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HDP5000 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 1.4)

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Printer Overview _________________________________________________1-1

How to use the guide_________________________________________________________________ 1-1 Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________1-2 HDP5000 Process Flow (in table format) _________________________________________________ 1-3

Reviewing the HDP5000 Boot-up Sequence ____________________________________________ 1-3 Reviewing the HDP5000 Sequence of Operations________________________________________1-4 Reviewing the Lamination Module Boot-up Sequence ____________________________________ 1-6 Reviewing the Lamination Module Sequence of Operations________________________________ 1-7

Section 2: Specifications____________________________________________________2-1

Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________2-1 Introduction________________________________________________________________________2-2 Reviewing the HDP5000 Printer Overview table ___________________________________________ 2-2

Reviewing the HDP5000 Package ____________________________________________________ 2-3 Reviewing the HDP5000 (front)______________________________________________________ 2-3

Reviewing the HDP5000 Card Printer _________________________________________________2-4 Regulatory Compliances______________________________________________________________ 2-5 Agency Listings_____________________________________________________________________2-5

FCC Rules ______________________________________________________________________ 2-6

Environmental Protection (China-RoHS)_______________________________________________ 2-6 Technical Specifications ______________________________________________________________2-7 Functional Specifications ____________________________________________________________ 2-16

Printer Components: Resin Thermal Transfer to USB Interface Port ________________________2-17

Printer Components: LCD and Softkey Control Pad_____________________________________ 2-18

Printer Components: Print Ribbons__________________________________________________2-20

Printer Components: Blank Cards___________________________________________________ 2-21

Printer Components: Card Input and Output Hoppers____________________________________ 2-23

Printer Components: Card Output Hopper and Reject Hopper _____________________________ 2-23

Printer Unit: Reviewing the Card Lamination Module ___________________________________ 2-24

Printer Components: Transfer Roller_________________________________________________ 2-25 Reviewing the Overlaminates _________________________________________________________ 2-26

Reviewing the Thermal Transfer Film and P ol y Guard Overlaminates________________________2-26

Reviewing the CR-80 Patch Size ____________________________________________________ 2-27

Reviewing the Overlaminate Design _________________________________________________ 2-27

Section 3: Installation Procedures ____________________________________________3-1

Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________3-1 Introduction________________________________________________________________________3-2

Time Requirement ________________________________________________________________ 3-2

System Requirements______________________________________________________________ 3-2

Inspection – HDP5000 _____________________________________________________________ 3-2

Unpacking the Printer______________________________________________________________ 3-2

Unpacking the Printer______________________________________________________________ 3-4

Choosing a Good Location__________________________________________________________ 3-5

About Moisture Condensation _______________________________________________________ 3-5 Printer Loading Procedures____________________________________________________________ 3-6

Loading the Print Ribbon ___________________________________________________________3-6

Loading the Clear HDP Transfer Film _________________________________________________ 3-9

Inserting the Card Cleaning Roller___________________________________________________3-12

Loading the Overlaminate _________________________________________________________ 3-15

Loading the Blank Cards __________________________________________________________3-18

Connecting Power to HDP5000 Printer and Lamination Module ___________________________ 3-20 Printer Driver Installation Procedures___________________________________________________ 3-23

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Installing the HDP5000 Printer Driver________________________________________________ 3-23 Printing a Test Print Image ___________________________________________________________ 3-32

cedures ______________________________________________________________3-23

Section 4: Accessory Procedures _____________________________________________4-1

Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________4-1 Using the Security Lock Slot on the H DP5000_____________________________________________ 4-2 Installation and Removal Procedures Flipper and Lamination Modules__________________________ 4-4

Removing the Output Side Upg rade Cover _____________________________________________ 4-4 Installing the Flipper Module Accessory__________________________________________________4-5

Installing the Lamination Module Accessory____________________________________________ 4-7

Section 5: General Troubleshooting __________________________________________5-1

LCD Messages _____________________________________________________________________ 5-1 Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________5-2 Troubleshooting - LCD and Printer Error Message Tables. ___________________________________ 5-3

How to use the LCD Error Message Table (example provided)______________________________ 5-4

Troubleshooting with the LCD Error Message Table______________________________________ 5-5

Troubleshooting with the Printer Error Message Table ___________________________________ 5-22 Communications Errors______________________________________________________________5-37

Resolving the Communication Errors_________________________________________________5-37 Printing a Test Image _______________________________________________________________5-39

Reviewing the Alignment Self Test Card______________________________________________ 5-40

Reviewing the Color Bars Self Test __________________________________________________5-41

Reviewing the Device Settings Self Test ______________________________________________ 5-42

Reviewing the Magnetic Self Test ___________________________________________________ 5-44

Reviewing the Resin Self Test ______________________________________________________5-45

Section 6: Ethernet Option Section ___________________________________________6-1

Introduction________________________________________________________________________ 6-1 Technical Specification - Ethernet Option ________________________________________________ 6-2 Functional Specification - Ethernet Option________________________________________________ 6-3

Network Services - Overview ____________________________________________________6-4

Reviewing the Print Server__________________________________________________________ 6-4

Reviewing the Web Page Server _____________________________________________________ 6-4

Reviewing the Network Management Interface__________________________________________ 6-4

Reviewing the Telnet Server ________________________________________________________6-4

Network Management Interface _________________________________________________6-5 Telnet Command Line Interface _________________________________________________6-5

Initiating a Telnet Session __________________________________________________________6-5

Reviewing the Telnet Command Table ________________________________________________6-6

Ethernet Web Pages – Standard Procedures ______________________________________6-12

Reviewing Web page security_________________________________________________________ 6-12 Logging In________________________________________________________________________ 6-13 Accessing the Home page____________________________________________________________ 6-14 Reviewing the Home Page ___________________________________________________________ 6-15

Reviewing the Home Page Categories and Fields (table)__________________________________ 6-16 Configuring the Network Settings______________________________________________________ 6-17

Accessing the Network Settings page_________________________________________________ 6-17

Reviewing the Interface ___________________________________________________________ 6-18

Reviewing the Current Settings _____________________________________________________ 6-18

Switching to the Automatic IP Address Mode __________________________________________ 6-19

Changing to the Static IP Address Mode ______________________________________________ 6-20

Using the Clear Changes button_____________________________________________________ 6-22

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Using the Media Inform Using the TCP/IP page ______________________________________________________________ 6-24

Using the TCP/IP page____________________________________________________________ 6-25 Using the Printer page_______________________________________________________________ 6-26 Using the System Log page___________________________________________________________ 6-28

Changing the Log Name___________________________________________________________ 6-29

Selecting the Log Type____________________________________________________________ 6-30

Selecting the Log Destination_______________________________________________________6-31

Setting up Email Event logging _____________________________________________________ 6-32

Specifying UDP Event logging _____________________________________________________ 6-33

Specifying TCP Event logging______________________________________________________ 6-35 Using the Administration pag e s _______________________________________________________ 6-37

Using the System Information page __________________________________________________6-37

Changing the Root Password _______________________________________________________ 6-39 Using the Reboot pages______________________________________________________________ 6-40

Rebooting the Printer _____________________________________________________________ 6-40

Upgrading the Main Firmware ______________________________________________________ 6-41 Using the Print Path page ____________________________________________________________6-45

Using the Help page______________________________________________________________ 6-47

ation page _____________________________________________________ 6-23

Additional Procedures ________________________________________________________6-47

Accessing the Ethernet Status LEDs____________________________________________________ 6-47

Reviewing the HDP5000 LED Table_________________________________________________ 6-47 Upgrading the Main Firmware with the Fargo Workbench Printer Utility _______________________ 6-48 Restoring the Factory Settings for Ethernet ______________________________________________ 6-50

Resetting the HDP5000 settings_____________________________________________________ 6-50

Changing the HDP5000 LCD Network Settings ________________________________________ 6-50

Accessing the Network Setup Menu__________________________________________________ 6-50

Changing the DHCP Setting________________________________________________________ 6-51

Changing the ANEG setting________________________________________________________ 6-51

Saving addresses_________________________________________________________________ 6-52

Resetting Passwords______________________________________________________________ 6-52

Accessing the HDP5000 IP Address _________________________________________________ 6-53

Ethernet Printer Troubleshooting Procedures_____________________________________6-54

Troubleshooting procedu res________________________________________________________ 6-54

Verifying the Printer Connection ____________________________________________________ 6-55

Verifying the Printer IP address _____________________________________________________6-55

Verifying that your PC can access the Printer using the ping command ______________________ 6-56

Printing a test page_______________________________________________________________ 6-57

Reviewing Frequently-asked Questions __________________________________________6-58 Glossary of Terms ____________________________________________________________6-65

Section 7: Card Lamination Module __________________________________________7-1

Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________7-2 Reviewing the Card Lamination Module _________________________________________________ 7-3 Installing the Card Lamination Module___________________________________________________7-4

Introduction _____________________________________________________________________7-4

Inspecting the Card Lamination Mo dul e _______________________________________________ 7-5

Unpacking the Card Lamination Module _______________________________________________ 7-5

Choosing a proper Location _________________________________________________________ 7-5

Preventing Moisture Condensation____________________________________________________ 7-5

Installing the Lamination Module Accessory____________________________________________ 7-6 Adjusting the Lamination Placement on the Card___________________________________________ 7-8 Adjusting the Card Flattener__________________________________________________________ 7-10

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Section 8: Printer Adjustments_______________________________________________8-1

Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________8-1 Printing on Alternate Card Stocks_______________________________________________________ 8-2

Selecting the Right Cards and optimizing the HDP Print Process ____________________________ 8-2

Selecting the Appropriate HDP Printer Driver settings ____________________________________ 8-3

Conducting the Tape Adhesion Test___________________________________________________8-5 Printer Driver Options________________________________________________________________ 8-8

Installing Printer Driver Updates _____________________________________________________ 8-8 Setting Up the Printer Driver__________________________________________________________8-10

Setting up Windows 2000/XP / 2003 __________________________________________________8-10

Using the OK, Cancel and Help buttons_______________________________________________ 8-10

Using the Card tab ___________________________________________________________8-11

Selecting the Card Size____________________________________________________________ 8-12

Selecting the Card Type ___________________________________________________________ 8-13

Setting the Orientation ____________________________________________________________ 8-17

Specifying the number of Copi es____________________________________________________ 8-18

Selecting the Diagnostics button ____________________________________________________ 8-19

Selecting the Test Print button ______________________________________________________8-20

Selecting the About button _________________________________________________________ 8-21

Selecting the Toolbox button _______________________________________________________ 8-22

Using the Device Options tab ___________________________________________________8-23

Detecting Supplies at Print Time Function _______________________________________________ 8-24

Adjusting the Ribbon Type_________________________________________________________ 8-27

Adjusting the Film Type___________________________________________________________ 8-28 Using the Dual Sided Group Functions__________________________________________________ 8-29

Using the Dual Sided - Print B ot h Si des o pt ion _________________________________________8-30

Using the Print Both Sides - Split 1 Set of Ribbon Panels option ___________________________8-31

Using the Print Both Sides - Print Back Image on Front of Card option ______________________ 8-32

Using the Dual Sided - Print B ack Si de Only option _____________________________________ 8-33 Using the Options Group_____________________________________________________________ 8-34

Using the Rotate Front 180 Degrees or Rotate Back 180 Degrees options ____________________8-35

Using the Disable Printing opt ion____________________________________________________ 8-36

Using the Dual Pass and Invert F-Panel Image options ___________________________________ 8-37

Using the Image Color tab _____________________________________________________8-38

Using the Quality – Color Matching dropdown _________________________________________ 8-40

Adjusting for the Resin Dither ______________________________________________________ 8-44

Using the Advanced Image Color window_____________________________________________ 8-45

Using the Default button on the Image Color tab________________________________________ 8-51

Using the Image Transfer tab___________________________________________________8-52

Adjusting the Image Position controls ________________________________________________ 8-53

Adjusting the Transfer Dwell Time and Temperature ____________________________________ 8-55

Using the Default button___________________________________________________________8-59

Using the Magnetic Encoding tab _______________________________________________8-60

Using the Encoding Mode dropdown list______________________________________________ 8-61

Selecting the Coercivity/Magnetic Track______________________________________________ 8-66

Reviewing the Shift Data Left Function_______________________________________________ 8-67

Reviewing the Magnetic Track Options_______________________________________________ 8-68

Using the Magnetic Track Options___________________________________________________ 8-70

Using the Character Size buttons ____________________________________________________ 8-72

Using the ASCII Offset dropdown lis t________________________________________________ 8-73

Using the Bit Density dropdown list__________________________________________________8-74

Using the LRC Generation dropdown list _____________________________________________8-75

Using the Encoding Mode dropdown list______________________________________________ 8-76

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Reviewing the ISO Track

Sending the Track Information______________________________________________________ 8-78

Reviewing the Sample String _______________________________________________________ 8-79

Reviewing the ASCII Code and Character Table________________________________________ 8-80

Using the Default button (Image Transfer tab)__________________________________________ 8-81

Locations__________________________________________________ 8-77

Using the Lamination tab (HDP5000-LC) ________________________________________8-82

Selecting the Lamination Position ___________________________________________________ 8-83

Adjusting the Lamination Speed - Transfer Dwell Time __________________________________ 8-84

Selecting the Lamination Side dropdown menu_________________________________________ 8-85

Reviewing the Card Lamination Module Unit table (No Flipper versus Flipper) _______________ 8-86

Selecting the Lamination Type______________________________________________________ 8-87

Adjusting the Lamination Temperature _______________________________________________ 8-89

Selecting the Defaults button _______________________________________________________ 8-90

Using the K Panel Resin tab____________________________________________________8-91

Using the Scroll controls __________________________________________________________ 8-92

Using the Click and Drag capability__________________________________________________ 8-93

Selecting “inches or mm” radio button________________________________________________ 8-93

Using the Add and Delete buttons ___________________________________________________ 8-93

Selecting the Full Card____________________________________________________________ 8-94

Selecting the Defined Area(s)_______________________________________________________8-95

Selecting the Undefined Area (s)_____________________________________________________8-96

Defining the Area to activate the Card Grid____________________________________________ 8-97

Measuring the Total Card area______________________________________________________ 8-98

Measuring the Area to be positioned on the Card________________________________________8-99

Selecting the Print YMC under the K and Print K Only options ___________________________ 8-100

Using the Printer Supplies tab _________________________________________________8-102

Reviewing Information on the Supplies tab ___________________________________________ 8-103

Section 9: Toolbox_________________________________________________________9-1

Accessing the Toolbox _______________________________________________________________ 9-1 Selecting the Configuration tab_________________________________________________________ 9-2 Using the Configuration Tab___________________________________________________________ 9-3

Using the Optional Printer Features Group Box__________________________________________ 9-3 Using the Event Monitoring Group Box__________________________________________________ 9-4

Reviewing the Ribbon Low message __________________________________________________9-4

Reviewing the Laminate Low Message ________________________________________________ 9-5

Using the Film Low message________________________________________________________ 9-6

Selecting the Set Language for P rinter LCD Display Group Box ____________________________ 9-6 Selecting the Calibrate Laminator tab____________________________________________________ 9-7 Selecting the Calibrate Film tab ________________________________________________________ 9-8 Selecting the Calibrate Ribbon tab ______________________________________________________ 9-9 Selecting the Clean Printer tab ________________________________________________________ 9-10

Using the Clean Printer Group Box __________________________________________________ 9-12 Selecting the Advanced Settings tab ____________________________________________________ 9-13

Using the Image Darkness Option ___________________________________________________ 9-15

Using the Print Top of Form Option__________________________________________________ 9-16

Using the Print Left of Form Option _________________________________________________ 9-18

Using the Mag Top of Form Option__________________________________________________ 9-19

Using the Print Flip Angle Option ___________________________________________________ 9-21

Using the Print Flip Level Option ___________________________________________________ 9-21

Using the Encoder Flip Angle Option ________________________________________________9-21

Setting the Printhead Resistance_____________________________________________________ 9-21

Using the Transfer TOF Adjustment Opti o n ___________________________________________ 9-22

Using the Transfer Temp Offset Option_______________________________________________ 9-25

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Print Tension Settings_______________________________________________________________ 9-25

Using the Ribbon Print Takeup Tension Option_________________________________________9-25

Using the Film Print Takeup Tensio n O pt i on___________________________________________ 9-25

Using the Ribbon Print Supply Tension Option_________________________________________ 9-26 Transfer Tension Settings ____________________________________________________________ 9-27

Using the Film Supply Transfer Tension Option ________________________________________ 9-27

Using the Film Takeup Transfer Tension Option________________________________________ 9-27

Using the Resin Heat Adjust Option__________________________________________________ 9-28

Using the Sleep Time Option _______________________________________________________9-28

Using the Standby Time Option_____________________________________________________ 9-28

Using the Blush Point Option_______________________________________________________ 9-28

Using the LCD Contrast Option_____________________________________________________ 9-29

Using the Cleaning rate Option _____________________________________________________ 9-30

Using the EAT Disable Option______________________________________________________ 9-30

Using the Film Print Cooling Level Opt i on ____________________________________________ 9-30

Using the Film Transfer Cooling Level Option _________________________________________ 9-30

Using the Enable Ribbon Wrinkle Compensation Option _________________________________ 9-30

Using the Lamination Top of Form Option ____________________________________________ 9-30

Using the Lamination End of Form Option ____________________________________________ 9-30

Using the Lamination Bottom Takeup Option __________________________________________9-30

Using the Lamination Top Takeup O ption_____________________________________________ 9-30

Using the Lamination Card Backup Option ____________________________________________9-31

Using the lamination Card Length Option _____________________________________________ 9-31

Reviewing the No Printer Connected error message _____________________________________ 9-31

Reviewing the Value outside the Range error message ___________________________________ 9-31

Section 10: Cleaning______________________________________________________10-1

Using the Required Supplies__________________________________________________________ 10-1 Safety Messages (review carefully)_____________________________________________________10-2 Accessing the Clean Printer tab________________________________________________________ 10-3

Cleaning the Printer Platen Roller and Card Feed Rollers _________________________________10-3 Cleaning Procedures ________________________________________________________________ 10-5

Cleaning inside the Printer _________________________________________________________ 10-5

Cleaning outside the Printer ________________________________________________________ 10-5

Cleaning the Printhead ____________________________________________________________ 10-6

Replacing the Card Cleaning Roller__________________________________________________ 10-7

Cleaning the Magnetic Encoder _____________________________________________________ 10-8

Section 11: Fargo Workbench Printer Utility __________________________________11-1

Reviewing the Card tab and Diagnostic button _________________________________________ 11-1

Section 12: Fluorescent Panel Usage_________________________________________12-1

Configuring Fluorescent Data (F-Panel for YMCFK Ribbon) using the Workbench ____________ 12-2

Configuring Fluorescent Data (F-Panel for YMCFK Ribbon) using the Application ___________ 12-12

Section 13: Packing the Card Printer ________________________________________13-1 Section 14: Firmware Updates ______________________________________________14-1

Performing the Firmware Updates ___________________________________________________ 14-1

Section 15: Fargo Technical Support ________________________________________15-1

Contacting Fargo Technical Support____________________________________________________ 15-1 Reading the Serial Numbers on a Fargo Printer ___________________________________________ 15-2

Finding out when a Fargo Card Printer was manufactured ________________________________ 15-2

Reviewing Example No. 1: Serial Number A1280224 ___________________________________ 15-2

Section 16: Reviewing Spare Parts Lists ______________________________________16-1

Reviewing Spare Parts List for HDP5000 and HDP5000-LC ______________________________ 16-1

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Section 17: Glossary of Terms ______________________________________________17-1 Section 18: Index_________________________________________________________18-1

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Section 1: Printer Overview

How to use the guide

The HDP5000 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide is designed to provide installers and technicians with quick, efficient lookup of related procedures, components and terms. The Guide can be used effectively either in soft or hard copy, depending on the preference of the installer or technician.

Manual Description

Glossary of Terms and Technical/Functional Specifications (hyper-linked)

Table of Contents (hyperlinked)

Cross-Referencing (hyperlinked)

Comprehensive Index (hyper-linked)

You can go directly to the Glossary of Terms, Technical Specifications and Functional Specifications to learn how to use the processes, procedures, functions and windows for the HDP5000 within concise, correlative tables.

You can use the automated Table of Contents to quickly locate, for example, an error message, a procedure, the index or an appendix.

You can use the cross-referencing links to quickly locate, for example, an error message or a procedure.

You can use the Comprehensive Index to quickly locate information on the HDP5000, relating to a specification, a procedural step, a window or screen, a component, a term, a qualifier or a related feature to this Printer.

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Safety Messages (review carefully)

Symbol Critical Instructions for Safety purposes

Danger:

Caution:

Failure to follow these installation guidelines can result in death or serious injury.

Information that raises potential safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol (as shown to the left).

• To prevent personal injury, refer to the following safety messages before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.

• To prevent personal injury, always remove the power cord prior to performing repair procedures, unless otherwise specified.

This device is electrostatically sensitive. It may be damaged if exposed to static electricity discharges.

Information that raises potential electrostatic safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol (as shown to the left).

• To prevent equipment or media damage, refer to the following safety messages before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.

• To prevent equipment or media damage, observe all established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures while handling cables in or near the Circuit Board and Printhead Assemblies.

• To prevent equipment or media damage, always wear an appropriate personal grounding device (e.g., a high quality wrist strap grounded to avoid potential damage).

• To prevent equipment or media damage, always remove the Ribbon and Cards from the Printer before making any repairs, unless otherwise specified.

• To prevent equipment or media damage, take jewelry off of fingers and hands, as well as thoroughly clean hands to remove oil and debris before working on the Printer.

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HDP5000 Process Flow (in table format)

Reviewing the HDP5000 Boot-up Sequence

Step Process

1 The Card feed stepper turns ON (to check for a card in the card path). 2 The Lam Headlift turns until the head up position is returned from the Headlift

Sensor). 3 The Film transfer take-up Motor turns ON to take up any slack in the film. 4 The Print Headlift turns until head up position is returned from Headlift

Sensor. 5 The Print Ribbon moves forward until it finds the yellow panel, pauses,

advances to magenta, then backs up to yellow (the Ribbon Sensor detects

the color of the ribbon). 6 The Transfer Film advances forward two panels from supply (advances until

the Print Film Sensor senses 2 marks on the Film). 7 The Transfer Film advances forward one panel from supply (advances until

the Print Film Sensor senses 1 mark on the Film). 8 The Transfer Film reverses for one panel onto supply (reverses until the Print

Film Sensor senses 1 mark on the Film). 9 The Transfer Film reverses for one panel onto supply (reverses until the Print

Film Sensor senses 1 mark on the Film).

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Reviewing the HDP5000 Sequence of Operations

The following sequence describes a dual-sided, full color print job with magnetic encoding.

Step Process

1 The File information is received from the PC. 2 The Heater warms up and/or maintains the heat on the hot Roller using the

RTD (Resistive Thermal Device) to help maintain the desired temp.

3 The DC Motor and Stepper Motor turn ON and run until a card is seen by the

card Sensor, which will cause the Card Input Motor to stop. The Stepper will continue to run a certain number of steps to position the card

under the Card Feed/Position Sensor.

4 For a magnetic print job, the Stepper will continue moving the card until the

trailing edge is positioned under the Mag Head. All stop. 5 Stepper will turn ON in reverse direction and encode card. All stop. 6 Stepper will again turn on and position the trailing edge of the card under the

Mag Head. All stop. 7 Stepper will turn ON in reverse direction and verify data encoded onto mag

stripe. 8 Stepper continues transporting card until the trailing edge is positioned under

the Card Feed/Position Sensor. All stop. 9 The Ribbon Drives turn ON and move until the correct panel is found by the

Print Ribbon Sensor. All stop. (Note: The Print Ribbon Encoder is active

during this step.)

This step occurs simultaneously with Step 10 (below).

10 The Film Drives turn ON until the Film is positioned with the Film Print

Alignment Sensor. (Note: This is the closest Sensor to the Print Platen Roller.)

All stop. (Note: The Film Ribbon Encoder is active during this step.)

11 The Headlift Motor engages, moving the Printhead down until Headlift Sensor

is activated. All stop.

12 The Fan turns ON as required to keep head cool.

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Reviewing HDP5000 Card Printer Sequence of Operations (continued)

Step Process

13 The Ribbon Drives, Film Drive and Print Platen Stepper turn ON and the

Printhead burns the image data until the image data is depleted. All stop. (Note: The Ribbon Encoders and Film Encoders are active during this step.)

14 The Headlift Motor engages, moving the Printhead up until the Headlift Sensor is

activated. All stop. The Film Drive reverses the Film Position Sensor to print over

the image (again). 15 Repeat Steps 9 to 14 for the appropriate number of color/heat seal panels. 16 The Film Drives turn ON to rewind the printed portion of the Film into position at

the heated Transfer Roller using the Lamination Film Alignment Sensor. 17 If the heater is not at the required temperature yet, the job will pause. 18 Stepper engages to move the card to a position directly over the Transfer Roller.

The Card Feed/Position Sensor determines card edge and number of steps to

position card. All stop. 19 The Headlift Motor turns ON to raise the Transfer Roller and will stop when the

Headlift Sensor is activated. All stop. 20 The Stepper and Film Drive engage to laminate the printed Film onto the card.

They will turn off after a given number of steps based on the position given by

the card Sensor. All stop. (Note: The Film Encoder is active during this step.) 21 The Headlift Motor turns ON to lower the Transfer Roller, stopping when the

Headlift Sensor is activated. 22 The Film Drive and Stepper turn ON for a given number of clicks based on Film

Encoder, until the film is released. 23 The Stepper turns ON to move the card into Flipper Module to flip the card to the

opposite side. After flipping the card is transported back to the Card

Feed/Position Sensor to repeat Steps 9 to 14.

Upon completion of print all print cycles the card is transported to the Output

Hopper (based on steps from a known from Flipper Card Position Sensor). All

stop. 24 The Heater is maintained at a set temperature by the RTD when the Printer is

ON. The cooling fan is ON when the Printhead is ON or hot.

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Reviewing the Lamination Module Boot-up Sequence

Step Process

1 The Lam Headlift turns until the head up position is returned from Headlift

Sensor.

2 The Lamination Ribbon Motor activates. (Note: The RFID determine the

presence of a roll of lamination.)

3 The Card Sensor checks for the presence of a card and ejects it if found.

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Reviewing the Lamination Module Sequence of Operations

The LAM sequence of operations begins after printing has occurred with the Card Printer.

Step Process

1 The card is fed onto the Lamination Module. 2 The card is fed to the Card Position Sensor. 3 The Lamination Take-up Motor begins cycling until the Lamination Sensor

detects the mark.

4 The Card Feed Motor activates to place the leading edge of the card on the Lam

Roller.

5 The Lam Roller Lift Motor cycles until the Transfer Roller Lift Sensor detects the

roller is down.

6 The Card Feed Motor and the Lamination Drive Motor activate for the length of

the card.

7 The Lam Roller Lift Motor cycles until the Lam Roller Lift Sensor detects the

roller is up.

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Section 2: Specifications

The purpose of this section is to provide the User with specific information on the Regulatory Compliances, Agency Listings, Technical Specifications and Functional Specifications for the HDP5000 and HDP5000-LC Printers.