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Reviewing the DTC500 Series Printers Overview
table
DTC500 Series Input
Hoppers
DTC510 (Single-Sided
Card Printer/Encoders)
DTC515 (Single-Sided
Card Printer/Encoders)
DTC515-LC (SingleSided Card
Printer/Encoders)
DTC520 (Dual-Sided
Card Printer/Encoders)
DTC525 (Dual-Sided
Card Printer/Encoders)
DTC525-LC (DualSided Card
Printer/Encoders)
1 100 N/A Optional N/A
2 200 Included Optional Optional
2 200 Included Optional Included
2 100 N/A Optional N/A
2 200 Included Optional Optional
2 200 Included Optional Included
Card
Capacity
Security Encoding
Modules
Lamination
Module
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How to use the manual
The DTC500 Series Card Printer/Encoders User Guide (Rev. 5.0) is, in fact, the
troubleshooting and field service manual for the entire DTC500 card printer. The manual is
designed to provide Installers and Technicians with quick, efficient lookup of related
procedures, components and terms. The manual can be used effectively either in soft or
hard copy, depending on the preference of the Installer or Technician.
Manual Description
Sequence of Operations,
Glossary of Terms and
Technical/Functional
Specifications (hyper-linked)
Table of Contents (hyperlinked)
Troubleshooting,
Replacement, Removal,
Diagnostic and Navigation
Procedures (in hyper-linked
Sections)
Cross-Referencing (hyperlinked)
Comprehensive Index
(hyper-linked)
You can go directly to the Sequence of Operations,
Glossary of Terms, Technical Specifications and
Functional Specifications to learn how to use the
processes, procedures, functions and windows for the
DTC500 Card Printer/Encoders within concise, correlative
tables.
You can use the Table of Contents to quickly locate, for
example a procedure, the index or an appendix.
You can go directly to Specifications, General
Troubleshooting, Printer Adjustments, Parts Replacement,
Printer Packing, Board Level Diagnostics, LCD On-Line
Menu Navigation and Firmware Updates to find
troubleshooting, removal and replacement procedures.
The section titles are always labeled according to their
function for consistent usage.
You can use the cross-referencing links to quickly locate
an error message or a procedure.
You can use the Comprehensive Index to quickly locate
information on the DTC500 Card Printer/Encoders, 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 below).
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
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Reviewing DTC 525 Sequence of Operations
The following sequence describes a DTC525 doing a dual sided full color print job with
magnetic encoding.
Step Process
1 The File information is received from the PC.
2 The Flipper Stepper activates and rotates the Flipper Table until the Flipper Home
Sensor is activated.
3 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table back a specific number of steps
(based on the Flipper Offset setting) to return the Flipper Table to a level position.
4 The Card Detection Sensor detects the presence of a Card in the exception feed.
5 The Hopper Lift Motor activates and lowers the Card Hopper until the Hopper Lift
Sensor detects a change in state.
6 The Card Detection Sensor detects the presence of a Card.
If no card is seen, the following takes place:
a. The Hopper Lift Motor activates and raises the Card Hopper until the Hopper
Lift Sensor detects a change in state.
b. The Hopper Transport Motor activates and moves to the other Hopper until
the Hopper Position Sensor detects a change in state.
c. The Hopper Lift Motor activates and lowers the card Hopper until the Hopper
Lift Sensor is activated.
d. The Card Detection Sensor detects the presence of a Card.
7 The Card Feed Stepper activates and feeds a card through the Cleaning Roller
and onto the Flipper Table.
8 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table a certain number of steps (based on
the Encoder Angle setting) to position the card for Encoding.
9 The Encoder/Flipper Feed Motor activates until the Card passes the Encoding
TOF Sensor.
10 The Encoding Feed Motor feeds the Card back to the Flipper Table while the
Magnetic Encoding Head transfers data onto the Magnetic Stripe.
Continued on the next page
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Reviewing DTC 525 Sequence of Operations (continued)
Step Process
11 Repeat Steps 9 to 10 for each Encoding and Verification pass.
12 The Card is centered on the Flipper Table based on input from the Flipper Table
Card Sensor.
13 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table a specific number of steps (based on
the Flipper Offset setting) to the Home the Flipper Table.
14 The Card Feed Motor feeds the Card to the Print TOF Sensor.
15 The Ribbon Drives 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.)
16 The Headlift Motor engages and moves the printhead down until the Headlift
Sensor is activated. All Stop.
17 The Fan turns ON (as required) and blows cool air over the Printhead.
(Note: The Printhead Thermistor determinates the Printhead Temperature.)
18 Ribbon Drive and Card feed Motors activate and the printhead burns image data
until the image data is depleted. All Stop. (Note: The Ribbon Encoder is active
during this step.)
19 The Headlift Motor engages, moving the printhead up until the Headlift Sensor is
activated. All Stop.
20 The Card Feed Motor feeds the Card back to the Print TOF Sensor.
21 Repeat steps 14 to 20 for the appropriate Number of Color/Overlay Panels.
22 The Card Feed Motor transports the Card back to the Flipper Table.
23 The Flipper Stepper rotates in order to invert the Card.
24 The Card Feed Motor activates and moves the card to the Print TOF Sensor. All
Stop.
25 The Flipper Stepper rotates to return the Flipper Table to a level position.
26 Repeat Steps 14 to 20 for the appropriate Number of Color/Overlay Panels.
27 The Card Feed Motor activates to feed the Card out of the Printer.
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Reviewing DTC 520 Sequence of Operations
The following sequence describes a DTC525 doing a dual sided full color print job with
magnetic encoding.
Step Process
1 The File information is received from the PC.
2 The Flipper Stepper activates and rotates the Flipper Table until the Flipper Home
Sensor detects a change in state.
3 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table back a specific number of steps
(based on the Flipper Offset setting) to return the Flipper Table to a level position.
4 The Card Detection Sensor detects for the presence of a Card in the exception
feed.
5 The Hopper Lift Motor activates and lowers the Card Hopper until the Hopper Lift
Sensor detects a change in state.
6 The Card Detection Sensor detects the presence of a Card.
7 The Card Feed Stepper activates and feeds a card through the Cleaning Roller
and onto the Flipper Table.
8 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table a specific number of steps (based on
the Encoder Angle setting) to position the card for Encoding.
9 The Encoder/Flipper Feed Motor activates until the Card passes the Encoding
TOF Sensor.
10 The Encoding Feed Motor feeds the Card back to the Flipper Table while the
Magnetic Encoding Head transfers data onto the Magnetic Stripe.
11 Repeat Steps 9 to 10 for each Encoding and Verification pass.
12 The Card is centered on the Flipper Table based on input from the Flipper Table
Card Sensor.
Continued on the next page
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Reviewing DTC 520 Sequence of Operations (continued)
13 Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table a certain number of steps (based on the
Flipper Offset setting) to return the Flipper Table to a level position.
14 The Card Feed Motor feeds the Card to the Print TOF Sensor.
15 The Ribbon Drives turn ON and move until the correct panel is detected by the
Print Ribbon Sensor Array (5 reflective). All Stop. (Note: The Print Ribbon
Encoder is active during this step.)
16 The Headlift Motor engages and moves the Printhead down until the Headlift
Sensor detects a change in state. All Stop.
17 The Fan turns ON (as required) and blows cool air on the Printhead.
(Note: The Printhead Thermistor determines the Printhead Temperature.)
18 Ribbon Drive and Card feed Motors activate and the printhead burns image data
until the image data is depleted. All Stop. (Note: The Ribbon Encoder is active
during this step.)
19 The Headlift Motor engages, moving the printhead up until the Headlift Sensor is
activated. All Stop.
20 The Card Feed Motor feeds the Card back to the Print TOF Sensor.
21 Repeat Steps 14 to 20 for the appropriate Number of Color/Overlay Panels.
22 The Card Feed Motor transports the Card back to the Flipper Table.
23 The Flipper Stepper rotates to invert the Card.
24 The Card Feed Motor activates and moves the Card to the Print TOF Sensor. All
Stop.
25 The Flipper Stepper rotates to return the Flipper Table to a level position.
26 Repeat steps 14 to 20 for the appropriate Number of Color/Overlay Panels.
27 The Card Feed Motor activates to feed the Card out of the Printer.
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Reviewing DTC 515 Sequence of Operations
The following sequence describes a DTC515 doing a full color print job with magnetic
encoding.
Step Process
1 The File information is received from the PC.
2 The Flipper Stepper activates and rotates the Flipper Table until the Flipper Home
Sensor detects a change in state.
3 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table back a specific number of steps
(based on the Flipper Offset setting) to return the Flipper Table to a level position.
4 The Card Detection Sensor detects for the presence of a Card in the exception
feed.
5 The Hopper Lift Motor activates and lowers the Card Hopper until the Hopper Lift
Sensor detects a change in state.
6 Card detection sensor detects for the presence of a card.
If no card is seen, the following takes place:
a. The Hopper Lift Motor activates and raises the card Hopper until the Hopper
Lift Sensor detects a change in state.
b. The Hopper Transport motor activates and move to the other Hopper until the
Hopper Position Sensor detects a change in state.
c. The Hopper Lift Motor activates and lowers the Card Hopper until the Hopper
Lift Sensor detects a change in state.
d. The Card Detection Sensor detects for the presence of a Card.
7 The Card Feed Stepper activates and feeds a Card through the Cleaning Roller
and onto the Flipper Table.
8 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table a specific number of steps (based on
the Encoder Angle setting) to position the Card for Encoding.
9 The Encoder/Flipper Feed Motor activates until the Card passes the Encoding
TOF Sensor.
10 The Encoding Feed Motor feeds the Card back to the Flipper Table while the
Magnetic Encoding Head transfers the data onto the Magnetic Stripe.
Continued on the next page
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Reviewing DTC 515 Sequence of Operations (continued)
Step Process
11 Repeat Steps 9 to 10 for each Encoding and Verification pass.
12 The Card is centered on the Flipper Table based on input from the Flipper Table
Card Sensor.
13 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table a certain number of steps (based on
the Flipper Offset setting) to return the Flipper Table to a level position.
14 The Card Feed Motor feeds card to the Print TOF Sensor.
15 The Ribbon Drives 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.)
16 The Headlift Motor engages and moves the Printhead down until the Headlift
Sensor is activated. All Stop.
17 The Fan turns ON (as required) and blows cool air on the Printhead.
(Note: The Printhead Thermistor determines the Printhead Temperature.)
18 The Ribbon Drive and Card Feed Motors activate and the Printhead burns the
image data until the image data is depleted. All Stop. (Note: The Ribbon Encoder
is active during this step.)
19 The Headlift Motor engages and moves the Printhead up until the Headlift Sensor
detects a change in state. All Stop.
20 The Card Feed Motor feeds the Card back to the Print TOF Sensor.
21 Repeat Steps 14 to 20 for the appropriate Number of Color/Overlay Panels.
22 The Card Feed Motor activates to feed the Card out of the Printer.
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Reviewing DTC 510 Sequence of Operations
The following sequence describes a DTC510 doing a full color print job with magnetic
encoding.
Step Process
1 The File information is received from the PC.
2 The Flipper Stepper activates and rotates the Flipper Table until the Flipper Home
Sensor detects a change in state.
3 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table back a specific number of steps
(Based on the Flipper Offset setting) to return the Flipper Table to a level position.
4 The Card Detection Sensor detects the presence of a Card in the exception feed.
5 The Hopper Lift Motor activates and lowers the Card Hopper until the Hopper Lift
Sensor detects a change in state.
6 The Card Detection Sensor detects for the presence of a card.
7 The Card Feed Stepper activates and feeds a Card through the Cleaning Roller
and onto the Flipper Table.
8 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table a specific number of steps (based on
the Encoder Angle setting) to position the card for Encoding.
9 The Encoder/Flipper Feed Motor activates until the card passes the Encoding TOF
Sensor.
10 The Encoding Feed Motor feeds card back to the flipper table while the Magnetic
Encoding Head transfers data onto the Magnetic Stripe.
11 Repeat Steps 9 to 10 for each encoding/verification pass.
12 The Card is centered on the Flipper Table based on input from the Flipper Table
Card Sensor.
Continued on the next page
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Reviewing DTC 510 Sequence of Operations (continued)
Step Process
13 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table a specific number of steps (based on
the Flipper Offset setting) to return the Flipper Table to a level position.
14 The Card Feed Motor feeds card to the Print TOF Sensor.
15 The Ribbon Drives 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.)
16 The Headlift Motor engages and moves the Printhead down until the Headlift
Sensor is activated. All Stop.
17 The Fan turns ON (as required) and blows cool air over the Printhead.
(Note: The Printhead Thermistor determines the Printhead Temperature.)
18 The Ribbon Drive and Card Feed Motors activate and the Printhead burns the
image data until the image data is depleted. All Stop. (Note: The Ribbon
Encoder is active during this step.)
19 The Headlift Motor engages and moves the Printhead up until the Headlift Sensor
is activated. All Stop.
20 The Card Feed Motor feeds card back to the Print TOF Sensor.
21 Repeat steps 14 to 20 for the appropriate Number of Color/Overlay Panels.
22 The Card Feed Motor activates to feed the Card out of the Printer.
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Reviewing DTC500 Boot up Sequence
Step Process
1 The Printer checks the installed memory in the Printer.
2 The Printers Firmware is initialized.
3 The Headlift Motor activates and cycles the Printhead one full rotation.
4 The Encoding Feed Motor activates and the Magnetic TOF Sensor checks for
the presence of a Card.
4 The Hopper Transport Motor activates until the Hopper Position Sensor detects
a change in state.
5 The Print Ribbon moves forward until it finds the panel, pauses, advances to
magenta, then backs up to yellow (where the Ribbon Sensor detects marks in
the ribbon.
6 The Hopper Lift Motor activates and raises the Hopper until the Hopper Lift
Sensor detects a change in state.
7 The Card Feed Motor activates to clear any Cards from the Card path.
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Lamination
Lamination Station
Reviewing the Lamination Module Sequence of Operations
The LAM sequence of operations begins after printing has occurred with the Card Printer.
Step Process
1 The card is fed onto the Lamination Module Flipper Table.
2 The card is fed to the Card Position Sensor.
3 The Lamination Ribbon Motor begins cycling until the Upper Lamination Sensor
detects the mark.
4 The Card Feed Motor activates to center the card on the Platen Roller.
5 The Lamination Roller Lift Motor cycles until the Lamination Roller Lift Sensor
detects state change.
Continued on the next page
Securing
Latches
Lamination
LED Light
Cancel
Button
Resume
(pause) Button
Card Output
Hopper
Top Cover
Rejection
Card Hopper
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Reviewing the Lamination Module Sequence of Operations (continued)
Step Process
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 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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Reviewing Lamination Module Boot up Sequence
Step Process
1 The Lamination Headlift turns until 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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Table of Contents
Reviewing the DTC500 Series Printers Overview table ________________________________________3
How to use the manual _________________________________________________________________4
Safety Messages (review carefully)________________________________________________________5
Reviewing the DTC500 Series Printers Overview table _______________________________________25
Regulatory Compliances _______________________________________________________________26
Agency Listings______________________________________________________________________27
Technical Specifications _______________________________________________________________27
Functional Specifications ______________________________________________________________32
Printer Components: LCD display to Parallel Interface Port_________________________________34
Printer Components: LCD and Softkey Control Pad_______________________________________38
Printer Components: Centronics-Type Parallel Interface ___________________________________43
Printer Components: Print Ribbons ____________________________________________________44
Printer Components: Embedded Fonts and Bar Codes _____________________________________44
Printer Components: Blank Cards _____________________________________________________45
Reviewing the upgraded 81754 PVC Cards ______________________________________________46
Printer Components: Card Input and Output Hoppers______________________________________48
Printer Components: Lamination Roller ________________________________________________49
Reviewing the Card Lamination Module __________________________________________________50
Determining the Ready Status of the Card Lamination Module_______________________________51
Reviewing the Lamination Top Cover and Station_________________________________________52
Reviewing the Securing Latches and Lamination LED light _________________________________53
Reviewing the Cancel button _________________________________________________________54
Reviewing the Resume (pause) button __________________________________________________55
Reviewing the Rejection Card Hopper and Card Output Hopper______________________________56
Reviewing the Module and Printer interaction____________________________________________57
Reviewing the Module and LCD display interaction _______________________________________58
Reviewing the Module’s Programmed Default Temperature_________________________________59
Reviewing the Laminator Temperature Adjustment________________________________________60
Reviewing the Overlaminates ___________________________________________________________61
Reviewing the Thermal Transfer Film and PolyGuard Overlaminates__________________________61
Reviewing the CR-90 or CR-100 Patch Size _____________________________________________62
Reviewing the Overlaminate Design ___________________________________________________62
Reviewing the Visual Security Solutions __________________________________________________63
Section 2: General Troubleshooting ______________________________________________ 65
Reviewing the LCD display and LED light_________________________________________________65
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Troubleshooting the LCD Messages____________________________________________________65
Verifying the Encoding Settings for DTC500 Series Card Printer and Encoders__________________72
Verifying Encoder Settings for DTC 510/DTC 515 (Symptom A) ____________________________73
Verifying Encoder Settings for DTC 510/DTC 515 (Symptom B) ____________________________73
Verifying the Encoding Settings for the DTC 520/DTC 525 _________________________________77
Resolving the Card Feeding Errors_____________________________________________________86
Resolving the Card Jam on the Flipper Table_____________________________________________89
Resolving the Card Hopper Jam Error Message___________________________________________91
Resolving the Card Hopper Empty Error Message_________________________________________92
Resolving the No Magnetic Encoder Error Message _______________________________________93
Resolving the No ENC Response Error Message__________________________________________93
Resolving the Failed Magnetic Encode Error Message _____________________________________94
Resolving the No Prox Encoder Error Message ___________________________________________94
Resolving the No Smart Encoder Error Message __________________________________________95
Resolving the Failed Smart Encode Error Message ________________________________________95
Removing the Card Jam in the Printer’s Magnetic Encoding Area ____________________________96
Removing the Card Jam in the Printer’s Smart Card Encoding Area___________________________97
Resolving the Printer not reading Encoded Magnetic Track Data _____________________________98
Resolving the Magnetic Stripe Data being printed on a Card problem ________________________100
Printing Process Errors _______________________________________________________________101
Resolving the Ribbon Alignment Error Message_________________________________________101
Resolving the Print Ribbon Error Message _____________________________________________102
Resolving the Print Ribbon Out Error Message __________________________________________102
Resolving the Ribbon Jam/Broke Error Message_________________________________________102
Resolving the Wrong Print Ribbon Error Message _______________________________________103
Resolving the Unknown Ribbon Type Error Message _____________________________________104
Resolving the Headlift Error Message _________________________________________________105
Resolving the Printer pausing between panels error_______________________________________106
Resolving the Printhead Temp Error Message ___________________________________________107
Resolving the Flipper Alignment Error Message _________________________________________108
Resolving the Update Firmware Now _________________________________________________109
Resolving an Upgrade Failed error____________________________________________________109
Resolving a Program Exception Error _________________________________________________112
Diagnosing the Image Problems ________________________________________________________113
Resolving the Pixel failure problems __________________________________________________113
Resolving the Card surface debris problems ____________________________________________116
Resolving the incorrect Image Darkness problems _______________________________________119
Resolving the Ribbon wrinkle problems _______________________________________________122
Resolving the excessive Resin Printing problems ________________________________________124
Resolving the incomplete Resin Printing problems _______________________________________126
Resolving the cut off or off-center Card Image problems __________________________________128
Resolving the poor Image Quality problems ____________________________________________129
Printing a Test Image ________________________________________________________________130
Reviewing the Gray/Align YMC/K Self-Test ___________________________________________130
Reviewing the Color/Resin YMCK Self-Test ___________________________________________131
Reviewing the Color Bars YMC Self-Test ______________________________________________131
Reviewing the Card Count Self-Test __________________________________________________132
Reviewing the Magnetic Test option __________________________________________________132
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Loading the Overlaminate_____________________________________________________________134
Adjusting the Card Lamination Module __________________________________________________137
Adjusting the Card Flattener_________________________________________________________137
Adjusting the Card Guide Rail _______________________________________________________139
Adjusting the Internal Card Guide ____________________________________________________143
Attaching the Card Lamination Module ________________________________________________145
Adjusting the Internal Card Guide ____________________________________________________152
Printer Driver options ________________________________________________________________154
Using the Device options tab___________________________________________________________154
Adjusting for the Ribbon Type_______________________________________________________155
Adjusting for the Color matching _____________________________________________________156
Adjusting for the Resin Dither _______________________________________________________157
Using the Print Both Sides option (DTC520/DTC525 only) ________________________________158
Using the Split 1 Set of Ribbon Panels option (DTC520/DTC525 only) _______________________159
Using the Print Back Side First option _________________________________________________160
Using the Print on Back Side Only option (DTC520/DTC525 only) __________________________161
Using the Rotate Front by 180 Degrees option___________________________________________162
Using the Rotate Back by 180 Degrees option (DTC520/DTC525 only)_______________________163
Using the Buffer Single Card option __________________________________________________164
Using the Link Card to Print Job option________________________________________________165
Using the Disable Printing option_____________________________________________________166
Using the Image Color tab_____________________________________________________________167
Using the K Panel Resin tab ___________________________________________________________171
Selecting the Full Card with the K Panel Resin tab _______________________________________172
Selecting the Defined Area(s) with the K Panel Resin tab __________________________________173
Selecting the Undefined Area(s) with the K Panel Resin tab ________________________________174
Defining the Area to activate the Card Grid _____________________________________________175
Measuring the Total Card area _______________________________________________________176
Defining the positioning of the area on the Card _________________________________________178
Selecting the Print YMC under the K and Print K Only options _____________________________180
Using the Magnetic Encoding tab _______________________________________________________182
Using the Encoding Mode option _____________________________________________________183
Encoding the Mode/Coercivity/Magnetic Track Selection__________________________________185
Using the Magnetic Track Selection option _____________________________________________187
Reviewing the Enable MLE Support checkbox __________________________________________188
Using the Magnetic Track options ____________________________________________________189
Using the Bit Density radio buttons ___________________________________________________190
Using the Character Size radio buttons_________________________________________________190
Using the ASCII Offset ____________________________________________________________191
Using the LRC Generation radio buttons _______________________________________________192
Using the Character Parity radio buttons _______________________________________________192
Using the Verification option ________________________________________________________193
Reviewing the Shift Data Left _______________________________________________________194
Reviewing the ISO Track Locations___________________________________________________195
Reviewing the Sample String ________________________________________________________195
Sending the Track Information_______________________________________________________196
Reviewing the ASCII Code and Character Table_________________________________________197
Using the Overlay/Print Area tab _______________________________________________________198
Using the Overlay/Print Area dropdown menu __________________________________________199
Using the Overlay/Print Area ________________________________________________________200
Using Security Options (Visual Security Solutions)_______________________________________206
Selecting Orientation - Landscape under Card tab ________________________________________207
Selecting the Visual Security Solutions dropdown menu (A to D) ___________________________208
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Selecting Orientation - Portfolio under Card tab _________________________________________209
Selecting the Visual Security Solutions dropdown menu (E to H)____________________________210
Selecting the VeriMark radio button __________________________________________________211
Selecting the HoloMark radio button __________________________________________________212
Reviewing the Custom VeriMark Card ________________________________________________213
Reviewing the Custom HoloMark Card ________________________________________________214
Using SmartShield Area dropdown menu ______________________________________________215
Using the Card tab___________________________________________________________________216
Selecting the Card Size_____________________________________________________________217
Using the Card Hopper Selection (DTC515/DTC525 only) option ___________________________219
Reviewing the Orientation __________________________________________________________222
Specifying the Copies______________________________________________________________222
Using the Test Print button__________________________________________________________223
Clicking on the About button ________________________________________________________224
Using the Image Position button______________________________________________________225
Using the Lamination tab (only with Card Lamination Module) _______________________________228
Selecting the Lamination Position ____________________________________________________229
Selecting the Lamination Side _______________________________________________________230
Selecting the Lamination Type_______________________________________________________231
Selecting the Lamination Type_______________________________________________________232
Adjusting the Transfer Dwell Time and Transfer Temperature ______________________________233
Selecting the Sensors button and Defaults button_________________________________________233
Calibrating the Card Lamination Module’s Lamination Sensor______________________________234
Resolving the EE Memory Error _____________________________________________________246
Resolving the EE Checksum Error____________________________________________________246
Resolving the DRAM Memory Error__________________________________________________247
Resolving the RAM Memory Error ___________________________________________________247
Resolving the FPGA Error __________________________________________________________247
Sensor Testing______________________________________________________________________248
Reviewing the Sensor Location and Voltages ___________________________________________249
Reviewing the Sensor Layout on Ribbon Sensor array ____________________________________250
Section 8 LCD On-Line Menu Navigation________________________________________ 251
Entering the LCD Menu and selecting an Option ___________________________________________251
Using the Softkey and Scroll buttons __________________________________________________252
Accessing the Menu Option Structure Tree________________________________________________252
Selecting from the Menu Option Structure Tree__________________________________________253
Using the LCD Menu ________________________________________________________________254
Printing the Self-test_______________________________________________________________254
Reviewing the Gray/Align YMC (DTC510/515) and Gray/Align YMC/K (DTC520/525) Self-Test _255
Reviewing the Color/Resin YMCK Self-Test ___________________________________________255
Reviewing the Card Count YMC Self-Test _____________________________________________256
Reviewing the Standard Resin Self-Test _______________________________________________256
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Using the Magnetic Test option (only with Magnetic Encoding Module) ______________________257
Setting up the Printer ______________________________________________________________257
Print TOF and Print EOF Alignment Procedures ___________________________________________258
Preparing to Adjust the Print TOF and Print EOF ________________________________________259
Setting the Print TOF ______________________________________________________________259
Setting the Print EOF ______________________________________________________________260
Adjusting the Ribbon Tension _______________________________________________________262
Setting the Printhead Resistance______________________________________________________263
Adjusting the Image Darkness _______________________________________________________264
Changing the Encoder Settings_______________________________________________________265
Adjusting the Magnetic TOF ________________________________________________________266
Changing the Hopper Settings _______________________________________________________268
Changing the BAUD Rate Settings ___________________________________________________269
Adjusting the Flipper Offset _________________________________________________________269
Viewing the Report Supplies ________________________________________________________270
Using the Show the Error Count Tool _________________________________________________270
Showing the Card Count____________________________________________________________271
Selecting the System Upgrade (Firmware Upgrade) ______________________________________271
Reviewing the Parts (included with the Kit; 1 set per Card Printer)___________________________280
Reviewing the required Tools________________________________________________________281
Reviewing the required Media supplies ________________________________________________281
Updating the Process Strategy__________________________________________________________282
Determining the Card Printer qualifications for the Update_________________________________282
Unpacking the Card Printer _________________________________________________________283
Removing the Printer's main plastic casing _____________________________________________284
Inspecting the Drive Pulley _________________________________________________________285
Installing the Push-Clip onto the Drive Roller ___________________________________________287
Removing and installing the Card Feed Roller (D850415) _________________________________288
Installing the Sensor Holder _________________________________________________________290
Installing the new Card Input Hopper in the single Hopper units (DTC510/520) ________________293
Installing the new Card Input Hopper in the dual Hopper units (DTC515/525)__________________296
Applying the Close Door While Printing Label (L000188) _________________________________299
Applying the Ribbon Loading Label (L000108) _________________________________________300
Replacing the plastic Printer casing ___________________________________________________301
Powering up the Unit and confirming its Ready status_____________________________________302
Upgrading the Firmware to Version 1.5.1 ______________________________________________303
Confirming the Printer operations ____________________________________________________306
Removing the Media from the Printer _________________________________________________314
Repackaging the Printer ____________________________________________________________314
Contacting Fargo Technical Support_____________________________________________________316
Reading the Serial Numbers on a Fargo printer ____________________________________________317
Finding out when a Fargo Card Printer was manufactured _________________________________317
Reviewing Example No. 1: Serial Number 80453289_____________________________________317
Reviewing Example No. 2: Serial Number A1280224 ____________________________________317
Section 12 Reviewing Spare Parts Lists __________________________________________ 318
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Reviewing the Spare Parts List for DTC 500 Series Card Printer ____________________________318
Reviewing the Spare Parts List for the DTC500 LAM_____________________________________318
Glossary of Terms ____________________________________________________________ 319
Index_______________________________________________________________________ 339
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Section 1: 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
DTC500 Series Card Printer/Encoders User Guide (Rev. 5.0).
Reviewing the DTC500 Series Printers Overview
table
DTC500 Series Input
Hoppers
DTC510 (Single-Sided
Card Printer/Encoders)
DTC515 (Single-Sided
Card Printer/Encoders)
DTC515-LC (SingleSided Card
Printer/Encoders)
DTC520 (Dual-Sided
Card Printer/Encoders)
DTC525 (Dual-Sided
Card Printer/Encoders)
DTC525-LC (DualSided Card
Printer/Encoders)
1 100 N/A Optional N/A
2 200 Included Optional Optional
2 200 Included Optional Included
2 100 N/A Optional N/A
2 200 Included Optional Optional
2 200 Included Optional Included
Card
Capacity
Security Encoding
Modules
Lamination
Module
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Regulatory Compliances
Term Description
CSA The Printer manufacturer has been authorized by UL to represent the
Card Printer as CSA Certified under CSA Standard 22.2.
File Number: E145118
FCC The Card Printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC
rules for a Class B 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.
ITS-EMC The Card Printer has been tested and complies with EN55022 Class B:
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
TÜV-GS The Card Printer has been tested and complies with IEC950 and bears
the TÜV-GS mark.
License Number: S9971826
UL The Card Printer is listed under UL 1950 INFORMATION
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Agency Listings
Term Description
Emissions
Standards
Safety
Standards
EMC: ITS (EN 55022 Class B:1995), FCC Class B, EN 50082-1:1997,
BSMI, CRC c1374, CE and CCIB
UL 1950, CSA C2.2 (No.950-95) and TüV-GS (IEC-950), CE and
CCIB.
Technical Specifications
Term Description
Accepted
Standard Card
Size
Accepted Card
Thickness
Accepted Card
Types
Accepted Card
Compositions
CR-79 Adhesive Back: 3.303 in. x 2.051 in. (83.9mm x 52.1mm)
(cannot be laminated with DTC515-LC or DTC525-LC)
CR-80: 3.375 in. x 2.125 in. (85.6mm x 54mm) (corresponds to ID1)
.010 in. (10 mil) to .050 in. (50 mil) (.254mm to 1.27mm); unless
laminating.
HID Proximity Cards, Mifare Contactless Smart Cards and Contact
Smart Cards
PVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; monochrome resin
required for 100% polyester cards.
Barcodes Code 39, Code 128 B & C with and without check digit (available with
embedded font and bar code option): 2 of 5, UPC-A, EAN 13 and
PDF-417 2D bar code and other symbologies (available via Windows
driver).
Card Input
Hopper Capacity
Card Output
Hopper Capacity
DTC510/520: Single-stack hopper, 100 cards (30 mil); auto or
manual feed
DTC515/525: Dual-stack hopper, 200 cards (30 mil); auto or
manual feed
DTC515-LC/525-LC: Dual Hopper; 200 cards (.030”); auto or
manual feed
100 cards (30 mil)
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Technical Specifications (continued)
Term Description
Card Cleaning Removable card cleaning cartridge with replaceable cleaning tape.
Colors Up to 16.7 million colors and 256 shades per pixel.
Dimensions DTC510/515/520/525: 10.75 in. H x 18.5 in. W x 11 in. D (273mm x
470mm x 279mmD).
DTC515-LC/525-LC: 10.75 in. H x 30.5 in. W x 11 in. D (273mm x
775mm x 279mmD).
LC Module: 10.25” H x 30” W x 11”D/260mm H x 762mm W x
279mmD
Display SmartScreen LCD Control Panel; LED display on Card Lamination
Module.
Fonts Resident Swiss Bold 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 22 are available with
embedded font and bar code option.
TrueType fonts are available via the Windows driver.
Humidity 20% to 80% Non-Condensing.
Interface
Centronics Parallel, IEEE 1284 compliant
Optional EIA-232C serial interface (for embedded fonts and bar
CR-80 edge-to-edge: (3.37 in. x 2.12 in./85.5mm x 53.5mm)
CR-79: (3.3 in. x 2.051 in./83.8mm x 52.1mm)
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Technical Specifications (continued)
Term Description
Print Speed –
Batch Mode
DTC510/515: 7 seconds per card/514 cards per hour (K)*
DTC510/515: 12 seconds per card/300 cards per hour (BO)*
DTC510/515: 27 seconds per card/133 cards per hour
(YMCKO)*
DTC520/525: 35 seconds per card/102 cards per hour
(YMCKOK)*
DTC515-LC/525-LC: 30 seconds per card/133 cards per hour
(YMCK/lamination)*
DTC525-LC: 36 seconds per card /102 cards per hour
(YMCKK/lamination)*
*Indicates the print Ribbon type and the number of Ribbon panels
printed where Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, C=Cyan, K=Resin Black,
B=Dye-Sublimation Black and O=Overlay.
Print speeds do not include 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.
Print speed indicates an approximate batch print speed and is
measured from the time a card feeds into the Printer to the time it
ejects from the Printer. (Note: The single card print speeds will
be slower than the batch print speeds listed above since batch
print speed is enhanced by the Printer's multi-tasking capabilities
when printing multiple cards in succession.)
Printing Method Dye-Sublimation/Resin Thermal Transfer.
Overlaminate
Options (for LC)
Thermal Transfer Overlaminate, .25 mil thick
PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil and .6 mil thick
All overlaminates available in clear, holographic globe design or
custom holographic design
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Technical Specifications (continued)
Term Description
Options
Encoding Options
Printer Cleaning Kit
External Print Server (Windows only; required for stand-alone
networking of printer/encoders)
Card Lamination Module (DTC515 and DTC525 only)
Embedded Fonts and Bar Codes to print from AS/400, mainframe
and other systems
o Code 39, Code 128 B & C with and without check digit
o 2 of 5
o UPC-A
o EAN 13
o PDF-417 2D bar code and other symbologies available via
Windows driver
o Resident: Swiss Bold 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 22
ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module, dual high- and low-
coercivity, 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)
Fargo Certified
Supplies
Printing
Resolution
Contactless Smart Card Encoder (MIFARE)
Contact Smart Card Encoder reads from and writes to all
ISO7816-1/2/3/4 memory and microprocessor smart cards (T=0,
T=1) as well as synchronous cards
Prox Card Encoder (HID read-only); I class
Fargo Card Printer/Encoders require highly specialized media to
function properly. To maximize printed card quality, 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.
Up to 16.7 million colors and 256 shades per pixel.
300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
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