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Correcting Card Curl
Depending on the cards you use, even given optimum secondary transfer conditions (speed
and temperature), cards may curl. After secondary transfer, by correcting card curl (decurl), you
can reduce the amount of curl.
Note
You can also change the settings by using the printer driver (→See "Opening the
Printer Driver Settings Screen" on page 89).
The factory default status is not to carry out decurl.
Secondary transfer conditions (speed and temperature) that have not been optimized,
and application of excess heat are major causes of cards curling after printing. Prior
to correction using decurl, adjust the secondary transfer conditions.
→See "Setting the Types of Card to Use" on page 44 for adjustment of secondary transfer conditions.
1
Switch from Normal Mode to User Mode.
→See "Switching to User Mode" on page 24 for details on
how to switch to User Mode.
2Press the Key until [Card Setup] is
displayed, then press the SET Key.
3Press the Key until [Decurl (Front)] is
displayed, then press the SET Key.
• Cards that have had their warp corrected are output.
4Change the settings by using the /
Keys, then press the SET Key.
• Figures show the duration (seconds) for which decurl
after transfer of the front surface is carried out.
•
You can set the decurl duration from 0-15 seconds. If
the settings value is set to "0", then there will be no
decurl after transfer of the front surface.
• Use the /Keys to change the value, and press the
SET Key to fix the changes.
• If the MENU Key is pressed prior to pressing the SET
Key to fix the changes, then the changes will be
canceled.
Ready to PrintReady to Print Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
MENU
Normal Mode User Mode
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Card Setup
SET:>>
Card Setup
SET:>> Card TypeCard Type
SET
Card Type
Decurl (Front)
SET
Decurl (Front)
0
0
Decurl (Front)
Decurl (Front)
10
0
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5Press the Key until [Decurl (Back)] is
displayed, then press the SET Key.
• Cards that have had their warp corrected are output.
6Change the settings by using the /
Keys, then press the SET Key.
• Figures show the duration (seconds) for which decurl
after transfer of the rear surface is carried out.
•
You can set the decurl duration from 0-15 seconds. If
the settings value is set to "0", then there will be no
decurl after transfer of the rear surface.
• Use the /Keys to change the value, and press the
SET Key to fix the changes.
• If the MENU Key is pressed prior to pressing the SET
Key to fix the changes, then the changes will be
canceled.
Note
The factory default setting for [Decurl (Front)] and [Decurl (Back)] is [0].
Switching the Card Ejection Slot
You can switch the slot from which printed cards are output to Card Ejection Slot (Left) and
(Right).
The factory default is set so that correctly printed cards are output from the Card Ejection Slot
(Left), and cards with errors are output from Card Ejection Slot (Right).
Note
You can also change the settings by using the printer driver (→See "Opening the
Printer Driver Settings Screen" on page 89).
1Switch from Normal Mode to User
Mode.
→See "Switching to User Mode" on page 24 for details on
how to switch to User Mode.
Decurl (Front)
Decurl (Back)
SET
Decurl (Back)
0
0
Decurl (Back)
Decurl (Back)
10
0
Ready to PrintReady to Print Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
MENU
Normal Mode User Mode
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2Press the Key until [Card Setup] is
displayed, then press the SET Key.
3After using the /Keys to switch
between [Normal Exit]/[Error Exit],
press the SET Key.
• Select where to output correctly printed cards on the
[Normal Exit] menu, and where to output abnormal
cards on the [Error Exit] menu.
4Change the settings by using the /
Keys, then press the SET Key.
• Use the /Keys to switch between [LEFT SIDE]/
[RIGHT SIDE].
•Set it to [LEFT SIDE] to output cards from Card
Ejection Slot (Left), or [RIGHT SIDE] to do from Card
Ejection Slot (Right).
Note
The Card Stacker can only be attached to
the Card Ejection Slot (Left).
Note that if the destination for normally
printed cards is set to the Card Ejection
Slot (Right), then output cards cannot be
stacked.
See the "Easy Setup Guide" for instructions
on attaching the Card Stacker.
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Card Setup
SET:>>
Card Setup
SET:>> Card TypeCard Type
SET
Card Type
Normal Exit
LEFT SIDE
Error Exit
RIGHT SIDE
SET
Normal Exit
LEFT SIDE
SET
Error Exit
RIGHT SIDE
Normal Exit
LEFT SIDE
Normal Exit
LEFT SIDE
Normal Exit
RIGHT SIDE
Normal Exit
RIGHT SIDE
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Set the Orientation of Magnetic Cards/IC Cards to Load
Before loading magnetic card/IC cards, you need to set the Orientation of Magnetic Cards/IC
Cards to Load.
→See "Loading Magnetic/IC Cards" on page 13 for how to set Magnetic Cards/IC Cards.
Note
You can also change the settings by using the printer driver (→See "Opening the
Printer Driver Settings Screen" on page 89).
This setting is only available when the optional magnetic encoder unit is attached.
1Switch from Normal Mode to User
Mode.
→See "Switching to User Mode" on page 24 for details on
how to switch to User Mode.
2Press the Key until [Card Setup] is
displayed, then press the SET Key.
3Press the Key until [Set Face] is
displayed, then press the SET Key.
4Change the settings by using the /
Keys, then press the SET Key.
• By combining printing sides of the card (front surface/
rear surface) and magnetic strips/IC cards, settings for
loading can be changed as below.
Ready to PrintReady to Print Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
MENU
Normal Mode User Mode
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Card Setup
SET:>>
Card Setup
SET:>> Card TypeCard Type
SET
Set Face
STANDARD
Card Type
SET
STANDAR
D
Set Face
STANDARD
Set Face
STANDARD
Set Face
STANDARD
Set Face
REVERSE
Set Face
REVERSE
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Note
The factory default setting is [STANDARD].
Set the Orientation of Cards to Eject
Set the orientation of correctly printed cards.
Note
You can also change the settings by using the printer driver (→See "Opening the
Printer Driver Settings Screen" on page 89).
1Switch from Normal Mode to User
Mode.
→See "Switching to User Mode" on page 24 for details on
how to switch to User Mode.
Settings Value Card front surface (left surface) Card rear surface (right surface)
STANDARD Contact IC terminal ISO magnetic strip
REVERSE ISO magnetic strip Contact IC terminal
Front
Surface
Card Case Rear
Card Case Front
IC Terminal
Card Case Rear
Card Case Front
Rear
Surface
Front
Surface
Card Case Rear
Card Case Front
Card Case Rear
Card Case Front
IC TerminalRear
Surface
Ready to PrintReady to Print Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
MENU
Normal Mode User Mode
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2Press the Key until [Card Setup] is
displayed, then press the SET Key.
3Press the Key until [Eject Face] is
displayed, then press the SET Key.
4Change the settings by using the /
Keys, then press the SET Key.
• Settings values that can be changed are as below.
Note
The factory default setting is [NOT SPECIFY].
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Card Setup
SET:>>
Card Setup
SET:>> Card TypeCard Type
SET
Eject Face
NOT SPECIFY
Eject Face
NOT SPECIFY
Card TypeCard Type
SET
Eject Face
NOT SPECIFY
Eject Face
NOT SPECIFY
Eject Face
NOT SPECIFY
Eject Face
NOT SPECIFY
Eject Face
UP
Eject Face
UP
Eject Face
DOWN
Eject Face
DOWN
Settings Value Details
NOT SPECIFY The rear surface of cards to output cannot be set. Depending on the
details of printing, the orientation that will print the most quickly is
automatically selected. The front face of the card faces down for single-
sided printing, and faces up for double-sided printing.
UP The card is output with its front surface upwards.
DOWN The card is output with its front surface downwards.
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Changing Network Connection Settings
You can configure Internet communications settings such as the individual printer ID and TCP/
IP-related settings.
Note
You can also change the settings by using the printer driver (→See "2. Print over a
network" in "PrinterDriverManual(E).pdf" on the Printer Driver CD for network
settings).
1Switch from Normal Mode to User
Mode.
→See "Switching to User Mode" on page 24 for details on
how to switch to User Mode.
2Press the Key until [Interface Setup]
is displayed, then press the SET Key.
3Select the setting to change by using
the /Keys, then press the SET Key.
• Details of items that can be changed in each settings
menu are as below.
Ready to PrintReady to Print Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
MENU
Normal Mode User Mode
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Interface Setup
SET:>>
Interface Setup
SET:>> Printer IDPrinter ID
SET
Printer ID
0
Printer ID
0
Password
OFF
Password
OFF
Settings Menu Details
Printer ID Set the individual printer ID (0-15).
DHCP Set the DHCP function ON/OFF.
IP Address Set the IP address. (Only when the DHCP function is OFF)
Subnet Mask Set the subnet mask. (Only when the DHCP function is OFF)
Default Gateway Displays the default gateway. (Only when the DHCP function is OFF)
MAC Address Displays the MAC address.
IPsec Set the IPsec function ON/OFF.
Timeout(s) Set the session timeout (seconds).
Password Set the password ON/OFF for setting TCP/IP using the printer driver.
Additionally, if ON, then set the password.
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4Change the settings by using the /
Keys, then press the SET Key.
• When setting numerical values, change each digit
using the /Keys. Fix changes using the SET Key
then progresses to the next digit.
Pressing the SET Key after the final digit fixes the
changes. If the MENU Key is pressed prior this, then
the changes will be canceled.
Note
The factory default settings are [DHCP], [IPsec] and [Password] set to [OFF].
[Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway] are set to [0.0.0.0].
[IP Address] is set to [169.254.0.0].
[Printer ID] is set to [8].
[Timeout(s)] is set to [30].
[Interface Setup] settings can also be set when installing the network driver.
Turn the power off and on to enable the settings.
SET
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Preventing Theft and Unauthorized Usage
Preventing Theft of the Printer (Security Cable Slot)
You can prevent theft of the printer by locking it with a wire cable.
Use a wire cable that fits the Security Cable Slot
(0.12" × 0.28" (3.00 mm × 7.00 mm)) to lock up
the printer.
Note
Use a commercial security cable.
How to Store Cards (Removing the Card Case)
You can prevent unauthorized use of the cards by removing the Card Case and locking it in
a safe or other secure location.
1Open the top cover, and remove the
Card Case.
• Hold the Card Case handle, and remove.
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Cleaning
The rollers need to be cleaned to maintain good print quality.
This section explains which rollers need to be cleaned and how to clean them.
Before Cleaning
Note the following cautions when cleaning the rollers.
Remove any cards that are inside the printer.
After cleaning the rollers, do not use the printer until the rollers get dry (for at
least five minutes).
Do not touch the rollers with your bare hands.
Cleaning with a Cleaning Card
Use the Cleaning Card (provided) to clean the Card Transport Roller if cards do not feed
smoothly.
We recommend cleaning the rollers after printing about 1,000 cards.
→See "Cleaning Card" on page 84 for details about which Cleaning Cards you can use.
Note
The [Card Count] and [Total Count] functions make it easy to keep track of how many
cards are printed.
→See "Counting the Number of Cards that Are Printed" on page 27 for details of the [Card Count] function.
→See "Displaying the Total Number of Sides that Are Printed" on page 28 for details of the [Total Count]
function.
Cleaning Cards can only be used once and cannot be reused. Use a new
Cleaning Card with the adhesive side down every time you clean the rollers.
1Switch from Normal Mode to User
Mode.
→See "Switching to User Mode" on page 24 for details on
how to switch to User Mode.
Ready to PrintReady to Print Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
MENU
Normal Mode User Mode
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2Press the TKey until [Cleaning] is
displayed, then press the SET Key.
3When [Cool Down ---] is displayed, wait
until the figure drops to 70 or lower.
• This figure indicates the temperature of the heat roller.
• If the heat roller is hot, then it may take 20 minutes for
the temperature to drop to 70 or below.
4When [Remove Film] is displayed, open
the Front Cover, and remove the
Transfer Film from the Transfer Film
Cassette.
→See "Transfer Film Replacement" on page 19 for
details on how to remove the Transfer Film.
• When the Transfer Film has been removed, re-insert
the Transfer Film Cassette and close the Front Cover.
zIf cleaning is started with the
Transfer Film Cassette removed,
there is a possibility that the card
will become jammed inside the
printer during cleaning.
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Printer Info.
SET:>>
Cleaning
SET:>>
Cleaning
SET:>>
Cleaning
Remove Cards
Cleaning
Remove Cards
SET
Cleaning
Cool Down 75
Cleaning
Cool Down 70
a
b
Feed Side
Winding Side
c
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5When [Remove Cards] is displayed,
open the Top Cover.
6Open the Card Case, and remove the
cards from the cassette.
• Pull the lock, and open the Card Case lid.
•Pull the card retainer, and after removing the cards,
return the card retainer to its original position.
7When [Set Cleaning Crd] is displayed,
load the Cleaning Card in the Card
Feeding Slot.
• When the Cleaning Card is loaded, close the Card
Case cover and the Top Cover.
• Align the adhesive side of the Cleaning Card to the
right.
8When [SET:Start] is displayed, press
the SET Key.
• The Cleaning Card is pulled into the printer and
cleaning starts.
• The Cleaning Card comes out of the Card Ejection
Slot (Left) when cleaning is completed.
• When [Finish] is displayed, cleaning is completed.
Card
Feeding
Slot
Cleaning
SET:Start
Cleaning
SET:Start
Cleaning
Now Cleaning
Cleaning
Now Cleaning
Cleaning
Finish
Cleaning
Finish
SET
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Cleaning the Cleaning Roller
Clean the Cleaning Roller if cards are printed with missing colors or if there are foreign objects
on them.
Be sure to turn off the printer before cleaning the rollers.
Read the cautions in "Before Cleaning" on page 56.
1Turn off the power.
2Open the Front Cover.
• Press the open over switch, and pull the Front Cover
forward.
3Remove the Cleaning Tape Cassette.
• Hold the Cleaning Tape Cassette handle with your
fingers, raise it slightly, and pull it out.
4Remove the Cleaning Roller.
• Hold the Cleaning Roller handle on the right of the
Cleaning Tape Cassette, and pull it out.
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5Wipe the roller clean.
• Use a soft cloth fully moistened with water and wrung
out to wipe the roller clean.
6Load the Cleaning Roller and Cleaning
Tape Cassette in order, and close the
Front Cover.
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Cleaning the Feeding Roller
Clean the Feeding Roller under the Card Case if cards do not feed smoothly into the printer.
Be sure to turn off the printer before cleaning the rollers.
Read the cautions in "Before Cleaning" on page 56.
1Turn off the power.
2Open the top cover, and remove the
Card Case.
• Hold the Card Case handle, and remove.
3Wipe the roller clean.
• Use a soft cloth fully moistened with water and wrung
out to wipe the roller clean.
• Turn the roller as you wipe it to clean it in the direction
of an arrow.
4Load the Card Case.
• Return the Card Case to its original position.
5Close the Top Cover.
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Cleaning the Transport Roller
If the printing location on printed cards is out of adjustment, or there is white space at the edge
of printed areas, then clean the secondary transfer section Transport Roller at the bottom of the
Top Access Cover.
Be sure to turn off the printer before cleaning the rollers.
Read the cautions in "Before Cleaning" on page 56.
1Turn off the power.
2Open the top cover, and remove the
Card Case.
• Hold the Card Case handle, and remove.
3Open the Front Cover and Top Access
Cover.
• Press the open over switch, and pull the Front Cover
forward.
•Hold the handle of the Top Access Cover and lift to
open.
•If you do not open the Front Cover, then you cannot
open the Top Access Cover.
4Lift the decurl section.
• First release the lock on the decurl section as at right
before lifting.
Decurl Section
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5Wipe the roller clean.
• Use a soft cloth fully moistened with water and wrung
out to wipe the roller clean.
• As you turn the card feeding knob, fully clean the
roller.
• Clean the Card Transport Roller (5 locations).
It is difficult to reach the bottom part of the decurl section (output side)
rollers, and cleaning can be troublesome. Be careful to not hurt your fingers.
The bottom part of location cin the figure above is the heat roller, and is
therefore hot. Please exercise care when cleaning.
6Close the Top Access Cover and Front
Cover.
• Before closing the cover, return the Card Case and
decurl section to their original positions.
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Card Transport Roller
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Cleaning the Reverse Roller
If card delivery from the reverse section to the secondary transfer section Transport Roller is not
possible, then clean the Reverse Roller.
Be sure to turn off the printer before cleaning the rollers.
Read the cautions in "Before Cleaning" on page 56.
1Turn off the power.
2Open the top cover, and remove the
Card Case.
• Hold the Card Case handle, and remove.
3Open the Front Cover and Top Access
Cover.
• Press the open over switch, and pull the Front Cover
forward.
•Hold the handle of the Top Access Cover and lift to
open.
•If you do not open the Front Cover, then you cannot
open the Top Access Cover.
4Rotate the reverse knob, and locate the
reverse section roller as in the diagram.
• When checking inside the reverse section, remove the
Cleaning Roller and Cleaning Tape Cassette.
→See "Cleaning Tape Replacement" on page 22 and
"Cleaning the Cleaning Roller" on page 59 for
instructions on removing the Cleaning Roller and
Cleaning Tape Cassette.
Reverse
Knob
Reverse Section
Reverse Feeding
Knob
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5Wipe the roller clean.
• Use a soft cloth fully moistened with water and wrung
out to wipe the roller clean.
• Rotate the reverse feeding knob, and fully clean the
roller.
• Turn the reverse knob to rotate the reverse section one
turn, and clean the other side of the Reverse Roller.
6Close the Top Access Cover and Front
Cover.
• Before closing the cover, return the Card Case, decurl
section, Cleaning Roller, and Cleaning Tape Cassette
to their original positions.
Cloth
Reverse Roller
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Primary Transfer Section Transport Roller Cleaning
If a film-related error occurs such as [Film Wind up], or there is color bleed or image distortion,
then clean the primary transfer section Transport Roller.
Be sure to turn off the printer before cleaning the rollers.
Read the cautions in "Before Cleaning" on page 56.
1Turn off the power.
2Open the top cover, and remove the
Card Case.
• Hold the Card Case handle, and remove.
3Open the Front Cover.
• Press the open over switch, and pull the Front Cover
forward.
4Remove the Ink Ribbon Cassette and
the Transfer Film.
• See "Changing the Ink Ribbon and Transfer Film" on
page 16 for details on how to remove the Ink Ribbon
Cassette and Transfer Film.
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