HID HDPii User manual

HDPii High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide L001130 Rev 1.4 1
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HDPii High Definition Card Printer/Encoder
User Guide (Rev. 1.4)
•HDPii Dual-Sided
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Revision Control Number Date Document Title
Revision 1.4 May 2011 HDPii High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide
Added Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit) Support
Added Magnetic Cleaning procedure
Added Film Cartridge Adjustment procedure
Revision 1.3 January 2010 HDPii High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide
Added security feature disable information.
Added Canada Compliance
Added Vista 32 & 64 bit support
Revision 1.2 August 2009 HDPii High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide
Added Raw Binary Magnetic encoding
Advanced Settings updated
Added Magnetic Cleaning Instruction- in Output Module &
foam filter
Revision 1.1 1 June 2008 HDPii High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide
Revision 1.0 1 January 2008 Same document title
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HDPii High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 1.4)_____________________ 1
Section 1: Printer Overview______________________________________________________ 9
How to use the guide____________________________________________________________________9
Safety Messages (review carefully) ________________________________________________________9
HDPii Process Flows (in Table format) ____________________________________________________10
Reviewing the HDPii Boot-up Sequence _________________________________________________10
Reviewing the HDPii Sequence of Operations_____________________________________________11
Section 2: Specifications ________________________________________________________ 13
Safety Messages (review carefully) _______________________________________________________13
Introduction__________________________________________________________________________14
Reviewing the HDPii Printer Overview table________________________________________________14
Reviewing the HDPii Package _________________________________________________________14
Reviewing the HDPii (front)___________________________________________________________15
Reviewing the HDPii Card Printer ______________________________________________________15
Regulatory Compliances________________________________________________________________16
Agency Listings ______________________________________________________________________17
United States_______________________________________________________________________17
Canada ___________________________________________________________________________17
Environmental Protection (China-RoHS) _________________________________________________18
Traditional Chinese RF Emissions and Safety Statements ____________________________________18
Technical Specifications________________________________________________________________19
Functional Specifications _______________________________________________________________25
Printer Components: Resin Thermal Transfer to USB Interface Port ___________________________26
Printer Components: LCD and Softkey Control Pad ________________________________________27
Printer Components: Print Ribbons _____________________________________________________29
Printer Components: Blank Cards ______________________________________________________30
Printer Components: Card Input and Output Hoppers_______________________________________31
Printer Components: Card Output Hopper and Reject Hopper ________________________________31
Printer Components: Transfer Roller____________________________________________________32
Printer Components: Flipper Table _____________________________________________________32
Section 3: Installation Procedures________________________________________________ 34
Safety Messages (review carefully) _______________________________________________________34
Introduction__________________________________________________________________________35
Time Requirement __________________________________________________________________35
System Requirements ________________________________________________________________35
Inspection – HDPii __________________________________________________________________35
Unpacking the Printer ________________________________________________________________35
Choosing a Good Location ____________________________________________________________37
About Moisture Condensation _________________________________________________________38
Module Installation Procedures __________________________________________________________38
Installing the Output Module Accessory__________________________________________________38
Removing the Output Side Upgrade Cover (if applicable)____________________________________40
Printer Loading Procedures______________________________________________________________41
Loading the Print Ribbon _____________________________________________________________41
Loading the Clear HDP Transfer Film ___________________________________________________44
Inserting the Card Cleaning Roller ______________________________________________________46
Loading the Blank Cards______________________________________________________________48

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Adjustable Film Cartridge Details ________________________________________________________49
Connecting Power to HDPii Printer _______________________________________________________55
Printer Driver Installation Procedures______________________________________________________56
Installing the HDPii Printer Driver______________________________________________________57
Printing a Test Print Image ______________________________________________________________63
Section 4: Accessory Procedures _________________________________________________ 65
Safety Messages (review carefully) _______________________________________________________65
Using the Security Lock Slot on the HDPii _________________________________________________66
Section 5: General Troubleshooting ______________________________________________ 68
LCD Messages _______________________________________________________________________68
Safety Messages (review carefully) _______________________________________________________68
Troubleshooting - LCD and Printer Error Message Tables______________________________________69
How to use the LCD Error Message Table (example provided)________________________________70
Troubleshooting with the LCD Error Message Table________________________________________71
Troubleshooting with the Printer Error Message Table ______________________________________80
Communications Errors ________________________________________________________________90
Resolving the Communication Errors____________________________________________________90
Printing a Test Image __________________________________________________________________91
Reviewing the Alignment Self-Test Card_________________________________________________94
Reviewing the Color Bars Self Test _____________________________________________________95
Reviewing the Device Settings Self-Test _________________________________________________96
Reviewing the YMCK Self Test________________________________________________________97
Reviewing the Magnetic Self Test ______________________________________________________98
Reviewing the Resin Self Test _________________________________________________________99
Section 6: Ethernet Option_____________________________________________________ 100
Introduction_________________________________________________________________________100
Technical Specification - Ethernet Option _________________________________________________101
Functional Specification - Ethernet Option_________________________________________________101
Network Services - Overview___________________________________________________________102
Reviewing the Print Server___________________________________________________________102
Reviewing the Web Page Server_______________________________________________________103
Reviewing the Network Management Interface ___________________________________________103
Reviewing the Telnet Server__________________________________________________________103
Network Management Interface _________________________________________________________103
Telnet Command Line Interface _________________________________________________________104
Initiating a Telnet Session____________________________________________________________104
Reviewing the Telnet Command Table__________________________________________________104
Ethernet Web Pages – Standard Procedures ________________________________________________109
Reviewing Web page security_________________________________________________________109
Reviewing the Web Page Server_______________________________________________________109
Logging In________________________________________________________________________109
Accessing the Home page______________________________________________________________110
Reviewing the Home Page _____________________________________________________________111
Reviewing the Home Page Categories and Fields (table)____________________________________112
Configuring the Network Settings _______________________________________________________113
Accessing the Network Settings page___________________________________________________113
Reviewing the Interface _____________________________________________________________114
Reviewing the Current Settings _______________________________________________________114
Switching to the Automatic IP Address Mode ____________________________________________115
Changing to the Static IP Address Mode ________________________________________________117
Reviewing Web page security_________________________________________________________118
Using the Clear Changes button _______________________________________________________118
Using the Media Information page _______________________________________________________119
Using the TCP/IP page ________________________________________________________________120

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Using the Printer page_________________________________________________________________123
Using the System Log page ____________________________________________________________126
Changing the Log Name_____________________________________________________________127
Selecting the Log Type______________________________________________________________128
Selecting the Log Destination_________________________________________________________129
Setting up Email Event logging _______________________________________________________131
Specifying UDP Event logging________________________________________________________132
Specifying TCP Event Logging _______________________________________________________133
Using the Administration pages _________________________________________________________135
Using the System Information page ____________________________________________________135
Changing the Root Password _________________________________________________________136
Using the Reboot pages _______________________________________________________________137
Rebooting the Printer _______________________________________________________________137
Upgrading the Main Firmware ________________________________________________________138
Using the Print Path page ______________________________________________________________143
Using the Help page __________________________________________________________________146
Additional Procedures_________________________________________________________________146
Accessing the Ethernet Status LED ____________________________________________________146
Reviewing the HDPii LED Table ______________________________________________________146
Restoring the Factory Settings for Ethernet ________________________________________________147
Resetting the HDPii settings __________________________________________________________147
Changing the HDPii LCD Network Settings _____________________________________________147
Accessing the Network Setup Menu____________________________________________________148
Changing the DHCP Setting__________________________________________________________148
Changing the ANEG setting __________________________________________________________148
Accessing the Network Setup Menu____________________________________________________149
Saving addresses___________________________________________________________________149
Resetting Passwords ________________________________________________________________150
Accessing the HDPii IP Address_______________________________________________________150
Ethernet Printer Troubleshooting Procedures_______________________________________________151
Troubleshooting procedures __________________________________________________________151
Verifying the Printer Connection ______________________________________________________152
Reviewing Frequently-asked Questions ___________________________________________________152
Glossary of Terms____________________________________________________________________156
Section 7: Printer Adjustments _________________________________________________ 158
Safety Messages (review carefully) ______________________________________________________158
Printing on Alternate Card stocks________________________________________________________159
Selecting the Right Cards and optimizing the HDP Print Process _____________________________159
Selecting the appropriate Printer Driver settings __________________________________________159
Printer Driver Options_________________________________________________________________161
Installing Printer Driver Updates ______________________________________________________161
Setting Up the Printer Driver ___________________________________________________________163
Setting up Windows ________________________________________________________________163
Using the OK, Cancel and Help buttons_________________________________________________163
Using the Card tab ___________________________________________________________________164
Selecting the Card Size______________________________________________________________164
Selecting the Card Type _____________________________________________________________165
Setting the Orientation ______________________________________________________________167
Specifying the number of Copies ______________________________________________________168
Selecting the Diagnostics button_______________________________________________________169
Selecting the Test Print button ________________________________________________________170
Selecting the About button ___________________________________________________________171
Selecting the Toolbox button _________________________________________________________172
Using the Device Options tab ___________________________________________________________174
Detecting Supplies at Print Time Function_______________________________________________174

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Adjusting the Ribbon Type___________________________________________________________176
Adjusting the Film Type_____________________________________________________________178
Using the Dual Sided Group Functions _________________________________________________179
Using the Dual Sided - Print Both Sides option ___________________________________________180
Using the Print Both Sides - Split 1 Set of Ribbon panels option______________________________181
Using the Print Both Sides - Print Back Image on Front of Card option ________________________182
Using the Dual Sided - Print Back Side Only option _______________________________________183
Using the Device Options Group ______________________________________________________184
Using the Rotate Front 180 Degrees or Rotate Back 180 Degrees options_______________________184
Using the Disable Printing option______________________________________________________185
Using the Image Color tab (HDPii) ______________________________________________________186
Using the Quality – Color Matching dropdown ___________________________________________188
Adjusting for the Resin Dither ________________________________________________________191
Using the Advanced Image Color window_______________________________________________192
Using the Default button on the Image Color tab __________________________________________196
Using the Image Transfer tab ___________________________________________________________198
Adjusting the Image Position controls __________________________________________________198
Adjusting the Transfer Dwell Time and Temperature ______________________________________200
Conducting the Tape Adhesion Test____________________________________________________203
Using the Default button_____________________________________________________________205
Using the Magnetic Encoding tab________________________________________________________207
Using the Encoding Mode dropdown list ________________________________________________208
Selecting the Coercivity/Magnetic Track ________________________________________________212
Reviewing the Magnetic Track Options _________________________________________________213
Using the Character Size buttons ______________________________________________________214
Using the ASCII Offset dropdown list __________________________________________________215
Using the Bit Density dropdown list____________________________________________________215
Using the LRC Generation dropdown list________________________________________________216
Using the Character Parity dropdown list________________________________________________217
Reviewing the ISO Track Locations____________________________________________________218
Sending the Track Information ________________________________________________________218
Reviewing the Sample String _________________________________________________________219
Reviewing the ASCII Code and Character Table __________________________________________220
Using the Default button (Image Transfer tab)____________________________________________221
Using the K panel Resin tab ____________________________________________________________222
Using the Scroll controls_____________________________________________________________223
Using the Click and Drag capability____________________________________________________224
Selecting “inches or mm” radio button__________________________________________________224
Using the Add and Delete buttons _____________________________________________________225
Selecting the Full Card ______________________________________________________________225
Selecting the Defined Area(s)_________________________________________________________226
Selecting the Undefined Area(s)_______________________________________________________227
Defining the Area to activate the Card Grid ______________________________________________228
Measuring the Total Card area ________________________________________________________229
Measuring the Area to be positioned on the Card__________________________________________230
Selecting the Print YMC under the K and Print K Only options ______________________________231
Using the Printer Supplies tab___________________________________________________________233
Reviewing Information on the Supplies tab ______________________________________________233
Section 8: Using the Inhibit Panel (HDPii) ________________________________________ 235
Using Inhibit Panel (via the Fargo Workbench Printer Utility) _______________________________235
Using Inhibit Panel (from an Application) _________________________________________________236
Generating TextOut Commands _______________________________________________________236
Rendering Print Jobs________________________________________________________________237
Using the Test Print ________________________________________________________________243
Inhibit Panel Feature Operation _________________________________________________________244

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Using the Fargo Workbench Printer Utility For Inhibit Area Placement ________________________245
Using the Application For Inhibit Area Placement_________________________________________245
Background Information - Windows Printing System ______________________________________245
Inhibit Bitmap - Local Printer Instances Functions_________________________________________246
Inhibit Bitmap - Network (Shared) Printer Instances Functions_______________________________246
Inhibit Bitmap File Placement Examples ________________________________________________246
Inhibit Bitmap File Description _______________________________________________________246
Section 9: Toolbox____________________________________________________________ 247
Accessing the Toolbox ________________________________________________________________247
Selecting the Configuration tab__________________________________________________________248
Using the Configuration Tab____________________________________________________________249
Using the Optional Printer Features Group Box___________________________________________249
Using the Event Monitoring Group Box___________________________________________________249
Reviewing the Ribbon Low message ___________________________________________________250
Using the Film Low message _________________________________________________________250
Selecting the Set Language for Printer LCD Display Group Box______________________________250
Selecting the Calibrate Film tab _________________________________________________________251
Selecting the Calibrate Ribbon tab _______________________________________________________252
Selecting the Clean Printer tab __________________________________________________________253
Using the Clean Printer Group Box ____________________________________________________255
Selecting the Advanced Settings tab______________________________________________________256
Advanced Settings Description__________________________________________________________260
Using the Image Darkness Option _____________________________________________________260
Using the Print Top of Form Option____________________________________________________262
Using the Print Left of Form Option____________________________________________________265
Using the Mag Top of Form Option ____________________________________________________266
Using the Print Flip Angle Option _____________________________________________________268
Using the Print Flip Level Option______________________________________________________268
Using the Encoder Flip Angle Option___________________________________________________268
Setting the Printhead Resistance_______________________________________________________268
Using the Transfer TOF Adjustment Option______________________________________________269
Using the Transfer Temp Offset Option _________________________________________________271
Print Tension Settings_________________________________________________________________271
Using the Ribbon Print Takeup Tension Option___________________________________________271
Using the Film Print Takeup Tension Option_____________________________________________271
Using the Ribbon Print Supply Tension Option ___________________________________________272
Transfer Tension Settings ______________________________________________________________273
Using the Film Supply Transfer Tension Option __________________________________________273
Using the Film Takeup Transfer Tension Option __________________________________________273
Using the Resin Heat Adjust Option____________________________________________________274
Using the Sleep Time Option _________________________________________________________274
Using the Standby Time Option _______________________________________________________274
Using the Blush Point Option _________________________________________________________274
Using the LCD Contrast Option _______________________________________________________275
Using the Cleaning rate Option________________________________________________________275
Using the EAT Disable Option________________________________________________________275
Using the Film Print Cooling Level Option ______________________________________________275
Using the Film Transfer Cooling Level Option ___________________________________________275
Using the Enable Ribbon Wrinkle Compensation Option ___________________________________275
HoloTransfer Offset ________________________________________________________________275
Mag HI-Co Voltage offset ___________________________________________________________276
Mag Lo-Co Voltage Offset___________________________________________________________276
Mag Flipper Angle Offset____________________________________________________________276
Reviewing the No Printer Connected error message________________________________________276
Reviewing the Value outside the Range error message _____________________________________276

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Section 10: Cleaning __________________________________________________________ 278
Using the Required Supplies____________________________________________________________278
Safety Messages (review carefully) ______________________________________________________279
Cleaning the Printer Platen Roller and Card Feed Rollers ___________________________________280
Cleaning Procedures __________________________________________________________________283
Cleaning inside the Printer ___________________________________________________________283
Cleaning outside the Printer __________________________________________________________283
Cleaning the Printhead ______________________________________________________________284
Replacing the Card Cleaning Roller ____________________________________________________285
Cleaning the Magnetic Encoder when installed in the HDPii Output Module ____________________286
Replacing or cleaning the FAN foam filter. ______________________________________________288
Section 11: Fargo Workbench Printer Utility _____________________________________ 289
Reviewing the Card tab and Diagnostic button____________________________________________289
Section 12: Packing the Card Printer ____________________________________________ 291
Section 13: Firmware Updates__________________________________________________ 291
Upgrading the Main Firmware with the Fargo Workbench Printer Utility_________________________291
Section 14: HIDGlobal Technical Support ________________________________________ 294
Contacting Technical Support __________________________________________________________294
Reading the Serial Numbers on a Fargo Printer _____________________________________________294
Finding out when a Fargo Card Printer was manufactured___________________________________294
Reviewing Example No. 1: Serial Number A9280224 _____________________________________294
Reviewing Example No. 2: Serial Number B0280224 _____________________________________295
Section 15: Glossary of Terms __________________________________________________ 296

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Section 1: Printer Overview
How to use the guide
The HDPii High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide is designed to provide installers
and technicians with quick, efficient lookup of related procedures, components and terms.
The Guide can be used effectively either in soft or hard copy, depending on the preference of
the installer or technician.
Manual Description
Glossary of Terms and
Technical/Functional
Specifications (hyper-linked)
You can go directly to the Glossary of Terms,
Technical Specifications and Functional Specifications
to learn how to use the processes, procedures,
functions and windows for the HDPii within concise,
correlative tables.
Table of Contents (hyper-
linked)
You can use the automated Table of Contents to
quickly locate, for example, an error message, a
procedure, the index or an appendix.
Cross-Referencing (hyper-
linked)
You can use the cross-referencing links to quickly
locate, for example, an error message or a procedure.
Comprehensive Index
(hyper-linked)
You can use the Comprehensive Index to quickly
locate information on the HDPii, relating to a
specification, a procedural step, a window or screen, a
component, a term, a qualifier or a related feature to
this Printer.
Safety Messages (review carefully)
Symbol Critical Instructions for Safety purposes
Danger:
Failure to follow these installation guidelines can result in
death or serious injury.
Information that raises potential safety issues is indicated by a
warning symbol (as shown to the left).
•To prevent personal injury, refer to the following safety
messages before performing an operation preceded by this
symbol.
•To prevent personal injury, always remove the power cord
prior to performing repair procedures, unless otherwise
specified.

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Caution:
This device is electrostatically sensitive. It may be damaged if
exposed to static electricity discharges.
Information that raises potential electrostatic safety issues is
indicated by a warning symbol (as shown to the left).
•To prevent equipment or media damage, refer to the
following safety messages before performing an operation
preceded by this symbol.
•To prevent equipment or media damage, observe all
established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures while
handling cables in or near the Circuit Board and Printhead
Assemblies.
•To prevent equipment or media damage, always wear an
appropriate personal grounding device (e.g., a high quality wrist
strap grounded to avoid potential damage).
•To prevent equipment or media damage, always remove the
Ribbon and Cards from the Printer before making any repairs,
unless otherwise specified.
•To prevent equipment or media damage, take jewelry off of
fingers and hands, as well as thoroughly clean hands to remove
oil and debris before working on the Printer.
HDPii Process Flows (in Table format)
Reviewing the HDPii Boot-up Sequence
Please carefully review this step-by-step process.
Step Process
1 The Card Feed Stepper turns ON (to check for a card in the card path).
2 The Film transfer take-up Motor turns ON to take up any slack in the film.
3 The Print Headlift turns until head up position is returned from Headlift Sensor.
4 The Print Ribbon moves forward until it finds the yellow panel, pauses,
advances to magenta, then backs up to yellow (the Ribbon Sensor detects the
color of the Ribbon).
5 The Transfer Film advances forward two panels from supply (advances until
the Print Film Sensor senses two marks on the Film).
6 The Transfer Film advances forward one panel from supply (advances until the
Print Film Sensor senses 1 mark on the Film).

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7 The Transfer Film reverses for one panel onto supply (reverses until the Print
Film Sensor senses 1 mark on the Film).
8 The Transfer Film reverses for one panel onto supply (reverses until the Print
Film Sensor senses 1 mark on the Film).
Reviewing the HDPii Sequence of Operations
The following sequence describes a dual-sided, full color print job with magnetic encoding.
Step Process
1 The File information is received from the PC.
2 The Heater warms up and/or maintains the heat on the hot Roller using the RTD
(Resistive Thermal Device) to help maintain the desired temp.
3 The DC Motor and Stepper Motor turn ON and run until a card is seen by the
card Sensor, which will cause the Card Input Motor to stop.
The Stepper will continue to run a certain number of steps to position the card
under the Card Feed/Position Sensor.
4 For a magnetic print job, the Stepper will continue moving the card until the
trailing edge is positioned under the Mag Head. All stop.
5 Stepper will turn ON in reverse direction and encode card. All stop.
6 Stepper will again turn on and position the trailing edge of the card under the
Mag Head. All stop.
7 Stepper will turn ON in reverse direction and verify data encoded onto mag
stripe.
8 Stepper continues transporting card until the trailing edge is positioned under the
Card Feed/Position Sensor. All stop.
9 The Ribbon Drives turn ON and move until the correct panel is found by the Print
Ribbon Sensor. All stop. (Note: The Print Ribbon Encoder is active during this
step.)
This step occurs simultaneously with Step 10 (below).
10 The Film Drives turn ON until the Film is positioned with the Film Print Alignment
Sensor. (Note: This is the closest Sensor to the Print Platen Roller.)
All stop. (Note: The Film Ribbon Encoder is active during this step.)
11 The Headlift Motor engages, moving the Printhead down until Headlift Sensor is
activated. All stop.

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12 The Fan turns ON as required to keep head cool.
13 The Ribbon Drives, Film Drive and Print Platen Stepper turn ON and the
Printhead burns the image data until the image data is depleted. All stop. (Note:
The Ribbon Encoders and Film Encoders are active during this step.)
14 The Headlift Motor engages, moving the Printhead up until the Headlift Sensor is
activated. All stop. The Film Drive reverses the Film Position Sensor to print over
the image (again).
15 Repeat Steps 9 to 14 for the appropriate number of color/heat seal panels.
16 The Film Drives turn ON to rewind the printed portion of the Film into position at
the heated Transfer Roller.
17 If the heater is not at the required temperature yet, the job will pause.
18 Stepper engages to move the card to a position directly over the Transfer Roller.
The Card Feed/Position Sensor determines card edge and number of steps to
position card. All stop.
19 The Headlift Motor turns ON to raise the Transfer Roller and will stop when the
Headlift Sensor is activated. All stop.
20 The Stepper and Film Drive engage to laminate the printed Film onto the card.
They will turn off after a given number of steps based on the position given by
the card Sensor. All stop. (Note: The Film Encoder is active during this step.)
21 The Headlift Motor turns ON to lower the Transfer Roller, stopping when the
Headlift Sensor is activated.
22 The Film Drive and Stepper turn ON for a given number of clicks based on Film
Encoder, until the film is released.
23 The Stepper turns ON to move the card into the Output Module to flip the card to
the opposite side. After flipping, the card is transported back to the Card
Feed/Position Sensor (to repeat Steps 9 to 14).
Upon completion of all print cycles, the card is transported to the Output Hopper
(based on steps from the Output Card Position Sensor). All stop.
24 The Heater is maintained at a set temperature by the RTD when the Printer is
ON. The cooling fan is ON when the Printhead is ON or hot.

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Section 2: Specifications
The purpose of this section is to provide the User with specific information on the Regulatory
Compliances, Agency Listings, Technical Specifications and Functional Specifications for the
HDPii Printers.
Safety Messages (review carefully)
Symbol Critical Instructions for Safety purposes
Danger:
Failure to follow these installation guidelines can result in
death or serious injury.
Information that raises potential safety issues is indicated by a
warning symbol (as shown to the left).
•To prevent personal injury, refer to the following safety
messages before performing an operation preceded by this
symbol.
•To prevent personal injury, always remove the power cord
prior to performing repair procedures, unless otherwise
specified.
Caution:
This device is electrostatically sensitive. It may be damaged if
exposed to static electricity discharges.
Information that raises potential electrostatic safety issues is
indicated by a warning symbol (as shown to the left).
•To prevent equipment or media damage, refer to the
following safety messages before performing an operation
preceded by this symbol.
•To prevent equipment or media damage, observe all
established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures while
handling cables in or near the Circuit Board and Printhead
Assemblies.
•To prevent equipment or media damage, always wear an
appropriate personal grounding device (e.g., a high quality wrist
strap grounded to avoid potential damage).
•To prevent equipment or media damage, always remove the
Ribbon and Cards from the Printer before making any repairs,
unless otherwise specified.
•To prevent equipment or media damage, take jewelry off of
fingers and hands, as well as thoroughly clean hands to remove
oil and debris before working on the Printer.

HDPii High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide L001130 Rev 1.4 14
Introduction
The purpose of this section is to provide the User with specific information on the Regulatory
Compliances, Agency Listings, Technical Specifications and Functional Specifications for the
HDPii Card Printer/Encoder.
Reviewing the HDPii Printer Overview table
HDPii Series Input
Hoppers Card Capacity Accepted Card Size Encoding Modules Flipper Table
HDPii (Dual-
Sided Card
Printer/Encoder)
1 100
(100 per
Cartridge)
CR-80 Optional Included
Reviewing the HDPii Package
These items are included with your HDPii:
•Unpacking Instructions
•Software Installation CD (includes Printer Driver)
•Cleaning Roller
•One (1) power supply with Printer

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Reviewing the HDPii (front)
Reviewing the HDPii Card Printer
Display - HDPii Printer with attached Output Hopper

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Regulatory Compliances
Term Description
CSA
(cUL)
The Printer manufacturer has been authorized by UL to represent
the Card Printer as CSA Certified under CSA Standard C22.2 No.
60950-1-03.
File Number: E145118
FCC The Card Printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the
FCC rules for a Class A digital device.
UL The Card Printer is listed under UL IEC 60950-1 (2001)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT.
(Note: This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power
Unit marked "Class 2" or “I.T.E.” and rated for 24 V dc, 3.75 to 5 A.)
File Number: E145118

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Agency Listings
Term Description
Emissions
Standards
CE, FCC, CRC c1374, EN 55022 Class A, FCC Class A, EN 55024:
1998, EN 61000-3-2 and EN 61000-3-3.
Safety Standards UL IEC 60950-1 (2001), CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03.
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 the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
C’et appareil numerique de la classe A est comforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Environmental Protection (China-RoHS)
Environmental Protection Use Period is based on the product being used in an office
environment.
Traditional Chinese RF Emissions and Safety Statements

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Technical Specifications
Term Description
Accepted Card
Thickness
•Print only: .030" (30 mil) to .050" (50 mil) / .762mm to 1.27mm
Accepted
Electronic Card
types
HID Proximity Cards, Mifare Contactless Smart Cards and Contact
Smart Cards, iClass
Accepted Card
Types
(Compositions)
ABS, PVC, PET, PETG, Proximity Cards, Contact Smart Cards,
Magnetic Stripe cards and Optical Memory Cards
Card Cleaning Replaceable cleaning roller (included with each print Ribbon)
Colors Up to 16.7 million colors and 256 shades per Pixel.
Input Card
Cartridge
Capacity
100 cards (.030in./.762mm)
Has refillable Card Cartridge that can either be attached to the
Printer or detached for storage. This allows single feed with the
Card Cartridge removed or with no other cards in the Card
Cartridge
Output Hopper
Card Capacity
100 card Output Hopper capacity (.030" / .762mm)
Includes Reject Hopper capability when connected to the Output
Module with available storage on the Output Tray.
Card Sizes
(Accepted
Standard sizes)
HDPii (See Card tab under Printer Adjustments):
•CR-80: This selection is the default form size for the HDPii.
This will print a 2.125 in. W x 3.370 in. L (54mm W x 85.6mm L)
image including a .04 over-bleed on each of the 4 sides.
•CR-80 (default values): Card Size supported is 2.204 in. W X
3.452 in. L (56mm W X 87.7 mm L).
Standard Card Size in inches (HDPii Printer Driver > Card tab)

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Standard Card Size in mm (HDPii Printer Driver > Card tab)
Card Size
(Custom
selection)
Sets Custom Card Size when closing dialog box.
•Print Width default = 2.204, upper limit = 2.440, lower limit =
1.000, cannot be null
•Print Length default = 3.452, upper limit = 3.704, lower limit =
3.000, cannot be null
Changing back to CR-80 resets to CR-80 defaults.
Custom Card Size in inches (HDPii Printer Driver > Card tab)
Custom Card Size in mm (HDPii Printer Driver > Card tab)
Card Size (inches
and mm)
Choice of inches or mm changes the counter choice on the K panel
Resin tab. See below.
•Inches displays card size in inches.
•mm displays card size in mm.
Changing Print Width or Print Length dimensions automatically
changes drop down to Custom.