FARGO electronic HDP5000 manual Adjusting the Card Flattener

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Adjusting the Card Flattener

The Card Lamination Module provides an adjustable Card Flattener that allows you to fine- tune the flatness of laminated cards. This flattener works by reverse bending cards as they travel through the Laminator while they are still warm.

In most cases, card warpage is only a concern when laminating on a single side of card stock which has a PVC-based core rather than a polyester-based core. Cards with a PVC- based core are not as heat resistant and are not recommended for use when laminating

By default, the Card Flattener is configured at the factory to accommodate UltraCard III type card stock. (Note: If you are experiencing an unacceptable amount of card warpage, please refer to the following to adjust the Card Flattener.)

Step Procedure

1Open the Front Cover of the Card Lamination Module.

2The Card Flattener Adjustment Knob is the black knob on the left side of the Laminator. Follow this instruction:

•If laminated cards are bowing downward, turn the Card Flattener Adjustment Knob counter-clockwise. (Note: This creates more contact between the Flattener Roller and the card in order to increase the reverse bending pressure.)

•For best results, depress the knob and turn it 15 degrees, then print and laminate a test card. Repeat this process as necessary.

3If the card is bowing upward, the reverse bending pressure may be too great. Follow this instruction:

•In this case, rotate the adjustment knob clockwise. (Note: Some card types have very low heat resistance and may not be acceptable for laminating.)

HDP5000 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 1.2) 7-10