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2Reduce the Image Darkness. See Using the Image Darkness option in Section 3, page 79.

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Contents

Persona C16 Card Printer Service Manual Rev Part Number L000311Document Title Revision ControlDate NumberHow to use the manual ManualDescription 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 pageReviewing the C16 Sequence of Operations continued StepProcess Reviewing the C16 Boot up Sequence Step ProcessTable of Contents Section 1 SpecificationsSection 2 General Troubleshooting 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 CompliancesAgency Listings TermDescription Description Technical SpecificationsType Continued on the next pageTechnical Specifications continued TypeDescription Custom HoloMarkTM Cards Visual Security Solutions SpecificationsVeriMarkTM Cards - 2-D holographic foil application Visual Security - Card Stock Part NumbersVeriMarkTM - Application Specifications HoloMarkTM and Custom HoloMarkTM - Application SpecificationsVisual Security Card Stock - Tolerances Functional Specifications Components Printer Components Top Cover to Parallel Interface CardOn/Cancel DescriptionPrinter Components Centronics-Type Parallel Interface Printer Components Print RibbonsPrinter Components Resin-Only Print Ribbons TypeDescription Step Printer Components Dye-Sublimation Print RibbonsProcedure Continued on the next pagePrinter Components Dye-Sublimation/Resin Print Ribbons Printer Components Dye-Sublimation Print Ribbons continuedPrinter Components Blank Cards TypeDescription 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 CauseCommunications Errors Resolving the Communication ErrorsContinued on the next page Resolving the Communication Errors continued Step ProcedureContinued 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 select Document Defaults Resolving the Blank Output issuesProcedure StepResolving the Blank Output issues continued Card Jam Errors Resolving a Card Jam ErrorRibbon Errors Resolving the Skipping Ribbon Panel issuesContinued on the next page Resolving the Skipping Ribbon Panel issues continued See the previous procedure in this sectionContinued 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 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 StepResolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continued See the previous procedure in this sectionContinued on the next page select Document Defaults Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continuedProcedure StepEncoding Errors Resolving the Mag Verify Error MessageContinued 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 Resolving the Ribbon Wrinkle problems Symptom Printed cards have off-colored lines or streaks on themContinued on the next page Resolving the Ribbon Wrinkle problems continued Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing problems Symptom Black resin text and barcodes appear smeared or too thickContinued on the next page Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing problems continued Resolving the Incomplete Resin Printing problems Resolving the Image Placement problems Step ProcedureContinued on the next page 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 CoverAdjusting the Magnetic Encoding Head ProcedureSteps 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 PrinterUsing the Print Length option Rear of PrinterFront 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“ 172355Selecting the Defined Areas function continued b. Enter these values into the X and Y boxesContinued on the next page Continued on the next page See the previous procedure in this section Selecting the Defined Areas function continuedContinued on the next page Access Level-2 ID# Karen AtkinsX=1.4“ Y=0.2“ 172355See the previous procedure in this section Selecting the Defined Areas function continuedContinued on the next page Selecting the Defined Areas function continued 6 Define another area by clicking on the Defined Area up arrow. Note AnotherContinued 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 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 andBoard, Interface and Printhead Replacements Replacing the Print Circuit Board D810059Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and Replacing the Power Circuit Board A000284 Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 andReplacing the Printhead Assembly Refer to DrawingReplacing the Printhead Harness Assembly Refer to DrawingContinued on the next page Replacing the Printhead Harness Assembly 830162-00 continued ProcedureSteps Replacing the Front Panel Board Assembly A000265 Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 andMotor and Mag Head Replacements Replacing the Headlift Motor AssemblyRefer 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 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 StepsSensor Replacement Replacing the Card Sensor AssemblyRefer to Drawing Replacing the Upper Ribbon Sensor Assembly Refer to DrawingContinued 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 D810024Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly Refer to Drawing D810024Continued on the next page Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly 820543 continued ProceduresSteps Replacing the Lower Ribbon Sensor Assembly - C16 Refer to DrawingRefer to Drawing D810025 Roller ReplacementReplacing the Platen Roller D830023 Continued on the next pageProcedure Replacing the Platen Roller D830023 continuedSteps Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Center Refer to Drawing D810025Continued on the next page Procedure Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Center continuedSteps Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Left Refer to Drawing D810025Continued on the next page Procedure Replacing the Card Feed Roller D830058 - Left continuedSteps Replacing the Hopper Card Feed Roller D830024 Refer to Drawing D810025Continued on the next page 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 StepProcedure StepContinued on the next page Procedure StepContinued 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 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 pageGlossary of Terms continued CacheContinued on the next page Glossary of Terms continued CR-79Continued on the next page Definition Glossary of Terms continuedTerm Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued Dwell TimeContinued on the next page 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 pageGlossary of Terms continued TermDefinition Index Auto Eject option BBuffer 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 OPortrait or Landscape Print K Only options, 147 Print Length option, 81 Print Method Print YMC Under K option, 147 printable areaSensor Location and Voltages table, 206 Sensor Testing Rotate Front 180 Degrees option, 123Rotate Image 180 Degrees option, 91 RS-232 RUNNING SELF TEST #12 S Y Yellow, Magenta and Cyan Appendix B Technical Updates Appendix A Engineering DrawingsAppendix C Miscellaneous Page