Ultra electronic Prima 2e instruction manual Before use, Product features, Checking accessories

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Before use

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.

• The host interface utilizes USB mode.

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

Checking accessories

Please check for any missing accessories when

 

opening the box.

 

•

Power cord

 

 

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.

•

Cleaning card

:

1 unit

•

Card stacker

:

1 unit

•

Ink ribon cassette

:

 

1 unit

•

Retransfer film

:

1 unit

 

cassette

 

 

 

•

USB Cable

:

1 unit

•Jog lever (inside the card tray)

:1 unit

• Groves

: 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 temperatures, 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

 

 

41° F to 77

° F

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 See p.42~43 See p.11~13,22See p.23~35 See p.19~21Declaration of Conformity Machine noise Operation is subject to the following two conditions Contents 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 Do not place objects on top InstallationInstallation diagram 35% to 70%Names of parts Set-up Connecting the IC unit Sold separatelyMake sure to tighten the screws of the interface cables Malfunction of the product Connecting the LaminatorInstall the unit connecting cable.optional Product may occurCheck the plug For AC 120V type Connecting the power cordNorth America Europe Side Installing the card stackerHang the stacker claw on the stacker receptacle Card stacker is capable of containing approximatelyDo not touch the surface of the ink ribbon with your hands Setting the ink ribbonRemove the ink ribbon cassette Place the cassette upright on a flat surface during set-upAppears on the LCD panel When the ink ribbon is wound up to the endClose the printer door Insert the cassette along the guide railOtherwise the printer may fail Slowly Setting the retransfer filmActivate the slide knob and open the printer door Insert the retransfer film into the cassetteIf 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 cassetteInserting cards Setting cardsCassette and/or the ink ribbon cassette Shown in the illustrationConsult your dealer to purchase new gloves When moving the card bracketFor ISO cards When using magnetic cardsSwitching the card thickness For JIS II cardsConnect the printer and host computer with the USB cable Connecting with a host computerConnecting Multiple Printers When connecting a host computer to multiple printersNames of parts on the operation panel BeforeuseLCD operation display content Operation display LED contentsLCD panel Operation display LED Ready LED will light up Turning on the powerDo not turn the power off while OperationIs loaded Turning off the powerUser modes User mode screen flowMain menu Press To save Displayed when the power is turned onCounter select mode Color settingsClearing the free counter Cleaning modeSee p.38,39 and p.40 for executing the cleaning mode Press to resetInk mode setting Retransfer mode setting Buzzer mode setting Card Thickness setting mode Unit No Setting Coercivity setting mode Test printNon-contact IC antenna setting mode IC contact setting modeClose 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.15, 17 in this manualSee p.30 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 belowConfirm that the retransfer film cassette has been removed Cleaning the magnetic headSet a cleaning card MoreOnce printer servicing and cleaning Have been completed Cleaning of the bobbin holdersPeriodical Maintenance Feed roller TroubleshootingAll rollers require routine cleaning Layout of rollers inside the printerTo 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 Specifications 343 381 External appearance and dimensionsFront view Side view Unit/mmSoftware License Agreement Page End of Agreement USA
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