Resolving the Lam Error/Out Error Message

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Resolving the Lam Error/Out Error Message

Symptom: The Printer seems to skip PolyGuard overlaminate patches or simply wind the overlaminate until the Printer's Ready LED flashes.

Step	Procedure

1	Check that the proper Over-Laminate type is installed according to the
	Lamination Type option selected in the Printer Driver.
	a.	Open the Printer control panel from the Computer.
		• If using Windows 98Se/ME, right click on the HDP800 Series Card
		Printer Icon and select Properties.
		• If using Windows NT 4.0, right click on the HDP800 Series Card
		Printer and select Document Defaults.
		• If using Windows 2000/XP, right click on the HDP800 Series Card
		Printer and select Printing Preferences.
	b.	Click on the Lamination tab.
	c.	Ensure that the Lamination Type (selected) matches the Lamination type
		installed in the Printer.

2	Calibrate the Lamination Sensor.
	a.	Reset the Printer to clear any Error Messages by removing Power and
		reapplying it.
	b.	Open the Printer control panel from the Computer.
		• If using Windows 98Se/ME, right click on the HDP800 Series Card
		Printer Icon and select Properties.
		• If using Windows NT 4.0, right click on the HDP800 Series Card
		Printer and select Document Defaults.
		• If using Windows 2000/XP, right click on the HDP800 Series Card
		Printer and select Printing Preferences.
	c.	Click the Lamination tab.
	d.	Click on the Sensors button.
	e.	Remove the Laminate ribbon and close the top cover.
	f.	Click on the Send button for a Lamination Sensor Calibration.

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HDP820 specifications

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FARGO electronic HDP820 service manual Resolving the Lam Error/Out Error Message, Step Procedure

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HDP820 specifications