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FARGO electronic C16 Replacing the Front Cover D810001, Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and

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Replacing the Front Cover (D810001)

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Replacing the Front Cover (D810001)

Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and 830119.

Estimated Repair Time: 5 minutes.

Steps Procedure

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Caution: Turn off the Printer and unplug the power cord from the Printer.

2Open the Upper Imaging Assembly.

3Remove the top two corner screws (130948) found just behind the top edge of the Front Cover.

4Close the Upper Imaging Assembly.

5Remove the screw (130987) by the Card Exit Ramp.

6Remove the Front Cover

Persona C16 Card Printer Service Manual (Rev. 5.0)

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FARGO electronic C16 service manual Replacing the Front Cover D810001, Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and

Contents

Persona C16 Card Printer Service Manual Rev Part Number L000311Revision Control DateDocument Title NumberManual How to use the manualDescription Safety Messages review carefully Reviewing the C16 Block Diagram C16 Printer OverviewReviewing the C16 Sequence of Operations Top Cover Release Tab Printhead Card Cleaning Roller Power Buttonand LED Media Button and LED Continued on the next pageReviewing the C16 Sequence of Operations continued StepProcess Continued on the next pageStep Reviewing the C16 Sequence of Operations continuedProcess Reviewing the C16 Boot up Sequence Step ProcessSection 1 Specifications Table of ContentsSection 2 General Troubleshooting Section 3 Printer Adjustments Section 4 Cleaning Section 5 Parts Replacement Section 6 Packing the Card Printer Section 7 Board Level Diagnostics Section 8 Firmware Upgrades Section 9 Fargo Technical SupportSection 10 Reviewing the C16 Spare Parts List Glossary of Terms Index Appendix A Engineering Drawings Appendix B Technical UpdatesSection 1 Specifications Regulatory CompliancesTerm Agency ListingsDescription Technical Specifications TypeDescription Continued on the next pageType Technical Specifications continuedDescription Visual Security Solutions Specifications VeriMarkTM Cards - 2-D holographic foil applicationCustom HoloMarkTM Cards Visual Security - Card Stock Part NumbersHoloMarkTM and Custom HoloMarkTM - Application Specifications VeriMarkTM - Application SpecificationsVisual Security Card Stock - Tolerances Functional Specifications Printer Components Top Cover to Parallel Interface Card On/CancelComponents DescriptionPrinter Components Centronics-Type Parallel Interface Printer Components Print RibbonsType Printer Components Resin-Only Print RibbonsDescription Printer Components Dye-Sublimation Print Ribbons ProcedureStep Continued on the next pagePrinter Components Dye-Sublimation/Resin Print Ribbons Printer Components Dye-Sublimation Print Ribbons continuedType Printer Components Blank CardsDescription Reviewing the upgraded 81754 PVC Cards Reviewing the upgraded 81754 PVC Cards continued CardNew Printer S/N A320 and Old Printer S/N A319 andSection 2 General Troubleshooting Safety Messages review carefullyReviewing the TOP Line LCD Error/Status Messages SolutionMessage CauseReviewing the TOP Line LCD Error/Status Messages continued SolutionMessage CauseBOTH Line LCD Error/Status Messages SolutionMessage CauseResolving the Communication Errors Communications ErrorsContinued on the next page Step Procedure Resolving the Communication Errors continuedContinued on the next page 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 Resolving the Blank Output issues Procedureselect Document Defaults StepResolving the Blank Output issues continued Card Jam Errors Resolving a Card Jam ErrorResolving the Skipping Ribbon Panel issues Ribbon ErrorsContinued on the next page See the previous procedure in this section Resolving the Skipping Ribbon Panel issues continuedContinued on the next page 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 inResolving the Ribbon Error/Out Error Message Procedureselect Document Defaults StepResolving the Ribbon Breaking issues Procedureselect Document Defaults StepResolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continued See the previous procedure in this sectionResolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continued Procedureselect Document Defaults StepSee the previous procedure in this section Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continuedContinued on the next page Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continued Procedureselect Document Defaults StepResolving the Mag Verify Error Message Encoding ErrorsContinued on the next page 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 Symptom Printed cards have off-colored lines or streaks on them Resolving the Ribbon Wrinkle problemsContinued on the next page Resolving the Ribbon Wrinkle problems continued Symptom Black resin text and barcodes appear smeared or too thick Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing problemsContinued on the next page Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing problems continued Resolving the Incomplete Resin Printing problems Step Procedure Resolving the Image Placement problemsContinued on the next page Resolving the Image Placement problems continued Procedureselect Document Defaults 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 WIRE DIAGRAM Interfacing InformationReviewing the Pin Assignments 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 Reviewing the Printer Timing IntervalDescription 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 CoverProcedure Adjusting the Magnetic Encoding HeadSteps C16 Print Driver Options Using the Settings dialog box Using the Image Darkness option Using the Image Placement optionRear of Printer Card Output Side of Printer Leading Edge of CardCard Input Side of Printer Trailing Edge of Card Front of PrinterRear of Printer Using the Print Length optionFront 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 NoteReviewing the ASCII Code and Character Table ASCII CodeCharacter 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 pageAccess Level-2 ID# 35“ 1.9“ Using the Defined Area Option continuedKaren Atkins Continued on the next pageUsing the Defined Area Option continued Continued on the next pageAccess Level-2 ID# X=1.3“ Y=0.3“Using the Defined Area Option continued 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 sizeA B C D E F G HReviewing the Custom VeriMark Card Custom Graphic in a 2D foil Sample 1 VeriMark Card Landscape - Orientation - 4 positions belowE F G H Reviewing the Custom HoloMark Card Custom Graphic in a 2D foilA B C D 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 pageAccess Level-2 1.8“1.2“ 172355b. Enter these values into the X and Y boxes Selecting the Defined Areas function continuedContinued on the next page Continued on the next page Selecting the Defined Areas function continued See the previous procedure in this sectionContinued on the next page Karen Atkins X=1.4“ Y=0.2“Access Level-2 ID# 172355Selecting the Defined Areas function continued See the previous procedure in this sectionContinued on the next page 6 Define another area by clicking on the Defined Area up arrow. Note Another Selecting the Defined Areas function continuedContinued on the next page 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 ComponentsReviewing the Back End Components Power PortRelease lever Parallel PortReviewing the Rear Side plate Components Encoder Sensor Head Lift MotorStepper Motor Card Feed MotorReviewing the Print Board Components DIP SwitchesFPGA Chip RP-4 and TPReviewing the Print Area Components Reviewing the Power Board Connections Reviewing the Main Print Board ConnectionsCover Removal Replacing the Rear Cover D810054Replacing the Top Cover D810044 Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 andReplacing the Front Cover D810001 Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 andReplacing the Print Circuit Board D810059 Board, Interface and Printhead ReplacementsRefer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and Replacing the Power Circuit Board A000284 Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 andReplacing the Printhead Assembly Refer to DrawingRefer to Drawing Replacing the Printhead Harness AssemblyContinued on the next page Procedure Replacing the Printhead Harness Assembly 830162-00 continuedSteps Replacing the Front Panel Board Assembly A000265 Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 andReplacing the Headlift Motor Assembly Motor and Mag Head ReplacementsRefer to Drawing Replacing the Card Feed Motor Assembly Refer to DrawingReplacing the Ribbon Drive Motor Assembly Refer to DrawingReplacing the Stepper Motor assembly Refer to DrawingPage Replacing the Magnetic Head Assembly High-Coercivity 810182 or Low- CoercivityRefer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and Continued on the next pageReplacing the Magnetic Head Assembly High-Coercivity 810182 or Low ProcedureCoercivity 810182 continued StepsReplacing the Card Sensor Assembly Sensor ReplacementRefer to Drawing Refer to Drawing Replacing the Upper Ribbon Sensor AssemblyContinued on the next page Replacing the Upper Ribbon Sensor Assembly 83015111 continued Replacing the Encoder Wheel Sensor Assembly Refer to DrawingReplacing the Lid Sensor Assembly Refer to Drawing D810024Refer to Drawing D810024 Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board AssemblyContinued on the next page Procedures Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly 820543 continuedSteps Replacing the Lower Ribbon Sensor Assembly - C16 Refer to DrawingRoller Replacement Replacing the Platen Roller D830023Refer to Drawing D810025 Continued on the next pageReplacing the Platen Roller D830023 continued ProcedureSteps Refer to Drawing D810025 Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - CenterContinued on the next page Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Center continued ProcedureSteps Refer to Drawing D810025 Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - LeftContinued on the next page Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Left continued ProcedureSteps Refer to Drawing D810025 Replacing the Hopper Card Feed Roller D830024Continued on the next page Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830024 continued C11/C16 Idler Spring Removal and Replacement Kit Instructions Technician Review - Required Tools for both procedures DescriptionQuantity Part NumberTechnician Review - Removal and Replacement Procedure No Procedure StepTechnician Review - Removal and Replacement Procedure No StepStep ProcedureContinued on the next page Step ProcedureContinued on the next page 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 carefullyBoard Errors Sensor TestingResolving the EE Memory Error Resolving the DRAM Memory ErrorReviewing the Motor Voltages when active Reviewing the Sensor Location and VoltagesSensor LocationSection 8 Firmware Upgrades Section 9 Fargo Technical Support Contacting Fargo Technical SupportFinding out when a Fargo Card Printer was manufactured Reading the Serial Numbers on a Fargo printerReviewing Example No. 1 Serial Number 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 pageCache Glossary of Terms continuedContinued on the next page CR-79 Glossary of Terms continuedContinued on the next page Glossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageDwell Time Glossary of Terms continuedContinued on the next page Glossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Auto Eject option B IndexBuffer Single Card option C Copies For Print and Overlay, 119 formatting magnetic string K Panel Resin option None None or Monitor option O Omit Signature Area setting, 121 On LEDPortrait or Landscape Print K Only options, 147 Print Length option, 81 Print Method Print YMC Under K option, 147 printable areaRotate Front 180 Degrees option, 123 Sensor Location and Voltages table, 206 Sensor TestingRotate Image 180 Degrees option, 91 RS-232 RUNNING SELF TEST #12 S Y Yellow, Magenta and Cyan Appendix A Engineering Drawings Appendix B Technical UpdatesAppendix C Miscellaneous Page