Ultra electronic Prima 3 user manual Before use, Product features, Checking accessories

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Before use

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Product features

•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.

•Use of sublimation type retransfer printing enables printing of cards other than those made of PVC and non-contact IC cards, etc. with uneven surfaces that were previously difficult to print directly.

Some card materials may not be suitable for printing. Consult your dealer regarding the materials to be used and specifications required before purchase.

• Printing with no margins on all sides is possible.

• This printer have more securer erase function (security erase) to protect of the individual information.

• The host interface utilizes USB mode and Ethernet mode.

• This printer can automatically discern what type of ink ribbon is installed by means of RF-ID tag built inside.

Checking accessories

Please check for any missing accessories when

 

opening the box.

 

•

AC 120V type(For North America) · · · · · · ·

1unit

 

AC 200V type(For Europe) · · · · · · · · · · · · 1unit

•

Instruction manual : English · · · · · · · · ·

1 unit

*The detached power cords and the Instruction manual vary according to model and country of purchase.

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Cleaning card

:

1 unit

•

Card stacker

:

1 unit

•

Ink ribbon cassette

: 1 unit

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Retransfer film

:

1 unit

 

cassette

 

 

•USB Cable (200cm) : 1 unit

•Jog lever (inside the card tray)

:1 unit

• Gloves

: 1 unit

Handling of transfer film,

ink ribbons and cards

Handling

Take note of the following points when handling print media (retransfer film and ink ribbons) and cards.

•Use of bent or damaged cards may result in card feed error.

•Do not touch the print media or the printed surface of cards directly with the hands as this may cause blurring of the print.

•Foreign materials on the printing area may result in misprints. Always load the print media and cards in a clean environment.

•Static build-up in the print media or cards can cause errors. To avoid causing static electricity, do not rub cards together.

•When replacing or replenishing print media or cards that have been stored at low temperature, let the print media or cards sit for at least one hour at the same temperature as location where the printer is to be used before use. Using print media or cards as they are may cause condensation and result in malfunction or print errors.

Storage

The storage condition of the print media (retransfer film and ink ribbons) and cards may have a strong influence on the print quality. Select a storage location that fits the following criteria:

Storage environment

 

° C to 25 ° C

Storage temperature

: 5

Storage environment relative humidity : 40% to 60%

Storage location

To avoid deterioration of the ink ribbon and retransfer film, do not store in the following locations:

•Locations exposed to direct sunlight

•Locations with high temperature and high humidity

•Locations near organic solvents or diazo copiers.

Storage period

Print media should be used within a half year of purchase. For cards, please consult the dealer from which they are purchased.

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Contents Prima Harmonized Standards 89/336/EEC2006/95/EC Relating to electromagnetic compatibilityOperation is subject to the following two conditions Information for USAContents Do not wet the machine with water Do not touch the power plug during electrical stormsManual any time as you need Do not use a line voltage other than instructedDo not touch the power plug with a wet hand Do not use the machine while it has a faultPull out the power plug before cleaning the machine Hold the body of the power plug when pulling it outHandling of transfer film Ink ribbons and cards Product featuresChecking accessories Before useEscape Clause 35% to 70% InstallationTo 86 F Front Slide knob AccessoryPower input jack Names of partsPlease ask your dealer for the Compact IC unit connection Connecting the IC unit Sold separatelyConnecting the Laminator Set-upCheck the plug For AC 120V type Connecting the power cordInstall the unit connecting cable.optional Pin Connecting cablePortion B See the description in Jam Transfer on p.50 Installing the card stackerHang the stacker claw on the stacker receptacle Card stacker is capable of containing approximatelySetting the ink ribbon Insert the cassette along the guide rail When the ink ribbon is wound up to the endWind the ribbon, taking up the slack Close the printer doorRemove the retransfer film cassette Setting the retransfer filmInsert the retransfer film into the cassette Otherwise the printer may fail SlowlyIf the retransfer film is not set properly When the retransfer film is wound up to the endWind the retransfer film to take up the slack Open the printer door and insert the cassetteShown in the illustration Setting cardsThis 300 pieces is not a guaranteed quantity Cassette and/or the ink ribbon cassetteWhen moving the card bracket Dealer For a magnetic or IC card, encoding error may happenConsult your dealer to purchase new gloves See p.34 in this manual Printing on cards with magnetic strips is not guaranteedFor JIS II cards For ISO cardsConnect the printer and host computer with the USB cable Connecting with a host computerConnecting with USB cable Connecting with Ethernet cableWhen connecting a host computer to multiple printers Connecting Multiple PrintersCopyright of the Software is displayed Names of parts on the operation panel BeforeuseLCD operation display content Operation display LED contents LCD panelOperation display LED Ready LED will light up Turning on the powerTurn the power on Represents on and O represents OFF OperationAbout the Reset button Turning off the powerIs loaded User modes User mode screen flowPress Submenu Main menu Submenu To the nextDisplay mode settings Exit user Reset the free counterPress to reset Clearing the free counterSpecial ink SP-Ink 2 level Ink mode settingUV ink level setting Set the K printing mode2Retransfer mode setting Exit user mode Set the buzzer Buzzer mode settingTo select the setting value and press Setting the bend remedy modeSet the bend remedy roller temperature Bend remedy speed settingsUnit No. Setting Card Thickness setting mode IC contact setting modeCoercivity setting mode Non-contact IC antenna setting modeNetwork setting Input method Address Setting mode Download mode setting Low temperature stand-by mode settingSet position of MAC address print Close the card tray CareandcleaningCleaning the cleaning rollers Open the card tray Remove the cleaning unitWipe the head indicated with Cleaning the thermal headCleaning the fan filter See p.14, 16 in this manualSee p.31 in this manual Cleaning the card feed rollers and heat RollersInstall the fan filters back to the original positions If the sponge is removed, attach it again as shown belowSet a cleaning card Cleaning the magnetic headConfirm that the retransfer film cassette has been removed Once printer servicing and cleaning Have been completed Cleaning of the bobbin holdersPeriodical Maintenance Layout of rollers inside the printer TroubleshootingCleaning unit All rollers require routine cleaningTo initialize the unit Error code listingMG mechanical error Hardware errorError MG connection errorMending broken ink ribbon Retransfer film Stopping when printingAbout printing errors When retransfer operation is not completeHopper jam Pull out the card tray Removing card jamsInjury Retransfer section Jam transfer Main specifications Specifications34.3 38.1 External appearance and dimensionsCase of disposal Front viewUltra Electronics Card Systems
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