The Eltron Company P310 manual About this Manual, Magnetic Stripe Encoder Option

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CHAPTER 1

1.2.5 Magnetic Stripe Encoder (Option)

Printers equipped with Magnetic Stripe Encoders fully support the encoding of cards with magnetic stripes. This includes several encoding formats. Read-After-Write checking occurs with each encoding to assure a reliable result. After receipt of related data, encoding of all three tracks occurs in a single pass through the encoder. Encoding occurs as the cards transition between the Print Station and the Card Catcher, where the read/write heads and an associated card sensor reside.

1.3ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Eltron Products has directed the Information contained in this manual at returning P310 printer functions to normal operation in the shortest time possible. With this in mind, service personal should focus on items listed in their recommended spares list. Avoid lower level replacements whenever possible. Service personnel should keep a log of the repairs made in support of the concept of continuous product improvement. Chapters include: General Description, Installation and Operation, Theory of Operation, Troubleshooting, Part Replacement Procedures, and Maintenance and Adjustments.

Follow the instructions as closely as possible. When unsure of any procedure, please contact either an Eltron Service Representative (contact Eltron Product Management for nearest representative) or Eltron Technical Support at 1-800-344-4003 or 805-578-1800.

Eltron Products stocks all commonly used replacement parts for P310 Printers. For depot repairs, contact Eltron Sales to place orders and to establish a program for bulk purchases and credited returns of warranted parts.

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Contents P310 Maintenance Manual Page Return Materials Authorization ForewordTechnical Support Copyright NoticeTrademarks FCC NoticeCSA Notice Table of Contents Troubleshooting Table of Figures Viii Chapter General Description Printer DescriptionOptions Major Elements Card FeederCleaning Roller PrinterSmart Card Docking Option About this Manual Magnetic Stripe Encoder OptionChapter Packaging Considerations Preparing a STATIC-SAFE Work AreaEnvironmental and Shock Protection Installation and Operation Installation UnpackingTape and Packing Card Input Hopper Installation Card Input Cartridge InstallationCard Output Hopper Cleaning Roller Cartridge Preparation Cleaning Roller InstallationCleaning Roller Tape Removal Shows removal of the tape protecting the tacky surfaceLocation Concerns Attaching CablesUSB Concerns Parallel an Serial Cable Diagrams 10. Cable WiringControls and Indicators OperationPrint Head Release and Latch Levers 12. Print and Lamination Head Latch and Release Levers13. Ribbon Installation Ribbon LoadingCard Gate Adjustment 14. Card Gate AdjustmentLoading Card Input Hopper 15. Card Cartridge LoadingStarting the Cleaning Cycle 16. Cleaning Card InstallationChapter Theory of Operation Color FundamentalsChapter Chapter Chapter Region Black Body Temperature Chapter Printing Card Path Elements Card Path Elements Circuit Descriptions Printer Module Block Diagram Print Head Circuitry CTN Motor Control Circuitry SD0 Status Circuitry Efilm Serial and Parallel Port Circuitry EXT2 EXT3 USB Port Circuitry Optional USB Port CircuitryMagnetic Stripe Encoder Circuitry Option Magnetic Stripe Encoder ElementsSmart Card Circuitry Option Smart Card Circuitry 10. Operator Panel Circuitry Power Regulator Circuitry Operator Panel CircuitryChapter Troubleshooting Diagnosing Basic Printer Problems Problems Duplicated by a Test PrintAdjustment Replace Or Cleaning Ment Diagnosing Computer Interface Problems Interface Diagnostic FlowChapter Replacement Procedures Required Tools Item No Tool DescriptionPart Replacements Rear Case RemovalFront Case Removal Bottom Plate Removal Power Supply Replacement Bottom Plate and Power SupplyCard Feeder Part Removals Card Feeder RearPrint Head Replacement Print Head Upper FastenersPrint Head Ground Lug Print Head Assembly Removal Print Head Connectors 10. Properly Positioned Print Head 11. Fan Replacement Fan RemovalRibbon Sensor Removal 12. Ribbon Sensor RemovalFront Belt Removals 13. Front BeltsCPU and Encoder Board Replacements 14. CPU and Encoder BoardsRear Plate Removal 15. Rear Plate RemovalsDaughter Board Removal 16. Daughter BoardFlag and Head Latch Sensor Board Replacement 17. Flag and Head Latch Sensor BoardRear Belt and O-Ring Removal 18. Rear Belts and O-RingSmart Card Interface Board Replacement Option 19. Smart Card PWB20. Smart Card Solenoid Removal 21. Smart Card Docking Station Encoder Head Replacement 22. Encoder Station Shroud24. Encoder Station Pressure Roller Rod 25. Encoder Head Pinch Roller Removal 26. Pressure Roller Rod Removal Chapter 29. Middle Panel Parts Ribbon Supply Spindle and Clutch Replacements 30. Supply Spindle Assembly Ribbon Take Up Spindle Replacements 31. Ribbon Take Up Spindle Chapter Maintenance and Adjustments Cleaning Materials CleaningCard Transport, Platen, and Cleaning Rollers Card Transport Rollers Cleaning the Print Head Print Head CleaningObtaining and Installing Firmware Updates AdjustmentsStepper Belt Tension Stepper Motor FastenersStepper Motor Belt Tensioning Fixture Part No Stepper Belt Tensioning Print Head Tilt Adjustments Head Alignment Test CardsImage Brightness Adjustment Lower Print Head Fasteners Print Head Peel Bar Position Adjustment 10. Peel Bar FastenersImage Centering Result RemedyValue Appendix a Test Software Appendix a Launching the Card Printer Test SoftwareAppendix a Changing the COM Port Operating in Terminal Mode Typical Sub List Sensor Test Selection Zebra Technologies Corporation