Evolis QUANTUM User manual

USER GUIDE
Evolis Card Printer © 2011. All rights reserved. July 2014.
Ref. KU12E. Rev B1.

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Copyright
Evolis Card Printer © July 2014. All rights reserved.
Copyright Information
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 of 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.
Do not hesitate to contact us to nd out more by visiting our website at 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 information, 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.
Once on the website, click on Drivers and Support then on Register your printer and ll in all the elds, in particular stating the model and
serial number found on your 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.
As with all Evolis products, a great deal of care has been taken over this manual. However, should you nd an error, please let us know by
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.
The 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:
lPower supply unit - VP ELECTRONIQUE Type PAC150M or PROTEK POWER Type PUP150N-14
lMains power cable.
lUSB interface cable.
lInstallation and documentation CD-ROM.
lStarter cleaning kit.
lQuick installation guide.
lWarranty notice.
lCompliance 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
care to keep your printer on a at, sturdy surface able to bear its weight.
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1-2 Description of the printer and its functions
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 (option)
7- Cover opening button (printing module)
8- Cover opening button (encoding module)
9- LCD control panel
10 - Power cable socket
11 - On-off switch
12 - Ethernet socket
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 area
18 - Thermal print head
19 - Cleaning rollers
20 - Serial number label
21 - Reversible module release button
22 - Reversible encoding module
23 - Encoder connection zone
24 - Encoder xing support
25 - Antenna xing support
26 - Removable cover
27 - Cover release button
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1-3 Installation
1-3a CONNECTING THE PRINTER
äConnection to the power supply
The printer must be connected to a properly protected and earthed electrical installation.
FI: Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoitus koskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.
NO: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
SE: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.
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.
ÊConnect the power cable to the power supply unit, then plug the
power cable connector into the printer.
ËNext, plug the end of the power cable into an earthed power
socket.
ÌPower up the printer by switching the switch to ON.
ÍThe display on the control panel lights up and the message
_INITIALISATION _is displayed. Once the start-up sequence has
nished, the screen displays _ READY _and the LED is a steady
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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äConnecting 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.
äFitting the ribbon
Ensure that the appropriate ribbon type is selected in the print driver.
ÊOpen the printing module cover.
ËInsert the ribbon as shown.
ÌClose the cover and press until a click is heard.
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1-3c CARDS
For optimum quality, the cards used must be ISO 7810 certied.
Use only the card types recommended by Evolis.
Do not touch the printable surface of the cards in order to preserve print quality.
Do not use cards that have been damaged, folded, embossed or dropped on the oor.
Keep your cards protected from dust.
äLoading the cards
ÊRemove the card feeder by pressing the release button.
ËOpen the feeder door and lift the weight to feeder height. This will be held by a magnet.
ÌInsert the cards, then lower the weight and close the feeder door again.
Í Replace the feeder in the printer (door facing the outside), the click conrms correct insertion.
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