HID FARGO DTC1250e User manual

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FARGO®
DTC1250E, DTC1000ME, DTC4250E,
AND DTCII CARD PRINTER
USER GUIDE
PLT-01668
Version: 1.2
December 2016

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Contents
December 2016 1
DTC1250e, DTC1000Me, DTC4250e,
and DTCii Card Printer 1
Chapter 1: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1 Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1.1 Agency Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1.2 United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.1.3 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.1.4 Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.1.5 Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.1.6 Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.2 Safety Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.1 Safety Messages - United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.2.2 Safety Messages - French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.2.3 Safety Messages - Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
1.2.4 Safety Messages - China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
1.3 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.4 Functional Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.5 Printer Components: Print Ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.5.1 Ribbon Types and Print Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.6 Printer Components: Blank Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Chapter 2: Setup and Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1 Choosing a Good Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1.1 About Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.2 Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3 Installing the Print Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3.1 Installing the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.4 Installing Blank Cards into the Input Card Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.5 Card Size Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.6 Connecting the Printer Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Chapter 3: Print Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1 Print Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Driver Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Chapter 4: Printer Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.1 Card Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.1 Toolbox Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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4.1.1.1 Configuration Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.1.1.2 Calibrate Ribbon Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.1.1.3 Clean Printer Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.1.1.4 Safety Messages (Review Carefully) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.1.1.5 Advanced Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.2 Device Options Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4.2.1 Fluorescent Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
4.2.1.1 Selecting the Fluorescent Panel Ribbon Type (DTC4250e only) 4-19
4.2.1.2 Creating a Custom Fluorescent Image using the YMCFKO Ribbon . . 4-20
4.3 Configuring Fluorescent Data using the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
4.4 Image Color Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.4.1 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4.5 Image Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
4.6 Magnetic Encoding Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
4.6.1 Magnetic Track Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
4.6.1.1 Reviewing the Sample String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
4.6.1.2 Sending the Track Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
4.7 Overlay / Print Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
4.7.1 Defining an Overlay or Print Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
4.8 K Panel Resin Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
4.8.1 Defined Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
4.8.1.1 Method for Defining a Single Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
4.8.1.2 Method for Defining Multiple Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
4.9 Printer Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Chapter 5: System Overview - Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1 Sequence of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2.1 Printer Error Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2.2 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.2.3 Troubleshooting with the Error Message Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.2.4 Printer-Specific Tools (DTC1250E, DTC4250E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.2.4.1 Additional Printer Specific Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Chapter 6: Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.1 Upgrade Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Chapter 7: Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.1 Reading the Serial Numbers on a FARGO Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Appendix A: DTCii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.1 Locking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.2 Accessory Procedures: Using the Security Lock Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

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Specifications
The purpose of this section is to provide you with specific information on the Regulatory Compliances,
Agency Listings, Technical Specifications and Functional Specifications for the DTC1250e,
DTC1000Me, DTC4250e, and DTCii Card Printers.
1.1 Regulatory Compliance
1.1.1 Agency Listings
UL The Card Printer is listed under UL 60950-1 (2nd edition) Information Technology
Equipment
File Number: E145118
Note: This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit marked Class 2
and rated for 24Vdc, 3.3A minimum.
CSA The Printer manufacturer has been authorized by UL to represent the Card Printer
as CSA Certified under CSA Standard C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd edition
File Number: E145118
FCC The Card Printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC rules for a
Class A digital device.
CE The Card Printer has been tested and complies with EN300-330-1, EN300-330-2,
EN301-489-1, EN301-489-3, EN55022 class A, EN55024, EN6100-3-2, EN6100-3-3,
EN60950-1.
Note: Based on the above testing, the Printer manufacturer certifies that the Card
Printer complies with the following European Council Directives and has placed the
CE mark on the Card Printer.
LVD 2006/95/EC, EMC 2004/108/EC, R&TTE 1999/5/EC, ROHS2 2011/65/EC
Environmental ENERGY STAR, RoHS2, China RoHS, Power supply Efficiency level V minimum
Emissions and
Immunity
Standards
FCC Part 15 Class A, RSS-GEN, RSS 210, CNS 13438, EN55022 Class A, EN55024,
EN6100-3-2, EN6100-3-3, EN300-330-1, EN300-330-2, EN301-489-1, EN301-489-3,
GB9254, GB17625
Safety Standards UL IEC 60950-1 (2nd edition), CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07(2nd edition), EN60950-1,
GB4943, CNS14336
Additional
Agency Listings
CCC, BSMI, KC

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1.1.2 United States
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference; in which case, you are required to correct the interference at your expense.
IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to an intentional or unintentional radiator not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
1.1.3 Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
1.1.4 Taiwan
䴻✳⺷娵嫱⎰㟤󰶔Ỷ≇澯⮬柣暣㨇炻朆䴻姙⎗炻℔⎠ˣ⓮嘇ㆾἧ䓐侭⛯澵⼿㑭冒嬲
潏柣澯ˣ≈⣏≇澯ㆾ嬲潏⍇姕妰󰶔䈡⿏⍲≇傥ˤỶ≇澯⮬柣暣㨇󰶔ἧ䓐澵⼿⼙枧梃
凒⬱ℐ⍲⸚㒦⎰㱽忂ᾉ烊䴻䘤䎦㚱⸚㒦䎦尉㗪炻ㅱ灅⌛ 䓐炻󰵯㓡┬军䃉⸚㒦㗪㕡
⼿两临ἧ䓐ˤ⇵枭⎰㱽忂ᾉ炻㊯ὅ暣ᾉ㱽夷⭂ἄ㤕󰶔䃉䶂暣忂ᾉˤỶ≇澯⮬柣暣㨇
枰⽵⍿⎰㱽忂ᾉㆾⶍ㤕ˣ䥹⬠⍲慓瀏䓐暣㲊灕⮬⿏暣㨇姕⁁󰶔⸚㒦ˤ
1.1.5 Japan
ɱʌ㻻㖤ʍ㐅ⴷʌශᕅ᤽ᇐʰɯʄɢʜɷȾ
(㐅ⴷ᤽ᇐ⮠ʍㅢ AC-14019 ʅɷ )
ᵢ㼳૷ʍ䴱⌘ʰֵ⭞ɵɽ 5),'ₕಞʌ䃣ʝʨᴮɫ䗲ʝ㻻㖤ʅɷȾ
ɻʌɽʟֵ⭞ɷʩ⭞䙊๪ᡶʉʦʁʄʍȽⱸₕಞʉᖧ丵ʰфɦʩᚆʪɪɠʨʜɷ
1.1.6 Korea
㧊₆₆⓪ 㠛ⶊ㣿 (A ) 㩚㧦䕢 㩗䞿₆₆⪲㍲ 䕦ⰺ㧦 ⡦⓪ ㌂㣿㧦⓪ 㧊㩦㦚 㭒㦮䞮㔲₎ ⹪⧒Ⳇ , Ṗ㩫 㣎㦮 㰖㡃
㠦㍲ ㌂㣿䞮⓪ ộ㦚 ⳿㩗㦒⪲ 䞿┞┺ .

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1.2 Safety Messages
1.2.1 Safety Messages - United States
Symbol Critical Instructions for Safety Purposes
Danger: Failure to follow these guidelines results in personal injury or death.
To prevent personal injury or death:
• Reference the following safety messages before performing an operation.
• Always remove the power cord prior to performing repair procedures, unless
otherwise specified.
• Ensure only qualified personnel perform these procedures.
ESD: This device is electro statically sensitive. You may damage the device if exposing it to
static electricity discharges.
To prevent damage:
• Reference the following safety messages before performing an operation.
• Observe all established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures while handling
cables in or near the Circuit Board and Printhead Assemblies.
• Always wear an appropriate personal grounding device.
• Always remove the Ribbon and Cards from the Printer before making any repairs,
unless otherwise specified.
• Remove jewelry and thoroughly clean hands before working on the Printer.
Caution: This symbol warns of an electrical hazard that could result in personal injury or death.
Caution: For safety purposes, do not use Ethernet for a direct connection outside of the building.

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1.2.2 Safety Messages - French
Symbole Instructions critiques visant la Sécurité
Danger: Si ces directives ne sont pas suivies les résultats peuvent être des lésions corporelles ou
la mort.
Pour éviter des lésions corporelles ou la mort:
• Rapportez-vous aux avis suivants de sécurité avant de procéder à une opération.
• Retirez toujours le câble d’alimentation avant d’effectuer des procédures de
réparation, sauf spécification contraire.
• Assurez-vous qu’uniquement des personnes qualifiées réalisent des procédures.
ESD: Ce dispositif est sensible à l’électricité statique. Il peut souffrir des dommages s’il est
exposé à des décharges électrostatiques.
Pour éviter des dommages:
• Rapportez-vous aux messages suivants avant de procéder à une opération.
• Suivez toutes les procédures de Décharges Electrostatiques (ESD) en vigueur
durant le maniement des câbles dans ou à proximité des Ensembles de Cartes de
Circuit Imprimé et Tête d’Impression.
• Portez toujours un dispositif de mise à la terre personnelle appropriée.
• Retirez toujours le ruban et les Cartes de l’Imprimante avant d’effectuer toute
réparation, sauf spécification contraire.
• Retirez tous bijoux et lavez soigneusement vos mains avant de travailler à
l’Imprimante.
Attention: Ce symbole est un avis de péril électrique passible de résulter en lésion corporelle ou
mort.
Attention: Pour des motifs de sécurité, n’utilisez pas Ethernet pour une connexion directe hors du
bâtiment.

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1.2.3 Safety Messages - Taiwan
䷩橼󰵶㔯ġ⮬柣䘤⮬⍲⬱ℐ㊯Ẍġ⬱ℐ妲〗 炷⮷⽫㩊㞍炸
㧁姀 慵天䘬⬱ℐḳ枭婒㖶
⌙晒Ļ 㛒㊱䄏婒㖶⬱墅⎗傥忈ㆸṢ⒉ ṉˤ
⛐⎗傥䓊䓇㼃⛐⬱ℐ⓷柴䘬⛘㕡㚱嬎䣢㧁姀ˤ
炷⤪ⶎ⚾㇨䣢炸ˤ
ɀ䁢Ḯ性󱂖Ṣ⒉ ⭛炻⛐忚埴㚱㬌嬎䣢㧁姀䘬㑵ἄ⇵炻婳󱂑⍫侫⬱ℐ屯妲㍸䣢ˤ
ɀ䁢Ḯ性󱂖Ṣ⒉ ⭛炻⛐㰺㚱䈡⇍婒㖶䘬ね㱩ᶳ炻ᾖ䎮⇵婳斄㌱暣㸸攳斄ˤ
⮷⽫Ļ 㬌姕⁁⮵朄暣⼰㓷デˤ⤪㝄⍿⇘朄暣㓦暣炻姕⁁㚫㎵⢆ˤ
⛐⎗傥䓊䓇㼃⛐朄暣⬱ℐ⓷柴䘬⛘㕡㚱嬎䣢㧁姀ˤ
炷⤪ⶎ⚾㇨䣢炸ˤ
•䁢Ḯ性󱂖㎵⢆姕⁁炻⛐忚埴㚱㬌嬎䣢㧁姀䘬㑵ἄ⇵炻婳󱂑⍫侫⬱ℐ屯妲㍸䣢ˤ
•䁢Ḯ性󱂖㎵⢆姕⁁炻⛐㌺㓦暣嶗㜧␴⌘⇟柕倗⎰墅伖墉朊ㆾ旬役䘬暣䶂㗪炻婳㲐シ奨⮇㇨
㚱䘬朄暣㓦暣姕⁁ˤ
•䁢Ḯ性󱂖㎵⢆姕⁁炻婳晐㗪ἑ㇜⎰怑䘬㍍⛘墅伖炷㭼⤪烉ㇳ僽ᶲ㇜ᶨᾳ檀⑩岒䘬㍍⛘ㇳ
僽ⷞẍ󱂖⍿⇘⎗傥䘬 ⭛炸ˤ
•䁢Ḯ性󱂖㎵⢆姕⁁炻⤪㝄㰺㚱䈡㬲婒㖶炻⛐ ảỽᾖ䎮⇵炻婳⍾ᶳ⌘堐㨇ᶲ䘬刚ⷞ␴⌉ˤ
•䁢Ḯ性󱂖㎵⢆姕⁁炻⛐ἧ䓐⌘堐㨇󰶔⇵炻婳㐀ᶳㆺ㊯␴ㇳᶲ梦⑩炻󰵯Ṽ䳘㶭㲿ㇳᶲ䘬㱡
傪ˤ

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1.2.4 Safety Messages - China
ᆹޘ⎸᚟˄䈧Ԅ㓶䰵䈫˅
ㅖ ⎹৺ᆹޘⲴ䟽㾱䗷〻
ড䲙 ྲ󰵭н䚥ᗚ䘉Ӌᆹ㻵ᤷই䘋㹼󰪞֌ˈ㜭Պሬ㠤䟽Քˈ⭊㠣↫ӑDŽ
㜭ᕅᆹޘ䰞仈Ⲵؑ᚟⭡䆖ㅖ ˄ྲᐖമᡰ⽪˅ᶕ㺘⽪DŽ
•ѪҶ⺞؍Ӫ䓛ᆹޘˈ൘ᢗ㹼ࡽ䶒ᑖᴹ↔ㅖⲴ󰪞֌ѻࡽˈ䈧ݸ䰵䈫л䶒Ⲵᆹޘ⎸᚟DŽ
•ѪҶ⺞؍Ӫ䓛ᆹޘˈ䲔䶎ᴹ㿴ᇊˈࡉ൘ᢗ㹼㔤؞䗷〻ࡽˈ࿻㓸ᓄᯝᔰ⭥ⓀDŽ
ሿᗳ ↔䇮༷Ѫ䶉⭥᭿ᝏ䇮༷DŽྲ󰵭᳤䵢൘䶉⭥⭥⍱лˈ㜭Պᦏൿ䇮༷DŽ
㜭ᕅ䶉⭥ᆹޘ䰞仈Ⲵؑ᚟⭡䆖ㅖ ˄ྲᐖമᡰ⽪˅ᶕ㺘⽪DŽ
•ѪҶ䱢→䇮༷ᡆӻ䍘ᦏˈ൘ᢗ㹼ࡽ䶒ᑖᴹ↔ㅖⲴ󰪞֌ѻࡽˈ䈧ݸ䰵䈫л䶒Ⲵᆹޘ⎸
᚟DŽ
•ѪҶ䱢→䇮༷ᡆӻ䍘ᦏˈ䈧൘༴⨶⭥䐟ᶯ઼ᢃঠཤ䜘Ԧѝᡆ䱴䘁Ⲵ⭥㔶ᰦˈ䚥ᆸᡰᴹ㿴
ᇊⲴ䶉⭥᭮⭥(6'䗷〻DŽ
•ѪҶ䱢→䇮༷ᡆӻ䍘ᦏˈ䈧࿻㓸֙ᑖ䘲ᖃⲴњӪ᧕ൠ䇮༷˄ֻྲˈᐢ᧕ൠ䚯ݽࠪ⧠▌
൘ᦏൿⲴ儈䍘䟿㞅ᑖ˅DŽ
•ѪҶ䱢→䇮༷ᡆӻ䍘ᦏˈ䲔䶎ᴹ㿴ᇊˈࡉ൘ᢗ㹼ԫօ㔤؞䗷〻ࡽˈ࿻㓸ᓄሶ㢢ᑖ઼
䇱঑оᢃঠᵪ࠶⿫DŽ
•ѪҶ䱢→䇮༷ᡆӻ䍘ᦏˈ൘󰪞֌ᢃঠᵪࡽˈ䈧л᡻ᤷ઼᡻кⲴ⨐ᇍ侠⢙ˈᒦሶ᡻кⲴ
⋩␽઼⊑␽ᖫᓅ␵⍇ᒢ߰DŽ
ӵ䘲⭘Ҿ⎧ᤄ Pԕлൠᆹޘ֯⭘
Use only at altitudes not more than 2000m above sea level.
ӵ䘲⭘Ҿ䶎✝ᑖ≄ىᶑԦлᆹޘ֯⭘
⧟ຳ؍ᣔ  ѝഭ 5R+6
⧟؍֯⭘ᵏᱟสҾᵜӗ૱⭘Ҿ࣎ޜ⧟ຳDŽ
Environmental Protection Use Period is based on the product being used in an office
environment.

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1.3 Technical Specifications
Term Function
Print Method Dye Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Print resolution 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm); continuous tone
Colors Up to 16.7 million colors / 256 shades per pixel
Print Ribbon Options Full-color with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO*
(500 prints)
Full-color half-panel with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO*
(850 prints)
Full-color with two resin black panels and overlay panel, YMCKOK* (500
prints)
Full-color with fluorescing, resin black panel and overlay panel, YMCFKO* (500
prints)
Full-color with fluorescing, two resin black panels and overlay panel,
YMCFKOK* (400 prints)
Full-color half-panel with two resin black and overlay panel, YMCKOK* (500
prints)
Full-color half-panel with two resin black and two overlay panels, YMCKOK*
(500 prints)
Resin black and overlay panel, KO* (1250 prints)
Dye-sublimation black and overlay print, BO* (1250 prints)
Resin black (standard and premium) (3000 prints)
Resin green, blue, red, white (1000 prints)
Resin silver (2000 prints)
Resin gold (1000 prints)
Rewrite technology – No ribbon is required
* Indicates the ribbon type and the number of ribbon panels printed where
Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, C=Cyan, K=Resin Black, O=Overlay, F=Fluorescing Resin
Print Speed 6 seconds per card (K*)
8 seconds per card (KO*)
16 seconds per card (YMCKO*)
24 seconds per card (YMCKOK*)
Print speed indicates an approximate batch print speed and is measured from
the time a card feeds into the printer to the time it ejects from the printer.
Print speeds do not include encoding time or the time needed for the PC to
process the image.
Process time is dependent on the size of the file, the CPU, amount of RAM and
the amount of available resources at the time of the print.
* Indicates the ribbon type and the number of ribbon panels printed where
Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, C=Cyan, K=Resin Black, O=Overlay, F=Fluorescing Resin
Card Size and Types
Supported
CR-80 (3.375"L x 2.125"W / 85.6mmL x 54mmW)
CR-79 (3.313”L x 2.063”W / 84.1mmL x 52.4mmW
Accepted Standard Card
Sizes
CR-80 edge-to-edge (3.36"L x 2.11"W/85.3mmL x 53.7mmW)
CR-79 (3.3”L x 2.04”W/83.8mmL x 51.8mmW)
Accepted Card Thickness .009” - .040” / 9 mil – 40 mil/.229mm – 1.016mm

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Accepted Card Types PVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; monochrome resin required
for 100% polyester cards; optical memory cards with PVC finish; rewrite.
Input Hopper Card
Capacity
100 cards (.030”/.762.mm) DTC1250e, DTC1000Me, DTC4250e
200 cards (.030”/.762 mm) DTC4250E (Dual Hopper)
Output Hopper Card
Capacity
100 cards (.030”/.762.mm) DTC4250e
30 cards (.030”/.762.mm) DTC1250e
Reject Hopper Card
Capacity
100 cards (.030”/.762.mm) – same-side input/output card hopper (required)
Card Cleaning Card cleaning roller integrated into the ribbon cartridge.
A new cleaning roller is included with each ribbon cartridge.
Printer Memory 32MB RAM
Operating Systems Windows® XP/Vista® (32 bit & 64 bit)/Server 2003 & 2008/Windows 7 (32 &
64 bit)/Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit)/Linux®
Interface USB 2.0 and Ethernet with internal print server
Operating Temperature 65° F to 80° F / 18° C to 27°C
Humidity 20-80% non-condensing
Dimensions The dimensions for the DTC1250e:
Single-Sided Printer: 8.8˝H x 13.7˝W x 7.9˝D/224mmH x 348mmW x 201mmD
(DTC1000Me)
Dual-Sided Printer: 9.8˝H x 18.7˝W x 9.2˝D/249mmH x 475mmW x 234mmD
The dimensions for the DTC4250e:
Single-Sided Printer: 9.8˝H x 18.1˝W x 9.2˝D/249mmH x 460mmW x 234mmD
Dual-Sided Printer: 9.8˝H x 18.7˝W x 9.2˝D/249mmH x 475mmW x 234mmD
Weight Single-Sided: 8 lbs./3.63 Kg; Dual-Sided: 10 lbs./4.54 Kg
Agency Listings Safety: UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 (60950-1), and CE; EMC; FCC Class A, CRC
c1374, CE (EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024), CCC, BSMI, KCC
Supply Voltage 100-240 VAC, 1.6 A
Supply Frequency 50 Hz/60 Hz
Warranty Printer – Two years; Printhead – Two years, unlimited pass with UltraCard®
Encoding Options
Supported
125kHz (HID Prox) reader
13.56 MHz (iCLASS, MIFARE, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693) read/write encoder
Contact Smart Card Encoder reads from and writes to all ISO7816 1/2/3/4
memory and microprocessor smart cards (T=0, T=1) as well as synchronous
cards
ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoding, dual high- and low-coercivity, Tracks 1, 2 and 3
Term Function

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PLT-01668, Version: 1.2 Specifications
1.4 Functional Specifications
This card printer utilizes two different, yet closely related printing technologies to achieve its
remarkable direct-to-card print quality for dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer.
1.5 Printer Components: Print Ribbons
The card printer utilizes both dye-sublimation and/or resin thermal transfer methods to print images
directly onto blank cards. Since the dye-sublimation and the resin thermal transfer print methods each
provide their own unique benefits, print ribbons are available in resin-only, dye-sublimation-only and
combination dye-sublimation/resin versions.
To make it easier to remember which print ribbons are which, a letter code has been developed to
indicate the type of ribbon panels found on each ribbon. This letter code is as follows:
= Dye-Sublimation Yellow Panel
= Dye-Sublimation Magenta Panel
= Dye-Sublimation Cyan Panel
= Resin Black Panel (Premium unless otherwise stated)
= Clear Protective Overlay Panel
= Fluorescing Panel
Options Single wire Ethernet and USB 2.0 Interface for inline printing and encoding
Single wire Ethernet encoding is only available for iCLASS and Contact Smart
Card encoding
Dual-Sided Printing Module – Upgradable
Dual Input Card Hopper – Upgradable (DTC4250e)
Same-Side Input / Output Card Hopper – Upgradable (DTC4250e)
Smart Card Encoding (contact/contactless) – Upgradable
Magnetic Stripe Encoding – Upgradable
Printer Clearing Kit
Software FARGO Workbench Diagnosis Utility
Display Color changing status buttons (DTC1250E, DTC4250E)
Graphical Display (DTC4250E)
Term Function

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1.5.1 Ribbon Types and Print Counts
The following table includes the ribbon types and typical print counts.
Ribbon DTC1250e DTC1000Me DTC4250e
YMCKO – Full Color/Resin Black / Overlay 500 N/A 500
YMCKO Half Panel – Full Color (1/2) / Resin Black/Overlay 850 N/A 850
YMCFKO - Full Color/UV Fluorescing / Resin Black / Overlay N/A N/A 500
YMCKK - Full Color / 2 Resin Black N/A N/A N/A
YMCKOK - Full Color / 2 Resin Black / Overlay 500 N/A 500
YMCFKOK - Full Color/UV Fluorescing / 2 Resin Black /
Overlay
N/A N/A 400
YMCKOK – Half Panel-Full Color (1/2) / 2 Resin Black /
Overlay
850 N/A N/A
YMCKOKO – Half Panel-Full Color (1/2) / 2 Resin Black / 2
Overlay
850 N/A N/A
K – Standard Resin 3000 3000 3000
K – Premium Resin 3000 3000 3000
Colored Resin 2000 2000 2000
KO - Premium Black Resin / Overlay 1250 1250 1250
BO - Dye-Sub Black / Overlay 1250 1250 1250
None – Rewritable Supported Supported Supported

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PLT-01668, Version: 1.2 Specifications
1.6 Printer Components: Blank Cards
Type Description
Card Size The Card Printer accepts standard CR-79 and CR-80 sized cards.
Card Surface Suitable cards must have a polished PVC surface free of fingerprints,
dust or any other types of embedded contaminants. In addition,
cards must have a completely smooth, level surface in order for the
printer to achieve consistent color coverage. Certain types of
Proximity cards have an uneven surface that will inhibit consistent
color transfer.
Certain types of smart card chips are raised slightly above the cards
surface which also results in poor color transfer.
UltraCard Brand Cards The UltraCard product line, available exclusively as part of HID Global
FARGO brand secure card issuance solutions, has a long standing
reputation among dealers and end-Users for consistent quality in
construction.
• In addition to blank stock, the UltraCard line is available in a
variety of configurations for magnetic stripe, custom holograms
and other additional anti-counterfeiting feature
• UltraCard Premium is the preferred card for Direct-to-Card
(DTC) applications that require a higher quality card. The
UltraCard Premium’s composite material construction provides
for maximum durability, flexibility and card life, with optimal
resolution print quality for lamination and fluorescent panel
Ribbon printing applications.
• UltraCard PVC cards are medium-durability cards for a glossy,
photo quality finish. These cards are manufactured to ensure
clean, scratch-free cards for high-quality prints and extended
Printhead life.

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Chapter 2
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Setup and Installation Procedures
This section describes the setup and installation for the DTC1250e, DTC1000Me, and the DTC4250
Card Printers.
2.1 Choosing a Good Location
The following guidelines help to ensure optimal printing performance:
Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.
Use the printer's dimensions as a guideline for the minimum clearances to the unit.
Note: Allow for adequate clearance in front of the unit to accommodate the unit with its covers
open.
Do not install unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
2.1.1 About Moisture Condensation
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense inside the unit. Should this occur, print quality may not be optimal.
Leave the unit unplugged in a warm, dry room for several hours before using to evaporate any
moisture.
Caution: For safety purposes, Ethernet is not intended for a direct connection outside of
the building.
Attention: Pour des raisons de sécurité, Ethernet n'est pas conçu pour une connexion
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2.2 Unpacking and Inspection
While unpacking your Printer, inspect the carton to ensure that no damage has occurred during
shipping. Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with your unit.
Check that the following items are included:
Power Supply
US/EU Power Cable
USB cable (2.0)
Software Installation CD
Card Printer User Guide
Warranty Statement, Compliance Document
2.3 Installing the Print Ribbon Cartridge
FARGO Direct-to-Card Printers require highly specialized supplies to function properly.
The FARGO DTC1250e, DTC1000Me, and DTC4250e Card Printers use a one piece, disposable ribbon
cartridge system.
To maximize printer durability, reliability and printed card quality, only FARGO-certified supplies must
be used. For this reason, your FARGO warranty is void, where not prohibited by law, if you use non-
FARGO-certified supplies.
Printer cleaning is recommended with each ribbon change to ensure quality printed cards.
Resin-only print ribbons consist of a continuous roll of a single resin color. No protective overlay panel
(O) is provided because resin images do not require the protection of an overlay.
2.3.1 Installing the Ribbon
1. Pull open front cover.
2. Insert the print ribbon cartridge into the printer.
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3. Close the front cover.
2.4 Installing Blank Cards into the Input Card Hopper
The FARGO DTC1250e, DTC1000Me and DTC4250e Card Printers are capable of printing single feed
cards and multiple feed cards (batch mode). To print a single feed card, remove all cards from the
input card hopper, leave its door closed and place a card in the single feed card slot (which can be
used repeatedly).
1. Load the cards with the print side down and (if applicable) the magnetic strip up and towards
the front of the printer.
Information: Do not run the cards with a contaminated, dull or uneven surface through the
Printer. Printing onto these cards may lead to poor print quality and can greatly reduce the life
of the printhead.
Card types include PVC or PVC finish.
Cards eject into the output hopper or reject hopper.
Each input hopper holds 100 cards.
Certain types of smart card chips are raised slightly above the cards surface, which may
result in poor color transfer. Design the card with white space surrounding the chip.
2. Open the input card hopper door.
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3. Press the card hopper load lever down until the card tray locks into place.
4. Load up to 100 cards into the hopper with the print side down. If using cards with a magnetic
stripe, the magnetic stripe should be loaded with the stripe up and to the front of the Printer.
5. Close the input card hopper door to release the lever to the printing position.