Persona C16 Card Printer Service Manual Rev
Part Number L000311
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Manual
Description
Safety Messages review carefully
Reviewing the C16 Block Diagram
C16 Printer Overview
Reviewing the C16 Sequence of Operations
Top Cover Release Tab Printhead Card Cleaning Roller Power Button
and LED Media Button and LED
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Reviewing the C16 Sequence of Operations continued
Step
Process
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Step
Process
Reviewing the C16 Boot up Sequence
Step Process
Table of Contents
Section 1 Specifications
Section 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 Support
Section 10 Reviewing the C16 Spare Parts List Glossary of Terms Index
Appendix A Engineering Drawings Appendix B Technical Updates
Section 1 Specifications
Regulatory Compliances
Agency Listings
Term
Description
Technical Specifications
Type
Description
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Technical Specifications continued
Type
Description
Visual Security Solutions Specifications
VeriMarkTM Cards - 2-D holographic foil application
Custom HoloMarkTM Cards
Visual Security - Card Stock Part Numbers
VeriMarkTM - Application Specifications
HoloMarkTM and Custom HoloMarkTM - Application Specifications
Visual Security Card Stock - Tolerances
Functional Specifications
Printer Components Top Cover to Parallel Interface Card
On/Cancel
Components
Description
Printer Components Centronics-Type Parallel Interface
Printer Components Print Ribbons
Printer Components Resin-Only Print Ribbons
Type
Description
Printer Components Dye-Sublimation Print Ribbons
Procedure
Step
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Printer Components Dye-Sublimation/Resin Print Ribbons
Printer Components Dye-Sublimation Print Ribbons continued
Printer Components Blank Cards
Type
Description
Reviewing the upgraded 81754 PVC Cards
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Card
New Printer S/N A320 and
Old Printer S/N A319 and
Section 2 General Troubleshooting
Safety Messages review carefully
Reviewing the TOP Line LCD Error/Status Messages
Solution
Message
Cause
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Solution
Message
Cause
BOTH Line LCD Error/Status Messages
Solution
Message
Cause
Communications Errors
Resolving the Communication Errors
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Resolving the Communication Errors continued
Step Procedure
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Resolving the Communication Errors continued
6 Determine if the Parallel Port mode is set correctly or incorrectly
Card Feeding Errors
Resolving the Card Feeding Errors
Using the Idler Spring Upgrade Kit
Print Process Errors
Resolving a Headlift Error
Resolving the Cover Open Error Message
Resolving the Blank Output issues
Procedure
select Document Defaults
Step
Resolving the Blank Output issues continued
Card Jam Errors
Resolving a Card Jam Error
Ribbon Errors
Resolving the Skipping Ribbon Panel issues
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Resolving the Skipping Ribbon Panel issues continued
See the previous procedure in this section
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Resolving the Skipping Ribbon Panel issues continued
Step Procedure
Resolving the Wrong Ribbon error being displayed incorrectly
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Resolving the Ribbon Low Message
See the Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly 763173-2 in
Resolving the Ribbon Error/Out Error Message
Procedure
select Document Defaults
Step
Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues
Procedure
select Document Defaults
Step
Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continued
See the previous procedure in this section
Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continued
Procedure
select Document Defaults
Step
Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continued
See the previous procedure in this section
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Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continued
Procedure
select Document Defaults
Step
Encoding Errors
Resolving the Mag Verify Error Message
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Resolving the Mag Verify Error Message continued
See the previous procedure in this section
Resolving the Printer’s inability to read Encoded Data
Step Procedure
Step Procedure
Diagnosing Image Problems
Resolving the Pixel Failure problems
Resolving the Card Surface Debris problems
Resolving the Incorrect Image Darkness problems
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Resolving the Incorrect Image Darkness problems continued
Resolving the Ribbon Wrinkle problems
Symptom Printed cards have off-colored lines or streaks on them
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Resolving the Ribbon Wrinkle problems continued
Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing problems
Symptom Black resin text and barcodes appear smeared or too thick
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Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing problems continued
Resolving the Incomplete Resin Printing problems
Resolving the Image Placement problems
Step Procedure
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Resolving the Image Placement problems continued
Procedure
select Document Defaults
Step
Resolving the Image Placement problems continued
This is Graphic A This is Graphic B
Resolving the Poor Image Quality problems
Running the Self Test
Running the Standard Self Test Print
Using the DIP Switch Self-test
Setting the DIP Switch Settings
Diagnostic modes
Running the 15-Shade Self Test
WIRE DIAGRAM
Interfacing Information
Reviewing the Pin Assignments
DB36P
Reviewing the Centronics Parallel Pin Assignments
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Reviewing the Printer Timing Diagram
Reviewing the Printer Timing
Interval
Description
Minimum Value
Section 3 Printer Adjustments
Safety Messages review carefully
Adjusting for CR-79 Adhesive Back Cards
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Adjusting for CR-79 Adhesive Back Cards continued
a. Open the Printers Top Cover
Adjusting the Magnetic Encoding Head
Procedure
Steps
C16 Print Driver Options Using the Settings dialog box
Using the Image Darkness option
Using the Image Placement option
Rear of Printer
Card Output Side of Printer Leading Edge of Card
Card Input Side of Printer Trailing Edge of Card
Front of Printer
Using the Print Length option
Rear of Printer
Front of Printer
Using the Magnetic Offset option
Using the Magnetic Offset option continued
Using the Card tab
Adjusting the Card Size Option
Adjusting the Orientation Option
Using the Copies Option
Using the Test Print Button
Using the About Button
Description
Using the Device Options tab
Adjusting the Ribbon Type option
Adjusting 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
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Using the Sensors Button
Using the Settings Button
Using the Magnetic Encoding tab
Using the Magnetic Track Selection radio buttons
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Using 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 buttons
Reviewing the Enable MLE Support checkbox
Check this box to allow the Driver to process the fragmented text
Using the ASCII Offset radio buttons
Using the LRC Generation radio buttons
Using the Character Parity radio buttons
Using 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 TRACK3
Sending the Track Information
Entering the Track Information
Reviewing Tracks 1, 2 and 3 in table format
Reviewing the Track Data Note
Reviewing the ASCII Code and Character Table
ASCII Code
Character
ASCII Code
Using the Overlay/Print Area tab
Using the Overlay/Print Area dropdown menu
Using the Overlay/Print Area
Using the Defined Area Option
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Access Level-2 ID# 35“ 1.9“
Using the Defined Area Option continued
Karen Atkins
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Using the Defined Area Option continued
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Access Level-2 ID#
X=1.3“ Y=0.3“
Using the Defined Area Option continued
Karen Atkins
Using the Defined Area Option continued
a. Define another area by clicking on the Defined Area UP arrow
Using Security Options Visual Security Solutions
Selecting Orientation - Landscape under Card tab
Procedure
Selecting the Visual Security Solutions dropdown menu A to D
Procedure
Selecting Orientation - Portfolio under Card tab
Procedure
Selecting the Visual Security Solutions dropdown menu E to H
Procedure
Selecting the VeriMark radio button
Selecting the HoloMark radio button
Click on the HoloMark radio button below for the squared-area size
A B C D
E F G H
Reviewing the Custom VeriMark Card Custom Graphic in a 2D foil
Sample 1 VeriMark Card Landscape - Orientation - 4 positions below
E F G H
Reviewing the Custom HoloMark Card Custom Graphic in a 2D foil
A B C D
Sample 1 HoloMark Card Landscape - Orientation - 4 positions below
Using 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
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Access Level-2
1.8“
1.2“
172355
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b. Enter these values into the X and Y boxes
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See the previous procedure in this section
Selecting the Defined Areas function continued
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Karen Atkins
X=1.4“ Y=0.2“
Access Level-2 ID#
172355
See the previous procedure in this section
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6 Define another area by clicking on the Defined Area up arrow. Note Another
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See the previous procedure in this section
Selecting the Defined Areas function continued
Selecting the Print YMC under K and Print K Only options
Section 4 Cleaning
Safety Messages review carefully
Using the Required Supplies
Cleaning Procedures
Cleaning the Printhead
Cleaning the Card Feed and Cleaning Rollers
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Cleaning the Card Feed and Cleaning Rollers continued
Cleaning the Platen Roller
Cleaning the Printers Exterior
Cleaning the Printers Interior
Section 5 Parts Replacement
Safety Messages review carefully
Reviewing the Printer Components
Reviewing the Front Cover Components
Reviewing the Back End Components
Power Port
Release lever
Parallel Port
Reviewing the Rear Side plate Components
Encoder Sensor Head Lift Motor
Stepper Motor
Card Feed Motor
Reviewing the Print Board Components
DIP Switches
FPGA Chip
RP-4 and TP
Reviewing the Print Area Components
Reviewing the Power Board Connections
Reviewing the Main Print Board Connections
Cover Removal
Replacing the Rear Cover D810054
Replacing the Top Cover D810044
Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and
Replacing the Front Cover D810001
Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and
Board, Interface and Printhead Replacements
Replacing the Print Circuit Board D810059
Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and
Replacing the Power Circuit Board A000284
Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and
Replacing the Printhead Assembly
Refer to Drawing
Replacing the Printhead Harness Assembly
Refer to Drawing
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Replacing the Printhead Harness Assembly 830162-00 continued
Procedure
Steps
Replacing the Front Panel Board Assembly A000265
Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and
Motor and Mag Head Replacements
Replacing the Headlift Motor Assembly
Refer to Drawing
Replacing the Card Feed Motor Assembly
Refer to Drawing
Replacing the Ribbon Drive Motor Assembly
Refer to Drawing
Replacing the Stepper Motor assembly
Refer to Drawing
Page
Replacing the Magnetic Head Assembly High-Coercivity 810182 or
Low- Coercivity
Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and
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Replacing the Magnetic Head Assembly High-Coercivity 810182 or Low
Procedure
Coercivity 810182 continued
Steps
Sensor Replacement
Replacing the Card Sensor Assembly
Refer to Drawing
Replacing the Upper Ribbon Sensor Assembly
Refer to Drawing
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Replacing the Upper Ribbon Sensor Assembly 83015111 continued
Replacing the Encoder Wheel Sensor Assembly
Refer to Drawing
Replacing the Lid Sensor Assembly
Refer to Drawing D810024
Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly
Refer to Drawing D810024
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Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly 820543 continued
Procedures
Steps
Replacing the Lower Ribbon Sensor Assembly - C16
Refer to Drawing
Roller Replacement
Replacing the Platen Roller D830023
Refer to Drawing D810025
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Procedure
Replacing the Platen Roller D830023 continued
Steps
Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Center
Refer to Drawing D810025
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Procedure
Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Center continued
Steps
Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Left
Refer to Drawing D810025
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Procedure
Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Left continued
Steps
Replacing the Hopper Card Feed Roller D830024
Refer to Drawing D810025
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Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830024 continued
C11/C16 Idler Spring Removal and Replacement Kit Instructions
Technician Review - Required Tools for both procedures
Description
Quantity
Part Number
Technician Review - Removal and Replacement Procedure No
Procedure
Step
Technician Review - Removal and Replacement Procedure No
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Technician Review - Photos related to Procedures No. 1 and No
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Section 6 Packing the Card Printer
Section 7 Board Level Diagnostics
Safety Messages review carefully
Board Errors
Sensor Testing
Resolving the EE Memory Error
Resolving the DRAM Memory Error
Reviewing the Motor Voltages when active
Reviewing the Sensor Location and Voltages
Sensor
Location
Section 8 Firmware Upgrades
Section 9 Fargo Technical Support
Contacting Fargo Technical Support
Finding out when a Fargo Card Printer was manufactured
Reading the Serial Numbers on a Fargo printer
Reviewing Example No. 1 Serial Number
Reviewing Example No. 2 Serial Number A1280224
Section 10 Reviewing the C16 Spare Parts List
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Persona C16 ID Card Printer
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Persona C16 ID Card Printer
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Persona C16 ID Card Printer
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Persona C16 ID Card Printer
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Persona C16 ID Card Printer
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Persona C16 ID Card Printer
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Persona C16 ID Card Printer
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Cache
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CR-79
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Index
Auto Eject option B
Buffer Single Card option C
Copies
For Print and Overlay, 119 formatting magnetic string
K Panel Resin option
Omit Signature Area setting, 121 On LED
None None or Monitor option O
Portrait or Landscape
Print K Only options, 147 Print Length option, 81 Print Method
Print YMC Under K option, 147 printable area
Sensor Location and Voltages table, 206 Sensor Testing
Rotate Front 180 Degrees option, 123
Rotate Image 180 Degrees option, 91 RS-232 RUNNING SELF TEST #12 S
Y Yellow, Magenta and Cyan
Appendix B Technical Updates
Appendix A Engineering Drawings
Appendix C Miscellaneous
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