t O K ?
Replace the fan filter when it begins to deteriorate.(the elasticity
of the sponge is lost and the sponge tends to be broken into
pieces.) It is recommended that fan filter should be replaced
once a year. Contact your dealer for details of replacing the filter.
ENTER
C l e a n i n g . .
5.
Install the fan filters back to the original positions.
Insert the cleaning card in about 10 seconds. If you fails
to set the card within this time, the printer returns to
“Start OK?” Press the ENTER button again to proceed.
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Care and Cleaning (continued)
Cleaning the magnetic head
5.
Set a cleaning card.
Peel off the protective paper of the cleaning card and
insert it into the NG card discharge slot. The card will be
drawn into the unit by the rollers and cleaning will then
be carried out from card discharge slot on the left side
of the printer. Insert the card with its adhesive face
upside down to repeat the cleaning procedure once
Dirty magnetic head will cause a write/read error. It is
recommended to clean the magnetic head after printing
about 1,000 cards. Cleaning the magnetic head is not
necessary if the magnetic stripe card is not used.
more.
Cleaning card (accessory)
1.
Keep the ink ribbon and retransfer film cassettes in
their mounting positions.
2.
3.
Comfirm that the READY LED(Green) is lighted
The cleaning card
can be inserted only
from the right side.
Specify the “cleaning” mode in the user mode.
See p.27 in this manual.
> U s e r M o d e
NG card discharge slot
• If the retransfer roller (heat roller)
MENU
gets too hot,
H R i s t o o h o t !
> C l e a n i n g >
appears on the LCD panel, and the printer returns to the
Ready state.
Turn off the power of the printer, and wait until the roller
completely cools down before starting the work.
Confirm that the retransfer film cassette has been
removed.
• The cleaning card does not go into the card discharge
slot at the left side.
4.
Apply alcohol on the magnetic head cleaning card.
Drip three or four drops of alcohol on the magnetic
stripes.
• If a card jam occurs, turn off the power, then turn on the
power again. The jammed card will be discarded.
Alcohol (sold
separately)
6.
Turn off the power after the cleaning card is
discharged.
Wait for 10 seconds before turning on the power again.
The cleaning card can be used only
once and disposable after using. If you use the dirty
cleaning card many times, the dirt on the card moves
onto the rollers, causing damages to the rollers.
Consult your dealer for the cleaning card.
Magnetic head cleaning
card (sold separately)
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Care and Cleaning (continued)
Cleaning of the bobbin holders
5.
Set the card on the card tray.
Place the card in right direction. See p.21.
Dirt on the bobbin holders may appear on the card or
the film, cause defects on the card. Clean the bobbins
when replacing ink ribbon or retransfer film.
6.
Press the ENTER button, select “MG Head” with
the ↑ or ↓ button, and press the ENTER button.
1.
2.
Remove the cassettes of ink ribbon and retransfer
film.
> > M G H e a d
See p.15 and 17 of this manual.
O K ?
ENTER
Wipe 4 bobbin holders with “Kim-Wipe” soaked
with absolute alcohol(ethanol)
C l e a n i n g . .
7.
When the cleaning card is discharged from NG
card discharge slot, turn off the power of the
printer. Wait for 10 seconds before turning on the
power again.
Replace the magnetic head cleaning
card when it gets dirty. A dirty card may pollute the head
and cause damages to the head.
Consult your dealer on the alcohol and cleaning card.
Once printer servicing and cleaning
have been completed
Once servicing and cleaning of the printer have been
completed, check to make sure that all parts have been
replaced properly.
Improper replacement of parts may result in the power
not turning on or in operating errors.
Periodical Maintenance
Periodical maintenance by the service personnel is
recommended to avoid print error and failure.
Consult your dealer for maintenance period and cost.
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Troubleshooting
Layout of rollers inside the printer
Below is a diagram of the layout of rollers inside the printer. Refer to this diagram in the event of card jams and
when cleaning the rollers.
Retransfer film cassette
Ink ribbon cassette
Thermal head
Magnetic head
Card turnover table
Card feed rollers
Card jams (see p.46)
J a m ( Tu r n O v e r )
Card jams (see p. 46)
J a m ( Tr a n s f e r )
Cleaning rollers
Card feed rollers
Card jams (see p.45)
J a m ( H o p p e r )
Retransfer roller (heat roller)
How to clean the feed roller
Bend remedial roller (heat roller)
1. Open the card tray, and take out the cards from the
tray.
2. Move the card bracket until it locks.
3. Clean the feed roller with felt (sold separately)
soaked with absolute alcohol(ethanol).
All rollers require routine cleaning.
• The card feed rollers, retransfer roller and
bend remedial roller can be cleaned on
cleaning mode.
Feed roller
(See p.38, 39 in this manual.)
• The cleaning roller can be cleaned by water
washing.
(See p.36 in this manual.)
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Troubleshooting(continued)
The meaning of “reset → enter buttons” in the list is,
after pressing the Reset button, press the Enter button
to initialize the unit.
Error code listing
Error code
Description of error
Remedy
The power must be turned off so
that the unit can be initialized.
Turn off the power and then on again.
P l e a s e ,
P o w e r O f f .
P l e a s e R e m o v e
M e d i a C a s s e t t e
The cleaning mode can not be set
because there is a retransfer film in
the unit.
Remove the retransfer film cassette, then press the “reset →
enter buttons” and set the cleaning mode again.
H R i s t o o h o t .
The cleaning mode can not be set
because the temperature of the
heat roller is too high.
1.Turn off the power and allow about 20 minutes for the heat
roller to cool. Then turn on the printer and set the cleaning
mode again.
2.Confirm that the retransfer film cassette has been removed.
J a m ( H o p p e r )
J a m ( Tu r n O v e r )
J a m ( M G )
Card jam
(hopper section)
Turn off the power and remove cards from the hopper.
Turn on the power.
See p.45
9 0
Card jam
(turnover)
Remove cards from the turnover section.
Press the “reset → enter buttons” and initialize the unit.
See p.46
9 1
Card jam
(encode section)
Press the “reset → enter buttons” and initialize the unit.
If no cards are discharged, turn off the power and remove the
cards. Turn on the power.
9 2
J a m ( Tr a n s f e r )
J a m ( D i s c h a r g e )
M e d i a B r o k e n
M e d i a S e a r c h
M e d i a R u n O u t
Card jam
(retransfer section)
Turn off the power and remove the cards from the retransfer
section. Turn on the power.
See p.46
9 3
Card jam
(card discharge section)
Turn off the power and remove the cards from the paper
discharge section. Turn on the power.
9 4
A 0
A 1
The retransfer film
See p.44
Mend the retransfer film.
Press the “reset → enter buttons” and initialize the unit.
has broken
Retransfer film search error
Reset the retransfer film. Press the “reset → enter buttons”.
Call for service if the problem persists.
The retransfer film has run out
Replace the retransfer film.
A 2
B 0
Press the “reset → enter buttons” and initialize the unit.
I n k B r o k e n
The ink ribbon
See p.44
has broken
Mend the ink ribbon.
Press the “reset → enter buttons”n and initialize the unit.
I n k S e a r c h
Ink ribbon search error
(RF-ID read error)
Reset the ink ribbon. Press the “reset → enter buttons” and call
B 1
B 2
for service if the problem persists.
I n k R u n O u t
The ink ribbon has run out
Replace the ink ribbon.
Press the “reset → enter buttons” and initialize the unit.
Tu r n O v e r U n i t
Turnover
mechanism error
Press the “reset → enter buttons” and call for service if the
See p.46
C 0
C 1
problem persists.
H e a t e r C a m
Turn the power off and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
Heat roller operation error
N o C a r d
1. No card
1. Replenish the cards.
2. The card tray is open or has
been removed.
2. Close the tray correctly.
D o o r O p e n
The printer door is open
Cleaning units missing
Cassette missing
Close the door.
Press the “reset → enter buttons” and initialize the unit.
D 1
N o C l e a n i n g U n i t
Attach the cleaning units.
Press the “reset → enter buttons” and initialize the unit.
D 7
D 6
N o C a s s e t t e
Attach both the ink ribbon cassette and the retransfer film
cassette.
Press the “reset → enter buttons” and initialize the unit.
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Troubleshooting(continued)
Should your printer require servicing, turn it off and unplug it and make inquiries at the outlet
where it was purchased.
Error code
Description of error
Remedy
H a r d w a r e
Hardware error
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
B 8
* *
T R O v e r h e a t
Retransfer roller overheating
Retransfer roller malfunction
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
F 0
T R B r o k e n
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
F 1
F 2
F 3
T R S e n s o r B r o k e n
Retransfer roller thermister
malfunction
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
Bend remedy roller overheating
error
R R O v e r h e a t
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
R R B r o k e n
Bend remedy roller malfunction
F 4
F 5
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
Bend remedy roller thermister
malfunction
R R S e n s o r B r o k e n
The usage environment temperature is too low.
Use at the specified usage environment temperature.
(Call for service if the problem persists.)
Overcool
O v e r c o o l
F 6
Thermal head overheated
Turn off the power and leave the unit for about 10 minutes before
switching on again. (Call for service if the problem persists.)
H e a d O v e r h e a r t
F 8
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
E E P R O M B r o k e n
M G U n c o n n e c t e d
EEPROM malfunction
MG connection error
MG mechanical error
MG hardware error
FA
A 9
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
M G M e c h a n i c a l
A B
A C
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
M G H a r d w a r e
Check the I/F cable connected correctly.Turn off the power and
then on again. Call for service if the problem persists.
MG communication error
M G C o m m i n u c a t e
A F
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
Connected external device
malfunctioning
E X T. U n c o n n e c t e d
B 9
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
E X T. S W S e t t i n g
External device switch setting error
External retransfer unit jam error
B A
Press the “reset → enter buttons” and remove cards if they are
not discharged. Press the “reset → enter buttons” and call for
service if the problem persists.
E X T. J a m
B B
E X T. C o m m i n u c a t e
E X T 2 C o m m i n u c a t e
Check the I/F cable connected correctly.Turn off the power and
then on again. Call for service if the problem persists.
External unit communications error
B E
B F
4 4
External unit2 communications
error
Check the I/F cable connected correctly.Turn off the power and
then on again. Call for service if the problem persists.
Turn off the power and then on again. Call for service if the
problem persists.
H a r d a r e
Hardware error
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Troubleshooting(continued)
Stopping when printing
About printing errors
The printer may stop with no error messages If some
failure with the connection to the host computer occur
or the not proper ink ribbon is set.
In this case, open and close the printer door at once,
and then press “reset” and press “enter” to intialize the
printer.
If blurring or color shifts occur in your print results, clean
all rollers starting with the cleaning rollers.
Some image errors may depend on the design of the
card to print.
In particular, wrinkles can easily occur if large surfaces
are printed with high density ink.
To avoid such problems, contact the dealer where the
printer was purchased concerning card designs.
Mending broken ink ribbon and
retransfer film
When retransfer operation is not complete
Depending on the cards used, retransfer operation may
not be complete. In that case, try the following items.
(See Page 32, “Retransfer mode setting”)
1. Try to increase the retransfer temperature.
2. Try to decrease the retransfer speed. For the reverse
side of the card, try to decrease the reverse retransfer
speed.
3. Dust on the card surface. Use clean cards with no
dust. Use the attached gloves to avoid fingermark on
cards.
If the ink ribbon or retransfer film is broken, mend it in
the following procedures:
1.
2.
Trim neatly the end of broken portions with a pair
of scissors.
Align both ends and apply the Scotch tape in the
center of the aligned ends.
4. Ambient temperature
Please do not discard the used ink ribbon or
retransfer film on the winding side.
Retransfer operation may not be complete if the
temperature of card surface is very low such as the
card first printed in the cold morning. In that case, wait
until the room becomes warm enough.
3.
Turn the ink ribbon or retransfer film to the winding
side with your hand until the mended portion is
completely wound up.
Align both
ends evenly
Caution when printing characters
When printing small characters or thin lines in black
ink, the thickness of minimum 2 dots necessary for
“Standard” mode.
Printing small characters or thin lines by 1 dot tends to
cause blurring.
To avoid this tendency, following settings are
recommended. See “Ink mode setting” on Page 31.
1. Set the black value K:
Winding
side
Try to increase setting value to more than 0 (Standard)
Then darker printing is possible.
2. Set the K printing mode:
Change mode from “Standard” to “Fine”.
Then thicker printing is possible.
Scotch tape
If blurring still appears after having tried the above
setting , selecting more adequate character font is
recommended.
Set the ink ribbon and retransfer film
with care. See p.15 and p.17.
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Troubleshooting(continued)
Removing card jams
If you cannot hold the jammed card:
Pull out a small portion of the cleaning unit.
To determine the part of the machine affected by a card
jam refer to the error code on the operation panel LCD
panel on the printer and the relevant page in this
manual.
When removing a jammed card, make sure that the
printer is turned off before carrying out the following
procedure.
Hopper jam
1.
Pull out the card tray.
To remove the card tray, pull it out toward you until it no
longer moves and lift it.
Turn the right knob to drop the jammed card. Remove
the fallen card.
3.
Return the card tray to its original position.
Push the card tray back into position on an angle.
Push the card tray back
into its position while
placing the card tray tabs
on the folded over metal
plates.
2.
Remove the jammed cards.
If you can hold the jammed card, pull it out.
Pushing the tray with excessive force
may cause a failure of the printer.
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Troubleshooting(continued)
Turnover section [Jam (turnover)]
Retransfer section [Jam (transfer)]
1.
2.
Open the printer door and remove the ink ribbon
cassette.
1.
2.
Open the printer door and remove the retransfer
film cassette.
See p.17 in this manual.
See p.15 in this manual.
A jog lever are supplied as standard.
The jog lever are attached to the center of the card tray
Remove any jammed cards.
.
Jog lever
Turn the tabs in the arrow direction and take out the jog
lever and removal stick.
• If you can pull out the jammed cards, take them out.
3.
Turn the jog dial to move the card to the position
where it becomes visible.
Turn the jog dial with the attached jog lever.
• If the jammed cards come out of the turnover table,
push them back into the table, and rotate the table
slowly (as it is positioned vertically) until the table is
located so that the cards can be taken out.
4.
Remove the card.
CAUTION
Remove the card.
• When rotating the turnover table, be careful
not to touch the metal edge. Wear a glove
for this work.
Injury
Some parts inside the printer may be
hot. Be careful when removing the card.
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Specifications
CX21ICL Series (Large-type IC unit)
Power supply : Fed from the printer.
DC 5V±5%, DC 12V±5%, DC 24V±5%
Current dissipation : 500mA, 300mA, 1A
Main specifications
Recording method : Sublimation type retransfer
Feed format
: Automatic feed
Mass
: 3.5kg
Recording density : 300 dpi
Expression gradation : 256 for Y, M, C and 2 for Bk
Dimension
Accessories
(mm): 110(W) × 221(D) × 255(H)
: Joint plate × 1
Inter-unit cable × 1
Interface
: USB2.0(Hi-speed)
CX21ICS Series (Compact IC unit)
Operating environment conditions
Power supply
Mass
Dimension
Accessories
: Fed from the printer.
: 0.5kg
(mm): 50(W) × 152(D) × 115(H)
: Screw (with washer) × 3
Screw (without washer) × 2
Temperature: 15°C ~ 30°C
Humidity: 35% ~ 70%
(no condensation)
Storage environment conditions
Temperature: -15°C ~ 55°C
Humidity: 20% ~ 80%
Power supply
: 100~120ACV/220~240ACV
(allowance±10%)
Current dissipation : 7.0A (for 100V system)/5.0A (for
200V system)
Mass
: Standard 22kg
Excluding the built-in magnetic
encoder
Accessories
: Power cord for 120ACV
(North America)..................... ×1
for 220~240ACV
(Europe)................................ ×1
Manual(English).................... ×1
Cleaning card
Card stacker
×1
×1
×1
×1
×1
Ink ribbon cassette
Retransfer film cassette
USB cable
Jog lever (contained in the
card tray)
×1
×1
Groves
Products sold separately
: Ink ribbon(YMCK)
• 1,000 frames/set
Model: DIC10216
Ink ribbon(YMCKK)
• 750 frames/set
Model: DIC10217
Retransfer film
: Cleaning card
10 cards/set
Model: CX210-CC1
: Compact IC unit
Non-contact IC encoder
: Large-type IC unit
Mounts either a Non-contact or
contact IC encoder.
•1000 frames/set
Model: DIC10085
The specifications and external appearance of this product are subject to change for improvements without
a prior notice.
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Specifications (continued)
External appearance and dimensions
343
347
Side view
Front view
unit/mm
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