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Magicard ID Card Printer User Manual

Manual is about: Reverse Transfer ID Card Printer

Summary of ID Card Printer

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    Reverse transfer id card printer user guide.

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    • thankyou for purchasing this product • please read this manual carefully before use to ensure correct operation. It is particularly important to read the safety precautions for safe operation. After reading, retain this manual carefully for future reference • the product number is important for qu...

  • Page 3: Declaration of Conformity

    2 declaration of conformity model number: idx380yyyyy(y=a-z,0-9 or blank) product name: card printer we herewith declare that the above mentioned product complies with the following council directives and harmonized standards. Council directives: 89/336/eec relating to electromagnetic compatibility....

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    3 for usa only 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 environme...

  • Page 5: Contents

    4 contents before use .................................................... 7 product features .................................................... 7 checking accessories ............................................ 7 handling of transfer film, ink ribbons and cards .... 7 handling .....................

  • Page 6: Notes For Safe Operation

    5 (to the next page) notes for safe operation before you use read these notes on safety thoroughly before operating your printer in order to use the unit properly. Once you start using the unit, this manual should be put aside the unit, or at a convenient place where you can look up the manual any t...

  • Page 7: Notes For Safe Operation

    6 notes for safe operation (continued) 䡵pull out the power plug before cleaning the machine. • this is for preventing electric shocks. 䡵pull out the power plug when you won’t use the machine for a prolonged period of time to assure safety. • remove the power plug from the outlet for safety when you ...

  • Page 8: Before Use

    7 (to the next page) before use product features 䢇this card printer allows printing of high-quality, full- color images equivalent to photographic quality onto standard size (iso 7810 compliance) plastic cards using sublimation type transfer printing. 䢇use of sublimation type retransfer printing ena...

  • Page 9: Before Use

    8 before use (continued) storing and handling cards after printing avoid storing the cards in locations exposed to direct sunlight or with high humidity. Furthermore, avoid contact with the following chemicals and stationery, as they can cause discoloration or fading of the cards: • organic solvents...

  • Page 10: Names of Parts

    9 names of parts front when the printer door is open slide knob control panel printer door card tray power switch retransfer film cassette (accessory) ink ribbon cassette (accessory) rear external connection terminals power input jack external connection terminals scsi cable connection terminals scs...

  • Page 11: Set-Up

    10 set-up connecting with a host computer this section describes the settings for connection with a host computer. Make sure that the power switch is switched to off when connecting with a host computer or making settings. 1. Set the bus switches. Set the bus switches on the rear according to the us...

  • Page 12: Warning

    11 (to the next page) 3. Connect the printer and ic unit. Connect the cable which comes with the ic unit to the option 1 terminal. 4. Connect the ic unit with the host computer. Connect interface cables which are commercially available. Use the option 1 side. If you use side 2 it does not function. ...

  • Page 13: Set-Up

    12 set-up (continued) compact ic unit (sold separately) please ask your dealer for the compact ic unit connection. 1. Connect the compact ic unit to the host computer. Connect interface cables which are commercially available. Connecting the power cord 1. Check the plug. 䢇dark gray 䢇for ac220-240v t...

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    13 (to the next page) card discharge slot claw card stacker (accessory) card stacker receptacle installing the card stacker 1. Mount the card stacker on the printer. Hang the stacker claw on the stacker receptacle. The card stacker is capable of containing approximately 100 0.76mm-thick cards or 280...

  • Page 15: Set-Up

    14 3. Insert the ink ribbon into the cassette. Stretch the ink ribbon along three shafts with the ink face of the ribbon facing outside and insert the bobbins firmly into the bobbin holders. Place the cassette upright on a flat surface during set-up. When you need to take out the cassette, for insta...

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    15 (to the next page) 5. Insert the cassette along the guide rail. Insert the cassette until it clicks securely into position. The lever returns to its original position. • the cassette containing the ink ribbon is heavy. Hold the cassette with both hands when you set or take out the cassette. • if ...

  • Page 17: Set-Up

    16 set-up (continued) setting the retransfer film do not touch the retransfer film surface with your hands. 1. Activate the slide knob and open the printer door. When the slide knob is moved, the door opens downwards. Hold the door with your hand and open it slowly. Do not put the ink ribbon or retr...

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    17 (to the next page) 4. Wind the retransfer film to take up the slack. Turn the knob in the arrow direction to wind a small portion of the retransfer film. If the film does not wind up, go back to step 3, and insert the bobbins firmly into the bobbin holders. If the film is not tightly wound, the s...

  • Page 19: Set-Up

    18 set-up (continued) setting cards please use cards specified by your dealer. This unit can take both 0.76 mm-thick and 0.25 mm-thick cards. The factory setting is for 0.76 mm-thickness. See p.21 to set the thickness switching plate to 0.25 when using 0.25 mm cards. Fingerprints, soiling, etc. On c...

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    19 (to the next page) 3. Close the card tray. Push the card tray back into the printer until it no longer moves. Memo to print pre-printed cards on this printer, set the cards as indicated on the software operation manual of the host computer. When a magnetic or ic card is pre- printed in a dark col...

  • Page 21: Set-Up

    20 set-up (continued) loading cards load cards when the printer’s lcd shows the message “ready” or “no card,” etc. And not when printer operations have stopped due to an error. Cards can also be loaded when the power supply is not switched on. If there is a drop in the volume of remaining cards (und...

  • Page 22: Warning

    21 3. Remove the card thickness switching plate and invert the direction. Move the plate back into position securely and tighten the screw. 4. Checking card feed set a few cards on the card tray. Turn the roller drive gear in the arrow direction, and check that only one card is fed at a time. 0.25 0...

  • Page 23: Before Use

    22 before use names of parts on the operation panel setting buttons initializes the printer is reset by the software when an error occurs or an error is cancelled. The user mode setting is displayed when the unit is in the ready or preheating status. The button is also used when canceling the operat...

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    23 (to the next page) operation display led contents and the lcd panel for details, see p. 41 – 43 of this manual. Initialization period when the power is turned on, the printer performs positioning of the ink ribbon and retransfer film. It also initializes the mechanisms of the printer and check th...

  • Page 25: Operation

    24 operation turning on the power 1. Before turning on the power, check the following: make sure that the printer door is completely closed. Make sure that the card tray is completely closed. Make sure that the host computer is correctly connected. Make sure that any peripheral equipment is correctl...

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    25 be sure not to do any of the following during printing operations: do not open the printer door. Do not open the card tray. (while the lcd panel displays ‘loading’) do not turn off the power supply. Do not unplug the unit. Do not pull out the connection cable. Failure to observe the above points ...

  • Page 27: Operation

    26 operation (continued) user modes the settings for printing media, card, etc. Can be made in the user mode. Press the menu button when the unit is in the ready, preheat or error status to suspend printing operations. User mode screen flow menu menu menu menu menu menu menu menu menu menu menu menu...

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    27 (to the next page) user mode settings > b e n d r e m e d y > > r e t r a n s f e r > > > m e d i a t y p e > > t e m p . L e v e l > > s p e e d ( f r o n t ) > > s p e e d ( b a c k ) s t a n d a r d : 0 0 ( s t a n d a r d ) - 2 - 2 standard : 0 standard 0 +2 +2 0 +2 none ymck : 0 0 0 0 sky bl...

  • Page 29: Operation

    28 operation (continued) display mode settings the unit has the following three settings for the display mode. Allows selection of which counter value is displayed when the power is turned on. Caution the beep sounds when pressing the enter button to save the settings in the user setting mode. The b...

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    29 (to the next page) clearing the free counter reset the free counter. The [total] counter and [head] counter cannot be reset. Cleaning mode the printer is provided with an operation mode for cleaning the magnetic head and card feed roller to keep the printer in the best condition. See p.38 and p.3...

  • Page 31: Operation

    30 operation (continued) ink mode setting change settings according to the ink ribbon used. > i n k > > > b l a c k l e v e l > > b l a c k m o d e > > i n k t y p e y m c k : 0 0 ( s t a n d a r d ) s t a n d a r d > > s p - i n k 1 l e v e l - 2 enter enter enter enter menu menu menu menu exit exi...

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    31 (to the next page) > r e t r a n s f e r > > > m e d i a t y p e > > t e m p . L e v e l > > s p e e d ( f r o n t ) > > s p e e d ( b a c k ) s t d ( 1 0 0 0 / r o l l ) : 0 0 ( s t a n d a r d ) - 2 - 2 enter enter enter enter reset enter menu menu menu menu exit exit exit exit enter exit retra...

  • Page 33: Operation

    32 operation (continued) buzzer mode setting the buzzer indicating errors can be turned on or off. Power saving mode settings the printer enters into the power save mode after a specified period of time if none of operation buttons are touched in the ready state. The heat roller for retransfer, bend...

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    33 (to the next page) setting the bend remedy mode single-sided printing may cause a bend depending on the cards. Adjust the setting to get rid of the bend. Caution > b e n d r e m e d y > > > t e m p l e v e l > > s p e e d > > c o o l i n g t i m e o f f - 2 - 2 enter enter menu menu menu exit exi...

  • Page 35: Operation

    34 operation (continued) card size setting mode the printer is designed to load two sizes of cards. Set the card size according to the card to be printed. > c a r d s i z e s t a n a r d exit enter exit user mode set the card size: 2 settings [standard and cybernetic] press to select the setting and...

  • Page 36: Care and Cleaning

    35 care and cleaning always make sure that the unit is turned off before cleaning. (however, cleaning of the discharge rollers and magnetic head should be carried out with the power turned on.) to achieve the best performance from the printer, always check each part before use for dust and dirt and ...

  • Page 37: Cleaning

    36 cleaning the fan filter when the fan filter gets dirty, partial omissions may occur on the printed cards, or the printing result looks dirty. It is recommended to clean the fan filter after printing about 10,000 cards. 1. Remove the fan filters located in two positions on the sides of the printer...

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    37 (to the next page) 4. Remove dirt on the fan filter using a vacuum cleaner or other cleaning equipment. Hold the sponge with your hand so that it is not sucked into the cleaner. 5. How to attach the sponge side filter press down the sponge into the dents at four corners, and set it under the tabs...

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    38 cleaning the card feed rollers dirty rollers are the major cause of jamming of the cards. It is recommended to clean the rollers once after printing about 1,000 cards. It is also recommended to carry out cleaning before the work, because the retransfer roller (heat roller) does not operate while ...

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    39 cleaning the card feed rollers and heat rollers dirty magnetic head will cause a write/read error. It is recommended to clean the magnetic head after printing about 1,000 cards. Cleaning the magnetic head is not necessary if the magnetic stripe card is not used. 1. Keep the ink ribbon and retrans...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    40 j a m ( t u r n o v e r ) j a m ( h o p p e r ) j a m ( t r a n s f e r ) troubleshooting layout of rollers inside the printer below is a diagram of the layout of rollers inside the printer. Refer to this diagram in the event of card jams and when cleaning the rollers. Retransfer film cassette in...

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    41 error code listing the meaning of “reset → enter buttons” in the list is, after pressing the reset button, press the enter button to initialize the unit. P l e a s e , p o w e r o f f . P l e a s e r e m o v e m e d i a c a s s e t t e h r i s t o o h o t . J a m ( h o p p e r ) j a m ( t u r n o...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    42 troubleshooting (continued) should your printer require servicing, turn it off and unplug it and make inquiries at the outlet where it was purchased. T r o v e r h e a t t r b r o k e n t r s e n s o r b r o k e n r r o v e r h e a t r r b r o k e n r r s e n s o r b r o k e n o v e r c o o l h e...

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    43 (to the next page) e x t . S w s e t t i n g e x t . J a m e x t . C o m m i n u c a t e error code description of error remedy external device switch setting error turn the power off and then on again. Call for service if the problem persists. External retransfer unit jam error press the “reset ...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    44 troubleshooting (continued) removing card jams to determine the part of the machine affected by a card jam refer to the error code on the operation panel lcd on the printer and the relevant page in this manual. When removing a jammed card, make sure that the power switch is set off before carryin...

  • Page 46: Caution

    45 turnover section [jam (turnover)] 1. Open the printer door and remove the ink ribbon cassette. See p.14 in this manual. 2. Remove any jammed cards. Retransfer section [jam (transfer)] 1. Open the printer door and remove the retransfer film cassette. See p.16 in this manual. 2. A jog lever are sup...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    46 specifications main specifications recording method : sublimation type retransfer feed format : automatic feed recording density : 300 dpi expression gradation : 256 gradations for each color printing time : approx. 29 seconds (for single- sided printing, excluding data transfer time) interface :...

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    47 external appearance and dimensions front view side view unit/mm 343 347 381.

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