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FARGO electronic C16 service manual Using the Card tab, Adjusting the Card Size Option

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Using the Card tab

Adjusting the Card Size Option

Step	Description

1Click on the inches or mm option to choose the desired unit of measurement.

(Note #1: When designing a card format, always set the card size or page size within the card design program to the exact dimensions of a CR-80 card.)

(Note #2: The Card Size indicates that the Printer accepts standard, "credit card" size CR-80 (ISO ID-1) cards. The dimensions of the total print area for this card size appear in the Print Width and Print Length boxes.)

Persona C16 Card Printer Service Manual (Rev. 5.0)

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FARGO electronic C16 service manual Using the Card tab, Adjusting the Card Size Option

Contents

Part Number L000311 Persona C16 Card Printer Service Manual RevDate Revision ControlDocument Title NumberHow to use the manual ManualDescription Safety Messages review carefully C16 Printer Overview Reviewing the C16 Block DiagramTop Cover Release Tab Printhead Card Cleaning Roller Power Button Reviewing the C16 Sequence of Operationsand LED Media Button and LED Continued on the next pageStep Reviewing the C16 Sequence of Operations continuedProcess Continued on the next pageReviewing the C16 Sequence of Operations continued StepProcess Step Process Reviewing the C16 Boot up SequenceTable of Contents Section 1 SpecificationsSection 2 General Troubleshooting Section 3 Printer Adjustments Section 4 Cleaning Section 5 Parts Replacement Section 8 Firmware Upgrades Section 9 Fargo Technical Support Section 6 Packing the Card Printer Section 7 Board Level DiagnosticsSection 10 Reviewing the C16 Spare Parts List Glossary of Terms Index Appendix A Engineering Drawings Appendix B Technical UpdatesRegulatory Compliances Section 1 SpecificationsAgency Listings TermDescription Type Technical SpecificationsDescription Continued on the next pageTechnical Specifications continued TypeDescription VeriMarkTM Cards - 2-D holographic foil application Visual Security Solutions SpecificationsCustom HoloMarkTM Cards Visual Security - Card Stock Part NumbersVeriMarkTM - Application Specifications HoloMarkTM and Custom HoloMarkTM - Application SpecificationsVisual Security Card Stock - Tolerances Functional Specifications On/Cancel Printer Components Top Cover to Parallel Interface CardComponents DescriptionPrinter Components Print Ribbons Printer Components Centronics-Type Parallel InterfacePrinter Components Resin-Only Print Ribbons TypeDescription Procedure Printer Components Dye-Sublimation Print RibbonsStep Continued on the next pagePrinter Components Dye-Sublimation Print Ribbons continued Printer Components Dye-Sublimation/Resin Print RibbonsPrinter Components Blank Cards TypeDescription Reviewing the upgraded 81754 PVC Cards Card Reviewing the upgraded 81754 PVC Cards continuedNew Printer S/N A320 and Old Printer S/N A319 andSafety Messages review carefully Section 2 General TroubleshootingSolution Reviewing the TOP Line LCD Error/Status MessagesMessage CauseSolution Reviewing the TOP Line LCD Error/Status Messages continuedMessage CauseSolution BOTH Line LCD Error/Status MessagesMessage CauseCommunications Errors Resolving the Communication ErrorsContinued on the next page Resolving the Communication Errors continued Step ProcedureContinued on the next page 6 Determine if the Parallel Port mode is set correctly or incorrectly Resolving the Communication Errors continuedResolving the Card Feeding Errors Card Feeding ErrorsUsing the Idler Spring Upgrade Kit Resolving a Headlift Error Print Process ErrorsResolving the Cover Open Error Message Procedure Resolving the Blank Output issuesselect Document Defaults StepResolving the Blank Output issues continued Resolving a Card Jam Error Card Jam ErrorsRibbon 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 Step Procedure Resolving the Skipping Ribbon Panel issues continuedContinued on the next page Resolving the Wrong Ribbon error being displayed incorrectlySee the Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly 763173-2 in Resolving the Ribbon Low MessageProcedure Resolving the Ribbon Error/Out Error Messageselect Document Defaults StepProcedure Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issuesselect Document Defaults StepSee the previous procedure in this section Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continuedProcedure Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continuedselect Document Defaults StepResolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continued See the previous procedure in this sectionContinued on the next page Procedure Resolving the Ribbon Breaking issues continuedselect Document Defaults StepEncoding Errors Resolving the Mag Verify Error MessageContinued on the next page See the previous procedure in this section Resolving the Mag Verify Error Message continuedStep Procedure Resolving the Printer’s inability to read Encoded DataStep Procedure Resolving the Pixel Failure problems Diagnosing Image ProblemsResolving the Card Surface Debris problems Continued on the next page Resolving the Incorrect Image Darkness problemsResolving 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 Procedure Resolving the Image Placement problems continuedselect Document Defaults StepThis is Graphic A This is Graphic B Resolving the Image Placement problems continuedResolving the Poor Image Quality problems Running the Standard Self Test Print Running the Self TestUsing the DIP Switch Self-test Diagnostic modes Setting the DIP Switch SettingsRunning the 15-Shade Self Test Interfacing Information WIRE DIAGRAMReviewing the Pin Assignments DB36PContinued on the next page Reviewing the Centronics Parallel Pin AssignmentsContinued on the next page Reviewing the Centronics Parallel Pin Assignments continuedReviewing the Centronics Parallel Pin Assignments continued Reviewing the Printer Timing Diagram Interval Reviewing the Printer TimingDescription Minimum ValueSafety Messages review carefully Section 3 Printer AdjustmentsAdjusting for CR-79 Adhesive Back Cards Adjusting for CR-79 Adhesive Back Cards continued a. Open the Printers Top Cover Adjusting for CR-79 Adhesive Back Cards continuedAdjusting the Magnetic Encoding Head ProcedureSteps C16 Print Driver Options Using the Settings dialog box Using the Image Placement option Using the Image Darkness optionCard Output Side of Printer Leading Edge of Card Rear of PrinterCard Input Side of Printer Trailing 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 Adjusting the Card Size Option Using the Card tabAdjusting the Orientation Option Using the Test Print Button Using the Copies OptionDescription Using the About ButtonAdjusting the Ribbon Type option Using the Device Options tabAdjusting 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 Continued on the next page Using the Magnetic Track Selection radio buttonsUsing the Magnetic Track Selection radio buttons continued Using the Magnetic Track Options radio buttons Using the Character Size radio buttons Using the Bit Density radio buttonsCheck this box to allow the Driver to process the fragmented text Reviewing the Enable MLE Support checkboxUsing the ASCII Offset radio buttons Using the Character Parity radio buttons Using the LRC Generation radio buttonsUsing the Verification radio buttons and Retries selection Using the Shift Data Left checkbox 0.223 0.353 TRACK1 0.130 TRACK2 0.140 TRACK3 Reviewing the ISO Track LocationsEntering the Track Information Sending the Track InformationReviewing the Track Data Note Reviewing Tracks 1, 2 and 3 in table formatASCII Code Reviewing the ASCII Code and Character TableCharacter ASCII CodeUsing the Overlay/Print Area tab Using the Overlay/Print Area dropdown menu Using the Overlay/Print Area Continued on the next page Using the Defined Area OptionUsing the Defined Area Option continued Access Level-2 ID# 35“ 1.9“Karen Atkins Continued on the next pageContinued on the next page Using the Defined Area Option continuedX=1.3“ Y=0.3“ Access Level-2 ID#Using the Defined Area Option continued Karen Atkinsa. Define another area by clicking on the Defined Area UP arrow Using the Defined Area Option continuedUsing Security Options Visual Security Solutions Procedure Selecting Orientation - Landscape under Card tabProcedure Selecting the Visual Security Solutions dropdown menu A to DProcedure Selecting Orientation - Portfolio under Card tabProcedure Selecting the Visual Security Solutions dropdown menu E to HSelecting the VeriMark radio button Click on the HoloMark radio button below for the squared-area size Selecting the HoloMark radio buttonE F G H A B C DReviewing the Custom VeriMark Card Custom Graphic in a 2D foil Sample 1 VeriMark Card Landscape - Orientation - 4 positions belowReviewing the Custom HoloMark Card Custom Graphic in a 2D foil E F G HA 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 Continued on the next page Selecting the Defined Areas function1.8“ Access Level-21.2“ 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 X=1.4“ Y=0.2“ Karen AtkinsAccess Level-2 ID# 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 Selecting the Defined Areas function continued See the previous procedure in this sectionSelecting the Print YMC under K and Print K Only options Safety Messages review carefully Section 4 CleaningUsing the Required Supplies Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning ProceduresContinued on the next page Cleaning the Card Feed and Cleaning RollersCleaning the Card Feed and Cleaning Rollers continued Cleaning the Platen Roller Cleaning the Printers Interior Cleaning the Printers ExteriorSafety Messages review carefully Section 5 Parts ReplacementReviewing the Front Cover Components Reviewing the Printer ComponentsPower Port Reviewing the Back End ComponentsRelease lever Parallel PortEncoder Sensor Head Lift Motor Reviewing the Rear Side plate ComponentsStepper Motor Card Feed MotorDIP Switches Reviewing the Print Board ComponentsFPGA Chip RP-4 and TPReviewing the Print Area Components Reviewing the Main Print Board Connections Reviewing the Power Board ConnectionsReplacing the Rear Cover D810054 Cover RemovalReplacing the Top Cover D810044 Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 andRefer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and Replacing the Front Cover D810001Board, Interface and Printhead Replacements Replacing the Print Circuit Board D810059Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and Replacing the Power Circuit Board A000284Refer to Drawing Replacing the Printhead AssemblyReplacing the Printhead Harness Assembly Refer to DrawingContinued on the next page Replacing the Printhead Harness Assembly 830162-00 continued ProcedureSteps Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and Replacing the Front Panel Board Assembly A000265Motor and Mag Head Replacements Replacing the Headlift Motor AssemblyRefer to Drawing Refer to Drawing Replacing the Card Feed Motor AssemblyRefer to Drawing Replacing the Ribbon Drive Motor AssemblyRefer to Drawing Replacing the Stepper Motor assemblyPage Low- Coercivity Replacing the Magnetic Head Assembly High-Coercivity 810182 orRefer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and Continued on the next pageProcedure Replacing the Magnetic Head Assembly High-Coercivity 810182 or LowCoercivity 810182 continued 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 Refer to Drawing Replacing the Encoder Wheel Sensor AssemblyRefer to Drawing D810024 Replacing the Lid Sensor AssemblyReplacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly Refer to Drawing D810024Continued on the next page Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly 820543 continued ProceduresSteps Refer to Drawing Replacing the Lower Ribbon Sensor Assembly - C16Replacing the Platen Roller D830023 Roller ReplacementRefer to Drawing D810025 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 Description Technician Review - Required Tools for both proceduresQuantity Part NumberTechnician Review - Removal and Replacement Procedure No Step ProcedureStep Technician Review - Removal and Replacement Procedure NoProcedure 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 Safety Messages review carefully Section 7 Board Level DiagnosticsSensor Testing Board ErrorsResolving the EE Memory Error Resolving the DRAM Memory ErrorReviewing the Sensor Location and Voltages Reviewing the Motor Voltages when activeSensor LocationSection 8 Firmware Upgrades Contacting Fargo Technical Support Section 9 Fargo Technical SupportReading the Serial Numbers on a Fargo printer Finding out when a Fargo Card Printer was manufacturedReviewing Example No. 1 Serial Number Reviewing Example No. 2 Serial Number A1280224Continued on the next page Section 10 Reviewing the C16 Spare Parts ListContinued on the next page Persona C16 ID Card PrinterContinued on the next page Persona C16 ID Card PrinterContinued on the next page Persona C16 ID Card PrinterContinued on the next page Persona C16 ID Card PrinterContinued on the next page Persona C16 ID Card PrinterContinued on the next page Persona C16 ID Card PrinterPersona C16 ID Card Printer Continued on the next page Glossary of TermsContinued on the next page Glossary of Terms continuedGlossary of Terms continued CacheContinued on the next page Glossary of Terms continued CR-79Continued on the next page Term Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageGlossary of Terms continued Dwell TimeContinued on the next page Term Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition Continued on the next pageTerm Glossary of Terms continuedDefinition 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 YMC Under K option, 147 printable area Print K Only options, 147 Print Length option, 81 Print MethodSensor 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