FARGO electronic Pro-L Dye-Sublimation/Resin Ribbons, Full-Color Ymckok, Full-Color Ymckk

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Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual

Dye-Sublimation/Resin Ribbons

Dye-sublimation/resin ribbons combine the yellow (Y), magenta (M), and cyan (C) dye-sublimation panels with one or two resin black (K) panels. By combining both types of ribbon panels, these ribbons allow you to print full-color, photo-quality images with the dye-sublimation panels along with sharp, black text and bar codes with the resin black panel(s). With most of these ribbons, a clear overlay panel (O) is also included to protect the dye-sublimation images. Dye-sublimation images must have either an overlay panel or an overlaminate applied to them, or they will quickly begin to wear or fade. The following dye-sublimation/resin ribbon types are available:

 

 

 

 

Full-Color (YMCKO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

This ribbon allows you to print full-color

 

 

 

 

 

(provides 250 prints)

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo ID cards along with resin black text and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bar codes. Bar codes printed with resin black

 

 

 

Y

 

M

C

K

 

O

 

 

can be read by both infra-red and visible-light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bar code scanners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full-Color (YMCKOK)

 

 

 

 

 

This ribbon is intended to be used for

 

 

 

 

 

(provides 250 prints)

 

 

 

 

 

 

dual-sided printing. By supplying two resin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

black panels, this ribbon lets you print full-

 

 

Y

 

M

 

C

 

K

 

O

 

K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

color with resin black on one side and resin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

black-only on the other, without wasting an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

entirely new set of ribbon panels for the black-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

only side. An overlay panel (O) is also

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

included to protect the side of the card with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

full-color dye-sublimation printing. No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

overlay is necessary for the resin black-only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full-Color (YMCKK)

 

 

 

 

 

 

This ribbon is intended to be used for dual-

 

 

 

 

 

(provides 250 prints)

 

 

 

 

 

 

sided printing. By supplying two resin black

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

panels, this ribbon lets you print full-color

 

 

 

Y

 

M

C

K

 

K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with resin black on one side and resin black-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

only on the other, without wasting an entirely

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

new set of ribbon panels for the black-only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

side. Since no overlay panel is included, this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ribbon must be used in conjunction with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

printer’s overlaminate function. No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

overlaminate is necessary for the resin black-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

only side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 4: Ribbons and Cards

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Contents Page Trademark Acknowledgements Printing HistoryFor Users in Taiwan For Users in the United StatesFor Users in Canada Table of Contents Appendix a Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module HOW Your Card Printer Works IntroductionThank You Dye-SublimationSpecial Features Resin Thermal TransferSafety Precautions Sicherheitsmaßnahmen Consignes de sécurité Precauciones de seguridad Precauzioni per la Sicurezza Precauções de Segurança Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual About Moisture Condensation Getting StartedChoosing a Good Location Applying Power Unpacking and InspectionPower Input Port On LED Light Identifying the Printer FeaturesLCD Display Pause/Resume Button On/Cancel ButtonReady LED Light Security Card SlotPro-L Card Printer User’s Manual Ribbons and Cards About RibbonsMetallic Resin Resin-Only RibbonsStandard Resin Black K Scratch-Off ResinFull-Color Ymckok Dye-Sublimation/Resin RibbonsFull-Color Ymcko Full-Color YmckkLoading Ribbon Into the Printer Take-up Ribbon Drive Hubs Supply Ribbon Sensor About Cards Loading Cards Into the PrinterCard Input Tray Card Input Guides Card Hopper Door Running the Self Test Self Test Example Actual sizeCard Laminating About the LaminatorAbout Overlaminates Loading Overlaminate Into the PrinterSupply Supply Roll Take-up Roll Using Your Card Printer Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerInstalling the Windows Printer Driver Installing Printer Driver Updates Downloading InstallingInstalling the 32-BIT Print Spooler for Windows 95/98 Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual Setting UP the Printer Driver Windows 95/98 Windows NTCalibrate AlgebraicBuffer Single Card Card Size Color Matching Image Placement Disable PrintingDither Mode ControlsPanel Only 95% 99% Lamination OptionsMagnetic Track Options Overlay MonitorOrientation Pause for Low RibbonPicture Controls Print Back Side OnlyResin Heat Print Both SidesPrint Edge-to-Edge Ribbon SensorUse 32-bit Spooler SmartShieldSplit Ribbon Print Write Direct to PortPrinting a Card Maintenance Supplies Required Cleaning the PRINTER’S Case Standard Printhead CleaningExpanded Printhead Cleaning Cleaning the Inside of the Printer Clearing a Card JAMCleaning the Card Feed Rollers Clearing a Ribbon or Overlaminate JAMCleaning the Drive Rollers Sticky Side UpMaintaining the Cleaning Rollers Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual Mechanical Adjustments Adjusting the Card Input GuidesAdjusting the Internal Card Guides Adjusting the Card Separator Flap Card Flap Adjustment Feed Screws Top Card Adjusting the Laminator Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual Troubleshooting Interpreting LCD Display MessagesTOP Line of LCD Message Cause Solution TOP Line of LCD Message Cause Solution TOP Line of LCD Message Cause Solution TOP Line of LCD Message Cause Solution Only if you are using SmartGuard Security Feature TOP Line of LCD Message Cause Solution If the ribbon seems to be cut Bottom Line of LCD Message Cause Solution Bottom Line of LCD Message Cause Solution Both Lines of LCD Message Cause Solution Both Lines of LCD Message Cause Solution Printer beeps just before each ribbon panel is printed General Troubleshooting Suggestions’m having problems printing from Windows 95/98 Printer doesn’t seem to work at allPhotos on my ID cards look very pixelated or grainy PolyGuard overlaminate is not centered on my cardMy prints have spots small voids in them Printing gets cut off or is not centered on the cardTwo or more cards feed at the same time Can’t get the cards in between the Card Input GuidesPro-L Card Printer User’s Manual Technical Specifications Print SpeedCard Capacity Appendix a Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module Magnetic Track OptionsEncoding Mode / Coercivity / Track Selection Character Ascii Offset Encoded Bit DensityCharacter Data Size LRC Generation Mode Character Data ParityISO Track Locations Sending Track Information~30123456789? ~1%JULIE ANDERSON623-85-1253?~20123456789? Centronics Type Parallel Interface Appendix B Interfacing InformationIntroduction Wire Diagram Table B-1 Parallel Interface Pin AssignmentsIndex Bar CodesMagnetic Track Options On/cancel button

Pro-L specifications

FARGO Electronic Pro-L is a state-of-the-art card printer designed to meet the rigorous demands of various organizations requiring high-quality plastic card production. Renowned for its reliability and efficiency, the Pro-L series is particularly favored for applications in government, education, healthcare, and corporate environments.

One of the main features of the FARGO Pro-L is its advanced printing technology, which utilizes dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer methods. This allows users to produce vibrant, high-resolution color images that are both durable and resistant to fading. The printer can deliver edge-to-edge printing, ensuring that every card is visually appealing and professional-looking.

Another notable characteristic of the Pro-L series is its modular design. Users can customize the printer with optional features such as dual-sided printing, which significantly enhances productivity by allowing for the printing of essential information on both sides of the card. Additionally, the printer supports various encoding options like magnetic stripe, smart card, and contactless encoding, making it a versatile solution for diverse applications.

The Pro-L model is equipped with a high-capacity input hopper, which can hold a large number of cards, minimizing the need for frequent refills. Coupled with its impressive printing speed, this feature makes it ideal for high-volume card issuance. The device can print up to 225 full-color cards per hour, streamlining the production process and ensuring timely delivery.

Security is another priority in the design of the FARGO Pro-L. The printer includes features such as user authentication and built-in encryption for data protection. These measures are essential for organizations requiring secure handling of sensitive information, such as IDs, access cards, and payment cards.

Furthermore, the FARGO Pro-L is compatible with various card design software, allowing users to create customized card designs easily. The user-friendly interface simplifies operation, making it accessible for personnel with varying levels of technical expertise.

In conclusion, the FARGO Electronic Pro-L is a comprehensive solution for organizations seeking an efficient, secure, and flexible card printing system. With its advanced features, high-quality output, and customizable options, it stands out as a top choice for professionals looking to enhance their card production capabilities.
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