Evolis QUANTUM User manual

USER GUIDE
Evolis Card Printer © 2009. All rights reserved. July 2009.
Réf. KU12E. Rev A1.
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Copyright Information
Evolis Card Printer © July 2009. All rights reserved.
Copyright notice
Users must observe the copyright regulations applicable in their country. This manual must not be photocopied, translated, reproduced
or transmitted, in whole or in part, for any reason and by any electronic or mechanical means whatsoever without the express written
consent of the Evolis Card Printer company.
All the information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.
Evolis Card Printer cannot be held liable for any errors that may be found in this manual, or for any loss or damage arising accidentally or
as a result of dissemination or use of this manual.
Trademarks
is a trademark of Evolis Card Printer. All other trademarks belong to their respective holders.
Warranty
Refer to the warranty notice supplied with your printer for warranty terms and conditions and limitations.
Environmental information – recycling of end-of-life products
The manufacture of the equipment that you have purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources. It may contain
materials that are hazardous to health and the environment.To prevent the dispersal of such materials into our environment and reduce
the pressure on our natural resources, we recommend that you use existing collection systems. These systems will appropriately re-use or
recycle most of the materials in your end-of-life equipment.
The crossed-out dustbin symbol on your device is a reminder to use these systems.
If you need further information on collection, re-use and recycling systems, contact your local or regional waste management body.
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www.evolis.com or by emailing the following address: [email protected].
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About your new printer
Thank you for choosing an Evolis printer.
Using your new printer, you will be able to create a wide variety of high-quality cards and badges which can be printed in various
thicknesses, colours and styles. This printer uses consumables and accessories available from Evolis. For further details, visit our website at
www.evolis.com.
Warranty registration
Please register on line at www.evolis.com to receive our special offers and general information.
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printer.
Getting started
The purpose of this user guide is to guide you, step by step, through your printer and how it works. Take some time to read it in order to
better understand your printer and its features, and to save time during installation and use.
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emailing us at [email protected].
Contents
The bookmarks found top left of your screen can be used to navigate between the various sections in this user guide.
Icons
The following icons are used in this manual to highlight important information:
Information providing further details or depth about certain points in the main text.
Indicates that failing to take the recommended action is liable to damage your printer.
This symbol indicates that a video showing the procedure is available on the www.evolis.com website.
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Getting started
1-1 Unpacking
Your printer is supplied with several accessories that we ask you to look at closely.
This list may vary depending on your location.
LThe printer is shipped in special packaging designed to prevent any damage in transit. If you notice any visible damage, do not hesitate
to contact the shipper and immediately inform your Evolis dealer, who will tell you the procedure to follow.
Evolis takes great care over the quality of its packaging and we ask that you keep this packaging somewhere clean and dry.
You will be asked for the full original packaging (outer box, inner wedges and protective bags) in the event that
the printer is returned. If the printer is returned without its original packaging and components are damaged in
transit, these components will no longer be covered by the warranty. You will be charged for new packaging
for shipping the printer back to you.
Accessories supplied with your printer:
OPower supply unit - VP ELECTRONIQUE Type PAC150M or PROTEK POWER Type PUP150N-14.
OMains power cable.
OUSB cable.
OInstallation and documentation CD-ROM.
OStarter cleaning kit
OQuick installation guide
OWarranty notice.
OCompliance statement documentation.
If any of these components is missing, please contact your Evolis dealer.
Use only the power supply unit supplied with your Evolis printer.
VP ELECTRONIQUE Type PAC150M or PROTEK POWER Type PUP150N-14.
Use only the USB cable supplied with your Evolis printer.
The Evolis printer must be placed in a dry location, protected from dust and draughts but well-ventilated. Take
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1-2 Description of the printer and its functions
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1- Card input feeder
2– Encoding module
3– Printing module
4– Output stack
5– Reject hopper (20 x 0.76 mm or 30 mil cards)
6– Centralised locking
7– Cover opening button (printing module)
8– Cover opening button (encoding module)
9- Control panel
10 - Power cable socket
11 - On-off switch
12 - Ethernet socke
13 - Computer USB socket
14 - DB9 connectors
15 - Peripheral USB socket
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16 - Card input feeder and output stack release buttons
17 - Card turnover point
18 - Thermal print head
19 - Cleaning rollers
20 - Serial N° label
21 - Card thickness adjustment gauge
22 - Reversible module release button
23 - Reversible encoding module
24 - Encoder connections area
25 - Encoder attachment support
26 - Antenna attachment support
27 - Detachable cover
28 - Cover release button
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1-3 Installation
1-3a CONNECTING THE PRINTER
³Connection to the power supply
The printer must be connected to a properly protected and earthed electrical installation.
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This is a Class A device. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area may cause interference to radio communications. Should
this occur, the user may be asked to take appropriate measures.
Connect the power cable to the power supply unit, then plug
the power cable connector into the printer.
Next, plug the end of the power cable into an earthed power
socket.
Power up the printer by switching the switch to ON.
The display on the control panel lights up and the message
_ INITIALISATION _ is displayed. Once the start-up sequence has
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green light. Should this not be the case, the installation has not
been carried out correctly.Check the installation.
Before attempting any maintenance, always ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position and that the
power cable is unplugged. For your personal safety, ensure that both remain easy to access, especially in the
event of an emergency.
To save energy, the printer will automatically switch itself to standby mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.
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³Connecting the USB cable
Under no circumstances should you connect the USB data cable before installation of the printer driver is
complete.
Refer to the section on printer driver installation for further details, and follow the instructions carefully.
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1-3b RIBBONS
Evolis original ribbons optimise your printer’s operation and avoid causing damage to it. The use of ribbons from other suppliers is liable to
damage your printer and voids the manufacturer’s warranty for the printer.
For optimum print quality, Evolis recommends that the printer is fully cleaned every time the ribbon is changed. See the Servicing and
Maintenance section of this manual.
³Fitting the ribbon
Ensure that the appropriate ribbon type is selected in the print driver.
Open the printing module cover.
Insert the ribbon as shown.
Close the cover and press until a click is heard.
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1-3c CARDS
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Use only the card types recommended by Evolis.
Do not touch the printable surface of the cards in order to preserve print quality.
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Keep your cards protected from dust.
³Loading the cards
Remove the card feeder.
Open the card feeder door, and raise the weight.
Insert the cards, then lower the weight back down and close the card feeder door.
Put the feeder back into the printer (door facing outwards), clicking it into position.
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