JVC KENWOOD K9T002 Users Manual

Instruction Manual

Sublimation type retransfer printer

Model

CX320

Ink replacementConnection

See p.10~12,20 See p.13~17 See p.17~19

Operation and Setting the various modes

>Ink>

>Cleaning

>Counter Reset

Ready

>Display>

***

• Thank for purchasing this product.

• Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure correct operation.

It is particularly important to read the Safety Precautions for safe operation. After reading, retain this manual carefully for future reference.

• The product number is important for quality control. Upon purchase, check the back of the unit to make sure that the product number is correctly displayed.

Notes about this manual (1)This manual may not be reprinted in any way without permission. (2)The contents of this manual, as well as the specifications and design of this product,

may change without notice.

(3)The illustrations used in this manual may differ slightly from the actual product.

See p.23~33 See p.34~38 See p.40~42

Care

Setting the cards

Error codes

Jam (TurnOver)

Jam (Hopper)

HR is too hot.

Please remove MEDIA FILM

Please, Power Off.

KAT- T225-001

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: CX-320yyyyy(y=A-Z,0-9 or blank)

Product name: Card Printer

We herewith declare that the above mentioned product complies with the following council directives and harmonized standards.

Council Directives: 1999/5/EC relating to radio equipment and telecommunications terminal

equipment. 89/336/EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility. 73/23/EEC relating to electrical equipment designed for use within

certain voltage limits.

Harmonized Standards: EN55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 Class B

EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN61000-3-2:2000 EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001 EN60950-1:2001 EN50364:2001 EN300330-2:V1.1.1 EN301 489-03:V1.4.1

Manufacture:

Victor Data Systems Co., Ltd.

2969-2, Ishikawa-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8620, Japan

Importer and distributer:

Year to begin affixing CE Marking: 2005

Hachioji-shi, July., 2005

Place, Date Tateki Hisanaga General Manager-Quality Control

Victor Data Systems Co., Ltd.

For USA only

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu-

ant to part 15 the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-

nected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada only

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

For EU only

Machine Noise Sound power level: less than 70 dB (A) according to DIN45635 part 19 (EN27779). The measurements are to be made according to DIN 45635 part 2019 or EN27779, respectively.

Contents

Before use..................................................... 7

Product features ....................................................7

Checking accessories............................................ 7

Handling of transfer film, ink ribbons and cards .... 7

Handling.............................................................7

Storage .............................................................. 7

Storing and handling cards after printing ...........7

Purchasing print media and cards ..................... 7

Installation ............................................................. 8

Escape Clause ...................................................... 8

Installation diagram............................................8

Names of parts.............................................. 9

Front................................................................... 9

Rear ...................................................................9

When the printer door is open............................ 9

Set-up.......................................................... 10

Connecting the IC unit (sold separately) ............. 10

Large size IC unit (sold separately) ................. 10

Compact IC unit (sold separately).................... 11

Connecting the power cord.................................. 11

Installing the card stacker....................................12

Discharging the card ........................................ 12

Setting the ink ribbon...........................................13

Setting the retransfer film .................................... 15

Caution when loading the retransfer film cassette

and/or the ink ribbon cassette ............................. 17

Setting cards........................................................ 17

Inserting cards ................................................. 18

When using magnetic cards............................. 19

When using contact IC cards ........................... 19

Loading cards .................................................. 19

Switching the card thickness............................ 19

Connecting with a host computer ........................20

Software Licencing Agreement.......................... 20

Operation Environment...................................... 20

About Software .................................................. 20

Installation of CX-320 Printer Driver.................... 20

Connecting Multiple Printers ...............................20

Before use................................................... 21

Names of parts on the operation panel ............... 21

Setting buttons ................................................. 21

Operation display LED ..................................... 21

LCD panel ........................................................ 21

Operation display LED contents and

the LCD panel...................................................... 22

Initialization period ...........................................22

Preheating period............................................. 22

LCD operation display content ............................ 22

Operation .................................................... 23

Turning on the power........................................... 23

Turning off the power........................................... 24

About the RESET button .....................................24

On Initialization when the retransfer film cassette

and/or the ink ribbon cassette is loaded .............. 24

User modes .........................................................25

User mode screen flow........................................25

User mode settings.............................................. 26

Display mode settings ......................................... 27

Clearing the free counter ..................................... 28

Cleaning mode .................................................... 28

Ink mode setting ..................................................29

Retransfer mode setting ......................................30

Buzzer mode setting............................................31

Power saving mode settings................................ 31

Setting the bend remedy mode ........................... 32

Card size setting mode........................................33

Coercivity setting mode .......................................33

Non-contact IC antenna setting mode................. 33

IC contact setting mode.......................................33

Test print..............................................................33

Transport mode ...................................................33

Care and cleaning ....................................... 34

Cleaning the cleaning rollers ...............................34

Cleaning the thermal head .................................. 35

Cleaning the fan filter........................................... 35

Cleaning the dust filter on the right side ..............36

Cleaning the card feed rollers and heat rollers.... 36

Cleaning the magnetic head................................ 37

Once printer servicing and cleaning have been

completed ............................................................ 38

Request for periodical maintenance.................... 38

Troubleshooting........................................... 39

Layout of rollers inside the printer ....................... 39

Error code listing.................................................. 40

Mending broken ink ribbon and retransfer film ....42

About printing errors ............................................ 42

When retransfer operation is not complete .........42

Caution when prunting characters.......................42

Removing card jams............................................43

Hopper jam ...................................................... 43

Turnover section [Jam (turnover)]....................44

Retransfer section [Jam (transfer)] .................. 44

Specifications .............................................. 45

Main specifications ..............................................45

Software use permission contract ........ P1~P4

Notes for safe operation

Before you use

Read these notes on safety thoroughly before operating your printer in order to use the unit properly. Once you

start using the unit, this manual should be put aside the unit, or at a convenient place where you can look up the

manual any time as you need.

WARNING CAUTION

 If you ignore the warning with this mark, and handle

the unit in a wrong way, death or serious injuries may occur.

WARNING

 If the abnormal phenomena as listed below are seen,

immediately stop operating the unit. Continuing operation may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Smoke or odd smell comes out from the machine.

• Water or metal went into the machine.

• The unit fell to the floor, or the cabinet was broken.

• The power cable is damaged (exposed lead, broken cable, etc.)

If you see these phenomena, turn off the power, pull out the power plug, and contact your dealer as soon as possible. Do not try to repair it by yourself. It is dangerous.

 Do not remove the screws, or disassemble or alter

the machine.

• High-voltage components are contained in the unit. Touching these areas may result in an electric shock.

• Ask your dealer if you want your printer inspected or repaired.

• Do not remove the external covers of the machine. You may get an electric shock.

 Do not work on the power cable, or give excessive

force on it. Do not put heavy objects such as furniture on the cable.

• The cable may be damaged, causing a fire or electric shock.

• When you find a defect on the power cable, such as exposed lead, stop using the unit, and consult your dealer.

 Do not use the machine with the power plug inserted

incompletely.

• The machine generates heat due to incomplete contact, causing a fire or electric shock.

• Do not put many cords on a single plug socket. The power cords also heats up.

 Do not use the machine with dusts piled on the

power plug. Do not put a metallic material adjacent to the power plug.

• Dusts and metal are conductive, causing a fire or electric shock.

• Pull out the power plug from the outlet every six months, and clean the dusts piled on the legs and body of the plug.

 If you ignore the caution with this mark, and handle

the unit in a wrong way, injuries or damages to properties may occur.

 Do not use a line voltage other than instructed.

• Using a line voltage or power supply which is not specified may cause a fire or electric shock.

 Do not put foreign materials from the openings of the

machine (e.g., vents, card slots, cassette inlet, etc.)

• Metals, flammable things, and other foreign materials may cause a fire or electric shock if entering into the machine.

• If these things went into the machine, immediately turn off the power, pull out the power plug, and ask your dealer to repair. Do not try to repair it by yourself. It is dangerous.

 Do not put a container with liquid in it, or small metal

ornaments and the like on the machine.

• The liquid or metal entering into the machine acts as a conductor, causing a fire or electric shock.

• If liquid or metal went into the machine, immediately turn off the power, pull out the power plug, and ask your dealer to repair. Do not try to repair it by yourself. It is dangerous.

 Do not place the machine on a rickety table or

slanting places.

• The machine may fall out of the table or fall over, which may damage the machine or injure you.

• If the machine is damaged by falling or turnover, immediately turn off the power, pull out the power plug, and ask your dealer to repair. Do not try to repair it by yourself. It is dangerous.

 Do not wet the machine with water.

• Using the machine at a place where water splashes on the machine, or wetting the machine with water (applying, throwing, or spilling water over the machine) may cause a fire or electric shock.

• If water entered into the machine, immediately turn off the power, pull out the power plug, and ask your dealer to repair. Do not try to repair it by yourself. It is dangerous.

 Do not touch the machine with wet hands.

• Touching the machine with wet hands may cause an electric shock.

 Do not touch the power plug during electrical storms.

• Lightning may cause an electric shock.

Notes for safe operation (continued)

 Ground the machine with the attached electric cord

when connecting it to the utility outlet.

• Using a cord other than the one supplied for grounding may cause an electric shock when the machine fails.

 Do not put your head or yourself into the packaging

bag.

• Do not play with the packaging bag. You may suffocate yourself.

• Give close attention to small children who may want to play with the packaging bag.

CAUTION

 Pull out the power plug before cleaning the machine.

• This is for preventing electric shocks.

 Pull out the power plug when you won’t use the

machine for a prolonged period of time to assure safety.

• Remove the power plug from the outlet for safety when you won’t use the machine for a long time.

 Do not move the machine with the power cable and

other electric cables connected.

• The cables may be damaged while being moved, which may cause a fire or electric shock.

• You may stumble over the cable and get injured.

 Do not move the machine with objects placed on it.

• They may fall on you and hurt you.

 Do not put heavy objects on the machine.

• They may fall on you and hurt you.

 Do not block the vents.

• Heat generated inside the machine cannot escape, which may cause a fire.

 Be sure to work with two persons when you unpack,

move or lift the machine.

• If you work alone, you may be injured by the fallen machine or hurt your back by lifting a heavy machine by yourself.

 Inspection

• Ask you dealer or a qualified person to inspect the machine, typically once every two to three years. Operating the machine with dusts piling on the components for a prolonged period of time may cause a fire or a malfunction of the machine. It will be particularly effective to inspect the machine before wet rainy season. Consult your dealer on the costs of inspection.

 Do not use the machine while it has a fault.

• Do not use the machine while it has a fault, as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Immediately turn off the power, pull out the power plug, and ask your dealer to repair. Do not try to repair it by yourself. It is dangerous.

 Do not put the machine at a place where it becomes

excessively hot.

• The surface and internal components may deteriorate. Also there is a danger of a fire. Special care should be taken for exposure to direct sunlight or a heater adjacent to the machine.

 Hold the body of the power plug when pulling it out.

• Do not pull out the plug by holding the cable. The cable may be broken or damaged which may in turn cause a fire or electric shock.

 Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand

• You may get an electric shock.

 Do not lay the power cable near the heating

equipment.

• The covering of the cable will melt due to heat from such equipment, which may cause a fire or electric shock.

 The heat rollers and adjacent areas become hot

during operation.

• Be careful not to touch the heat rollers and adjacent areas when replacing the ink ribbon or retransfer film, or remove jammed cards.

• Wait until the heat rollers get cooled down to prevent burns.

Be careful of jamming your hand or fingers in the card

tray, card bracket on the hopper, or printer door.

• Replace the ink ribbon or retransfer film, or remove jammed cards with care not to jam your hand or fingers in the mechanism, which may cause an injury.

 Do not use a power cable other than the specified

cable for connection.

• If you use an unspecified power cable for connection or extension, heat may accumulate in the cable, causing a fire.

 Do not put the machine at a place where it will be

wet with steam (e.g., from a humidifier), or at a excessively humid or dusty place.

• The oil, water and dusts act as conductors, which may cause a fire or electric shock.

Before use

Product features

• This card printer allows printing of high-quality, fullcolor images equivalent to photographic quality onto standard size (ISO 7810 compliance) plastic cards using sublimation type transfer printing.

• Use of sublimation type retransfer printing enables printing of cards other than those made of PVC and non-contact IC cards, etc. with uneven surfaces that were previously difficult to print directly.

Some card materials may not be suitable for printing. Consult your dealer regarding the materials to be used and specifications required before purchase.

• Printing with no margins on all sides is possible.

• The host interface utilizes USB mode.

Checking accessories

Please check for any missing accessories when opening the box.

• Power cord : 1 unit

• Instruction manual : English · · · · · · · · · 1 unit

* The detached power cords and the Instruction

manual vary according to model and country of purchase.

• CD-ROM : 1 unit

• Cleaning card : 1 unit

• Card stacker : 1 unit

• Ink ribon cassette : 1 unit

• Static build-up in the print media or cards can cause errors. To avoid causing static electricity, do not rub cards together.

• When replacing or replenishing print media or cards that have been stored at low temperatures, let the print media or cards sit for at least one hour at the same temperature as location where the printer is to be used before use. Using print media or cards as they are may cause condensation and result in malfunction or print errors.

Storage

The storage condition of the print media (retransfer film and ink ribbons) and cards may have a strong influence on the print quality. Select a storage location that fits the following criteria:

Storage environment

Storage temperature : 5°C to 25°C

41°F to 77°F

Storage environment relative humidity : 40% to 60%

Storage location

To avoid deterioration of the ink ribbon and retransfer film, do not store in the following locations:

• Locations exposed to direct sunlight

• Locations with high humidity

• Locations near organic solvents or diazo copiers.

Storage period

Use print media within one year after their manufacture date. For manufacture date, ask your dealer. (The storage environmentshown above shall be kept.)

• Retransfer film : 1 unit cassette

• Jog lever (inside the card tray)

: 1 unit

• USB Cable : 1 unit

• Groves : 1 unit

Handling of transfer film,

ink ribbons and cards

Handling

Take note of the following points when handling print media (retransfer film and ink ribbons) and cards.

• Use of bent or damaged cards may result in card feed error.

• Do not touch the print media or the printed surface of cards directly with the hands as this may cause blurring of the print.

• Foreign materials on the printing area may result in misprints. Always load the print media and cards in a clean environment.

Storing and handling cards after printing

Avoid storing the cards in locations exposed to direct sunlight or with high humidity. Furthermore, avoid contact with the following chemicals and stationery, as they can cause discoloration or fading of the cards:

• Organic solvents such as alcohol, film cleaner, diazo copies, etc.

• Soft vinyl chlorides, document cases, pass holders, erasers, etc.

• Hair-dressing products and cosmetics, etc.

Purchasing print media and cards

Contact your dealer regarding the purchase of print media (retransfer film and ink ribbons) and cards. Always use the products specified below.

Print media

Use only the ink ribbons and retransfer film specified for this unit. For the names of these products refer to “Main Specifications” on p. 45 of this manual.

Before use (continued)

CAUTION

problems arising as a result of the use of media using materials other than those specified.

We can accept no liability for any

Card material

ISO/IEC 7810 type ID1 (dimensions) :

equivalent product

ISO/IEC 7811-2 (Magnetic stripe) :

equivalent product

ISO/IEC 7816 (IC card) : equivalent product

The materials of some cards may not be suitable for printing. Consult your dealer regarding the materials to be used and specifications required before purchase.

Escape Clause

We do not provide compensation for any malfunction during card printing caused by breakdown of the machine, ink ribbon defects or card characteristics. In addition, we also do not provide compensation for insufficient print quality, which are not agreed in advance. Please evaluate carefully beforehand.

Card Material

Some card material may not be suitable for printing. Using a contact-type IC card other than those specified by the dealer, may cause damage to the thermal head. No compensation is made for the life reduction and failures that were caused by unsuitable card material. Warp of card or uneven thickness of IC cards, even though they are within the tolerance of JIS or ISO standards, may not be suitable for printing or feeding. For details on the specifications about card material

or others, consult the dealer in advance Version upgrade The following defects may occur as a result of the ver sion upgrade for the firmware of the printer, the printer driver.

• The operation of the printer or application software becomes unstable.

• Defects in print result occurs.

Installation

The performance of the card printer is strongly influenced by the installation location. Do not install in the following kinds of location:

• Dusty locations Use the card printer in the locations with the cleanness Class 8 or better of ISO14611-1. Using the card printer in dusty locations may cause print blurrings and printing head malfunctions. And turn the power off whenever printing opration is not required. The state of power-on kept for a long time without printing operation may collect fine dust inside the printer, causing print blurrings and dust adherence.

• Locations susceptible to strong vibration or shock

• Locations exposed to direct sunlight

• Locations where there is a possibility of metal objects and other foreign material entering the unit

• Areas near walls with little ventilation

• Unstable locations and angled surfaces

• Locations prone to static electricity, such as a carpeted room

• Areas near air conditioners, humidifiers, stoves, etc. that may cause condensation within the printer

The printer is to be installed in an environment with the following temperature and humidity.

Temperature : 15°C to 30°C 59°F to 86°F Humidity : 35% to 70%

CAUTION

with temperatures lower than the above range may cause retransfer errors and use of the printer in an environment with temperatures higher than the above range may cause print errors from deformation of the cards and wrinkling of the film.

Installation diagram

Ventilation holes are provided for the cooling fan on the bottom and sides of the unit. Avoid inserting any object into the gap between the bottom of the unit and the top of the stand. Install the unit with its sides kept away from the surrounding wall as illustrated in the diagram, and keep the back of the unit at least 10cm away from the wall. Also, do not place any object on top of the unit.

Use of the printer in an environment

• Print color or shade differs.

• The performance of reproducing fine letters, changes.

• Others

Be sure to retain a copy of the current version when performing version upgrade. Reinstall the previous ver sion immediately if these problems occur. We are not liable for any damage such as defective cards or inter ruptions during printing as a result of the version up grade.

Do not place objects on top

20cm or more

7.9 inches or more

20cm or more

7.9 inches or more

Names of parts

Front When the printer door is open

Printer door

Card tray

Slide knob

Control panel

Power switch

Retransfer film cassette

(Accessory)

Ink ribbon cassette

(Accessory)

Rear

External connection terminals

Power input jack

External connection terminals

USB cable connection terminals

Set-up

Connecting the IC unit

(sold separately)

Large and compact size IC units are sold separately, as are specialized optional devices for the unit. Consult your dealer for more details.

WARNING

• Make sure that the power switch is turned OFF and the AC cable is detatched from the plug, before connecting and

Electric

shock

disconnecting the IC units. Otherwise electric shocks, fires or malfunction of the product may occur.

• Using IC units other than those specified may cause electric shocks, fires or malfunction of the product.

3. Connect the printer and IC unit.

Connect the cable which comes with the IC unit to the OPTION 1 terminal.

Connecting to the PRT interface terminal

Large size IC unit (sold separately)

1. A joint plate for an IC unit is provided as an

accessory.

2. Fit the printer and IC unit into the holes as shown.

CX21ICL*

Connection cable (Accessory)

Use the OPTION 1 side. If you use side 2 it does not function.

CAUTION

Turn the power off before connecting the cable between the printer and IC Unit. Otherwise some malfunction may be caused.

4. Connect the IC unit with the host computer.

Connect interface cables which are commercially available.

The terminal is rotated 180°

CX21ICL* is manufactured by us.

CAUTION

Unstable locations and angled surfaces may cause card feeder malfunctions. Make sure to fit the devices into the holes securely. Furthermore, install the printer on a flat and hard surface.

Commercial item

Terminals on the rear of the IC unit SERIAL1:non-contact

SERIAL2:contact

Set-up (continued)

FRONT

Memo

Compact IC unit (sold separately)

Please ask your dealer for the Compact IC unit connection.

1. Connect the compact IC unit to the host computer.

Connect interface cables which are commercially available.

Compact IC unit

Interface cable (Commercial item)

Connecting the Laminator

(RL90)(sold separately)

2. install the laminator

Laminator(RL90)

CAUTION

Turn the power off before connecting the cable between the printer and laminator. Otherwise some malfanction may be caused.

If the mounting is uneven, the card would not be transported smoothly. be sure to fit the units right in. Always install the unit at a holizontal and hard surface location

1. Set up the unit joint plate which comes with the

laminator (optional). Mount the printeron to joint plate.

RP90

CAUTION

Be careful not to pinch your finger when installing.

FRONT

Joint Plate

OPTION2

PRINTER

9 pin

Connecting cable

Tight the screw after connecting

Connecting the power cord

1. Check the plug.

• For AC 120V type • For AC220-240V type (North America) (Europe)

* The detached power cords vary according to model

and country of purchase.

2. Plug the power cable into the printer.

CAUTION

Always use a grounded power outlet. Never share the outlet with other electrical equipment.

Use an AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) if there is a possibility of voltage fluctuation. Use an uninterruptible power source rather than an AVR if there is the possibility of uninterruptible power source.

Installing the card stacker

1. Mount the card stacker on the printer.

Hang the stacker claw on the stacker receptacle.

Card discharge slot

Discharging the card

When correctly printed, the cards are discharged from the left side. If a card jam or a write error on magnetic stripes occurs on the way, results differ depending on the areas.

Portion A: If a card jam , a write error on magnetic

stripes or an IC unit encord error occurs on the way, press the RESET button, then the ENTER button. The printer is initialized, and the cards are discharged from the right side of the printer.

Portion B: See the description in Jam (Transfer) on

p.44.

Portion C: When correctly printed, the cards are

discharged from the left side of the printer. The cards jamming around this area are also discharged from the left side.

Claw

Card stacker (accessory)

Card stacker receptacle

The card stacker is capable of containing approximately 100 0.76mm(0.03inches)-thick cards or 280 0.25mm (0.01inches)-thick cards at the maximum.

CAUTION

on the card stacker receptacle, not the card discharge slot. If you mount the card stacker at a wrong place, cards are not discharged, resulting in a card jam.

Be sure to hang the card stacker claw

When connecting the laminator, pull the tab of the card stacker at the stacker mount of the laminator card.

Card discharge slot

Retransfer film cassette

Retransfer roller (heat roller)

Bent remedial roller (heat roller)

CB A

Ink ribbon cassette

Thermal head Magnetic head Card turnover table Feed roller

NG card discharge slot

Cleaning roller

Card feed roller

Claw

Card Stacker (accessory)

Card stacker receptacle

Set-up (continued)

Setting the ink ribbon

CAUTION

ribbon with your hands.

Do not touch the surface of the ink

1. Activate the slide knob and open the printer door.

When the slide knob is moved, the printer door opens downwards. Hold the door with your hand and open it slowly.

Ink ribbon cassette (Orange)

CAUTION

film on the back of the door for mounting. Do not rest your elbows or put a heavy thing on the back of the door. The printer door may be broken.

Do not put the ink ribbon or retransfer

2. Remove the ink ribbon cassette.

When the lever is pressed, a small portion of the cassette pops out.

Cushion

Press the removal lever.

3. Insert the ink ribbon into the cassette.

Stretch the ink ribbon along three shafts with the ink face of the ribbon facing outside and insert the bobbins firmly into the bobbin holders.

Feed spool (yellow bobbin)

Shaft

Wind spool (black bobbin)

Bobbin holder (yellow)

Ink face (do not touch the surface)

Place the cassette upright on a flat surface during set-up.

CAUTION

cassette, for instance, to clean the printer, be sure to put the cassette upright as shown in the above illustration. When the ink ribbon is put on the table with its face down, dusts attach to the surface, causing a malfunction of the printer.

When you need to take out the

Bobbin holder (black)

CAUTION

the ink ribbon and the retransfer film, then place the cushion on the thermal head. Transporting without the cushion may cause the thermal head and roller to malfunction. Do not use cushion materials other than the transfer cushion that comes with the unit, as this may cause damage to the head.

When transporting the unit, remove

Ink Run Out

Ink Broken

Memo

4. Wind the ribbon, taking up the slack.

Turn the knob in the arrow direction to wind a small portion of the ink ribbon. If the ink ribbon does not wind up, go back to step 3, and insert the ink ribbon firmly into the bobbin holders.

6. Close the printer door.

If you want to mount the retransfer film, keep the door open and go to the next page.

CAUTION

the slack may cause the ribbon to be caught in the parts of the printer when you set the cassette, or the card to be printed in uneven colors.

If the ink ribbon is not tightly wound,

5. Insert the cassette along the guide rail.

Insert the cassette until it clicks securely into position. The lever returns to its original position.

Guide rail

CAUTION

ribbon is heavy. Hold the cassette with both hands when you set or take out the cassette.

• If the cassette unit is not inserted until it clicks securely into position before printing, horizontal lines may be printed with the image.

• The cassette containing the ink

When the ink ribbon is wound up to the end,

appears on the LCD panel. After replacement press the RESET button, then press the ENTER button. If the ink ribbon is not set properly,

Ink Search

appears on the LCD panel. When these messages are output, check:

• The ink ribbon is firmly inserted into the bobbin holders.

• The ink face of the ribbon is directed correctly.

• The feeding and winding bobbins are mounted

correctly.

To mount the ink ribbon which is partially used, set the unused portion of the ribbon (yellow bobbin) on the bobbin holder indicated with an arrow on the seal of the cassette. Printing with the ink ribbon set improperly may cause the image to be faint.

Set-up (continued)

Setting the retransfer film

CAUTION

surface with your hands.

Do not touch the retransfer film

1. Activate the slide knob and open the printer door.

When the slide knob is moved, the door opens downwards. Hold the door with your hand and open it slowly.

Retransfer film cassette (yellowish green)

CAUTION

film on the back of the door for mounting. Do not rest your elbows or put any heavy object on the back of the door as it may break.

Do not put the ink ribbon or retransfer

3. Insert the retransfer film into the cassette.

Stretch the retransfer film along three shafts with the retransfer face of the film facing outside and insert the bobbins into the bobbin holders firmly. At this time, perform setting so that the film is inside the

guide. Wind the film to the wind spool more than three stripes (two frames). Otherwise the printer may fail.

Shaft

Guide

Retransfer face (do not touch the surface)

Bobbin holder (green)

Bobbin holder (black)

Place the cassette upright on a flat surface during set-up.

Feed spool (green bobbin)

Wind spool (black bobbin)

Wind the film by about three stripes (two frames) on the winding bobbin.

Black stripes

One frame

2. Remove the retransfer film cassette.

When you press the lever, a small portion of the cassette pops out.

Press the cassette removal lever.

CAUTION

When you need to take out the cassette, for instance, to clean the printer, be sure to put it upright as shown in the above illustration. When the film is put on the table with its retransfer face down, dusts attach to the surface, causing a failure of the printer.

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