Fargo Pro-ID User manual

Print Method: Dye-Sublimation/Resin Thermal Transfer
Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
Colors: Up to 16.7 million
Print Speed: Approximately 8 seconds (K)
Approximately 15 seconds (K,O)
Approximately 25 seconds (Y,M,C,O)
Approximately 30 seconds (Y,M,C,K,O)
Pro-L only - When batch printing: 20 seconds (Y,M,C/lamination)
Accepted Standard Card Sizes: Dual-sided printing capabilities
Pro: CR-80 (3.375” x 2.125” / 85.6mm x 54mm)
Maximum Print Area: 3.37”x 2.11” / 85.5mm x 53.5mm
Pro-L: CR-80 (3.375” x 2.125” / 85.6mm x 54mm)
Maximum Print Area: 3.37”x 2.11” / 85.5mm x 53.5mm
CR-90 (3.63” x 2.37” / 92mm x 60.3mm)
Maximum Print Area: 3.37”x 2.14” / 85.5mm x 56.8mm
CR-100 (3.88” x 2.63” / 98.5mm x 66.7mm)
Maximum Print Area: 3.37”x 2.14” / 85.5mm x 56.8mm
*
To laminate oversized cards (CR-90 or CR-100) on the Pro-L,
FARGO strongly recommends ordering the Pro-L “OS” printer
Pro Pro-L
Maximum Accepted Card Width Range: 2.1” to 2.13” / 53mm to 54mm 2.1” to 2.63” / 53mm to 67mm
Maximum Accepted Card Length Range:
Single-Sided 3.25” to 3.37” / 82mm to 85.3mm 3.25” to 3.88” / 82mm to 98mm
Double-Sided 3.25” to 3.37” / 82mm to 85.3mm 3.25” to 3.88” / 82mm to 98mm
Accepted Card Thickness: .01” to .03” / .254mm to .75mm 01” to .04” / .254mm to 1.02mm
Card Types: PVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; monochrome resin ribbon required for
straight polyester cards
Card Capacity: Accepts up to 100 standard CR-80 PVC cards
Software Drivers: Windows®3.1x, Windows 95/98®and Windows NT®
Interface: Standard 8-bit Centronics-type parallel (ECP compatible)
Operating Temperature: 65° to 80°F (18° to 27°C)
Humidity: 20% - 60% non-condensing
Pro Pro-L
Dimensions: 9.05”H x 17.43”W x 10.94”D 10.44”H x 24.79”W x 10.94”D
(229mmH x 442mmW x 278mmD) (265mmH x 630mmW x 278mmD)
Weight: 26 lbs. (11.8 kg) 41 lbs. (18.6 kg)
Agency Listings: Safety standards: UL 1950, CSA, C2.2 and TUV-GS (IEC-950); Emissions standards: FCC Class B,
CRC c1374, Class B and TUV-EMC (IEC-801 -2, -3, -4; CISPR 22, Class B) CE
Supply Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Supply Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Warranty: Printer - One year; optional Extended Warranty Program (U.S. only)
Printhead - One year or 100,000-pass usage-allowance with UltraCard cards (whichever comes first)
Options: • ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module, dual high- and low-coercivity, Tracks 1, 2, and 3
(optional Encoding Module for oversized cards also available)
• JIS II Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module (not for use with oversized cards)
• Smart Card Encoding Contact Station
• SmartGuard Security Feature
• SmartShield Security Feature
6533 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA • [phone] • [phone] (U.S. and Canada only) • Fax: [phone] • www.fargo.com • E-mail: [email protected]
This data sheet is for informational purposes only. FARGO Electronics makes no warranties, expressed or implied, in this summary. Company and product names and data used in sample output are fictitious. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Pro-L, Pro,
PolyGuard, SmartGuard and SmartShield are trademarks and FARGO is a registered trademark of FARGO Electronics, Incorporated. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective companies. This is not an offer of sale.
©1999 FARGO Electronics, Incorporated. All rights reserved. SL1081-REV 9909
FARGO’s thermal film and ultra-durable
PolyGuard overlaminates deliver added
protection from abrasion and color
fading. Custom holographic security
features can also be incorporated.
FARGO’s exclusive SmartGuardTM
security feature allows you to encode a
smart card for controlling printer access.
Once encoded, the smart card is inserted
into the printer to provide access only to
those who have been authorized to print.
FARGO Pro and Pro-L
ID Card Printers
The New Standard of Reliability
Specifications

Pro-L’s Built-in Lamination Station Provides Heightened
Durability and Security for ID Cards
A high-speed, built-in lamination station is the main
component that differentiates the Pro-L printer from
the Pro model. With this
feature, the Pro-L has
the capacity to laminate
both sides of a card and
implement any number
of advanced security
features. This is
accomplished by
offering several different
overlaminate choices, including FARGO’s clear or
holographic PolyGuard™
, which provides maximum
durability and protection from abrasion and color fading.
As the innovator of the built-in lamination station,
FARGO is the authority on this breakthrough technology.
Integrated Magnetic Stripe Encoding
and Smart Card Personalization
With the advanced technology of Pro and Pro-L,
you can include some of today’s most sought-after
features in your cards. Both a smart card encoding
contact station and/or a dual high/low-coercivity
magnetic stripe encoder can be built into the printer
and integrated directly into the printing process.
These options allow you to use
your cards for access
control, time and
attendance, vending
and more.
Pro and Pro-L: Delivering speed, security and reliability
Pro and Pro-L Technical Highlights
• User-friendly, tool-free printhead assembly for quick
and easy replacement
• Printer driver-based color image density controls for fine-tuning
without mechanical adjustment
• New industrial-grade print engine for fast, reliable printing
• Universal dual 110v/220v power supply for no-hassle plug-and-print
in any country
• Printer driver setting allows you to mag encode, laminate or both
without the need to print a card
Characterized by their unwavering reliability and solid construction,
FARGO’s high-performance Professional Series Printers are expertly engineered
for high-volume applications. The FARGO Pro and FARGO Pro-L have captured
the essence of innovation and redefined the industry standard for card printers.
Solidly Constructed for Continuous-Print Applications
FARGO’s Pro and Pro-L Printers are built for unrivaled
speed and reliability. Rugged, durable and loaded with
high-powered performance features, these printers are
ideal for use in continuous-print applications.
Engineered for high duty cycles, the Pro and Pro-L’s
networking capabilities enable them to be networked for
high-end production with multiple printing stations. As
the original printers in the revolutionary
Professional Series product
line, the Pro and Pro-L
further enhance FARGO’s
position as the innovative
leader in card printers.
Rapid Printing Speed
Takes You to the Edge
Perfectly suited for high-volume environments, the Pro
and Pro-L incorporate 4MB of standard memory and
are capable of producing large quantities of full-color
cards at industry-leading speeds. The Pro model
prints a full-color card in only 25 seconds. Pro-L,
with its built-in lamination station, has the ability to
print and laminate a full-color card in just 40 seconds.
Plus, when batch printing, Pro-L prints one card
while simultaneously laminating another, thereby
allowing it to produce up to 180 full-color, laminated
cards per hour!
Utilizing an advanced dye-sublimation/resin thermal
transfer print technology, Pro and Pro-L print digital
images onto either side of a card. Their
edge-to-edge printing
feature allows you
to print photos and
graphics to the edge of
the card – creating an
infinite host of design
possibilities.
The Latest in Security Innovation – SmartGuard™
and SmartShield™
SmartGuard is literally the “key” to your security needs.
This optional feature allows you to easily encode a custom
access card which, when inserted into the printer,
provides access only to those who have been authorized
to print. This patent-pending feature controls output and
provides accountability for the production of all cards.
The SmartShield option is yet another FARGO
innovation (patent pending). This simple, inexpensive
option allows you to print custom transparent images
onto cards which reflect light when viewed at an
angle. Plus, for even higher security, these images
glow when viewed under an ultraviolet (black) light.
Either way, SmartShield images enhance card security
and help protect you from counterfeiting.
Order Your Pro or Pro-L Printer Today
From an Authorized FARGO Reseller!

Pro-L’s Built-in Lamination Station Provides Heightened
Durability and Security for ID Cards
A high-speed, built-in lamination station is the main
component that differentiates the Pro-L printer from
the Pro model. With this
feature, the Pro-L has
the capacity to laminate
both sides of a card and
implement any number
of advanced security
features. This is
accomplished by
offering several different
overlaminate choices, including FARGO’s clear or
holographic PolyGuard™
, which provides maximum
durability and protection from abrasion and color fading.
As the innovator of the built-in lamination station,
FARGO is the authority on this breakthrough technology.
Integrated Magnetic Stripe Encoding
and Smart Card Personalization
With the advanced technology of Pro and Pro-L,
you can include some of today’s most sought-after
features in your cards. Both a smart card encoding
contact station and/or a dual high/low-coercivity
magnetic stripe encoder can be built into the printer
and integrated directly into the printing process.
These options allow you to use
your cards for access
control, time and
attendance, vending
and more.
Pro and Pro-L: Delivering speed, security and reliability
Pro and Pro-L Technical Highlights
• User-friendly, tool-free printhead assembly for quick
and easy replacement
• Printer driver-based color image density controls for fine-tuning
without mechanical adjustment
• New industrial-grade print engine for fast, reliable printing
• Universal dual 110v/220v power supply for no-hassle plug-and-print
in any country
• Printer driver setting allows you to mag encode, laminate or both
without the need to print a card
Characterized by their unwavering reliability and solid construction,
FARGO’s high-performance Professional Series Printers are expertly engineered
for high-volume applications. The FARGO Pro and FARGO Pro-L have captured
the essence of innovation and redefined the industry standard for card printers.
Solidly Constructed for Continuous-Print Applications
FARGO’s Pro and Pro-L Printers are built for unrivaled
speed and reliability. Rugged, durable and loaded with
high-powered performance features, these printers are
ideal for use in continuous-print applications.
Engineered for high duty cycles, the Pro and Pro-L’s
networking capabilities enable them to be networked for
high-end production with multiple printing stations. As
the original printers in the revolutionary
Professional Series product
line, the Pro and Pro-L
further enhance FARGO’s
position as the innovative
leader in card printers.
Rapid Printing Speed
Takes You to the Edge
Perfectly suited for high-volume environments, the Pro
and Pro-L incorporate 4MB of standard memory and
are capable of producing large quantities of full-color
cards at industry-leading speeds. The Pro model
prints a full-color card in only 25 seconds. Pro-L,
with its built-in lamination station, has the ability to
print and laminate a full-color card in just 40 seconds.
Plus, when batch printing, Pro-L prints one card
while simultaneously laminating another, thereby
allowing it to produce up to 180 full-color, laminated
cards per hour!
Utilizing an advanced dye-sublimation/resin thermal
transfer print technology, Pro and Pro-L print digital
images onto either side of a card. Their
edge-to-edge printing
feature allows you
to print photos and
graphics to the edge of
the card – creating an
infinite host of design
possibilities.
The Latest in Security Innovation – SmartGuard™
and SmartShield™
SmartGuard is literally the “key” to your security needs.
This optional feature allows you to easily encode a custom
access card which, when inserted into the printer,
provides access only to those who have been authorized
to print. This patent-pending feature controls output and
provides accountability for the production of all cards.
The SmartShield option is yet another FARGO
innovation (patent pending). This simple, inexpensive
option allows you to print custom transparent images
onto cards which reflect light when viewed at an
angle. Plus, for even higher security, these images
glow when viewed under an ultraviolet (black) light.
Either way, SmartShield images enhance card security
and help protect you from counterfeiting.
Order Your Pro or Pro-L Printer Today
From an Authorized FARGO Reseller!

Print Method: Dye-Sublimation/Resin Thermal Transfer
Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
Colors: Up to 16.7 million
Print Speed: Approximately 8 seconds (K)
Approximately 15 seconds (K,O)
Approximately 25 seconds (Y,M,C,O)
Approximately 30 seconds (Y,M,C,K,O)
Pro-L only - When batch printing: 20 seconds (Y,M,C/lamination)
Accepted Standard Card Sizes: Dual-sided printing capabilities
Pro: CR-80 (3.375” x 2.125” / 85.6mm x 54mm)
Maximum Print Area: 3.37”x 2.11” / 85.5mm x 53.5mm
Pro-L: CR-80 (3.375” x 2.125” / 85.6mm x 54mm)
Maximum Print Area: 3.37”x 2.11” / 85.5mm x 53.5mm
CR-90 (3.63” x 2.37” / 92mm x 60.3mm)
Maximum Print Area: 3.37”x 2.14” / 85.5mm x 56.8mm
CR-100 (3.88” x 2.63” / 98.5mm x 66.7mm)
Maximum Print Area: 3.37”x 2.14” / 85.5mm x 56.8mm
*
To laminate oversized cards (CR-90 or CR-100) on the Pro-L,
FARGO strongly recommends ordering the Pro-L “OS” printer
Pro Pro-L
Maximum Accepted Card Width Range: 2.1” to 2.13” / 53mm to 54mm 2.1” to 2.63” / 53mm to 67mm
Maximum Accepted Card Length Range:
Single-Sided 3.25” to 3.37” / 82mm to 85.3mm 3.25” to 3.88” / 82mm to 98mm
Double-Sided 3.25” to 3.37” / 82mm to 85.3mm 3.25” to 3.88” / 82mm to 98mm
Accepted Card Thickness: .01” to .03” / .254mm to .75mm 01” to .04” / .254mm to 1.02mm
Card Types: PVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; monochrome resin ribbon required for
straight polyester cards
Card Capacity: Accepts up to 100 standard CR-80 PVC cards
Software Drivers: Windows®3.1x, Windows 95/98®and Windows NT®
Interface: Standard 8-bit Centronics-type parallel (ECP compatible)
Operating Temperature: 65° to 80°F (18° to 27°C)
Humidity: 20% - 60% non-condensing
Pro Pro-L
Dimensions: 9.05”H x 17.43”W x 10.94”D 10.44”H x 24.79”W x 10.94”D
(229mmH x 442mmW x 278mmD) (265mmH x 630mmW x 278mmD)
Weight: 26 lbs. (11.8 kg) 41 lbs. (18.6 kg)
Agency Listings: Safety standards: UL 1950, CSA, C2.2 and TUV-GS (IEC-950); Emissions standards: FCC Class B,
CRC c1374, Class B and TUV-EMC (IEC-801 -2, -3, -4; CISPR 22, Class B) CE
Supply Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Supply Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Warranty: Printer - One year; optional Extended Warranty Program (U.S. only)
Printhead - One year or 100,000-pass usage-allowance with UltraCard cards (whichever comes first)
Options: • ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module, dual high- and low-coercivity, Tracks 1, 2, and 3
(optional Encoding Module for oversized cards also available)
• JIS II Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module (not for use with oversized cards)
• Smart Card Encoding Contact Station
For more information contact Ken Longo at TEM Systems. 1-800-34567-ID [email protected] or on the web @ www.temsystems.com
• SmartGuard Security Feature
• SmartShield Security Feature
This data sheet is for informational purposes only. FARGO Electronics makes no warranties, expressed or implied, in this summary. Company and product names and data used in sample output are fictitious. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Pro-L, Pro,
PolyGuard, SmartGuard and SmartShield are trademarks and FARGO is a registered trademark of FARGO Electronics, Incorporated. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective companies. This is not an offer of sale.
©1999 FARGO Electronics, Incorporated. All rights reserved. SL1081-REV 9909
FARGO’s thermal film and ultra-durable
PolyGuard overlaminates deliver added
protection from abrasion and color
fading. Custom holographic security
features can also be incorporated.
FARGO’s exclusive SmartGuardTM
security feature allows you to encode a
smart card for controlling printer access.
Once encoded, the smart card is inserted
into the printer to provide access only to
those who have been authorized to print.
FARGO Pro and Pro-L
ID Card Printers
The New Standard of Reliability
Specifications