System Requirements, Interface, Humidity | FARGO electronic HDP700

FARGO Electronics Inc.

System Requirements

IBM-PC or compatible. Windows 95/ 98/ ME/ NT/ 2000. Pentium™ class 133 MHz computer with 32 MB of RAM or higher, 200 MB free hard disk space or higher, and ECP parallel port with DMA access.

Interface

Centronics parallel, IEEE-1284 Compliant

Operating Temperature

65ºF to 80ºF (18ºC to 27ºC).

HDP Film Storage Temperature

77ºF (25ºC) or lower for no longer than 1.5 years.

Humidity

20% to 80% Non-Condensing.

Dimensions

14.3 in. H x 26.1 in. W x 14.3 in. D (363mm x 663mm x 363mm).

Weight

70 lbs. (31.8kg).

Supply Voltage

100 to 240 V ac.

Supply Frequency

50 Hz/60 Hz.

HDP700 Series Card Printer

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FARGO electronic HDP700 System Requirements, Interface, Operating Temperature, HDP Film Storage Temperature, Humidity

Contents

Page Page Fargo Electronics, Incorporated Page Table of Contents Image Transfer Tab Removing the Covers Packing Your HDP700 Card Printer LCD ON-LINE Menu Navigation Page Regulatory Compliances Specifications Agency Listings Technical Specifications HDP Film Storage Temperature Operating TemperatureDimensions Weight HDP700 Series Card Printer Contacting Fargo Technical Support General Troubleshooting LCD Messages LCD Display Messages Message Cause / Solution SmartGuard Error / Status Messages Parallel port mode set incorrectly Communication ErrorsSystem does not meet requirements Interference from external device Inadequate hard drive space Card is stalling on or at the feed rollers Card Feed ErrorsCard jamming on the Flipper Table Printer is unable to align flipper Encoding Errors HDP700 Series Card Printer Printing Process Errors Printer Open Printhead Temp Transfer Film Drive Error Transfer Process ErrorsLaminator Cooling Error Card Jam Transfer Lift Temperature Timeout Output Errors Pixel Failure Diagnosing Image ProblemsCard Surface Debris Incorrect Image Darkness Symptom Printed cards are too dark or too light Ribbon Wrinkle Incomplete Resin Printing Excessive Resin Printing HDP Film Wrinkle Symptom HDP Film is creased or wrinkled on the printed card Incomplete Transfer Image Placement Image Washout on Film Poor Image Quality Image Skewed on the Card Registration problem Printer Adjustments Refer To Drawing Tools Needed Fine-Tuning the Card Separator Adjustment Assembly D840995 Tape Adhesion Test Selecting The Appropriate HDP Printer Driver Settings Fail Device Options Tab Printer Driver OptionsRibbon Type Color Matching Print Both Sides HDP720 only Disable PrintingSplit 1 Set of Ribbon Panels HDP720 only Print Back Side Only HDP720 only Image Color Tab Image Position Image Transfer Tab Flattener Temperature Transfer Dwell Time and Temperature Panel Resin Tab HDP700 Series Card Printer Defining an Area HDP700 Series Card Printer HDP700 Series Card Printer Magnetic Encoding Tab Encoding Mode / Coercivity / Magnetic Track SelectionOverview Verification Magnetic Track OptionsShift Data Left ISO Track Locations Sample String Sending Track Information Ascii Chart Card Size Card TabCard Type Cleaning the Printer Clean the Cleaning Rollers Clean the Inside of the Printer HDP700 Series Card Printer Parts Replacement HDP Lamination Board Cable Connections Print Station Cover Removing the CoversFront Transfer Cover Rear Transfer Cover Card Input Hopper Cover Base Module Cover Back Cover Card Output Hopper Cover Replacing the Control Panel Assembly Components Fan Assembly 840134 Replacing the Printhead Assembly ComponentsPrinthead D840854 Ribbon Deflector D840638 Head Force Spring 2 Rings 140212 Replacing the Print Station ComponentsHeadlift Drive O-Ring Refer To Drawing Tools Needed Encoder Wheel Ribbon Sensor Board Assembly 140407 Ribbon Supply Motor Assembly D840980 Ribbon Sensor Array Assembly Headlift Motor Assembly 840131 Ribbon Take-Up Motor Assembly D840980 Headlift Sensor Assembly D840983 Ribbon Supply Encoder Sensor Assembly D840982 Film Drive O-Rings Replacing the Transfer Station ComponentsEncoder Wheel 2 Lamination Supply Encoder Sensor Assembly Stepper Motor Assembly 840123 Lower Film Sensor Assembly Lamination Take-Up Encoder Sensor Assembly Print Platen Roller Upper Film Sensor Assembly D841023 Ribbon Drive Hub 2 Transfer Ribbon Peel Off Bar Assembly D840698 Transfer Station Assembly Refer to drawing Tools Required Lamination Assembly Transfer Lift Motor Transfer Lift Switch HDP700 Series Card Printer Drive Belt Platen Roller to Card Feed Roller Front Replacing the Belt Driven Base Module ComponentsDrive Belt Card Feed Roller to Card Feed Roller Stepper Motor Assembly Pinch Roller Spring Plate-Front -- 2 Compound Grooved Pulley Drive Belt-Tensioner to Platen Roller F000003 Pinch Roller Spring Plate-Back -- 2 Drive Pulley Front -- 3 D850190 Drive Belt-Stepper Motor to Tensioner F000004 Drive Pulley Back -- 2 D850190 Base Module Belt F000018 HDP700 Series Card Printer Drive Belt Platen Roller to Card Feed Roller Replacing the Gear Driven Base Module Components Stepper Motor Assembly Pinch Roller Spring Plate-Front Output Side Pinch Roller Spring Plate-Front Input Side Pinch Roller Spring Plate-Back Output Side 840354 Pinch Roller Spring Plate-Back Input Side 840354 Gear Card Transport --2 Compound Gear D841032 HDP700 Series Card Printer Card Low Sensor Board Assembly 140407 Flipper Table Sensor Board AssemblyReplacing the Card Input Hopper Components Card Feed Belt Cleaning Roller Drive Idler Gear 760401 Card Feed Gear 3 Encoding Feed Motor Assembly 840100 Card Feed Motor Assembly Cleaning Roller AssemblyFlipper Table Position Stepper Motor 840124 Clutch Spring 840285 Card Sensor Assembly-Flipper Table D840624 Magnetic Encoder Head 840104 Card Feed Sensor D840625 Encoder Card Sensor Power Switch Replacing the Power Assembly ComponentsPower Cord Receptacle 130067 Lamination Board Main Print Board A000030 Replacing the Output Stacker Components Power SupplyOutput Stacker D840590 Refer to Drawing D840590 Tools Needed Stacker Lift Motor 840130 Stacker Full SensorPage Page Belt Driven Base Module Components Gear Driven Base Module Components Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page HDP700 Series Card Printer Packing your HDP700 Card Printer HDP700 Series Card Printer Board Errors Sensor Testing Entering the LCD Menu and Selecting an Option HDP700 Series Card Printer Gray/Align Ymck for HDP710 Gray/Align YMC/K for HDP720 Print Test Image Select Transfer EOF Setup Printer Aligning the Print Offset Adjusting the Transfer Tension Setting the Transfer TOF Setting the Transfer EOF Adjusting the Ribbon Tension Adjusting the Film DriveAdjusting the Ribbon Drive Adjusting the Transfer Temperature Setting the Printhead Resistance Setting the Flattener TemperatureAdjusting the Image Darkness Changing the Encoder Settings Select MENU, Setup Printer, and Magnetic TOF Setting the Magnetic TOF Adjusting the Flipper Offset Show Error CountShow Card Count System Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Downloading Firmware Updates Firmware Updater Application Program Updating the Printers Firmware To update the Main Firmware Figure A-3 To update the LCD Firmware Figure A-5