FARGO electronic 76501, 76505, 76502, 76504, 76503 Trouble- shooting, Printer doesnÕt work at all

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A.General Troubleshooting For PrimeraPro

The printer doesnÕt work at all.

If you have difficulty operating your PrimeraPro Color Printer, the troubleshooting suggestions in this section should, in most cases, solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call FARGOÕs Technical Support Group. Customer and technical support representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central Standard Time. Technical support is free of charge for your first call and for those calls made within the first 30-days following that first call. To contact a technical support representative, call (612) 941-0050 or FAX

(612)941-1852. You may also leave a message 24-hours a day if you would like to have a representative call you back the next business day.

If technical support is needed and it has been over 30- days since your first call, you must call

1-900-555-3274. A fee of $10.00 per call will then be charged to your phone bill. You must be at least 18 years of age to call this number.

Technical support and printer driver upgrades can always be obtained free of charge by connecting to FARGOÕs Bulletin Board or to FARGOÕs World Wide Web Home Page. To connect to FARGOÕs Bulletin Board, dial (612) 942-7958. Drivers can be down- loaded at speeds up to 14,400 bits per second. You can also connect to FARGOÕs World Wide Web Home Page at http://www.fargo.com.

Symptoms: nothing happens or an error message comes up in the Windows application program.

■Make sure that the power cord is plugged in securely on both ends and that the printer is turned on. Confirm power is applied by pressing the Power button on the printer. The green LED above both the Power and the On line buttons should be illuminated.

■Make certain that the printer cable is securely connected. An error message in the software application telling you that the printer is not responding is usually due to a missing or defective parallel interface cable.

■The cover is not securely latched shut.

■If your computer seems to raster the image and send it to the printer, but the printer does not react at all, you may be in need of more hard disk space for the size of your image. You should have enough space on your hard disk for double the size of the file you are trying to print.

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Contents Operating Instructions Printing History Trademark AcknowledgementsFor Users in Canada For Users in the United StatesTable of Contents Maintenance Using PrimeraPro With a Commodore AmigaTroubleshooting Appendix a Switch SettingsHow Your PrimeraPro Color Printer Works IntroductionSpecial Features Safety Precautions Sicherheitshinweise Sicherheits- ma§nahmenAvertissements Consignes de sŽcuritŽAdvertencias Precauciones de seguridadAvvertenze Advertncia Precau›es de seguranaChoosing a Good Location Getting StartedAbout Moisture Condensation Unpacking and Inspection Identifying the Parts Removing Ribbon Cartridge Your PrimeraPro ships with two separate ribbon About Ribbons Ribbons and PaperRibbon and refill kit selection and pricing Loading Ribbon into the Ribbon CartridgePage Placing the Ribbon Cartridge into the Printer About Paper Transparency Film Installing Adjusting Paper Trays Loading Paper or Transparency Film Paper Size Tolerances, Image Sizes, Available Media Important NotePage Important Notes Applying Power Powering PrinterPage Running Self Test Page Connecting PrimeraPro to Your PC Using PrimeraPro With an IBM-PC or CompatiblePage Installing Windows Printer Driver Page Page Using PrimeraProÕs Windows 3.1 Printer Driver Paper Size Ribbon Type Color Matching ResolutionIntensity Panel Text Mode Write Direct to Port Orientation Printing a Color Connecting PrimeraPro to Your Macintosh Using PrimeraPro With An Apple MacintoshMinimum System Requirements RecommendedInstallation InstallingQuick Start Fargo DriverChooser Complete. Click on OK to exit the InstallerSetup Using the Fargo DriverSetup dialog box Expert dialog box Mirrored Expert OptionsPrint within margins Perfed PaperBetter bitmap scaling Color Bitmap Smoothing Text Anti-AliasingBit QuickDraw Black text on black pass onlyGamma Correction dialog box Print dialog box Printing a ColorFonts MiscellaneousIntroduction to Background Printing Installing UsingBackgrounder For Macintosh BackgrounderBackgrounder Status Window Printing With Fargo BackgrounderFile menu Fargo Backgrounder MenusJobs menu Admin menuProblems During a Background Print Fargo Backgrounder Tips for UsingMemory Usage Batch PrintingConnecting PrimeraPro To Your Amiga Using PrimeraPro With a Commodore AmigaInstalling the Amiga Printer Drivers Printer Preferences sysPrefs/Printer Using PrimeraProÕs Preferences Printer DriverGraphics Printer Preferences sysPrefs/PrinterGfx Color Correction Tool Types PrimeraPro Control Interface sysWBStartup/PPCIRAM Multitasking Using PrimeraProÕs Fargo Device Print ProgramApplications Page Supplies Required MaintenanceStandard Print Head Cleaning Expanded Print Head Cleaning Cleaning the PrinterÕs Case Cleaning Inside PrinterOpen the printerÕs top cover with the Cover Release Lever Clearing a Ribbon Jam Clearing a Paper JamCleaning the Drive Roller Trouble- shooting General Troubleshooting For PrimeraProPrinter doesnÕt work at all My prints have ÒstreaksÓ in them Paper, transparency, or ribbon is jammedPrint quality overall is not good My Dye- Sublimation prints look very dithered or pixelated Paper wonÕt feed and the On Line LED starts blinking CanÕt get the paper all the way into the Paper Input Tray My prints are ÒscrambledÓ or look like bar codesMy 600 x 300 dpi prints are not printing properly Paper and Transparencies RibbonsPage Page An application prints only grey scale Printing Method Printing ResolutionThermal Print Head Color Panel OrderWeight DimensionsTemperature SafetyRibbon Configuration Appendix Switch SettingsTable A-1 Ribbon Configuration Character Set Configuration Country SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8 Introduction CENTRONICS- type Parallel Interface Interfacing InformationTable B-1 Parallel Interface Pin Assignments Table B-2 Apple LocalTalk Interface Pin Assignments AppleTalk InterfaceStandard Text Printing PrimeraProÕs Printer Commands Control CodesWax Thermal Color Output Eject $87 Connecting PrimeraPro ConfigurationAmiga Printer Driver BackgrounderSetup MaintenancePower Fargo BackgrounderRibbon Setup, WindowsRibbons and Paper Trays

76500, 76505, 76502, 76503, 76504 specifications

The FARGO electronic series, comprising models 76501, 76504, 76503, 76502, and 76505, represents a high-performance line of card printers designed for various identification and credentialing applications. Known for their innovative technology and user-friendly interface, these models cater to businesses, organizations, and educational institutions needing reliable card production solutions.

A distinguishing feature of the FARGO 765 series is its advanced printing technology, which combines high-resolution capabilities with fast printing speeds. The printers support both single-sided and dual-sided printing, ensuring flexibility in card design and security features. The vibrant output, coupled with a print resolution of 300 dpi, enables crisp text and high-quality images, making these printers ideal for creating professional-looking ID cards, badges, and membership cards.

The FARGO 765 series also highlights the integration of smart card encoding capabilities. Models such as 76503 and 76505 are equipped with the ability to encode smart cards, magnetic stripes, and RFID chips during the printing process. This feature is essential for organizations looking to implement secure access control, time-tracking solutions, or cashless payment systems.

Another noteworthy characteristic is the printer's robust construction and ease of use. FARGO's intuitive interface simplifies the printing process, allowing users to operate the printer without extensive training. Additionally, the models come with customizable input and output hoppers that can accommodate varying volumes of card production.

The 765 series also boasts a suite of connectivity options, including USB and Ethernet interfaces. This allows for easy integration into existing IT infrastructures, supporting network printing capabilities for multiple users. Furthermore, the printers are compatible with various card design software, enabling users to create tailored designs that meet their specific needs.

In terms of maintenance, FARGO has designed these printers for durability and reliability. The replaceable print cores and cleaning cartridges ensure optimal performance, reducing downtime and prolonging the lifespan of the printers.

Overall, the FARGO electronic 76501, 76504, 76503, 76502, and 76505 models stand out in the market for their high-quality printing, advanced encoding capabilities, user-friendly design, and extensive connectivity options. These features make them an excellent choice for organizations in need of efficient, professional, and secure card printing solutions.
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