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Appendix B:

Appendix B:

Interfacing

Information

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A. INTRODUCTION

The printer is equipped with a standard 8-bit Centronics-type parallel data communications port. This is the means by which the printer receives data from your computer. No options for serial data are available. This section describes the pin assignments, protocol, and signal specifications for the parallel data input port.

B. CENTRONICS – TYPE PARALLEL INTERFACE

The Centronics-type parallel interface is the most widely used printer interface due to its simplicity, speed, and standardization throughout the PC industry. The printer’s parallel interface connector is a standard 36-pin Amp type with two metal-wire retaining clips and is ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) compatible. It mates with a standard, bi-directional PC to printer parallel cable. For best results, keep the interface cable to under 6 feet if possible.

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Contents

Page Printing History NoticesTrademark Acknowledgements Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualFor Users in Canada For Users in the United StatesFor Users in Taiwan Section 1 Introduction Table of ContentsSection 6 Using Your Card Printer Section 3 Getting StartedSection 9 Troubleshooting Section 7 MaintenanceSection 8 Mechanical Adjustments Appendix A Magnetic Stripe Encoding ModuleA. HOW YOUR CARD PRINTER WORKS IntroductionThank You Dye-SublimationB. SPECIAL FEATURES Resin Thermal TransferSafety Precautions WARNINGSSicherheitsmaßnahmen SICHERHEITSHINWEISE VORSICHTConsignes de sécurité AVERTISSEMENTSPrecauciones de seguridad ADVERTENCIAS ¡PRECAUCIONPrecauzioni per la Sicurezza AVVERTENZE ATTENZIONEPrecauções de Segurança ADVERTÊNCIAS CUIDADOSection 2 Safety Precautions Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualSection 2 Safety Precautions Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualSection 2 Safety Precautions Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualSection 2 Safety Precautions Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualA. CHOOSING A GOOD LOCATION Getting StartedB. ABOUT MOISTURE CONDENSATION D. APPLYING POWER C. UNPACKING AND INSPECTIONPower Input Port LCD Display E. IDENTIFYING THE PRINTER FEATURESOn LED Light Pause/Resume Button On/Cancel ButtonReady LED Light Security Card SlotPro-L Card Printer User’s Manual Section 3 Getting StartedRibbons and Cards A. ABOUT RIBBONSMetallic Resin Resin-Only RibbonsStandard Resin Black K Scratch-Off ResinFull-Color YMCKOK Dye-Sublimation/Resin RibbonsFull-Color YMCKO Full-Color YMCKKB. LOADING RIBBON INTO THE PRINTER Supply Ribbon Drive Hubs Cleaning Roller AssemblyTake-up Ribbon Drive Hubs Ribbon SensorC. ABOUT CARDS D. LOADING CARDS INTO THE PRINTERCard Input Tray Card Input Guides Card Hopper Door Card Input TrayE. RUNNING THE SELF TEST Self Test Example Actual sizeCard Laminating A. ABOUT THE LAMINATORB. ABOUT OVERLAMINATES C. LOADING OVERLAMINATE INTO THE PRINTER2. The supply end of the overlaminate roll is the side containing the fresh, unused portion of the overlaminate. The take-up end is the other side Supply Roll Take-up Roll Using Your Card Printer A. CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTERB. INSTALLING THE WINDOWS PRINTER DRIVER Section 6 Using Your Card PrinterInstalling The Printer Driver From The Software Installation CD Installing Printer Driver UpdatesC. INSTALLING THE 32-BIT PRINT SPOOLER FOR WINDOWS 95/98 InstallingDownloading Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. Once installed, the 32- Bit Print Spooler icon will appear in the Start-Programs-Fargo folder D. SETTING UP THE PRINTER DRIVER Windows NT Windows 95/98Pro-L Card Printer Document Settings Buffer Single Card AlgebraicCalibrate Card Size Color Matching Controls Disable PrintingImage Placement Dither ModeK Panel Only 95% 99% Lamination OptionsMagnetic Track Options Overlay MonitorOrientation Pause for Low RibbonPicture Controls Print Back Side OnlyResin Heat Print Both SidesPrint Edge-to-Edge Ribbon SensorUse 32-bit Spooler SmartShieldSplit Ribbon Print Write Direct to PortE. PRINTING A CARD Rollers MaintenanceDrive Drive HubsA. SUPPLIES REQUIRED D. CLEANING THE PRINTER’S CASE B. STANDARD PRINTHEAD CLEANINGC. EXPANDED PRINTHEAD CLEANING Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualE. CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE PRINTER F. CLEARING A CARD JAMH. CLEANING THE CARD FEED ROLLERS G. CLEARING A RIBBON OR OVERLAMINATE JAMI. CLEANING THE DRIVE ROLLERS Sticky Side UpJ. MAINTAINING THE CLEANING ROLLERS Section 7 Maintenance Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualMechanical Adjustments A. ADJUSTING THE CARD INPUT GUIDESB. ADJUSTING THE INTERNAL CARD GUIDES C. ADJUSTING THE CARD SEPARATOR FLAP Pro-L Card Printer User’s Manual5. As you are looking straight into the Card Hopper, locate the two single screws which reside in the upper corners of the back plate of the Card Hopper. You will find one screw to the right of the right Card Input Guide and one screw to the left of the left Card Input Guide. Loosen these screws Card Feed Roller D. ADJUSTING THE LAMINATOR 3. If the PolyGuard chip is being placed more toward a card’s bottom edge as shown, move the Card Guide Rail slightly toward the front of the printer opposite the direction you would like the chip to move Section 8 Mechanical Adjustments Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualTroubleshooting A. INTERPRETING LCD DISPLAY MESSAGESMessage SolutionTOP Line of LCD CauseMessage SolutionTOP Line of LCD continued CausePro-L Card Printer User’s Manual TOP Line of LCD continuedSolution MessageMessage SolutionTOP Line of LCD continued CauseMessage SolutionTOP Line of LCD continued CauseMessage SolutionTOP Line of LCD continued CauseFeature Solutiononly if you are using the Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualMessage BOTTOM Line of LCDSolution CausePro-L Card Printer User’s Manual BOTTOM Line of LCD continuedSolution MessageMessage BOTH Lines of LCDSolution Causeusing the SmartGuard BOTH Lines of LCD continuedSolution Security FeatureThe printer beeps just before each ribbon panel is printed B. GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONSI’m having problems printing from Windows 95/98 The printer doesn’t seem to work at allMy prints have “spots” small voids in them The PolyGuard overlaminate is not centered on my cardMy prints have a thin streak or line traveling the entire card length The photos on my ID cards look very pixelated or grainyTwo or more cards feed at the same time I can’t get the cards in between the Card Input GuidesSection 9 Troubleshooting Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualPrinting Method Technical SpecificationsPrinting Resolution ColorsSection 10 Technical Specifications Card TypesAppendix A Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module A. MAGNETIC TRACK OPTIONSEncoding Mode / Coercivity / Track Selection Character ASCII Offset Encoded Bit DensityCharacter Data Size Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualLRC Generation Mode Character Data ParityPro-L Card Printer User’s Manual 0.130 B. ISO TRACK LOCATIONSC. SENDING TRACK INFORMATION TRACK1 TRACK2 TRACK3~30123456789? ~1%JULIE ANDERSON623-85-1253?~20123456789? Pro-L Card Printer User’s ManualA. INTRODUCTION Appendix B Interfacing InformationB. CENTRONICS - TYPE PARALLEL INTERFACE DB36P TABLE B-1 Parallel Interface Pin AssignmentsWIRE DIAGRAM DB25PBar Codes IndexIndex Dye-sublimation ribbonsParallel Interface Port IndexLCD Display Pause/Resume Button