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FARGO electronic C16 service manual Reviewing the ISO Track Locations

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Reviewing the ISO Track Locations

Review the magnetic Encoding module, which encodes onto tracks in accordance with an ISO 7811-2 Magnetic Stripe. (Note: Refer to the diagram (below) for track locations.)

0.223" 0.353" 0.493"

TRACK1 0.110"

0.130"

TRACK2 0.110"

0.140"

TRACK3 0.110"

Persona C16 Card Printer Service Manual (Rev. 5.0)

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FARGO electronic C16 service manual Reviewing the ISO Track Locations, 0.223 0.353 TRACK1 0.130 TRACK2 0.140 TRACK3

Contents

Persona C16 Card Printer Service Manual Rev Part Number L000311Document Title Revision ControlDate NumberDescription How to use the manualManual Safety Messages review carefully Reviewing the C16 Block Diagram C16 Printer Overviewand LED Media Button and LED Reviewing the C16 Sequence of OperationsTop Cover Release Tab Printhead Card Cleaning Roller Power Button Continued on the next pageProcess Reviewing the C16 Sequence of Operations continuedStep Continued on the next pageProcess Reviewing the C16 Sequence of Operations continuedStep Reviewing the C16 Boot up Sequence Step ProcessSection 2 General Troubleshooting Table of ContentsSection 1 Specifications Section 3 Printer Adjustments Section 4 Cleaning Section 5 Parts Replacement Section 10 Reviewing the C16 Spare Parts List Glossary of Terms Index Section 6 Packing the Card Printer Section 7 Board Level DiagnosticsSection 8 Firmware Upgrades Section 9 Fargo Technical Support Appendix A Engineering Drawings Appendix B Technical UpdatesSection 1 Specifications Regulatory CompliancesDescription Agency ListingsTerm Description Technical SpecificationsType Continued on the next pageDescription Technical Specifications continuedType Custom HoloMarkTM Cards Visual Security Solutions SpecificationsVeriMarkTM Cards - 2-D holographic foil application Visual Security - Card Stock Part NumbersVisual Security Card Stock - Tolerances VeriMarkTM - Application SpecificationsHoloMarkTM and Custom HoloMarkTM - Application Specifications Functional Specifications Components Printer Components Top Cover to Parallel Interface CardOn/Cancel DescriptionPrinter Components Centronics-Type Parallel Interface Printer Components Print RibbonsDescription Printer Components Resin-Only Print RibbonsType Step Printer Components Dye-Sublimation Print RibbonsProcedure Continued on the next pagePrinter Components Dye-Sublimation/Resin Print Ribbons Printer Components Dye-Sublimation Print Ribbons continuedDescription Printer Components Blank CardsType Reviewing the upgraded 81754 PVC Cards New Printer S/N A320 and Reviewing the upgraded 81754 PVC Cards continuedCard Old Printer S/N A319 andSection 2 General Troubleshooting Safety Messages review carefullyMessage Reviewing the TOP Line LCD Error/Status MessagesSolution CauseMessage Reviewing the TOP Line LCD Error/Status Messages continuedSolution CauseMessage BOTH Line LCD Error/Status MessagesSolution CauseContinued on the next page Communications ErrorsResolving the Communication Errors Continued on the next page Resolving the Communication Errors continuedStep Procedure Resolving the Communication Errors continued 6 Determine if the Parallel Port mode is set correctly or incorrectlyCard Feeding Errors Resolving the Card Feeding ErrorsUsing the Idler Spring Upgrade Kit Print Process Errors Resolving a Headlift ErrorResolving the Cover Open Error Message select Document Defaults Resolving the Blank Output issuesProcedure StepResolving the Blank Output issues continued Card Jam Errors Resolving a Card Jam ErrorContinued on the next page Ribbon ErrorsResolving the Skipping Ribbon Panel issues Continued on the next page Resolving the Skipping Ribbon Panel issues continuedSee the previous procedure in this section Resolving the Skipping Ribbon Panel issues continued Step ProcedureResolving the Wrong Ribbon error being displayed incorrectly Continued on the next pageResolving the Ribbon Low Message See the Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly 763173-2 inselect Document Defaults Resolving the Ribbon Error/Out Error MessageProcedure Stepselect Document Defaults Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issuesProcedure StepResolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continued See the previous procedure in this sectionselect Document Defaults Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continuedProcedure StepContinued on the next page Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continuedSee the previous procedure in this section select Document Defaults Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continuedProcedure StepContinued on the next page Encoding ErrorsResolving the Mag Verify Error Message Resolving the Mag Verify Error Message continued See the previous procedure in this sectionResolving the Printer’s inability to read Encoded Data Step ProcedureStep Procedure Diagnosing Image Problems Resolving the Pixel Failure problemsResolving the Card Surface Debris problems Resolving the Incorrect Image Darkness problems Continued on the next pageResolving the Incorrect Image Darkness problems continued Continued on the next page Resolving the Ribbon Wrinkle problemsSymptom Printed cards have off-colored lines or streaks on them Resolving the Ribbon Wrinkle problems continued Continued on the next page Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing problemsSymptom Black resin text and barcodes appear smeared or too thick Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing problems continued Resolving the Incomplete Resin Printing problems Continued on the next page Resolving the Image Placement problemsStep Procedure select Document Defaults Resolving the Image Placement problems continuedProcedure StepResolving the Image Placement problems continued This is Graphic A This is Graphic BResolving the Poor Image Quality problems Running the Self Test Running the Standard Self Test PrintUsing the DIP Switch Self-test Setting the DIP Switch Settings Diagnostic modesRunning the 15-Shade Self Test Reviewing the Pin Assignments WIRE DIAGRAMInterfacing Information DB36PReviewing the Centronics Parallel Pin Assignments Continued on the next pageReviewing the Centronics Parallel Pin Assignments continued Continued on the next pageReviewing the Centronics Parallel Pin Assignments continued Reviewing the Printer Timing Diagram Description Reviewing the Printer TimingInterval Minimum ValueSection 3 Printer Adjustments Safety Messages review carefullyAdjusting for CR-79 Adhesive Back Cards Adjusting for CR-79 Adhesive Back Cards continued Adjusting for CR-79 Adhesive Back Cards continued a. Open the Printers Top CoverSteps Adjusting the Magnetic Encoding HeadProcedure C16 Print Driver Options Using the Settings dialog box Using the Image Darkness option Using the Image Placement optionCard Input Side of Printer Trailing Edge of Card Rear of PrinterCard Output Side of Printer Leading Edge of Card Front of PrinterFront of Printer Using the Print Length optionRear of Printer Using the Magnetic Offset option Using the Magnetic Offset option continued Using the Card tab Adjusting the Card Size OptionAdjusting the Orientation Option Using the Copies Option Using the Test Print ButtonUsing the About Button DescriptionUsing the Device Options tab Adjusting the Ribbon Type optionAdjusting the Color matching option Adjusting for the Resin Dither Using the Rotate Image 180 Degrees option Using the Buffer Single Card option Using the Disable Printing option Using the Pause for Low Ribbon option Using the Image Color tab Using the Resin Heat K option Using the Color matching option and Default button Using the Calibrate tab Using the Image Position Controls Using Image Position controls continued Using the Sensors Button Using the Settings Button Using the Magnetic Encoding tab Using the Magnetic Track Selection radio buttons Continued on the next pageUsing the Magnetic Track Selection radio buttons continued Using the Magnetic Track Options radio buttons Using the Bit Density radio buttons Using the Character Size radio buttonsReviewing the Enable MLE Support checkbox Check this box to allow the Driver to process the fragmented textUsing the ASCII Offset radio buttons Using the LRC Generation radio buttons Using the Character Parity radio buttonsUsing the Verification radio buttons and Retries selection Using the Shift Data Left checkbox Reviewing the ISO Track Locations 0.223 0.353 TRACK1 0.130 TRACK2 0.140 TRACK3Sending the Track Information Entering the Track InformationReviewing Tracks 1, 2 and 3 in table format Reviewing the Track Data NoteCharacter Reviewing the ASCII Code and Character TableASCII Code ASCII CodeUsing the Overlay/Print Area tab Using the Overlay/Print Area dropdown menu Using the Overlay/Print Area Using the Defined Area Option Continued on the next pageKaren Atkins Access Level-2 ID# 35“ 1.9“Using the Defined Area Option continued Continued on the next pageUsing the Defined Area Option continued Continued on the next pageUsing the Defined Area Option continued Access Level-2 ID#X=1.3“ Y=0.3“ Karen AtkinsUsing the Defined Area Option continued a. Define another area by clicking on the Defined Area UP arrowUsing Security Options Visual Security Solutions Selecting Orientation - Landscape under Card tab ProcedureSelecting the Visual Security Solutions dropdown menu A to D ProcedureSelecting Orientation - Portfolio under Card tab ProcedureSelecting the Visual Security Solutions dropdown menu E to H ProcedureSelecting the VeriMark radio button Selecting the HoloMark radio button Click on the HoloMark radio button below for the squared-area sizeReviewing the Custom VeriMark Card Custom Graphic in a 2D foil A B C DE F G H Sample 1 VeriMark Card Landscape - Orientation - 4 positions belowA B C D E F G HReviewing the Custom HoloMark Card Custom Graphic in a 2D foil Sample 1 HoloMark Card Landscape - Orientation - 4 positions belowUsing the K Panel Resin tab Selecting from the Print All Black With K Panel options Selecting the Full Card option Selecting the Defined Areas option Selecting the Undefined Areas option Selecting the Defined Areas function Continued on the next page1.2“ Access Level-21.8“ 172355Continued on the next page Continued on the next page Selecting the Defined Areas function continuedb. Enter these values into the X and Y boxes Continued on the next page See the previous procedure in this sectionSelecting the Defined Areas function continued Access Level-2 ID# Karen AtkinsX=1.4“ Y=0.2“ 172355Continued on the next page See the previous procedure in this sectionSelecting the Defined Areas function continued Continued on the next page Selecting the Defined Areas function continued6 Define another area by clicking on the Defined Area up arrow. Note Another See the previous procedure in this section Selecting the Defined Areas function continuedSelecting the Print YMC under K and Print K Only options Section 4 Cleaning Safety Messages review carefullyUsing the Required Supplies Cleaning Procedures Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Card Feed and Cleaning Rollers Continued on the next pageCleaning the Card Feed and Cleaning Rollers continued Cleaning the Platen Roller Cleaning the Printers Exterior Cleaning the Printers InteriorSection 5 Parts Replacement Safety Messages review carefullyReviewing the Printer Components Reviewing the Front Cover ComponentsRelease lever Reviewing the Back End ComponentsPower Port Parallel PortStepper Motor Reviewing the Rear Side plate ComponentsEncoder Sensor Head Lift Motor Card Feed MotorFPGA Chip Reviewing the Print Board ComponentsDIP Switches RP-4 and TPReviewing the Print Area Components Reviewing the Power Board Connections Reviewing the Main Print Board ConnectionsReplacing the Top Cover D810044 Cover RemovalReplacing the Rear Cover D810054 Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 andReplacing the Front Cover D810001 Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 andRefer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and Board, Interface and Printhead ReplacementsReplacing the Print Circuit Board D810059 Replacing the Power Circuit Board A000284 Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 andReplacing the Printhead Assembly Refer to DrawingContinued on the next page Replacing the Printhead Harness AssemblyRefer to Drawing Steps Replacing the Printhead Harness Assembly 830162-00 continuedProcedure Replacing the Front Panel Board Assembly A000265 Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 andRefer to Drawing Motor and Mag Head ReplacementsReplacing the Headlift Motor Assembly Replacing the Card Feed Motor Assembly Refer to DrawingReplacing the Ribbon Drive Motor Assembly Refer to DrawingReplacing the Stepper Motor assembly Refer to DrawingPage Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and Replacing the Magnetic Head Assembly High-Coercivity 810182 orLow- Coercivity Continued on the next pageCoercivity 810182 continued Replacing the Magnetic Head Assembly High-Coercivity 810182 or LowProcedure StepsRefer to Drawing Sensor ReplacementReplacing the Card Sensor Assembly Continued on the next page Replacing the Upper Ribbon Sensor AssemblyRefer to Drawing Replacing the Upper Ribbon Sensor Assembly 83015111 continued Replacing the Encoder Wheel Sensor Assembly Refer to DrawingReplacing the Lid Sensor Assembly Refer to Drawing D810024Continued on the next page Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board AssemblyRefer to Drawing D810024 Steps Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly 820543 continuedProcedures Replacing the Lower Ribbon Sensor Assembly - C16 Refer to DrawingRefer to Drawing D810025 Roller ReplacementReplacing the Platen Roller D830023 Continued on the next pageSteps ProcedureReplacing the Platen Roller D830023 continued Continued on the next page Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - CenterRefer to Drawing D810025 Steps ProcedureReplacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Center continued Continued on the next page Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - LeftRefer to Drawing D810025 Steps ProcedureReplacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Left continued Continued on the next page Replacing the Hopper Card Feed Roller D830024Refer to Drawing D810025 Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830024 continued C11/C16 Idler Spring Removal and Replacement Kit Instructions Quantity Technician Review - Required Tools for both proceduresDescription Part NumberTechnician Review - Removal and Replacement Procedure No Procedure StepTechnician Review - Removal and Replacement Procedure No StepContinued on the next page ProcedureStep Continued on the next page ProcedureStep Technician Review - Photos related to Procedures No. 1 and No Page Page Page Section 6 Packing the Card Printer Section 7 Board Level Diagnostics Safety Messages review carefullyResolving the EE Memory Error Board ErrorsSensor Testing Resolving the DRAM Memory ErrorSensor Reviewing the Motor Voltages when activeReviewing the Sensor Location and Voltages LocationSection 8 Firmware Upgrades Section 9 Fargo Technical Support Contacting Fargo Technical SupportReviewing Example No. 1 Serial Number Finding out when a Fargo Card Printer was manufacturedReading the Serial Numbers on a Fargo printer Reviewing Example No. 2 Serial Number A1280224Section 10 Reviewing the C16 Spare Parts List Continued on the next pagePersona C16 ID Card Printer Continued on the next pagePersona C16 ID Card Printer Continued on the next pagePersona C16 ID Card Printer Continued on the next pagePersona C16 ID Card Printer Continued on the next pagePersona C16 ID Card Printer Continued on the next pagePersona C16 ID Card Printer Continued on the next pagePersona C16 ID Card Printer Glossary of Terms Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued Continued on the next pageContinued on the next page Glossary of Terms continuedCache Continued on the next page Glossary of Terms continuedCR-79 Definition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageContinued on the next page Glossary of Terms continuedDwell Time Definition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageDefinition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Buffer Single Card option C IndexAuto Eject option B Copies For Print and Overlay, 119 formatting magnetic string K Panel Resin option Portrait or Landscape Omit Signature Area setting, 121 On LEDNone None or Monitor option O Print K Only options, 147 Print Length option, 81 Print Method Print YMC Under K option, 147 printable areaRotate Image 180 Degrees option, 91 RS-232 RUNNING SELF TEST #12 S Sensor Location and Voltages table, 206 Sensor TestingRotate Front 180 Degrees option, 123 Y Yellow, Magenta and Cyan Appendix C Miscellaneous Appendix B Technical UpdatesAppendix A Engineering Drawings Page