FARGO electronic HDP700 manual Transfer Dwell Time and Temperature, Flattener Temperature

FARGO Electronics Inc.

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The Vertical adjustment moves the image toward the rear of the printer if a positive number is entered and toward the front of the printer if a negative number is entered. The Horizontal adjustment moves the image toward the card output side of the printer if a positive number is entered and toward the card input side of the printer if a negative number is entered. The maximum value for the Vertical and Horizontal adjustments is ±100 pixels (10 pixels = 0.03" (.8mm)).

3.5.2 Transfer Dwell Time and Temperature

The Image Transfer option also allows control of the Transfer Dwell Time and Transfer Temperature. See Figure 3-4. These settings control the speed and temperature at which printed images are transferred from the HDP Film to the card. Depending on the card type, these settings may vary. The printer driver automatically optimizes these settings according to the selection made in the Card Type option. Any changes made to the dwell time and temperature settings will be saved for the selected Card Type option upon exiting the printer driver setup in the printers control panel. To return to the factory default settings for the selected Card Type, click on the Default button. See Figure 3-4.

If using cards that differ from the Card Type Glossy-PVC or Matte-PVC options, select one of the Card Type Custom options, then adjust the dwell time and temperature settings manually to ensure proper image transfer.

To determine the appropriate settings for the card stock, set the Transfer Dwell Time and Transfer Temperature to the default settings. Then, print a card. If the HDP Film is not transferring properly, adjust these settings accordingly. Once the Film is transferring properly, perform a final durability test called the "Tape Test." For instructions on how to do a tape test, see Section 3.2.3.

3.5.3 Flattener Temperature

The Flattener Temperature control sets the temperature of the printer's built-in Card Flattener. Depending on the card type, this setting may vary. If using the standard UltraCard-Glossy or HDP Card-Matte PVC Card Type option, the printer driver automatically optimizes this setting according to whether printing single or dual-sided cards. In general, single-sided prints require a hotter Flattener temperature. If using another type of card stock, it may be necessary to adjust this setting to optimize the flatness of the cards. Any changes made to the Flattener temperature will be saved upon exiting the printer driver setup. To return to the factory default setting, simply click on the Default button. See Figure 3-4.

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