Table of Contents

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Section 1: Introduction _____________________________________________________ 1-1

How to use the manual__________________________________________________ 1-1

Safety Messages (review carefully) ________________________________________ 1-2

DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Card Printer Overview _________________________ 1-3

Reviewing the DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Block Diagram _________________ 1-3

Reviewing the DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Sequence of Operations___________ 1-4

Reviewing the DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Boot up Sequence _______________ 1-7

Section 2: Specifications ____________________________________________________ 2-1

Table of Contents ______________________________________________________ 2-1

Regulatory Compliances ________________________________________________ 2-2

Agency Listings _______________________________________________________ 2-3

Technical Specifications ________________________________________________ 2-3

Visual Security Solutions (Specifications)___________________________________ 2-6

VeriMarkTM Cards - 2-D holographic foil application_______________________ 2-6

Custom HoloMarkTM Cards ___________________________________________ 2-6

Visual Security - Card Stock Part Numbers________________________________ 2-6

Visual Security - Fargo Certified Overlaminates (Special Order in 50 quantity minimum)__________________________________________________________ 2-6

Visual Security Card Stock - Tolerances __________________________________ 2-6

VeriMarkTM - Application Specifications ________________________________ 2-7

HoloMarkTM and Custom HoloMarkTM - Application Specifications __________ 2-7

Functional Specifications ________________________________________________ 2-8

Printer Components: Front Cover _______________________________________ 2-9

Printer Components: Print Ribbons ____________________________________ 2-10

Printer Components: Resin-Only Print Ribbons___________________________ 2-11

Printer Components: Dye-Sublimation Print Ribbons ______________________ 2-12

Printer Components: Dye-Sublimation/Resin Print Ribbons _________________ 2-13

Printer Components: Blank Cards______________________________________ 2-14

Section 3: Setup and Installation Procedures ___________________________________ 3-1

Table of Contents ______________________________________________________ 3-1

Printer Setup and Installation_____________________________________________ 3-3

Choosing A Good Location ____________________________________________ 3-3

About Moisture Condensation __________________________________________ 3-3

Unpacking and Inspection _____________________________________________ 3-4

Reviewing the Printer (front view) ______________________________________ 3-5

Reviewing the Printer (front view; Cartridge being installed)__________________ 3-5

Reviewing the LCD (top-front part of Printer) _____________________________ 3-6

Connecting the Printer power___________________________________________ 3-7

Installing the Print Ribbon Cartridge _____________________________________ 3-8

Installing Blank Cards into the Card Hopper______________________________ 3-11

Lowering the Card Output Hopper _____________________________________ 3-14

Printer Driver Installation ______________________________________________ 3-15

Installing the Printer Driver ___________________________________________ 3-15

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