FARGO electronic HDP700 manual Fail

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Begin by selecting either "UltraCards-Glossy PVC" (if the card is glossy) or "HDP Cards-Matte PVC" (if the card has a buff, matte finish), and print a test card.

Next, apply a strip of ½” (12mm) wide Scotch-type clear adhesive tape (such as 3M brand 600), at least 2” (50mm) long, firmly across the surface of the card, pressing out all air bubbles with a fingertip. Remove the tape by smoothly and rapidly (approximately 2 inches/second (50mm/sec)) pulling it up at a perpendicular, angle to the card. The IPC recommends a minimum of three tests for each card type evaluation.

Visually examine the card and the strip of tape pulled from the card, to see if any portion of the HDP Film was removed from the card. (If any residue such as oil or grease from fingertips is present on the card surface, the evaluation results may be affected.) If particles of the printed, transferred HDP Film pull away from the card, and adhere to the tape, this indicates inadequate adhesion of the HDP Film to the card, and that increased heat and dwell times are necessary. Samples 1, 2, and 3 show a representation of the level of adhesion you should expect. Sample 1 is an absolute failure and sample 3 is an absolute pass. Sample 2 shows that very slight transfer to the tape can be acceptable without sacrificing overall image durability on matte finish cards.

If the tape test indicates inadequate adhesion, increase the heat setting by 5 degrees, print another card, and try the tape test again. Once the temperature has been increased 4 times (20 degrees), reset temperature to default and increase the dwell time by .5 second. Repeat this until adequate adhesion. Note that if you are printing to a matte- surfaced card, it is advantageous to use FARGO's YMCKH ribbon. This ribbon provides a "Heat Seal" panel that allows for improved adhesion to non-glossy PVC surfaces. For best results, be sure that the cards you are using have a surface roughness (Ra) of 60 micro inches or less. This information should be available from the card manufacturer.

1

FAIL:

Significant transfer to tape

2

PASS:

Very slight

transfer to tape

3

PASS:

Absolutely NO transfer to tape

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3-4 HDP700 Series Card Printer