Canon PR-C151 User manual

DIRECT CARD PRINTER
Operation Guide

Contents
Section 1:For your safety
a) Before installing ........................................................................................................................................... 2
b) Before turning power ON ......................................................................................................................... 4
c) Before using ................................................................................................................................................... 5
d) Before moving the equipment ................................................................................................................. 8
e) Other .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
f) Prohibited matters .........................................................................................................................................9
Section 2:Preparation
a) Package contents ............................................................................................................................................ 10
b) Consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Ink Ribbons
Card
c) Parts to be replaced periodically ............................................................................................................. 12
Print Head
Input Roller
Fan Filter
d) Cleaning Card ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Cleaning Card
e) Name of the parts .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Section 3:Installation
a) Environment for installation ..................................................................................................................... 18
b) Space for installation ................................................................................................................................... 18
c) Preparation for installation ........................................................................................................................ 18
d) Connecting the Printer to Computer ...................................................................................................... 19
Setting Printer ID
Internet Connection Settings
Connecting Cable
e) Power ON ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
f) Settings after the Power ON ...................................................................................................................... 22

Section 4: Operation Panel
a) Outline of the Operation Panel ................................................................................................................. 23
Appearance and composition
Function of each part
b) Operation of Normal Mode ....................................................................................................................... 24
Checking "Ready to Print" status
Recovering from the Error status
Change the Ink Ribbon
Clearing the Output Data
EXE key print
Stopping the continuous printing
c) Operation of User Mode ......................................................................................................................... 25
Switching to User Mode
Basic operation in the User Mode
d) Function of User Mode ............................................................................................................................... 26
Checking the number of cards used: Card Count
Total count of the printed frames: Total Count
Print adjustments: Image Set Up
ON/OFF of the error buzzer: Error Buzzer
Ribbon setting type: Printer Ribbon
Display Printer ID No: Printer ID Disp
Setting the System Environment: Printer Status
Interface Settings: Interface Setup
Device Version Information: ROM Version
Printer Settings Initialization: Setup Data Reset
e) Structure of User Mode .............................................................................................................................. 30
Section 5:How to Set Cards and Ribbon
a) Setting cards .................................................................................................................................................... 32
b) Setting the ink ribbon .................................................................................................................................. 34
Section 6:Cleaning
a) Input Roller ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
b) Cleaning of the card transport rollers in Flip Turn Block ............................................................ 38
c) Cleaning of the Print Rollers .................................................................................................................... 39
d) Cleaning of the Ribbon transport roller ............................................................................................... 40
e) Cleaning of the Supply Roller .................................................................................................................. 41
f) Cleaning of the Print Head ......................................................................................................................... 42
g) Cleaning of the card transport roller ..................................................................................................... 43

Section 7:Periodical replacement of parts
a) Replacing Input Roller ................................................................................................................................ 43
b) Replacing Print Head ................................................................................................................................... 44
c) Replacing Fan Filter ..................................................................................................................................... 46
Section 8:Basic specification
Section 9:Configuration of the equipment
Section 10:Trouble and Countermeasure
a) Troubles displayed on the operation panel .......................................................................................... 49
Display of trouble on the LCD panel
Basic operation to release troubles
Trouble shooting
b) Releasing card jam ....................................................................................................................................... 53
Block Layout
Card Jam which cannot be released by Clear key
c) Troubles which are not displayed on the operation panel ............................................................. 56
Troubles relating to print image
Other troubles

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Danger
Warning
Caution
Section 1: For your safety
Several illustrations are used in this operation manual to ensure safe
operation. The following conventions are used to identify the result caused
by the use or operations not following such illustrations.
:This indicates that there is a danger of death or
serious injury.
:This indicates that there is possibility of death or
serious injury.
:This indicates that there is a possible cause of injury
and/or damages on properties.
This manual MUST be read fully before operating the printer.
a) Before installing 2 Page
b) Before turning the power on 4 Page
c) Before using 5 Page
d) Before moving the equipment 8 Page
e) Other 9 Page
f) Prohibited matters 9 Page
Meaning of the marks
△means "Be careful "
○means "Never do this "
●means "Must do this "

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Caution
1 - a) Before installing
About environment for installation
○Do not install in humid and dusty room. It may
cause fire and/or electric shock.
○Do not install the equipments near the
heat emitting apparatus such as stove
and heater or near the flammables such
as curtain. It may cause fire.
○Do not place on shaky table or inclined
location. It may fall or drop and cause
injury to nearby persons.
○Do not place where there is direct sunlight.
It may cause deformation of plastic housing
and discoloration of the prints.

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●Enough space must be provided around the
equipments. This is necessary for easy
operation as well as for ventilation.
If the ventilation opening is closed by
obstacle, heat cannot be dissipated and
it may cause a fire.
( Place with the clearance as shown in
the illustration. )
○Do not place in the room with much
vibration. It may cause troubles on the
equipments.
○Do not place in such place where the
temperature changes rapidly. If the
cold room is suddenly heated it may
cause condensation on the equipments
and damage the print quality or even
printing function itself.

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1 - b) Before turning the power ON
About power source
○Do not use any other outlet than following.
Do not connect more than one equipment
onto one outlet. Otherwise, it may cause
a fire and/or electric shock. The specified
rating of this equipment is following.
100~240 VAC 2A
●Dust on the plug and electrical outlet must be removed. If used without
removing, a small amount of electricity runs continuously through the dust
by the effect of moisture etc. and may eventually cause a fire.
○Be careful so that the power supply cord
is not damaged. If the cord is twisted,
pulled strongly or placed underneath a
heavy object, it may be damaged and become
a cause of fire.
○Do not handle the plug with wet hand
because it may cause electric shock.
○When you use an extension cord, do not use the cord which is rated at less
than 125V 10A. Excessive heat or smoke will be caused.

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Warning
1 - c) Before using
About handling the equipment
○Do not put anything containing water such
as vase etc. on the equipment. If water is
spilled, it may cause fire or electric
shock.
○Do not put any metal pieces such as paper
clips on the equipment. If they drop inside
the equipment, it may cause short circuit
and cause fire or electric shock.
●If, by any chance, metal pieces or water get inside the equipment, turn off
the main switch and plug off the power supply cord from the outlet.
Then, contact the dealer from whom you have purchased the equipment.
Using as it is may cause fire or electric shock.
○Do not open the panel or cover which is fixed with screws, other than
directed by the manual. There is live part carrying high voltage and it is
dangerous of electric shock.
○Do not modify the equipment. It may cause the danger of fire or electric shock.

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●If smoke or unusual smell is detected, stop
using. If it is used as it is, it may cause
fire or electric shock. Turn OFF the main
switch immediately, plug off the power cord
and contact the dealer from whom the
equipment was purchased.
●In case of thunder, for the purpose of safety, turn OFF the main switch and plug off
the power cord. This will prevent burning of the equipment, fire or electric shock.
●If the equipment will not be used for a long period, turn OFF the main switch and
plug off the power cord for safety. Deterioration of insulation may cause electric
shock or leakage and fire.

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About handling of the equipment
○Do not put any heavy article on the equipment. It may damage the equipment
or cause the injury by dropping.
○Do not use flammable sprays at near the equipment. It may catch fire and
cause fire accident.
○When the front door is open, do not put anything on the door or lean on.
The door may be broken and will cause injury.
○While the equipment is in operation, do not turn OFF the main switch, pull
off the plug of power cord or open the doors of the equipment.
It may cause card jamming or malfunction of the equipment.
○Do not touch any part inside the equipment other than directed by this manual.
●Read this manual carefully before performing recovering operations for
card jamming or other malfunctions.
○Do not attempt to operate in any other way than designated in this manual.
Such attempt may cause unexpected damage on the equipment.
●If electric leakage occurs frequently, please contact the dealer from whom
you have purchased the equipment.
○Cooling fans are rotating continuously to prevent temperature rise inside
the equipment. This is not a defect. Do not put anything which may prevent
air flow near the ventilation opening of the equipment.
Caution

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1 - d) Before moving the equipment
About power source
●Turn OFF the main switch and plug off the power supply cord from the outlet
before moving the equipment.
Otherwise, it may damage the power cord
and cause a fire.
●To pull off the plug of the power cord,
hold the body of the plug and pull off.
If the cord is held and pulled, the
core lines may be pulled out or broken
and cause fire or electric shock.
Caution

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1 - e) Other
If the equipment is installed and operated at near TV set or radio, it may
cause an interference such as noise or flicker. In such case, use the outlet
connected to separate power line and place the equipment as far as possible
from them.
1 - f) Prohibited matters
The law prohibits to use the portrait (photographs, paintings)of a person or use
the copyright products (illustrations, logos etc)without permission.
Do not use this equipment for the unauthorized use of the copyrighted products or
for other unlawful purpose.

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Section 2: Preparation
2 - a) Package contents
Following items are packed in the carton together with the printer.
If anything is missing, contact the dealer from whom you have purchased.
□
Power Supply Cord
□
Empty Bobbin
□Cleaning Card □Stacker Box
□Weight □Ferrite core
□Operation Manual CD

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2 - b) Consumables
Ink ribbons and cards must be prepared to use this printer.
Ink Ribbons
The following 2 kinds of ribbons are used for this printer.
Name Marking Number of frames Reference
(Per roll)
Color 3BP 250 Dye sublimation type full color
w/ resin black
+ Heat melting black + Overcoat
Resin black
w/ overcoat
KO
250
Heat melting black + Overcoat
□ Do not use other ink ribbons than designated by us.→ It may cause equipment trouble.
□ In the following case, printing of 250 frames may not be possible with one roll of ink ribbon.
Ink ribbon has been changed in the middle.
There has been errors in the middle.
Head lifting has been done in the middle.
Abnormal operation which is not allowed in this manual was done.
□ Ink ribbon must be stored in the cold and dark place and kept away from organic solvent or
diazo copying machine. Use as early as possible.
Maximum storage period is 6 months after delivery if they are kept in the environment
of 25ﾟC (77ﾟF), 50% RH. After this period, quality of print may be affected.
Card
The recommended card by dealer must be used. If the other cards are used, normal
print quality may not be obtained and malfunction of the equipment may be caused.
Caution

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2 - c) Parts to be replaced periodically
Spare Print Head, Input Rollers and Fan Filter are available for periodic replacement
in order to ensure the print quality and long life of machine.
Print Head
The Print Head comes with the floppy disk which
contains the data for best print quality assured.
Because the Print Head is very sensitive to static
voltage, hold it by frames and be very careful
not to touch the contact pins with fingers.
Static may damage the circuits inside this part.
At the printing edge of the Print Head is very high
compound of heating element. So, never touch this
part with a hard object, fingers or stained materials.
Standard replacement cycle for the Head is 20,000 frames of printing with
the following standard printing condition.
Full color image portion : 25.4mm in length
(1inch)
Black characters : 38.1mm in length
(1.5inch)
Protective layer : On color image portion only.
Do not use the stained or dusty cards. Use the cards which are recommended by your dealer.
Otherwise, it may cause damage on the Print Head and printer.
Caution

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Input Roller
Periodic replacement cycle for the Input Roller is every 40,000 frames if the recommended cards
are used and cleaning is done every 2,000 frames.
To exchange the Roller, refer the item "Replacing Input Roller" at 7-a).
For cleaning the Rollers, refer the item "Input roller" at 6-a).
Fan Filter
Recommended Replacement period: every 6 months
Do not wash with water.
→It may cause equipment trouble.
See page 46 for replacement
2 - d) Cleaning Card
Cleaning Card
Use to make cleaning of card transportation rollers.
See page 41 for the way to clean.
The cleaning card is designed as one time use.
Caution

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2 - e) Name of the parts
Front side of the printer
①Front Access Cover
②Top Cover
③Rear Cover
④Operation Panel
⑤Card Feeding Unit
⑥Power Switch
⑦Reject Card Exit
⑧Front Cover
⑨Right Cover
⑩Fan Filter
⑩
⑧
⑨
⑦
⑥
⑤
④
①
②
③

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Rear side of the printer
①Power Cord Receptacle
②USB Connector
③Optional Unit Connector
④Ethernet Connector
⑤Left Cover
⑥Exit Box Mount
⑦Eject Card Exit
⑦
⑥
⑤
②
③
④
①