Evolis Unitech Securion User manual

英文使用手冊
Securion
2010.08 印製

Securion User Guide part number: KU08E Rev. A0 - Evolis Card Printer © March 2007

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Evolis Card Printer © March 2007. All rights reserved.
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Users must respect the copyright laws applicable in their country. This manual must not be photoco-
pied, translated, reproduced or transmitted in whole or in part for any reason and by the means that
might be, albeit electronic or mechanical, without the express, written authorisation of the company
Evolis Card Printer.
All information contained herein may be subject to modification without prior notice.
Evolis Card Printer accepts no liability for any possible errors herein, nor for any accidental damage or
damage caused through the dissemination or the use of this manual.
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Securion is a trademark and Evolis is a registered trademark of Evolis Card Printer.
Windows and MS.DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarks or registered
trademarks are marks of their respective holders. eMedia Card Designer is a trademark of Mediasoft
Technologies.
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Indicates information that emphasizes or supplements important points of the main text.
Advises you of information that is essential to complete a task, or points out the importance of
specific information in the text.
Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical harm to you, or
could result in physical damage to the hardware.
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Refer to the Warranty booklet enclosed with your Evolis printer for terms and conditions.
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In order to make a warranty claim you must contact an Evolis Reseller. You will be responsible for packa-
ging the printer for shipment and the costs of shipping and insurance of the printer from the point of
use of the printer to the Evolis Reseller. The Evolis Reseller will bear the costs of shipping and insuring
the printer from the repair location to the address from which the printer was shipped.
Before returning any equipment for in-warranty or out-of warranty repair, contact an Evolis Reseller or
an Evolis Repair Center (ERC) for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Repack the equip-
ment in the original packing material and mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the box. For
more information about RMA or Evolis warranty statements, refer to the Warranty booklet enclosed
with your Evolis printer.
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WEEE Directive
This symbol indicates that when the last user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent
to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling.
By not discarding this product along with other household-type waste, the volume of
waste sent to incinerators or landfills will be reduced and natural resources will be conser-
ved. Your Evolis printer should be recycled according to your local standards. For more
information, please contact Evolis at: [email protected].

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Using the latest printing and encoding technologies, Evolis
Securion offers its users both performance and quality.
Evolis Securion , fully adapted to both small and mid-volume
runs, combines simplicity of use and functional richness: high
quality printing and laminating, magnetic encoding, encoding of
both contact and contactless smart cards.
The ‘Evolis Genuine Product’ line of consumables linked to the
printer was specifically developed and optimized to guarantee
the highest quality of printing and laminating.
Using these consumables increases the life span of your badges
and of your Securion printer.
As for all Evolis products, particular care has been used in writing
this manual. But if an error has still managed to slip into these
pages without our wanting it, please let us know by sending an
e-mail to [e-mail]. Evolis will then do everything in its
power to correct the problem and give you complete satisfaction.

11Install the Evolis Securion printer
Technology and benefits ...........................................06
Initial approach ......................................................07
Install your printer..................................................08
Check the components shipped
Connect the cables
Installing the ribbons...............................................09
Monochrome or color ribbon
Laminating film
Installing the cards .................................................12
Types of cards
Placement in the feeder
Adjustment of thickness
Removing the personalized cards ...............................14
22Setting of parameters
Windows print driver ...............................................15
Installation of the print driver
Manual installation of the driver
Properties of the driver
Printer menus........................................................23
Discovering the printer menu
Architecture of the menu
Parameters
33Error messages and diagnostics
Notification of messages...........................................26
LCD display and LED indicator
Port Monitor
Interpretation of messages .......................................26
Status messages
Alert messages
Error messages
Diagnostics assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Print and interpret a test card
Identify the software versions installed
Contents

44Servicing and Maintenance
Ordinary maintenace ...............................................32
Clean the card feed module
Service the cleaning roller
Clean the print head
Remove the cards from the reject box
Maintenance .........................................................37
Replace the cleaning roller
Replace the print head
Update the Firmware
Update the print driver
Troubleshooting .....................................................42
Free a card in the print unit
Free a card in the lamination unit
Free a card in the flipover unit
Improve printing quality
Assistance.............................................................46
Network of Evolis partners
Look for information on www.evolis.com
Download updates
55Characteristics
Declaration of conformity..........................................47
Printer specifications...............................................48
Printer options .......................................................49
List of “Evolis Genuine Product” consumables ...............50
Magnetic encoding ..................................................51
Smart card contact station ........................................53
Contents

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The aim of this first part is to assist you, step-by-step, in
discovering your new printer and putting it to work for you.
By taking the time to review these few pages, you will get more
detailed knowledge about Securion and its capabilities, while
optimizing the time needed to install and start using the product.
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Evolis Securion is for all users who want to personalize highly secure badges. The personalization
cycle includes a series of operations that are consistent with the nature of the requirements.
For example, after a first and optional card encoding stage (magnetic stripe, contact or contactless
chip), personalization continues with printing on one or both sides of the card.
The printing process is completed by a lamination cycle that involves putting a protective film on one
or both sides of the card.
The use of holographs (holograph ribbons) makes it possible to combat fraud and counterfeiting of
the badges. Evolis offers a wide range of consumables that can be adapted to the needs of an enter-
prise as requested.
In addition to great security, plastic lamination means greater badge durability, generally between 5
and 10 years, depending on the quality of the components and the manner in which they will be used.
Evolis Securion is an ideal personalization solution for company badges, student badges, drivers’
licenses, identity cards and, more generally, for any badge requiring a very high quality of printing
combined with total security.
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The Evolis Securion printer is comprised of the following components referenced on the diagram:
1. 100-card feeder
2. Encoding and printing station
3. Flip-over station
4. Defective card reject box with a
capacity for 15 cards
5. Card laminating station
6. 100-card capacity hopper
7. 4-button control panel and 2-line LCD
display
8. LED indicator light for displaying
printer activity
9. Centralized locking of the cover to
secure all internal components
The following items are located behind
the printer:
10. Power supply connector
11. USB computer connector
12. RJ45 Ethernet connector
13. DB9 connector(s) (option)
14. Power switch
15. Location of Kensingston®type bolt
You will also find the identification label (16),
specifically containing the serial number of
the unit and its MAC address (necessary for
hooking up to the Ethernet network -
TCP/IP).
Finally, the encoding and printing
module includes a number of components,
including:
17. 300 dpi thermal color-printing head
18. Card cleaning roller (absorption of
residual dust on cards)
19. Gauge for adjusting card thickness
from 0.25 mm (10 mil) to 1 mm (40 mil)
20. Magnetic encoding head option
21. Smart card contact station
22. Contactless card encoding antenna
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The Evolis Securion printer must be set up in a dry, well-ventilated location protected against dust
and air currents.
In point of fact, during the lamination operation, the temperature of the module can attain a peak of 180º,
it is therefore recommended that the instructions regarding the operating environment be followed.
In addition, make sure you install your Securion on a sturdy flat surface that can support its weight
of around 15 kg (33 Lbs).
Finally, it is essential to allow free access to the connectors and to the power switch located in back
of the unit.
Because of the weight of the entire unit (15 kg - 33 Lbs), and to prevent any
physical damage, do not attempt to install the machine by yourself.
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The Evolis Securion printer is shipped with a set of accessories that we invite you to examine.
Please take note that this list may vary in terms of the geographic area where you are located.
Securion is shipped in an original container specially designed to ensure that the product is protec-
ted against any risk of damage during shipment.
In the event of visible damage at the time of delivery, do not hesitate to carry out all required steps
as far as the shipper is concerned, and immediately contact your Evolis dealer who will provide you
with all necessary assistance.
Evolis has paid particular attention to the quality of this shipping material, and we urge you to keep
it in a clean, dry space.
This packaging material will be required to return equipment.
During the manufacturer’s guarantee period, returning material without the original Evolis
packaging could cause you to lose the benefit of this guarantee !
The following parts are furnished with the Securion printer:
■Power supply unit - VP ELECTRONIQUE type PAC150M
■Main power cable
■USB cable (length 1:80 m) - Item # A5017
■CD-Rom Driver & Documentation
■CD-Rom eMedia Card Designer, badge design and personalization software including
the utilization of an Excel source data base
■Cleaning kit
■Evolis Limited Guarantee document (must be consulted)
In the absence of one of these components, please contact your Evolis dealer.
Only use the power supply delivered with your Securion:
VP ELECTRONIQUE type PAC150M.

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Before installing the printer, please perform the following operations:
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Connecting to the electrical system
Before hooking up to the electrical system, make
sure the switch on the back of the printer is on OFF (O).
Turn off the printer by pulling the plug out of the
socket, which must always be accessible.
This product must be connected to an electrical installation
that is correctly protected and grounded.
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1. Connect the power supply cord to the power supply, then attach the power cord connector to the printer.
2. Then connect the end of the power supply cord to a grounded system outlet.
3. Power up the printer by turning the switch to ON (1).
4. The control panel display lights up and the message INITIALIZATION is displayed. Once the star-
tup sequence is completed, the menu displays READY and the driver LED is green and must be
steady. If the display does not light up when the power is turned on, or if the LED is not green
and/or if it flashes, this means that the installation was not done correctly or possibly that the
printer is not operating properly. Check the installation.
Prior to any maintenance action, always turn the power switch to
OFF (O) and disconnect the power supply cable.
For your own safety, these two components must remain accessible
at all times to permit emergency action
This product must be connected to a correctly protected and
grounded electrical installation
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The data cable (USB, Ethernet or other) must never be connected before the installation of the
printer driver has been completed.
Refer to Chapter 2.1 and carefully follow these instructions.
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The Evolis Securion printer uses two types of ribbons:
■Color or monochrome ribbons for the printing module: identifiable by their core which is equip-
ped with a toothed wheel
■Special films for the laminating module characterized by their hollow core
The Evolis original ribbons and films are specially designed to guarantee optimum operation
of your equipment without any risk of damage. The use of films or ribbons from any other
source than Evolis could seriously damage the print head and the heating roller of the lami-
nating station, consequently entailing the immediate interruption of the factory warranty.

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For optimum printing and laminating quality, Evolis recommends cleaning all the equipment each
time a ribbon is changed. It is up to the user to make this determination, provided, however, that he
makes sure to comply with the mandatory cleaning cycles in order to keep the equipment in perfect
operating conditions (consult the chapter on Ordinary Maintenance).
The validity of the factory guarantee is conditional upon compliance with these cleaning
cycles (cf. Limited Evolis Warranty document).
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To install a monochrome or color ribbon in the print module, proceed as follows:
The ribbon is automatically positioned after the print head bracket is locked
1. Open the
printer cover
2. Press the latch to
unlock the print
head bracket and
rotate it to the
right until it is in
vertical position.
If applicable,
remove the
existing ribbon
3. Install the new ribbon in the position
indicated in the diagram:
•Toothed wheel toward the rear
of the printer
• Part including the new ribbon located
on the right side (card feeder)
5. Reclose the printer
cover.
4. Lower the
print head
bracket and
lock it.

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The lamination unit includes components heated to high temperatures. Make sure not to
put your fingers inside the module. Follow the safety instructions
4. Position the film, engaging it in the film guide
provided for this purpose, taking care not to
damage it.
5. Once the film is in place, carefully push each core
back gradually until it comes to a stop on the
bottom of the bracket. Then make sure the film
moves freely, without creasing.
3. Insert the two cores about 1 inch
onto the brackets
2. If necessary, carefully
remove the existing
film, taking care not to
bend or twist it.
Introduce your
film, holding it in both
hands with the full
spool in the right
hand. Hold the ribbon
as indicated in the
diagram.
6. Reclose the
printer cover
1. Open the
printer cover
Installation of the print ribbons and laminating films must be accompanied by adequate
defining of the parameters of the print driver.
Please refer to the chapters on Properties of the Driver for additional details.

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The Securion printer supports PVC cards varying in thickness between 0.25 mm (10 mil) and
1 mm (40 mil). For optimum quality, these cards must comply with ISO Standard 7810.
They are of a number of types:
■Blank cards
■Magnetic stripe cards
■Contact smart cards
■Contactless smart cards
■Smart cards and magnetic stripe
Correct positioning of the magnetic stripe cards and of the contact smart cards in the feeder must
be scrupulously observed. Failure to comply with the direction of insertion would prevent the enco-
ding option from functioning.
In the most common procedure, the cards are laminated after printing. This operation requires that
the card be heated to a high temperature, which could cause it to be slightly deformed due to the
heat and the stresses created by the film when it cools.
Evolis recommends the use of cards specially designed for lamination.
For more information, contact your Evolis dealer who will provide guidance in making the choice.
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The cards are installed in the feeder as follows:
1. Open the
printer cover
2. Remove the
feeder as
indicated.
3. Insert the
cards into the
feeder as
indicated,
printable face
down.
4. Adjust the gauge
setting in terms
of the thickness
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Use only the types of cards on the List of Consumables in this manual.
Do not touch the printable surface of the cards: the printing quality depends on this.
Do not use cards that are damaged, bent or that have an embossed texture.
Always store the blank cards in a clean and dust-free location.
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The Securion printer is equipped with a manual system for setting the thickness of the cards, which
is accessible either through the feeder frame, or through the inside of the printing module when the
print head bracket is open.
The Securion printer accepts card thickness between 0.25 mm (10 mil) and 1 mm (40 mil).
The factory thickness setting of the cards is 0.76 mm (30 mil).
To adjust the thickness of the cards using the feeder frame
5. Put the feeder
back into place in
the printer until it
“Clicks” in place.
6. Reclose the
printer cover.
1. With the
cover open,
remove the
feeder from
the printer as
indicated.
2. Adjust the
thickness of the
cards used by
moving the
operating handle
from right to left to
the desired card
thickness.
3. Replace the feeder in the printer. Then
press on the top of the feeder until a
CLICK is heard.
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To adjust the thickness of the cards from the inside of the printer:
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Once the personalization cycle is completed, the
card is delivered in the hopper located on the left
side of the unit.
The user can choose from among 3 ways of ejecting the card:
■Front face visible - First card under the stack
■Rear face visible - First card on top of the stack
■Ejection in the position of the card as it comes out of the lamination station.
The definition of this method is done through the Properties menu of the print driver.
Please refer to the Chapter on Drive Properties for more information.
1. Open the cover of the
printer by pressing on
the opening handle and
turning it.
2. Remove the ribbon if it is
in the printer. Then adjust
the thickness of the cards
used by moving the
handle from right to left to
the desired card
thickness.
3. Re-install the ribbon in
the printer, then close the
cover.

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Defining the parameters of the printer and of its driver is a
highly important step and requires very special attention.
As a matter of fact, a poorly-defined film, or improper
settings, are factors that have a negative impact on the quality
of personalization.
It is therefore essential to proceed in stages, changing the
parameters only when you are completely sure.
Evolis gives you at all times the ability to return to the ‘factory’
settings if the adjustments made do not give the expected results.
The application of an improper lamination station heating temperature can result in the
destruction of the card and of the film, and, in extreme cases, can affect the station itself.
Be careful about defining the personalized parameters and do not hesitate to contact your
Evolis dealer to get the necessary advice and assistance prior to any modification.
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The Evolis Securion printer works on Microsoft Windows platforms:
Windows XP, 2003 and Vista 32 and 64-bits
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To install your print driver, you will need the CD-Rom ‘Drivers and Documentation’ shipped with your
Securion printer.
Please make sure the data cable is disconnected before starting this procedure.
The installation program automatically selects the version to be installed in terms of your
operating system.
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1. Load the ‘DRIVERS & DOCUMENTATIONS’ CD-Rom in your CD drive.
2. Wait a few seconds until the welcome screen asks you to choose your language. If the
CD-Rom does not launch automatically, double click on the setup.exe file located in the DRIVERS
directory on the CD-Rom
3. Select your language by clicking on the appropriate flag.
4. Click the “Install Driver” option to launch the setup program
5. Windows XP or 2003 platforms may require the Microsoft.NET package to be installed. Click OK
to confirm and start this installation.
Confirm your willing to proceed with the installation of Microsoft.NET by clicking on Yes.
Then continue the installation process ‘til it is complete.
The installation process is now complete. Click on OK to continue with the driver’s setup.
6. Setup is performed through a seven-step process. Make sure you stick precisely to the
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Step 1: disconnect the data cable
Step 2: accept the limited warranty conditions
Step 3: select the communication port
If you install your PC in USB mode, you can choose to activate the Port Monitor,
an application that displays all operating error messages on the PC screen.

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Step 4: detect communication port
Wait until the setup wizard detects the communication port with your printer to carry on to the next step.
Step 5: replacing an existing driver
This phase will occur only if an existing driver is detected on the system.

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Step 6: personalize your printer
During this step, you can set a personalized name to your printer.
The printer can also be defined as default printer.
You may then select the Evolis Color Profile. In selected cases, the color profile will provide color textu-
res very similar to what you will actually get.
Step 7: install driver and end of process
When the installation process is over, print a test card to make sure your printer operates suitably.
You are now ready to use your printer.
If you choose to install your printer via an Ethernet TCP/IP port, please download an additional guide
“Securion - User Guide - Ethernet Setup" from www.evolis.com/en/supservices/download_UGQO.asp
Select “Securion”, then “Ethernet Setup”. Choose the appropriate language and click the download button.