Part Names and Functions
Front View
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2
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1 POWER Switch
This switch turns the printer on and off. When turned
on, the POWER ON lamp on the indicator panel lights
green.
2 Front Door
The ink ribbon cassette and cleaning roll holder are
installed behind this door. Pull on both sides of the
door to open it.
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b
a Ink Ribbon Holder
An ink ribbon (sold separately) installs in the ink
ribbon holder.
b Bad Card Stacker
Bad cards are rejected here. Always remove any bad
cards before printing, and when the ALARM lamp
blinks.
c Cleaning Roller Cover
The cleaning rollers are installed behind this cover. To
open it, pull where it says PULL OPEN.
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c
d
e
d Cleaning Roller Holder
The cleaning rollers install on this holder. Pull the
knob to remove it.
e Cleaning Rollers
The cleaning rollers are supplied with the printer.
When a card enters the printer, it passes between these
rollers to remove any dust from the card, so the rollers
should always be installed. Wash the rollers
periodically with water (page 27).
3 Indicator Panel Lamps
The panel lamps indicate the status of the printer.
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g
h
POWER ON
ALARM
RIBBON
f POWER ON lamp (green)
This lamp is lit when the power is on.
g ALARM lamp (orange)
This lamp blinks when an error occurs, and lights
steadily when a fatal error occurs.
h RIBBON lamp (orange)
This lamp blinks when the ink ribbon supply is low,
and lights steadily when the ink ribbon reaches the
end.
i CARD lamp (orange)
This lamp lights when the optional automatic card
feeder is installed. During manual-feed operation, this
lamp lights when the printer is waiting for a card.
j PRINT lamp (green)
This lamp lights while printing. During manual-feed
operation, this lamp blinks when the printer is waiting
for a card to be inserted.
k READY lamp (green)
This lamp blinks during warm-up, and when data is
being sent to the printer. This lamp light steadily when
the printer is ready to print.
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j
k
CARD
PRINT
READY
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Introduction