Fargo HDP600-LC CR100, HDP600, HDP600 CR100, HDP600-LC User Manual

HDP600 High Definition Card
Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev.

2.5)

• HDP600 (Dual-Sided Card Printer/Encoder)

• HDP600-LC (Dual-Sided Card Printer/Encoder)

• HDP600 CR100 (Dual-Sided Card Printer/Encoder)

• HDP600-LC CR100 (Dual-Sided Card Printer/Encoder)

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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
HDP600 Overview __________________________________________________________________ 1-3

Reviewing the HDP600 Block Diagram________________________________________________ 1-3
Reviewing the HDP600 Sequ ence of Operations_________________________________________ 1-4
Reviewing the HDP600 Boot up Sequence _____________________________________________ 1-7
Reviewing the Lamination Module Sequence of Operations ________________________________ 1-8
Reviewing the Lamination Mod ul e B oot up Sequence ____________________________________ 1-9

Section 2: Specifications____________________________________________________2-1

Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________2-1
Introduction________________________________________________________________________ 2-2
Reviewing the HDP600 Printer Overview table ____________________________________________2-2

Reviewing the HDP600 Package _____________________________________________________ 2-3
Reviewing the HDP600 (front)_______________________________________________________ 2-3

Reviewing the HDP600 CR100 Card Printer____________________________________________ 2-4
HDP600 - Regulatory Compliances _____________________________________________________ 2-5
HDP600 - Agency Listings____________________________________________________________ 2-5
Technical Specifications ______________________________________________________________2-6
Functional Specifications ____________________________________________________________ 2-13

Printer Components: LCD and Softkey Control Pad_____________________________________ 2-16

Printer Components: Print Ribbons__________________________________________________ 2-21

Printer Components: Blank Cards___________________________________________________ 2-22

Printer Components: Card Input and Output Hoppers____________________________________ 2-23

Printer Components: Card Output Hopper and Reject Hopper _____________________________ 2-24

Printer Unit: Reviewing the Card Lamination Module ___________________________________ 2-25

Printer Components: Transfer Roller_________________________________________________ 2-26
Reviewing the Overlaminates _________________________________________________________ 2-27

Reviewing the Thermal Transfer Film and P ol y Guard Overlaminates________________________2-27

Reviewing the CR-90 or CR-100 Patch Si ze ___________________________________________ 2-28

Reviewing the Overlaminate Design _________________________________________________ 2-28

Section 3: Installation Procedures ____________________________________________3-1

Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________3-1
Introduction________________________________________________________________________ 3-2

Time Requirement ________________________________________________________________3-2

System Requirements______________________________________________________________ 3-2

Inspection – HDP600 ______________________________________________________________ 3-2

Unpacking the Printer______________________________________________________________ 3-2

Choosing a Good Location__________________________________________________________ 3-3

About Moisture Condensation _______________________________________________________ 3-3
Printer Loading Procedures____________________________________________________________ 3-4

Loading the Print Ribbon ___________________________________________________________3-4

Loading clear HDP Film into the Transfer Station________________________________________ 3-8

Inserting the Card Cleaning Cartridge ________________________________________________3-11

Loading the Overlaminate _________________________________________________________ 3-14

Connecting power to the HDP600 Pri nter _____________________________________________ 3-19

Loading the Blank Cards __________________________________________________________ 3-27
Printer Driver Installation Procedures___________________________________________________ 3-30

Installing the HDP600 Printer Driver_________________________________________________ 3-30
Printing a Test Print Image ___________________________________________________________ 3-41
Card Lamination Module Installation ___________________________________________________3-44

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Introduction ____________________________________________________________________ 3-44

Inspecting the Card Lamination Mo dul e ______________________________________________ 3-45

Unpacking the Card Lamination Module ______________________________________________ 3-45

Choosing a proper Location ________________________________________________________ 3-45

Preventing Moisture Condensation___________________________________________________ 3-45
Installing the HDP600 Series Card Lamination Module_____________________________________ 3-46
Printing a Test Print Image ___________________________________________________________ 3-53

Section 4: General Troubleshooting __________________________________________4-1

LCD Messages _____________________________________________________________________ 4-2

Reviewing LCD Messages__________________________________________________________ 4-2

General Troubleshooting Guide _____________________________________________________ 4-11

Magnetic and E-card Troubleshooting Guide___________________________________________ 4-16
Printing a Test Image _______________________________________________________________ 4-18

Reviewing the Gray/Align YMC / K Self-Test __________________________________________ 4-18

Reviewing the Color/Resin YMCK Self-Test __________________________________________ 4-19

Reviewing the Color Bars YMC Self-Test_____________________________________________ 4-19

Reviewing the Card Count Self-Test _________________________________________________4-20

Reviewing the Magnetic Test option _________________________________________________4-20

Reviewing the Lamination Color/Resin YMCK+L Self-Test ______________________________ 4-21
Communications Errors______________________________________________________________4-22

Resolving the Communication Errors_________________________________________________4-22
Card Feeding Errors ________________________________________________________________ 4-24

Resolving an Unable to Feed Card Error ______________________________________________ 4-24

Resolving a Card Not Fed Error (Two (2) or more card feed at the same time)_________________ 4-27

Resolving a Card Hopper Empty Error________________________________________________4-29

Resolving a Card Output Hopper Full ________________________________________________ 4-30

Resolving a Card Not Fed Error (Cards will not feed off the Hopper)________________________ 4-31

Resolving a Card Jam Error ________________________________________________________ 4-32

Resolving a Card Jam (Encoder) Error________________________________________________ 4-33

Resolving a Card Jam (Flipper) Error_________________________________________________4-34

Resolving a Card Jam (Laminator) Error ______________________________________________ 4-36

Resolving a Card Eject Error _______________________________________________________4-38

Resolving a No Flipper Table Module Error ___________________________________________4-39

Resolving a Flipper Jam Error ______________________________________________________4-40
Magnetic Encoding Errors____________________________________________________________ 4-42

Resolving a Magnetic Verify Error __________________________________________________ 4-42

Resolving a No Magnetic Encoder Installed Error_______________________________________ 4-45

Resolving a No Magnetic Strip Present Error___________________________________________4-47
E-card Encoding Errors______________________________________________________________ 4-48

Resolving a No Smart Card Encoder Error ____________________________________________ 4-48

Resolving a No Prox Card Encoder Error _____________________________________________ 4-49
Transfer Process Errors______________________________________________________________ 4-50

Resolving a Transfer Film Mark Not Found Error_______________________________________ 4-50

Resolving a Transfer Film Not Installed Error__________________________________________ 4-51

Resolving a Transfer Film Sensor Not Calibrated Error___________________________________ 4-52

Resolving a Transfer Film Out Error _________________________________________________ 4-53
Printing Process Errors ______________________________________________________________ 4-54

Resolving a Ribbon Sensor Error (Ribbon Miscue)______________________________________ 4-54

Resolving a Ribbon Break/Jam Error_________________________________________________ 4-56

Resolving a Ribbon Out Error ______________________________________________________ 4-58

Resolving a No Ribbon Installed Error________________________________________________4-59

Resolving a Invalid Ribbon Error____________________________________________________ 4-61

Resolving a Wrong Ribbon Error____________________________________________________ 4-63

Resolving a Headlift Motor or Sensor Error____________________________________________ 4-65

Resolving the Cover Open Error Me ssage _____________________________________________ 4-67

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Resolving the Blank O
Card Lamination Errors______________________________________________________________ 4-72

Resolving a Laminator (General Error) _______________________________________________ 4-72

Resolving the Laminator (Check Power) Error _________________________________________ 4-73

Resolving the Laminator (Heater Off) Error ___________________________________________ 4-74

Resolving the Wrong Overlaminate Installed Error______________________________________ 4-75

Resolving Check Lamination Material Error ___________________________________________4-76
Diagnosing Image Problems __________________________________________________________ 4-77

Resolving the Pixel Failure probl e ms_________________________________________________ 4-77

Resolving the Card Surface Debris probl e ms___________________________________________ 4-78

Resolving the Incorrect Image Darkness problems ______________________________________ 4-79

Resolving the Ribbon Wrinkl e pro bl e ms ______________________________________________ 4-82

Resolving the Excessive Resin Printing problems _______________________________________ 4-84

Resolving the Incomplete Resin Printing problems ______________________________________ 4-87

Resolving the Image Placement problems _____________________________________________ 4-89

Resolving the Poor Image Quality problems ___________________________________________4-93
Running the Self Test _______________________________________________________________ 4-94

Running the Standard Self Test Print _________________________________________________ 4-95

Running the Magnetic Self Test (HiCo Only) __________________________________________ 4-96

utput issues___________________________________________________ 4-69

Section 5: Ethernet Option Section ___________________________________________5-1

Introduction________________________________________________________________________ 5-1
Technical Specification - Ethernet Option ________________________________________________ 5-1
Functional Specification - Ethernet Option________________________________________________ 5-2

Network Services - Overview ____________________________________________________5-3

Reviewing the Print Server__________________________________________________________ 5-3

Reviewing the Web Page Server _____________________________________________________ 5-3

Reviewing the Network Management Interface__________________________________________ 5-3

Reviewing the Telnet Server ________________________________________________________ 5-3

Network Management Interface _________________________________________________5-4
Telnet Command Line Interface _________________________________________________5-4

Initiating a Telnet Session __________________________________________________________ 5-4

Reviewing the Telnet Command Table ________________________________________________ 5-5

Ethernet Web Pages – Standard Procedures ______________________________________5-11

Reviewing Web page security_________________________________________________________ 5-11
Logging In________________________________________________________________________ 5-12
Accessing the Home pages ___________________________________________________________ 5-13

Reviewing the HDP600 Home Page__________________________________________________5-14

Reviewing the Home Page Categories and Fields (table)__________________________________ 5-15
Configuring the Network Settings______________________________________________________ 5-16

Accessing the Network Settings page_________________________________________________ 5-16

Reviewing the Interface ___________________________________________________________ 5-17

Reviewing the Current Settings _____________________________________________________ 5-18

Switching to the automatic IP address mode ___________________________________________ 5-19

Changing to the static IP address mode _______________________________________________ 5-20

Entering the TCP Window Size _____________________________________________________ 5-22

Using the Clear Changes button_____________________________________________________ 5-23
Using the TCP/IP page ______________________________________________________________ 5-24

Using the TCP/IP Status Web Page __________________________________________________ 5-25
Using the Printer page_______________________________________________________________ 5-26
Using the System Log page___________________________________________________________ 5-28

Changing the Log Name___________________________________________________________ 5-29

Selecting the Log Type____________________________________________________________ 5-31

Setting up Email Event logging _____________________________________________________ 5-33

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Specifying UDP Event logging _____________________________________________________ 5-34

Specifying TCP Event logging______________________________________________________ 5-36
Using the Administration pag e s _______________________________________________________ 5-38

Using the System Information page __________________________________________________5-38

Changing the Root Password _______________________________________________________ 5-40

Upgrading the Print Server_________________________________________________________ 5-42
Using the Reboot pages______________________________________________________________ 5-44

Rebooting the Ethernet Server ______________________________________________________ 5-44

Resetting to Default Settings _______________________________________________________ 5-46
Using the Help page ________________________________________________________________ 5-47

Additional Procedures ________________________________________________________5-48

Reviewing LED and Dipswitch Tables__________________________________________________ 5-48

Reviewing the LED Table _________________________________________________________ 5-48

Reviewing the Dip Switches________________________________________________________5-49
Restoring the Factory Settings for Ethernet ______________________________________________ 5-50

Restoring the Default Settings ______________________________________________________5-50
Accessing the IP address of your Printer_________________________________________________ 5-51

Accessing the HDP600 IP address___________________________________________________ 5-51
Upgrading the Main Firmware with the Fargo Diagnostics Utility_____________________________ 5-52

Ethernet Printer Troubleshooting Procedures_____________________________________5-54

Troubleshooting procedu res________________________________________________________ 5-54

Verifying the Printer Connection ____________________________________________________ 5-55

Verifying the Printer IP address _____________________________________________________5-55

Verifying that your PC can access the Printer using the ping command ______________________ 5-56

Printing a test page_______________________________________________________________ 5-57

Reviewing Frequently-asked Questions __________________________________________5-58
Glossary of Terms ____________________________________________________________5-64

Section 6: Card Lamination Module __________________________________________6-1

Reviewing the Card Lamination Module _________________________________________________ 6-1
Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________6-2

Opening the Card Lamination Module_________________________________________________ 6-3
Adjusting the Card Laminat ion Mo dul e __________________________________________________ 6-5

Adjusting the Card Flattener_________________________________________________________6-5

Section 7: Printer Adjustments_______________________________________________7-1

Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________7-2
Adjusting the Card Size_______________________________________________________________ 7-3

Adjusting the Card Thickness Adjustment Lever_________________________________________ 7-3
Printing on Alternate Card stocks _______________________________________________________ 7-4

Selecting the Right Cards and optimize the HDP Print Process______________________________ 7-4

Selecting the Appropriate HDP Printer Driver settings ____________________________________7-5

Conducting the Tape adhesion Test ___________________________________________________ 7-6
Printer Driver Options________________________________________________________________ 7-9

Installing Printer Driver Updates _____________________________________________________ 7-9
Setting Up the Printer Driver__________________________________________________________7-10

Setting up Windows 2000/Wi nd o ws XP ______________________________________________ 7-10

Using the Card tab ___________________________________________________________7-11

Using the Card tab (HDP600/HDP600-LC) ______________________________________________ 7-11

Selecting the Card Size (HDP600 and HDP600-LC)_____________________________________ 7-12

Selecting the Custom Card Size_____________________________________________________ 7-14
Using the Card tab (HDP600 CR100/HDP600-LC CR100) __________________________________ 7-15

Selecting the Card Type (all HDP600 Printers) _________________________________________ 7-16

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Selecting the Card Hopper (HDP600 and HDP600-LC only) ______________________________ 7-19

Selecting the Card Hopper (HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100 only) __________________7-20

Setting the Orientation ____________________________________________________________ 7-21

Specifying the number of Copi es____________________________________________________ 7-21

Selecting the Diagnostics button ____________________________________________________ 7-22

Selecting the Test Print button ______________________________________________________7-23

Selecting the About button _________________________________________________________ 7-24
Using the Device Options tab (HDP600/HDP600-LC)______________________________________ 7-26

Adjusting the Ribbon Type_________________________________________________________ 7-27

Selecting the Auto Ribbon Select option ______________________________________________ 7-28

Adjusting the Film Type___________________________________________________________ 7-29

Adjusting for the Color Matching____________________________________________________ 7-30

Adjusting for the Color Tone – Natural or Enhanced_____________________________________ 7-31

Adjusting for the Resin Dither ______________________________________________________ 7-32

Using the Print Both Sides option ___________________________________________________ 7-33

Using the Split 1 Set of Ribbon Panels option __________________________________________ 7-34

Using the Print Back Side First opti o n________________________________________________ 7-35

Using the Print Back Side Only option________________________________________________ 7-36

Using the Rotate Front 180 Degrees or Rotate Back 180 Degrees options ____________________ 7-37

Using the Print in Single Card Mode option____________________________________________7-38

Using the Disable Printing opt ion____________________________________________________ 7-39
Using the Image Color tab (HDP600)___________________________________________________ 7-40
Using the Image Transfer tab _________________________________________________________ 7-46

Adjusting the Image Position controls ________________________________________________ 7-47

Adjusting the Transfer Dwell Time and Temperature ____________________________________7-49
Using the K Panel Resin tab __________________________________________________________7-50

Selecting the Full Card with the K Panel Resin tab ______________________________________ 7-51

Selecting the Defined Area(s) with the K Panel Resin tab_________________________________ 7-52

Selecting the Undefined Area(s) with the K Panel Resin tab_______________________________ 7-53

Defining the Area to activate the Card Grid____________________________________________ 7-54

Measuring the Total Card area______________________________________________________ 7-55

Measuring the Area to be positioned on the Card________________________________________7-56

Selecting the Print YMC under the K and Print K Only options ____________________________7-57
Using the Magnetic Encoding tab ______________________________________________________ 7-59

Using the Encoding Mode option____________________________________________________ 7-60

Encoding the Mode/Coercivity/Magnetic Track Selection_________________________________ 7-62

Reviewing the Magnetic Track Options_______________________________________________ 7-64

Reviewing the Enable MLE Support checkbox _________________________________________ 7-65

Reviewing the Verification op t i ons __________________________________________________ 7-66

Reviewing the Shift Data Left ______________________________________________________7-67

Reviewing the ISO Track Locations__________________________________________________ 7-68

Sending the Track Information______________________________________________________ 7-69

Reviewing the Sample String _______________________________________________________ 7-70

Reviewing the ASCII Code and Character Table ________________________________________ 7-71
Using the Lamination tab (only with Card Lamination Module) ______________________________ 7-72

Selecting the Lamination Position ___________________________________________________ 7-73

Selecting the Lamination Side ______________________________________________________ 7-74

Selecting the Lamination Type______________________________________________________ 7-75

Adjusting the Transfer Dwell Time and Transfer Temperature _____________________________7-76

Selecting the Sensors button and Defaults button________________________________________ 7-76

Selecting the Sensors button and Defaults button________________________________________ 7-77

Section 8: Cleaning________________________________________________________8-1

Using the Required Supplies ________________________________________________________ 8-1
Safety Messages (review carefully)______________________________________________________8-2

Cleaning inside the Printer __________________________________________________________ 8-3

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Cleaning outside the Printer _________________________________________________________8-3

Cleaning the Printhead _____________________________________________________________ 8-4

Replacing the Card Cleaning Tape____________________________________________________ 8-5

Cleaning the Magnetic Encoder ______________________________________________________ 8-7

Cleaning the Platen and Transfer Rollers_______________________________________________ 8-9

Cleaning the Transfer Rollers using the Cleaning Card ___________________________________ 8-10

Section 9: Packing the Card Printer _________________________________________9-11
Section 10: Board Level Diagnostics _________________________________________10-1

Board Errors ______________________________________________________________________ 10-1

Resolving the EE Memory Error ____________________________________________________ 10-1

Resolving the EE Checksum Error___________________________________________________ 10-1

Resolving the DRAM Memory Error_________________________________________________ 10-2

Resolving the RAM Memory Error __________________________________________________10-2

Resolving the FPGA Error _________________________________________________________ 10-3
Sensor Testing_____________________________________________________________________ 10-3

Reviewing the Sensor Locations and Voltages__________________________________________ 10-4

Reviewing the Motor Locations and Cables____________________________________________ 10-6

Section 11: LCD On-Line Menu Navigation___________________________________11-1

Entering the LCD Menu and selecti ng a n O pt i on__________________________________________ 11-1

Selecting from the HDP600 Menu Option St ructure Tree _________________________________ 11-1
Reviewing the Printer Setup __________________________________________________________11-6

Preparing to Adjust the Print Offset, Transfer TOF and Transfer EOF _______________________ 11-8

Aligning the Print Offset __________________________________________________________ 11-9

Setting the Transfer TOF _________________________________________________________ 11-11

Setting the Transfer EOF _________________________________________________________ 11-13

Using the Gap Distance Table _____________________________________________________ 11-15

Adjusting the Transfer Tension ____________________________________________________ 11-18

Adjusting the Film Drive _________________________________________________________11-19

Adjusting the Ribbon Tension _____________________________________________________ 11-19

Adjusting the Ribbon Drive _______________________________________________________ 11-20

Adjusting the Transfer Temperature_________________________________________________ 11-20

Adjusting the Transfer Speed ______________________________________________________ 11-21

Setting the Printhead Resistance____________________________________________________ 11-21

Adjusting the Image Darkness _____________________________________________________ 11-22

Changing the Encoder Settings_____________________________________________________ 11-23

Setting the Magnetic TOF ________________________________________________________ 11-24

Setting the Magnetic TOF ________________________________________________________ 11-26

Adjusting the Flipper Offset_______________________________________________________ 11-27

Adjusting the Lamination Flipper Offset _____________________________________________ 11-28

Adjusting the LAM TOF and EOF__________________________________________________ 11-29

Adjusting the Lamination Sensor Calibration__________________________________________11-30

Adjusting the Lamination Temperature Setting ________________________________________ 11-30

Using the Show Card Count option _________________________________________________ 11-31

System Upgrade (Firmware Upgrade) _______________________________________________11-32

Section 12: Firmware Updates ______________________________________________12-1

Firmware Updater Application Program_________________________________________________ 12-1
Downloading Firmware Updat e s_______________________________________________________ 12-3
Updating the Printer's Firmware _______________________________________________________ 12-4

Updating the Main Firmware _______________________________________________________ 12-4

Updating the LCD Firmware _______________________________________________________ 12-7

Section 13: Fargo Technical Support ________________________________________13-1

Contacting Fargo Technical Support____________________________________________________ 13-1

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Reading the Serial Numbers o

Finding out when a Fargo Card Printer was manufactured ________________________________ 13-2

Reviewing Example No. 1: Serial Number 80453289____________________________________ 13-2

Reviewing Example No. 2: Serial Number A1280224 ___________________________________ 13-2

n a Fargo Printer ___________________________________________ 13-2

Section 14: Reviewing Spare Parts Lists ______________________________________14-1

Reviewing Spare Parts List for HDP600, HDP600-LC, HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100 _ 14-1

Section 15: Glossary of Terms ______________________________________________15-1
Section 16: Index_________________________________________________________16-1

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Section 1: Printer Overview

How to use the guide

The HDP600 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.5) 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 HDP600 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 HDP600, 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.

• To prevent personal injury, make sure only qualified personnel
perform these procedures.

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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HDP600 Overview

Reviewing the HDP600 Block Diagram

The HDP600 Block Diagram will be created and added to this service document at a future
date.

No. Part No. Part No. Part

1 Card Input 19 Thermocouple 37 Card Feed Roller

2 Card Feed

Stepper

3 Flipper Stepper 21 Film - Print 39 Lamination Roller

4 Lamination

Stepper

5 Print Stepper 23 Ribbon Encoder 41 Printhead

6 Lamination

Headlift

7 Film Supply 25 Thermistor 43 Card Input Hopper

8 Film Take Up 26 Cover Interlock 44 Card Detection

9 Ribbon Supply 27 Card Input Roller 45 Flipper Table Card

10 Ribbon Take

Up

11 Print Headlift 29 Flipper Table Roller 47 Lamination Roller

12 Card Low 30 Flipper Table 48 Platen Roller

20 Film Supply Encoder 38 Flattener Cooling Fan

22 Ribbon Sensor Array 40 Platen Roller

24 Print Headlift 42 Printhead Cooling Fan

28 Cleaning Cartridge 46 Flattener Cooling Fan

13 Encoding TOF 31 Encoding Mod ule 49 Printhead

14 Flipper Home 32 Encoding Feed Roller 50 Printhead Cooling Fan

15 Card TOF 33 Card Feed Roller 51 Card Input Hopper

16 Film - Transfer 34 Card Feed Roller 52 Card Detection

17 Film Take Up

Encoder

18 Encoding TOF 36 Flattener Roller 54 Flattener Cooling Fan

35 Transfer Platen Roller 53 Flipper Table Card

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Reviewing the HDP600 Sequence of Operations

The following sequence describes a dual sided full color print job with magnetic encoding.
(Note: The HDP625/625-LC Printers have two (2) Card Input Hoppers that load 100 cards in
each Hopper.)

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

Thermocouple to help maintain the desired temp.

3 The DC Motor and Flipper Stepper 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 on

the Flipper Table. All stop. Card Low Sensor will check for cards in Input Hopper.

4 The Flipper Stepper will turn ON, causing the Flipper Stepper to turn to the

magnetic angular position. The Flipper Position Sensor and counted steps are
used to determine the angular position. All stop.

5 The Flipper Stepper will engage to drive the card into and past the Magnetic Card

Sensor and the Magnetic Head.

6 The Flipper Stepper engages to drive the card to a centered position on the Flipper

Table using the Magnetic Card Sensor and a step count. All stop.

7 The Flipper Stepper will turn ON, causing the Flipper to turn to the default (flat)

position. The Flipper Position Sensor and counted steps are used to determine the
angular position. All stop.

8 Steppers engage to move the card OFF the Flipper and to a position near the hot

Roller, using Card Feed Sensors and a step count. All stop.

9 The Ribbon Drive Motors turn ON and move until the correct panel is found by the

Print Ribbon Sensor array (5 reflective). 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 Mark Alignment

Sensor. (Note: This is the closest Sensor to the Transfer Rollers.)
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.

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Step Process

12 The Fan turns ON as required to keep head cool.
13 The Ribbon Drives, Film Drives 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.

15 The Ribbon Drives and Film Ribbon Drives advance until the Print Ribbon Encoder

sees acceleration at release. (Note: The Ribbon Encoders are active during this
step.)

16 The Ribbon Drives move until the Print Ribbon Position Sensor finds the next

panel. All Motors stop. (Note: The Ribbon Encoder is active during this step.)
17 Repeat Steps 9 to 15 for the appropriate number of color/heat seal panels.
18 The Film/Ribbon Drives and Print Platen Stepper turn ON to advance the printed

portion of the Film into position at the heated Transfer Roller, using the Lamination

Film Alignment Sensor.
19 The Headlift Motor engages, moving the Printhead up until the Headlift Sensor is

activated. All stop. (Note: This step is not performed after the last Color/Heat Seal

Panel is printed.)
20 If the heater is not at the required temperature yet, the job will pause.
21 Stepper engages to move the card to a position directly under the hot Roller. The

Top of Form Sensor determines card edge and number of steps to position card.

All stop.
22 The Transfer Roller Motor turns ON to lower the Transfer Roller and will stop when

the Sensor is activated. All off.

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Step Process

23 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.)
24 The Transfer Roller Motor turns ON to raise the Transfer Roller and will stop when

the Sensor is activated. All off.
25 The Film Drive and Stepper turn ON for a given number of clicks based on Film

Encoder, until the film is released.
26 The Stepper turns ON to move the card into the Output Hopper (based on steps

from a known position). All stop.
27 The Heater and Thermocouple are maintained at a set temperature at all times

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

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Step Process
Step Process

1 The Card feed stepper turns ON (to check for a card on the Flipper table).
2 The Hot Roller Lift 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 marks on the

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

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

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

Film Sensor senses 1 mark on the Film).

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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 Flipper Table.
2 The card is fed to the Card Position Sensor.
3 The Lamination Ribbon Motor begins cycling until the Lamination Sensor detects

the mark.
4 The Card Feed Motor activates to position the card on the Platen Roller.
5 The Lamination Roller Lift Motor cycles until the Lamination Roller Lift Sensor

detects state change.
6 The Card Feed Motor and the Lamination Ribbon Motor activate for the length of

the card.
7 The Lamination Roller Lift Motor cycles until the Lamination Roller Lift Sensor

detects state change.
8 The card is fed back to the Flipper Table.
9 The Flipper Table Clutch engages.

10 The Flipper Table Motor activates until the Card is inverted based on the Flipper

offset setting.

11 The Flipper Table Clutch disengages.
12 The card is fed off the Flipper Table.
13 The Flipper Table Clutch engages.
14 The Flipper Table Motor activates until the Flipper Table is homed.
15 The Flipper Table Clutch disengages.
16 Repeat Steps 2 through 7.
17 The card is fed out of the Printer.

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Step Process

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

Sensor.

2 The Lamination Ribbon Motor activates to determine the presence of a roll of

lamination.
3 The Lamination Flipper table homes itself.
4 The Card Sensor checks for the presence of a card and ejects it if found.

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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
HDP600, HDP600-LC, HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100 Card Printers.

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.

• To prevent personal injury, make sure only qualified personnel
perform these procedures.

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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Introduction

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
HDP® 600 Card Printer/Encoder.

Reviewing the HDP600 Printer Overview table

HDP600 Series Input

Hoppers

HDP600 (Dual-Sided
Card Printer/Encoder)

HDP600-LC (Dual­Sided Card
Printer/Encoder)

HDP600 CR100 (Dual­Sided Card
Printer/Encoder)

HDP600-LC CR100
(Dual-Sided Card
Printer/Encoder)

Card
Capacity

2 200

(100 per
Hopper)

2 200

(100 per
Hopper)

1 100

(for single

Hopper)

1 100

(for single

Hopper)

Accepted
Card Size

CR-80 Included Optional

CR-80 Included Included

CR-100 Not included Optional

CR-100 Not included Included

Encoding
Modules

Lamination
Module

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Reviewing the HDP600 Package

These items are included with your HDP600:

• Unpacking Instructions and Training Video CD

• Software Installation CD (includes Printer Driver)

• Cleaning Roller Assembly

• One (1) power supply with Printer; one (1) power supply with Laminator

• Card Feed Weights

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Reviewing the HDP600 CR100 Card Printer

Display A – HDP600 CR100 Printer with detached Output Hopper

Display B – HDP600 CR100 Printer with attached Output Hopper

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HDP600 - Regulatory Compliances

Term Description

CSA
(cUL)

FCC The Card Printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the

ITS-EMC The Card Printer has been tested and complies with EN55022

UL The Card Printer is listed under UL IEC 60950-1 (2001)

The Printer manufacturer has been authorized by UL to represent
the Card Printer as CSA Certified under CSA Standard C22.2 No.
60950-1-03.

File Number: E145118

FCC rules for a Class A digital device. (Note: These requirements
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.)

If equipment operation in a residential area causes unacceptable
interference to radio and TV reception, the operator is required to
take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.

Class A: 1995 and EN82082-1: 1997 standards for EMI emissions.
(Note: Based on the above testing, the Printer manufacturer

certifies that the Card Printer complies with all current EMC
directives of the European Community and has placed the CE mark
on the Card Printer.)

License Number: J99032510

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT.

File Number: E145118

HDP600 - Agency Listings

Term Description

Emissions
Standards

Safety Standards UL IEC 60950-1 (2001), CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03.

Caution: For safety purposes, Ethernet is not intended for a direct connection

outside of the building.

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Technical Specifications

Term Description

Accepted
Standard Card
Sizes

HDP600 and HDP600-LC (See Card tab under Printer
Adjustments):

• CR-80: This selection is the default form size for the HDP600.
This will print a 3.375 in. L x 2.125 in. W (85.6mm L x 54mm W)
image including a .04 over-bleed on each of the 4 sides. This
makes the overall form size 2.204 X 3.452 (56 X 87.7 mm).

• Custom: This selection is used to create a custom form size
from 1.0 x 3.0 to 2.204 to 3.452 (25.4 X 76.2 mm to 56 X 87.7
mm).

HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100 (same reference):

• CR-100: This selection is the default form size for the HDP600
CR100. This will print 3.88 in. L x 2.63 in. W (98.5mm L x 67mm
W) including a .04 over-bleed on each of the 4 sides.

This makes the overall form size 3.92 in. L x 2.67 in. W
(98.9mm L x 71mm W). The CR-100 size PolyGuard applies
only if laminating with HDP600-LC CR100.

• Custom: Select the Custom option under Card tab in the
Printer Driver. Enter the dimensions of the card into the Print
Width and Print Length boxes if using a card size that varies
from the CR-100. Add .04" (1mm) to each dimension to ensure
Edge-to-Edge printing.

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Technical Specifications (continued)

Term Description

Accepted Card
Thickness

.030 in. (30 mil) to .070 in. (70 mil) (.762mm to 1.778mm).
(.030 to .040/.762mm to 1.02mm if laminating with HDP600-LC;

thicker cards are allowed to pass through the Lamination Module if
you choose to print-only)

Accepted
Electronic Card

HID Proximity Cards, Mifare Contactless Smart Cards and Contact
Smart Cards

types
(only HDP600

and HDP600-LC)
Accepted Card

ABS, PVC, PET and PETG

Compositions
Colors Up to 16.7 million colors and 256 shades per Pixel.
Card Capacity

HDP600 and HDP600-LC:

• 200 cards (.030/.762mm) auto or Guide feed

HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100:

• 100 cards (.030/.762mm) auto or Guide feed

Cardstock

HDP600 and HDP600-LC:

• CR80, 30 mil UC1 cardstock (No-Co, Lo-Co and Hi-Co)

• CR80, 30 mil UC3 cardstock (No-Co and Hi-Co)

HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100:

• CR100, 30 mil UC1 cardstock (No-Co, Lo-Co and Hi-Co)

• CR100, 30 mil UC3 cardstock (No-Co and Hi-Co)

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Term Description

Dimensions

• HDP600: 15” H x 26.1” W x 14” D/381mm H x 663mm W x
356mmD

• HDP600-LC: 15” H x 34.75” W x 14” D/381mm H x 883mm W x
356mmD

• LC Module: 10 H x 13 W x 14.2D/362mm H x 330mm W x
254mmD

• HDP600 (CR100): 15” H x 26.1” W x 14” D/381mm H x 663mm
W x 356mmD

• HDP600-LC (CR100): 15” H x 34.75” W x 14” D/381mm H x
883mm W x 356mmD

• LC Module (CR100): 10 H x 13 W x 14.2D/362mm H x 330mm
W x 254mmD

Display User-friendly, SmartScreen LCD Control Panel; LED display on

Card Lamination Module.

Encoding Options
(only HDP600
and HDP600-LC)

• ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module, dual high- and low­coercivity, Tracks 1, 2 and 3

• JIS II Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module

• E-card Docking Station (required for all e-card options or 3rd

party smart card encoding)

• Contact Smart Card Encoder (ISO 7816), Parts 1-4; T=0 & T=1

• Contactless Smart Card Encoder (Mifare®)

• Prox Card Encoder (HID read-only) (Note: Corporate Express

1000 Cards can be used with special order Weigand/ASCII
Converter)

•

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Term Description

Fargo Certified
Supplies

Fargo Card Printer/Encoder require highly specialized media to
function properly.

To maximize printed card quality and durability, Printhead life and
Printer/Encoder reliability, use only Fargo Certified Supplies. Fargo
warranties are void, where not prohibited by law, when non-Fargo
Certified Supplies are used.

HDP Film Options

• Clear, 1,250 prints

• Standard Holographic (only HDP600 and HDP600-LC)

• Custom Holographic, special order (only HDP600 and HDP600-

LC)

HDP Film

77ºF (25ºC) or lower for no longer than 1.5 years.
Storage
Temperature

Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Input Hopper

Card Capacity

HDP600 and HDP600-LC:

• 200 cards (.030/.762mm)

HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100:

Interface

Maximum
Accepted Card
Width

Maximum
Accepted Card
Length

• 100 cards (.030/.762mm)

• Centronics parallel, IEEE-1284 Compliant or USB 1.1

• Interfacing information for E-card Options

2.125 in. to 2.63 in. (54mm to 67mm)

3.375 in. to 3.88 in. (85.6mm to 98.5mm)

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Term Description

Memory 8 MB RAM; expandable to 32 MB RAM
Operating

Temperature
Options

Output Hopper
Card Capacity

Overlaminate
Options
(HDP600-LC and
HDP600-LC
CR100 only)

65º F to 80º F (18º C to 27º C).

• The options are the 32MB RAM Upgrade Kit

• Printer Cleaning Kit

• External Print Server (Windows only; required for stand-alone

networking of Printer/Encoder)

• Card Lamination Module

HDP600/HDP600-LC

• 100 cards (.030/.762mm)

HDP600 CR100/HDP600-LC CR100:

• 100 cards (.030/.762mm)

All overlaminates are available in either clear, holographic globe

design or custom holographic design. They can also be optimized

for use with smart cards and Magnetic Stripes.

PolyGuard is available in CR-80 patch sizes (HDP600-LC only).

Here are the options:

• Thermal Transfer Overlaminate, .25 mil thick, 500 prints

• PolyGuard Overlaminate, .6 mil thick, 250 prints

• PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil thick, 125 prints

Power Supply

• 80W for HDP600

• 160W (two 80W bricks) for the HDP600-LC

Print Area Over-the-edge on all accepted standard card sizes.
Printing Method HDP™ Dye-Sublimation/Resin Thermal Transfer

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Technical Specifications (continued)

Term Description

Print Ribbon
Options

Print Speed­Batch Mode

HDP600 and HDP600-LC:

• Full color, YMC, 700 prints

• Full color with resin black, YMCK, 250 or 500 prints

• Full color with two resin black Panels, YMCKK, 400 prints

HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100:

• Full color with two resin black Panels, YMCKK, 400 prints

• Full color with resin black and YMCKK, 400 prints; extra wide for

over-the-edge printing on CR-100 cards

All HDP Ribbons utilize Fargo's exclusive RibbonTraq™ system for

maximum print quality, performance, reliability and ease of use.

Note No. 1 (CR100): The YMCKH and YMCKK Ribbons are used

on the HDP600/HDP600-LC Printers and the HDP600

CR100/HDP600-LC CR100 Printers.

Note No. 2 (HDP600 print ribbons): Indicates the ribbon type and

the number of ribbon panels printed where Y=Yellow, M=Magenta,

C=Cyan, K=Resin Black, O=Overlay, F=Fluorescing.

HDP600 and HDP600-LC (see note below):

• 35 seconds per card/112 cards per hour (YMC with transfer)

• 40 seconds per card/94 cards per hour (YMCK with transfer)

• 72 seconds per card/54 cards per hour (YMCKK with transfer)

• 40 seconds per card/90 cards per hour (YMCK/Lamination)

• 72 seconds per card/50 cards per hour (YMCKK/Lamination)

HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100 (see note below):

• 85 seconds per card/45 cards per hour (YMCKK with Transfer)

• 93 seconds per card/45 cards per hour (YMCKK/Lamination)

Print speed indicates an approximate print speed and is measured

from the time a card feeds into the Printer to the time it ejects from

the Printer.

• Print speeds do not include encoding time or the time needed
for the PC to process the image.

• Process time is dependent on the size of the file, the CPU,
amount of RAM and the amount of available resources at the
time of the print.

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Technical Specifications (continued)

Term Description

Resolution 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
Software Drivers Windows® 2000/XP
Supply

50 Hz / 60 Hz

Frequency
Supply Voltage 100 to 240 VAC, 3.75A (HDP600 and HDP600-LC)

100 to 240 VAC, 4.25A (HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100)

System
Requirements

IBM-PC or compatible. Windows 2000/XP. Pentium™ class 133
MHz computer with 64 MB of RAM or higher, 200 MB free space or
higher and USB 1.1

Warranty

• Printer: One year; optional Extended Warranty Program (U.S.
only)

• Printhead: Lifetime; unlimited pass with Fargo-certified Cards

Weight

• HDP600: 35 lbs.

• HDP600-LC: 55 lbs.

• LC Module: 20 lbs.

• HDP600 (CR100): 35 lbs.

• HDP600-LC (CR100): 55 lbs.

• LC Module (CR100): 20 lbs.

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Functional Specifications

The Card Printer utilizes two different, yet closely related printing technologies to achieve its
remarkable print quality for dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer.

The following describes how each of these technologies works:

Function Description

Dye­Sublimation

Dye-Sublimation is the print method the Card Printer uses to produce
smooth, continuous-tone images that look photographic. (Note: This
process uses a dye-based Ribbon roll that is partitioned by a number of
consecutive color Panels.)

• Process colors: The Panels are grouped in a repeating Series of
three process colors - yellow, magenta and cyan (YMC), along the
entire length of the Print Ribbon.

• Panels: The Printer always prints the yellow Panel first, followed by
the magenta Panel and the cyan Panel.

• Printhead: As the Print Ribbon passes beneath the Printhead,
hundreds of thermal elements within the Printhead heat the dyes on
the Ribbon. (Note: When these dyes are heated, they vaporize and
diffuse into the surface of the film and then the film is laminated onto
the card surface. A separate pass is made for each of the three color
Panels on the Ribbon.)

• Color Shades: By combining the colors of each Panel and by
varying the heat used to transfer these colors, it is possible to print up
to 16.7 million different shades of color. (Note: This blends one color
smoothly into the next, producing photo-quality images with
absolutely no dot pattern.)

• Dye-Diffusion Thermal Transfer: It is the process of heating a dye

suspended in a cellulous substrate until the dye can flow, diffusing
into the dye receptive surface of the card or InTM. This produces the
image in the surface of the card.

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Functional Specifications (continued)

Function Description

Resin Thermal
Transfer

Card Input
Hopper

Card Output
Hopper

Card
Lamination
Module

Resin Thermal Transfer is the print method the Printer uses to print
sharp black text and crisp bar codes that can be read by both infrared
and visible-light bar code scanners.

Like dye-sublimation, this process uses the same thermal Printhead
to transfer color to a card from a resin-only Print Ribbon or the resin
black (K) Panel of a full color Print Ribbon.

The difference, however, is that solid dots of resin-based ink are
transferred and fused to the surface of the film and then the film is
laminated onto the card surface. (Note: This produces very durable,
saturated printing.)

Load blank cards into this hopper.

Stores printed cards.

Works in conjunction with the Printer to apply a variety of different
overlaminates to printed cards, providing increased card durability
and security.

The Module has its own LED indicator light and control buttons; so it
can be operated separately from the Printer. (Note: When printing a
batch of cards, the Printer can be encoding and printing one card
while the Lamination Module laminates another card.)

LCD Display Displays the current status of the Printer.
LED Light Indicates the Printer ON, OFF, pause and error conditions.
Printhead The component of the Printer that actually does the printing. This

component is fragile and must not be bumped or touched with
anything other than a cleaning pen.

Softkey Buttons Current function is displayed above the button and will change

depending upon the Printer's mode of operation.

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Functional Specifications

Function Description

Scroll Buttons Used to scroll through menus and sub-menus and to adjust certain

menu options.

Card Thickness

Adjusts the Printer to feed varying card thicknesses.

Adjustment
Lever

Card Cleaning
Assembly

Automatically cleans cards for higher print quality. (Note: Clean this
Assembly after every 1000+ cards or as needed.)

Power Switch Turns the Printer power ON and OFF.
Power Port Connect to the included power supply.
USB Interface

Connect to the Windows PC USB cable.

Port

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Printer Components: LCD and Softkey Control Pad

The Printer provides a four line, eighty (80) character LCD Displays that can communicate
helpful information about the Printer's operation.

• The top three lines of the LCD Display will always be used to communicate print status,
error messages and menu options.

• The bottom line of the LCD Display will always be used to communicate the current
function of the Printer's softkey buttons.

This section describes how the LCD Display and Softkey Control Pad work together.

Component Description

Softkey
Buttons

The Printer has three softkey buttons that appear below the LCD
Display. Their current function is indicated by the words appearing
above them. This function will change according to the Printer's current
mode of operation.

• Press the corresponding softkey button under the choice you want
to select. If no word appears above a particular button, this
indicates it has no function in that particular mode of operation. The
Printer also has another type of button on its control pad called
scroll buttons. These buttons are located just to the right of the LCD
Display.

• Use these buttons to scroll through help text, to navigate through
the Printer's menus and to adjust certain Printer settings.

LCD Display The Printer's LCD Display will change according to the Printer's current

mode of operation.

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Printer Components: LCD and Softkey Control Pad (continued)

Component Description

Ready /
Printer Open
Screens

Once the Printer has finished its system check and with the Printer
closed, the Printer will display READY to indicate that the Printer is
ready for operation. (Note: The Printer will stay in this mode until it
receives a print job or it is turned OFF.)

• If the Printer is opened, the Printer Open screen will appear. Press
either the FWD or BWD buttons to move the Printer's card path
Rollers in the indicated direction.

In any of these screens, the Printer will always display the Menu
option above the center softkey button.

Press this button to access the Printer's menu options. (Note: The
Menu option is available only in the Ready / Printer Open screens.)

• If the Printer is equipped with the Card Lamination Module and the
Lamination Station is opened, an LCD message will appear; and
the Lamination Module's LED will flash. (Note: To move the
Lamination Module's Rollers, push the Module's Cancel or
Resume buttons.)

• If both the Printer and Lamination Station are open, the LCD's FWD
or BWD softkey buttons will move ALL Rollers. In any of these
screens, the Printer will always display the MENU option above the
center softkey button. Press this button to access the Printer's
menu options. (Note: The MENU option is available only in the
READY / PRINTER OPEN screens.)

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Component Description

Print Status
Screen

During operation, the LCD will indicate the current Print Status by
showing you the area of the Printer that is active. It does this by
displaying the following icons on the second line:

• FEEDING: Indicates that cards are being fed into the Printer.

• FLIPPING: Indicates that the card is being transported to the

Flipper station.

• ENCODING: Indicates the encode station is encoding a card
(appears only if you are using a Printer with an optional built-in
Encoding Module).

• PRINTING: Indicates the Printer is printing onto the HDP film.

• RECIEVING DATA: Indicates that the Printer is receiving data from

the PC.

• TRANSFERRING: Indicates the Printer is transferring an image to
a blank card.

• LAM: Indicates the Lamination Station is applying an overlaminate
to a card (appears only if using a Printer equipped with the optional
Card Lamination Module.

Since the Printer is capable of performing several of these functions
simultaneously, one or all of these icons may appear at once,
depending on if you are printing just one card or a batch of cards.

The Print Status screen always displays Cancel in the lower left and
Pause in the lower right.

The Cancel
button

Use this button to cancel print jobs and reset the Printer for the next
print job. Cancel now has two options:

• Cancel single job in memory.

• Cancel all jobs in memory.

This Cancel All function will cancel all print jobs in the Printer and will
completely reset the Printer. In this case, be sure to cancel the print
jobs from the PC before pressing YES.

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Printer Components: LCD and Softkey Control Pad (continued)

Component Description

The Pause
button

Use this button to pause the Printer at any time during operation. Note
the Printer will always finish its current task before pausing.

When the Printer is paused, the LED Light will flash and the Pause
softkey button will change to Resume.

Press Resume to continue Printer operation.

The LED Light This light works in conjunction with the Printer's LCD Display to help

communicate the Printer's current status. It is especially effective when
you are too far away from the Printer to read the LCD Display. The
following explains how to interpret both LED Lights on the exterior of
the Printer.

• Off: Indicates the Printer power is OFF.

• Solid GREEN: Indicates the Printer is powered ON and ready for

operation.

• Flashing GREEN: Indicates a Printer ERROR or ATTENTION
condition. Refer to the Printer's LCD Display for information.

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Printer Components: LCD and Softkey Control Pad (continued)

Component Description

Error/Attention
Screens

The Printer is capable of communicating two similar yet different types
of message or prompt screens:

The first is called an ATTENTION screen. (Note: This screen appears
if an error occurs and will completely stop Printer operation. In this
case, the LCD will display ATTENTION on the first line and a brief
description of the error on the following lines.)

• Press the Help button if you would like a more detailed explanation
of the error message. This will bring up the help screen explaining
the nature of the error and how to correct it. If necessary, use the
scroll buttons to scroll down the paragraph of help text.

• Press Quit when you are done reading. Once the error is corrected,
resume operation or reset the Printer according to how you were
instructed in the help screen.

The second type of prompt is called a MESSAGE screen. (Note: This
screen will not stop Printer operation and serves to communicate
helpful reminders, such as if you are running low on print supplies and
also communicates any other Printer conditions of which you should be
aware. In this case, the LCD will display Message on the first line and a
brief description of the condition on the following lines.)

• Like error messages, help text explaining the particular condition
can also be accessed by pressing the Help button.

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Printer Components: Print Ribbons

The Card Printer utilizes both dye-sublimation and/or resin thermal transfer methods to print
images (print to film and transfer film to card). Since the dye-sublimation and the resin
thermal transfer print methods each provide their own unique benefits, Print Ribbons are
available in dye-sublimation-only and combination dye-sublimation/resin versions.

To make it easier to remember which Print Ribbons are which, a letter code has been
developed to indicate the type of Ribbon Panels found on each Ribbon.

This letter code is as follows:

= Dye-Sublimation Yellow Panel

= Dye-Sublimation Magenta Panel

= Dye-Sublimation Cyan Panel

= Resin Black Panel

= Heat Seal Panel

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Printer Components: Blank Cards

Caution: Never run cards with a contaminated, dull or uneven surface through the
Printer. Printing onto such cards will ultimately lead to poor print quality. Always store the
card stock in its original packaging or in a clean, dust-free container. Do not print onto cards
that have been dropped or soiled.

Type Description

Card Size

Card
Design

Card
Surface

UltraCard
stock

HDP600 and HDP600-LC:

These Card Printers accept standard CR80 sized cards (3.375L x 2.125W /

85.6mmL x 54mmW) with a thickness of 30 mil to 70 mil (.030/.762mm).

HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100:

These Card Printers accept standard CR100 sized cards (2.625" X 3.875")
(+/-0.002" W, +/-0.005" L) or 66.675 X 98.425 mm. standard of 2.625" X

3.875" (+/-0.002" W, +/-0.005" L) or 66.675 X 98.425 mm.
The Printer will print onto any card with a clean, level and polished PVC

surface.
Suitable cards must have a polished PVC surface free of fingerprints, dust

or any other types of embedded contaminants.

• In addition, cards must have a completely smooth, level surface in
order for the Printer to achieve consistent color coverage.

• Some types of Proximity cards, for example, have an uneven surface

which will inhibit consistent color transfer.

Likewise, some smart card chips are raised slightly above the cards
surface, which also results in poor color transfer.

Due to the importance of using high-quality blank cards, a factory-approved
card stock called UltraCard™ is available and recommended for best
results.

• UltraCard stock has a glossy PVC laminate on top and bottom and is
optically inspected to provide the cleanest, most scratch and debris­reduced cards possible.

• Two types of these cards are available: UltraCard and UltraCard III.

UltraCard stock has a PVC core and offers medium card durability.

•

•

Recommended: UltraCard III stock has a 40% polyester core and
offers high durability.

Both types of UltraCards produce printed images with a glossy, photo­quality finish.

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Printer Components: Card Input and Output Hoppers

Type Description

Card Input
Hopper

The Card Input Hopper is where cards are initially loaded for printing.
Your Printer's hopper provides a large door that opens widely to make
card loading simple and closes securely to help protect your card stock.

HDP600 and HDP600-LC:

The Printer will hold a maximum of 200 cards (HDP600 has two Card
Input Hoppers; load 100 cards per Hopper) (based on a standard 30 mil
card thickness).

• Load 100 cards in each of the two (2) Card Input Hoppers in the

HDP600 Printers.

• Insert card weights as instructed in the HDP600 Training Video.

HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100:

The Printer will hold 100 cards in the Input Hopper, based on a
standard 30 mil card thickness).

• Load 100 cards in the Card Input Hoppers in the HDP600 CR100

and HDP600-LC CR100 Printers.

• Insert card weights as instructed in the HDP600 Training Video.

(Note: The card weight is twice as thick as the regular card
weight.)

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Printer Components: Card Output Hopper and Reject Hopper

Type Description

Card Output
Hopper

Reject
Hopper

HDP600/HDP-LC and HDP600 CR100/HDP600-LC CR100:

All standard HDP Card Printers provide a 100-card capacity Card
Output Hopper (based on a standard 30 mil card thickness). (Note:
This Hopper stores the cards after they are printed.) Shown in the
lower left.

Shown in the lower right.

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Printer Unit: Reviewing the Card Lamination Module

Danger: The Printer’s Lamination Roller can reach temperatures exceeding 350° F
(175° C). Use extreme caution when operating the Laminator. Never touch the Lamination
Roller unless the Printer has been turned off for at least 20 to 30 minutes.

Select Printer models support the attachment of an optional Card Lamination Module. This
Module can be ordered pre-installed on your Printer from the factory or can be ordered
separately as a field upgradeable Module.

• HDP600/HDP600-LC and HDP600 CR100/HDP600-LC CR100: These Printers have

the same field upgradeable features. The functionality of the Laminator for the HDP600­LC and the HDP600-LC CR100 is identical.

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Printer Components: Transfer Roller

Danger: The Printer’s Transfer Roller can reach temperatures exceeding 350
degree F (175 C). Use extreme caution when operating the Transfer Roller. Never touch the
Lamination Roller unless the Printer Power has been turned off for at least 20 to 30 minutes.

Type Description

Controls Both the Printer itself and the Printer’s software Driver control the

built-in Transfer Roller.

Temperature
Adjustment

New
Temperature
Setting

To change the temperature of the Transfer Roller, adjust its
temperature through the Image Transfer within the Printer Driver
setup window.

Once adjusted, the new temperature settings will be sent down with
the next print job along with the rest of the Printer Driver information.

Before printing begins, the Transfer Roller will automatically adjust
itself to the new temperature setting. (Note: This new temperature
setting will remain programmed within the Printer until it is once again
changed within the Printer Driver or until the Printer is turned OFF.)

Whenever the Printer is turned OFF, the Transfer Roller will
automatically reset itself and return to its default temperature the next
time the Printer is turned ON.

Flip the Power Switch to OFF.

OR

Disconnect the Printer's power supply. (Technician Note: Both the
Power Switch and the Printer’s power supply serve to reset the
Transfer Roller to its default temperature. The temperature setting
within the Printer Driver, however, will stay the same until it is
changed.)

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Reviewing the Overlaminates

IMPORTANT! Fargo Card Printers require highly specialized overlaminates to function

properly. To maximize Printer life, reliability, printed card quality and durability, you must use
only Fargo Certified Supplies. For this reason, the Fargo warranty is void, where not
prohibited by law, if you use non-Fargo Certified Supplies. To order additional materials,
please contact the authorized reseller.

Reviewing the Thermal Transfer Film and PolyGuard Overlaminates

Term Description Cross Reference

Thermal
Transfer Film
and
PolyGuard
Overlaminates

The Card Lamination Module will accept
either a Thermal Transfer Film overlaminate
or a Polyester Patch Overlaminate called
PolyGuard™.

• Thermal Transfer Film: The Thermal
Transfer Film overlaminate is a relatively
thin material which covers a card Edge­to-Edge and provides a medium level of
card durability and security.)

• PolyGuard Overlaminate: PolyGuard
is a much thicker material which does
not cover Edge-to-Edge, but provides an
extremely high level of card durability
and security. (Note: PolyGuard is
available in either a 1.0 or .6 mil
thickness and should always be used for
those applications requiring the highest
degree of card durability and security.)

See the Loading the

Overlaminate.

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Reviewing the CR-90 or CR-100 Patch Size

Term Description Cross Reference

CR-90 or
CR-100

PolyGuard Overlaminate is available in a
standard CR-80 patch size as well as a CR­90 and CR-100 patch size for laminating
oversized CR-90 or CR-100 cards. (Note:
Thermal Transfer Film overlaminate will
accommodate CR-80 and CR-90 card sizes,
but is not recommended for CR-100 cards.)

See the Loading the

Overlaminate.

Reviewing the Overlaminate Design

Term Description Cross Reference

Design Both PolyGuard and the Thermal Transfer

Film overlaminates are available in either a
clear or generic secure holographic-type
design. (Note: Custom holographic-type
overlaminates are also available with specific
designs, patterns, logos and security
features.)

Please contact the authorized reseller for
more information about custom
Overlaminates..

See the Loading the

Overlaminate.

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Section 3: Installation Procedures

Safety Messages (review carefully)

Symbol Critical Procedures 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.

• To prevent personal injury, make sure only qualified personnel
perform these procedures.

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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Introduction

Important: The procedures in this section apply for the HDP600/HDP600-LC and
HDP600 CR100/HDP600-LC CR100.

The following guide will walk you through the installation of the Fargo HDP600 Driver.

Time Requirement

This software installation process will require approximately 2 to 6 minutes (depending on the
speed of your PC).

System Requirements

The System Requirements are as follows:

• IBM-PC or compatible, Windows® 2K/XP, Pentium® class 133MHz computer with 64MB

of RAM or higher, 200MB free hard disk space or higher, USB 1.1

(Note: The Printer will be available with parallel port.)

Inspection – HDP600

While unpacking your Printer, inspect the carton to ensure that no damage has occurred
during shipping. Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with your unit.

Unpacking the Printer

The following items are included with your Printer:

• Unpacking instructions and Setup video CD

• Software Installation CD (includes Printer Driver, Online User’s Guide and Printer

Diagnostic Tool)

• Power Supply with Power Cord

• Card Cleaning Cartridge

• Two (2) Card Hoppers - Feed Weights (only one for the HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC

CR100)

• Warranty Card

• Registration Card

• Sample Pack of 25 Ultra Card III (not included with the HDP600 CR100 and HDP600-LC

CR100)

This is included with the HDP600-LC Only:

• Card Lamination Module - Power Supply with Power Cord

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Choosing a Good Location

Follow these guidelines:

• Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up.

• Use the Printer's dimensions as a guideline for the minimum clearances to the unit.

(Note: Allow for adequate clearance above the unit to accommodate the height of the
unit with its covers open.)

• Do not install unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

About Moisture Condensation

If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense inside the unit. Should this occur, print quality may not be optimum.

Leave the unit turned OFF in a warm, dry room for several hours before using. This will allow
the moisture to evaporate.

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Printer Loading Procedures

Loading the Print Ribbon

Note: Fargo Card Printers require highly specialized supplies to function properly.

• To maximize Printer life, reliability, printed card quality and durability, you must use only
Fargo Certified Supplies.

• For this reason, your Fargo warranty is void, where not prohibited by law, if you use non­Fargo Certified Supplies.

Step Procedure

1 Load the Print Ribbon into the Print Station, as shown in the four (4) photos

(Displays A to D) in this section.

Display A – Loading the Print Ribbon (lift up cover)

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Loading the Print Ribbon (cont.)

Display B – Loading the Print Ribbon (supply spool).
(Note: The Print Ribbon comes wound on a gray spool with an orange ring around one side.

Match the orange ring on the Ribbon Spool to the orange Hub inside the Printer. When
properly installed, the orange ring will be in the upper-right-front position.)

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Loading the Print Ribbon (cont.)

Display C – Loading the Print Ribbon (take-up spool)

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Loading the Print Ribbon (cont.)

Display D – The Print Ribbon is shown successfully installed below.

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Loading clear HDP Film into the Transfer Station

Step Procedure

1

Caution: Ensure that the Printer is turned off and the power cord is

unplugged from the Printer.

2 Load the HDP Film into the Transfer Station, as shown in three (3) photos

(Displays A to C) in this section. (Note: Be sure the film is fed from underneath
both rolls.)

See the next page.

Display A – Loading the HDP Film (supply spool)
(Note No. 1: HDP Film comes wound on a green spool with a yellow ring around one side.

Match the yellow ring on the Ribbon Spool to the yellow Hub inside the Printer. When
properly installed, the yellow ring will be in the upper-left-front position.)

(Note No. 2: Yellow colors still need to match. The Drive Hub is yellow on the HDP600
CR100 and HDP600-LC CR100 and the Hub needs to line up with the yellow Film Ring.)

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Loading clear HDP Film into the Transfer Station (continued)

Display B – Loading the HDP Film (take-up spool).

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Loading clear HDP Film into the Transfer Station (continued)

Display C – Loading the HDP Film (take-up spool).

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Inserting the Card Cleaning Cartridge

Step Procedure

1 Load the Card Cleaning Cartridge, as shown in the three (3) Photos

(Displays A to C) in this section.

Display A – Removing the white cover sheet

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Inserting the Card Cleaning Cartridge (cont.)

Display B – Inserting the Card Cleaning Cartridge

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Inserting the Card Cleaning Cartridge (cont.)

Display C – Pressing down on the Cleaning Cartridge until it snaps into place.

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Loading the Overlaminate

(Note: This procedure only applies to the HDP600-LC Laminating Card Printer/Encoder.)
The loading process for both the Thermal Transfer Film and the PolyGuard™ Overlaminate

material is the same. Refer to the following steps to load either type of overlaminate into the
Printer.

Danger: Do not touch the metal Lamination Shield or the Lamination Roller when

loading the overlaminate. These components can become very hot.

Step Procedure

1 Open the Lamination Module's Top Cover and lift the Lamination Arm.
2 Remove the overlaminate from its packaging.
3 Load the overlaminate into the Lamination Module, as shown in the four (4)

photos (Displays A to D) in this section.

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Loading the Overlaminate (continued)

Step Procedure

4 Place the supply end of the overlaminate roll in between the two black

Lamination Drive Hubs. Use the end of the supply roll with the black core plug
to push in the spring loaded hub located on the front side of the Printer. (Note:
Make certain the overlaminate material is fed from beneath the roll, as shown
below.)

Display A – Loading the overlaminate (supply spool)

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Loading the Overlaminate (cont.)

Step Procedure

5 Load the take-up end of the roll just as you loaded the supply end. (Note: When

loaded properly, the overlaminate material should feed underneath from and take­up from underneath each roll.)

Display B – Loading the overlaminate (take-up spool)

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Loading the Overlaminate (continued)

Step Procedure

6 Close the Lamination Arm by pressing down on the center of the Lamination

arm until it snaps into place, as shown below.

Caution: Do not reverse the overlaminate roll. Damage may occur to

the Lamination Roller!

Display C – Securing the Lamination Arm

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Loading the Overlaminate (cont.)

Step Procedure

7 To complete this section, close the Lamination Module cover.

Display D – The Lamination Module is shown with the overlaminate properly installed and the
Lamination Arm in the closed position.

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Connecting power to the HDP600 Printer

Caution: Do not remove the red Warning sticker across the USB connection. Do

not plug in the USB cable until prompted to do so during the installation of the HDP600
Printer Driver. See the Installing the HDP600 Printer Driver

(Note: The diagram shown below displays a USB Printer connection. If working with a
Parallel or Ethernet port, the port will be in the same location as the USB connection.)

Step Procedure

1 The Printer connections are shown in the eight (8) photos (Displays A to H) in

this section.

Display A – Viewing the Printer Connections of the HDP600-LC Card
Printer/Encoder (see below)

procedure (Step 10).

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Connecting power to the HDP600 Printer (cont.)

Display B - Connecting the AC power cable to the power supply.

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Connecting power to the HDP600 Printer (cont.)

Display C - Connecting the other end of the AC power cable to a Surge Protector. See both
notes below.

Note No. 1: Instead of connecting the AC power cable directly into an AC outlet, it is
recommended that a Surge Protector be used to protect against power surges.

Note No. 2: Some buildings have surge protection built into the electrical outlets. Please
consult your building supervisor regarding this material.

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Connecting power to the HDP600 Printer (cont.)

Display D - Connecting the plug from the power supply to the Printer as shown below. (Note:
If working with a non-Lamination unit, proceed to Display H in this section.)

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Connecting power to the HDP600 Printer (cont.)

This applies to the HDP600-LC Printer only.

Display E - Connecting the AC power cable to the Card Lamination power supply.

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Connecting power to the HDP600 Printer (cont.)

This applies to the HDP600-LC Printer only.

Display F - Connecting the other end of the AC power cable to a Surge Protector. See both
notes below.

Note No. 1: Instead of connecting the AC power cable directly into an AC outlet, it is
recommended that a Surge Protector be used to protect against power surges.

Note No. 2: Some buildings have surge protection built into the electrical outlets. Please
consult your building supervisor regarding this material.

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Connecting power to the HDP600 Printer (cont.)

This applies to the HDP600-LC Printer only.

Display G - Connecting the plug from the power supply to the Card Lamination Module, as
shown below.

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Connecting power to the HDP600 Printer (cont.)

Display H – Displays the Printer power switch (ON/OFF).

Note No. 1: Turn on the Printer’s power by pressing on the power switch.
Note No. 2: Once the HDP600 has been powered on, the Printer will initialize both the Print

Ribbon and the HDP Film.

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Loading the Blank Cards

Step Procedure

1 Load the blank cards, as shown in the three (3) photos (Displays A to C) in this

section.

Display A – Setting the Card Thickness Adjustment Lever to the appropriate setting. Depress
the blue tab, move the lever and release it when properly set.

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Loading the Blank Cards (cont.)

Display B – Loading the Blank Cards into the empty Hopper.
Note No. 1 (HDP600 and HDP600-LC only): Cycle between Hopper 1 and Hopper 2 by

selecting H1 or H2 from the Printer’s SmartScreen™ LCD Control Panel.
Note No. 2: Additional information regarding the LCD can be found in the HDP600 User’s

Guide.

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Loading the Blank Cards (cont.)

Display C – Inserting the Card Weight (Push to the back).

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Printer Driver Installation Procedures

Installing the HDP600 Printer Driver

Step Procedure

1 Close down all programs and insert the Software Installation CD into your

computer’s CD drive. After a few seconds, the CD’s installer program will
automatically open.

Follow the CD’s on-screen Procedures to complete installation.
(Note: If the CD does not automatically open, use “My Computer” or

“Windows Explorer” to view the contents of the CD. Then, double-click on the
Setup.exe file listed on the CD.)

See the next page.

2 Click on the Next button to continue with the installation.

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Installing the HDP600 Printer Driver (cont.)

Step Procedure

3 a. Read the License Agreement. Select the I accept the terms of the

license agreement option.

b. Click on the Next button to continue with the installation.

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Installing the HDP600 Printer Driver (cont.)

Step Procedure

4 If installing a USB Printer, select the Local Connection (USB) radio button.

See Display A (below).

OR

If installing an Ethernet Printer, select the Network Connection (Ethernet) radio
button. Enter the IP address of the Printer. See Display B (on the next page).

See Accessing the HDP600 IP address

.

5 Click Next to continue.

Display A – Local Connection (USB) radio button

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Installing the HDP600 Printer Driver (cont.)

Display B – Network Connection (Ethernet) radio button

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Installing the Printer Driver (Windows 2000 Only)

Step Procedure

6 Click Next to continue.

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Step Procedure

7 Wait during the installation.

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Installing the HDP600 Printer Driver (cont.)

Step Procedure

8 Click on Continue Anyway.

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Installing the HDP600 Printer Driver (cont.)

Step Procedure

9 Click on Continue Anyway.

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Installing the HDP600 Printer Driver (cont.)

Step Procedure

10 This step only applies if you are installing a USB Printer.

a. Connect the USB cable to the Printer.
b. Turn ON the Printer at this time if it is not already ON.
c. Wait during the installation.

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Installing the HDP600 Printer Driver (cont.)

Step Procedure

11 Select the Ribbon Type from the dropdown menu. See Display A under this

procedural step.

OR

If the Ribbon Type is not known, select the Auto Ribbon Select button. See
Display B under this procedural step. (Note: The Ribbon needs to be installed
for this procedure to work.)

Display A – Ribbon Type dropdown menu

Display B – Auto Ribbon Select button

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Installing the HDP600 Printer Driver (cont.)

Step Procedure

12 Click the Finish button to complete the Installware Wizard.
13

You have completed this procedure.

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Printing a Test Print Image

Step Procedure

1 a. From your computer’s startup menu, select Settings > Printers and Faxes

(Windows XP) or > Printers (Windows 2000).
b. Double click on the HDP600 Card Printer under the Printers window.
c. Select Printing Preferences under the Printer drop-down menu. This will

bring up the HDP600 Printing Preferences window.

2 a. Select the Card tab, then click on the Test Print button, as shown in Display

A on the next page.
b. When the Test Print button is selected, an image is copied to the Printer.

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Printing a Test Print Image (cont.)

Display A - HDP600 Printer Driver Card Tab:

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Printing a Test Print Image (cont.)

Step Procedure

3 This completes the HDP600 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder Installation

Guide.
For additional help regarding the Test Print and other related items, please see

the HDP600 Card Printer User Guide located under Start > Programs > Fargo.

Refer to the HDP600 Setup Training Video as needed.
This video provides instructions on initial Printer setup requirements, such as, loading the

Ribbon and Film, inserting the Cleaning Cartridge, loading the Lamination Module,
connecting and powering up the Printer, adjusting the Card Thickness Slide, inserting cards
and weights, and using the lower right LCD button.

This video is located inside of the Printer’s accessories box. You can use Microsoft™
Windows Media Player to view this video.

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Card Lamination Module Installation

Introduction

The following guide provides a step-by-step installation procedure for the HDP600
Lamination Module and Printer Driver Upgrade. Refer to the HDP600 High Definition Card
Printer/Encoder User Guide for details on operating your new card Lamination Module.

The time required for each installation is provided below:

• Lamination Module Installation (time required): This hardware installation process
will require approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

• Driver Software Installation (time required): This software installation process will
require approximately 2 to 6 minutes (depending on the speed of your PC).

The System Requirements are as follows:

• IBM-PC or compatible, Windows® 2K/XP, Pentium® class 133MHz computer with 64MB

of RAM or higher, 200MB free hard disk space or higher and USB 1.1

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Inspecting the Card Lamination Module

While unpacking your Lamination Module, inspect the carton to ensure that no damage has
occurred during shipping. (Note: Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with
your unit.)

Your new Lamination Module is packaged in a standard HDP600 Card Printer/Encoder
carton. (Note: It is recommended that you save the packaging in the event that you need to
transport the Card Printer/Encoder/Laminator at a future date.)

Unpacking the Card Lamination Module

The following items are included with your new Lamination Module:

• Card Lamination Module

• Power Supply with a Power Cord (for the Card Lamination Module)

• Installation CD

• Warranty Card

• Registration Card

Choosing a proper Location

Follow these guidelines:

• Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up.

• Use the Printer's dimensions (10.75 H x 35.5 W x 13 D) as a guideline for the minimum

clearances to the unit. (Note: Allow for adequate clearance above the unit to
accommodate the height of the unit with its covers open.)

• Do not install the unit near heat sources, such as, radiators or air ducts.

• Do not install the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical

vibration or shock.

Preventing Moisture Condensation

If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or if the unit is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside the unit. (Note: If this condition occurs, print
quality may not be at its optimum level.)

Follow this guideline:

• Leave the unit turned OFF in a warm, dry room for several hours before using it. (Note:
This will allow the moisture to evaporate.)

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Installing the HDP600 Series Card Lamination
Module

Tools Needed: #2 Phillips screwdriver, Torx T-10 screwdriver
Parts Included: Card Lamination Module (D860105), Phillips

4-40 Flathead Screws (X2) and Torx T-10 0.5M3X5 Screws
(X2)

Estimated Repair Time: Ten (10) minutes

Steps Procedure

1

Caution: Turn off the Printer and unplug the power cord from the

Printer.

2 Remove the Lamination-Ready Output Bin (D850290) from the Baseplate

(D860060) by pulling out on the Stop Latch on the Baseplate Access Cover
and then pulling out the Bin. See Display A (below) and Display B (next
page).

Display A – Output Bin and Output Bin Stop Latch

Continued on the next page

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Installing the HDP600 Series Card Lamination Module (continued)

See the previous page.

Display B – Lam-Ready Output Bin

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Installing the HDP600 Series Card Lamination Module (continued)

Step Description

2 Place the Lamination Module at a slight angle to the Printer, as shown below.

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Installing the HDP600 Series Card Lamination Module (continued)

Step Description

3 Connect the Lamination Power Cable (3-pin connector) to the Connector

mounted on the HDP Sideplate. (Note: See the RED label for Power.)

4 Connect the Lamination Communication Cable (10-pin connector) to the

Connector mounted on the HDP Sideplate. (Note: See the GREEN label for
Com.)

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Installing the HDP600 Series Card Lamination Module (continued)

Step Description

5 a. Slide the Card Lamination Module (D860105) horizontally to engage the

Printer or the HDP600 Main Assembly (D860101), as shown below.

b. Push the Lamination Module and the Printer together. (Note: Be careful

not to pinch the Lamination cables.)

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Installing the HDP600 Series Card Lamination Module (continued)

Step Description

6 a. Fasten the two (2) Torx T-10 0.5M3 X 5 Screws (F000169) into the Rear

Cover, as shown below.

b. Fasten the Laminator Module (D860105) to the Printer (D860101) with the

two (2) Phillips 4-40 UNC Flathead Screws (F000231) inserted into the
base and in the Front Cover tab, as shown below.

7 a. You have completed installing the Lamination Module Hardware Upgrade.

b. Go to Steps 8 to 12 on the next page for the remaining steps in this specific

installation procedure.

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Installing the HDP600 Series Card Lamination Module (continued)

Step Description

8 Insert the Driver disk into the CD drive of your PC. See Installing the HDP600

Printer Driver.

9 Follow the Windows Installation Wizard instructions to install the Driver.

10 When prompted by the Driver, connect the Printer, the Lamination power

supplies and the USB cable.

11 Continue with the Driver installation until prompted to exit by the Driver. (Note:

The Printer will automatically update the Firmware to include the Laminator.)

12

You have completed this procedure.

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Printing a Test Print Image

Step Procedure

1 d. From your computer’s startup menu, select Settings > Printers and Faxes

(Windows XP) or > Printers (Windows 2000).
e. Double click on the HDP600 Card Printer under the Printers window.
f. Select Printing Preferences under the Printer drop-down menu. This will bring

up the HDP600 Printing Preferences window.

2 c. Select the Card tab, then click on the Test Print button, as shown in Display A

on the next page.
d. When the Test Print button is selected, an image is copied to the Printer.

Display A - HDP600 Printer Driver Card Tab:

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Printing a Test Print Image (continued)

Step Procedure

3 This completes the HDP600 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder Installation

Guide.
For additional help regarding the Test Print and other related items please see

the HDP600 Card Printer User Guide located under Start > Programs > Fargo.

Refer to the HDP600 Setup Training Video as needed.
This video provides instructions on initial Printer setup requirements, such as, loading the

Ribbon and Film, inserting the Cleaning Cartridge, loading the Lamination Module,
connecting and powering up the Printer, adjusting the Card Thickness Slide, inserting cards
and weights and using the lower right LCD button.

This video is located inside of the Printer’s accessories box. You can use Microsoft™
Windows Media Player to view this video.

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