Consumables, Cleaning Kits | Ultra electronic Tempo M specification

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

T h roughout this guide, the following conventions are used to identify important information.

WARNING - Warning messages indicate where personal injury could result from not following the correct procedures.

CAUTION - Caution messages indicate where damage to equipment could result from not following the correct procedures.

NOTE - Notes convey important information that is identified within the text.

Safety Instructions

Please read all of these instructions before using your printer. Observe the markings on the rear panel of the printer.

•To prevent electric shock do not remove covers.

•Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

•There are no user serviceable parts inside. In the event of malfunction, refer servicing to your nearest Ultra Electronics service center.

•Use only a power source within the limits marked on the AC adaptor power supply.

•Avoid spilling any liquid on the printer.

•Ensure that the power supply cord is not longer than 6ft. 6ins. (2 metres) .

•If using this printer in Germany:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A- Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.

When Handling the Printer

Avoid touching the thermal printing edge of the thermal printhead. Grease and contamination will shorten its life.

Before transporting the printer, remove the dye film cassette and, if appropriate, the Tempo M Return Plate. Pack the printer in its original packaging.

APPROVALS

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

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 in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicable aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

EU Declaration of Conformity

The EU Directives covered by this Declaration

89/336/EEC	Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, amended
	by 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC.
72/23/EEC	Low Voltage Equipment Directive, amended by

93/68/EEC.

The Product Covered by this Declaration

Magicard Tempo Card Printer.

The Basis on which Conformity is being Declared

The product identified above complies with the requirements of the above EU Directives by meeting the following standards:

BS EN 50 081-1	EMC Generic Emission Standard Part 1.
BS EN 50 082-1	EMC Generic Emission Standard Part 1.
BS EN 60 950 : 1992	Safety of Information Technology Equipment
	including Electrical Business Equipment.

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide is to assist you with the set-up and use of your Tempo printer.

The printer models covered by this document include:-

Tempo Printer - M9006-907

Tempo M Printer - M9006-908

The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. Ultra Electronics Limited shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

This document contains proprietary information belonging to Ultra Electronics Limited and may not wholly or partially be copied, stored in a data retrieval system, disclosed to third parties or used for any purpose other than that for which is was supplied, without the express written authority of Ultra Electronics Limited. All rights are reserved.

Magicard® is registered as a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Reg. No. 2,197,276.

The HoloKote® feature of Magicard® printers is protected by US PATENT No: 5,990,918 and by EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION EP 0 817 726 B1.

Limited Warranty Information

1)Coverage: Ultra Electronics Ltd Warrants that the MAGICARD printer shipped with this Warranty statement will conform to the manufacturers specifications and be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase by the user, but there are additional conditions on the printhead Warranty (see paragraph 2).

2)Limited Printhead Warranty: Ultra warrants that, under normal use and service, thermal printheads will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase or for a quantity of 10,000 printed cards, whichever comes first, provided that Ultra approved card media is utilized. If a Warranty claim is submitted for a defective printhead, Ultra will have the right to inspect the printhead and samples of the printed and blank ID cards used with it for the purpose of verifying that the claimed defect has not been caused by non- Ultra approved media, or by foreign particles or substances which have caused chemical or physical damage. Ultra's decision in any such claims shall be final.

3)Warranty Claims: If the MAGICARD printer proves defective during this period, please contact the Ultra Service Center, at the address and telephone/fax number given below. The Ultra Service Center personnel may first ask you to carry out certain simple checks to confirm the nature of the problem, and if a returnis appropriate they will give you a Return Authorisation Number (MRAN) and consignment instructions to the appropriate repair center. Ultra will, at its option, repair or replace the defective parts at no charge to the customer.

4)Warranty Limitations: The Warranty does not apply to MAGICARD printers that have been:

-Damaged through physical or electrical mishandling.

-Damaged through operation in environments which are outside normal office conditions in terms of corrosive atmosphere, temperature, humidity, shock or vibration.

-Improperly installed or interfaced to other products which may exhibit software problems or expose the MAGICARD printer to improper voltages or control signals.

-Used with consumables from any source other than Ultra Electronics.

-Serviced or interfered with by anyone other than an Ultra Authorised Service provider.

5)Shipping: Insurance and shipping costs incurred in sending the MAGICARD printer for Warranty service are the responsibility of the customer. Whenever possible Ultra Service Centers will use the same class of shipping service selected and paid for by the customer to return the printer. Return shipping costs from Ultra to the customer will be at Ultra's expense. After obtaining the MRAN as described above, the printer should be securely packed in its original packaging with proof of date of purchase and a note describing the problem and quoting the MRAN. The printer must be sent to the service center address supplied with the MRAN by the main service center. This address may be different to the address listed below, but will generally be closer to you. Please also mark the Return Authorisation Number on the outside of the shipping carton. All customs duties and taxes, if applicable, are the responsibility of the customer.

6)Applicability: The Warranty and remedy provided above are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Any statements or representations made by any other person or firm are void. Neither Ultra Electronics Ltd nor its affiliates shall be liable for any loss, inconvenience, or damage, including direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages, resulting from the use or inability to use the Ultra product, whether resulting from breach of Warranty or other legal theory even if Ultra has been advised of the possibility of such damage or loss.

This Warranty is governed by the laws of England. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Warranty shall be submitted for arbitration of this dispute or disputes pursuant to the rules and regulations of the UK Arbitration Act. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from country to country so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to all customers.

CONSUMABLES

The Magicard Tempo is a dye-sublimation printer which transfers color from a dye film or ribbon onto the surface of a PVC printable card. For best results, use only Magicard dye film and Magicard pre-packaged PVC cards. Dye film is available as follows:-

Tempo & Tempo M

250 image YMCKO color ribbon. (Part No. TM1).

500 image K only black resin film. (Part No. PF3).

CLEANING KITS

Tempo & Tempo M

CK1 - Cleaning kit 5 T cards, 1 pen.

The Magicard T-Card cleaning system and pen is easy to use. Regular cleaning is essential to keeping your printer in good working condition.

HOLOKOTE SECURITY

Ultra’s patented HoloKote watermark system is a built-in feature of your Magicard printer and cannot be copied or bypassed. HoloKote costs absolutely nothing to use.

HOLOPATCH® CARDS

For even greater security, try HoloPatch cards. When you print with HoloPatch cards, one area of the HoloKote security pattern is highlighted by a highly reflective ‘super-diffuser’ patch, making the logo clearly visible at a distance and under all lighting conditions.

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