Ultra electronics Prima 3 User Manual

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10Names of partsFront When the printer door is openSlide knobControl panelPrinterdoorCard trayPower switchRetransfer film cassette(Accessory)Ink ribbo

11(to the next page)Connecting the IC unit(sold separately)Medium-type and compact size IC units are soldseparately, as are specialized optional devic

12Connecting the power cord1. Check the plug.• For AC 120V type • For AC220-240V type (North America) (Europe)* The detached power c

13(to the next page)Card dischargeslotClawCard stacker(accessory)Card stackerreceptacleInstalling the card stackerHang the stacker claw on the stacker

144. Insert the ink ribbon into the cassette.Stretch the ink ribbon along three shafts with the inkface of the ribbon facing outside and insert the bo

15(to the next page)6. Insert the cassette along the guide rail.Insert the cassette until it clicks securely into position.The lever returns to its or

16Set-up (continued)Setting the retransfer filmDo not touch the retransfer filmsurface with your hands.1. Activate the slide knob and open the printer

17(to the next page)4. Wind the retransfer film to take up the slack.Turn the knob in the arrow direction to wind a smallportion of the retransfer fil

18Set-up (continued)Setting cardsPlease use cards specified by your dealer. This unit cantake both 0.76 mm(0.03inches)-thick and 0.25 mm(0.01inches)-t

19(to the next page)4. Close the card tray.Push the card tray back into the printer until it no longermoves.CAUTION2. Pull the card bracket back.The c

2Declaration of ConformityModel Number:X IDie Printeryyyyy(y=A-Z,0-9 or blank)Product name: Card PrinterWe herewith declare that the above mentioned p

20Loading cardsLoad cards when the printer’s LCD panel shows themessage “Ready” or “No Card”, and not when printeroperations have stopped due to an er

21(to the next page)Connecting with a host computerDo not switch off the power of thehost computer during printing.Do not use the sleep or the stan

22 Connecting Multiple PrintersWhen connecting a host computer to multiple printers,set different Unit Numbers from 1 to 7 for each printer.Refer to s

23(to the next page)Before useNames of parts on the operation panelSetting buttonsRESETEXITMENUENTERREADYERRORLCD panelOperation display LEDControl bu

24Operation display LED contentsand the LCD panelFor details, see p. 46 – 47 of this manual.Initialization periodWhen the power is turned on, the prin

25(to the next page)OperationTurning on the power1. Before turning on the power, check the following:Make sure that the printer door is completelyclos

26When the printer was occurred anerror during printing operation caused by above-mentioned operation or others, the retransfer film wasrewinded abou

27(to the next page)User modesThe settings for printing media, card, etc. can be madein the User mode.Press the MENU button when the unit isin the Rea

28User mode settings>Bend Remedy>>Retransfer>>>Media Type>>Temp. Level>>Speed (Front)>>Speed (Back)Std(1000/roll):

29(to the next page)>Transport modeOK?LANOnPRINTER01>Network>>>Printer Name>>Host Interface>>DHCPPRINTER01LANOn>HR Contr

3NOTE: 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 limi

30>Display>>>Counter>>Contrast>>Back ColorTotal-2PURPLEENTERENTERENTERMENUMENUMENUEXITEXITEXITENTEREXITSKY BLUE, BLUE, LIGHT B

31(to the next page)Clearing the free counterReset the free counter.The [Total] counter and [Head] counter cannot be reset.Cleaning modeThe printer is

32Operation (continued)Ink mode setting>Ink>0(Standard)ENTERENTERMENUMENUMENUEXITEXITEXITENTEREXITExit User Mode>>Black Mode

33(to the next page)Retransfer mode setting>Retransfer>>>Temp.Level>>Speed (Front)0(Standard)-2ENTERENTERENTERENTERMENUMENUMENUEXITE

34Operation (continued)Buzzer mode settingThe buzzer indicating errors can be turned on or off.Power saving mode settingsThe printer enters into the p

35(to the next page)Setting the bend remedy modeSingle-sided printing may cause a bend depending on thecards. Adjust the setting to get rid of the be

36Operation (continued)Coercivity setting modeSet coercivity for writing data on the ISO compatiblemagnetic stripe card.>MG ISO TypeLo-CoEXITENTERE

37(to the next page)>Network>>>Host Interface>>DHCPLANOnPrinter name setting on the networkInterface type(LAN,USB)Availability of DH

38>>Session Time Out>>MAC AddressOff0080-8842-8B00Session Time out time setting5 levels of time setting (off, 10sec, 20sec, 30sec, 60sec)D

39CAUTIONWhen shipping or moving the printer,you must set the transport mode. If the printer is not setthe transport mode, it may have a damage.>Tr

4ContentsNotes for safe operation ... 5Before use ... 7Product features

40Care and cleaningAlways make sure that the printer is turned off before cleaning.(However, cleaning of the card feed rollers and magnetic head shoul

41(to the next page)12Cleaning the thermal headWhen the thermal head gets dirty, defects such asunwanted lines appearing on the printed card mayoccur.

424. Remove dirt on the fan filter using a vacuumcleaner or other cleaning equipment.Hold the sponge with your hand so that it is not suckedinto the c

43(to the next page)Cleaning the magnetic headDirty magnetic head will cause a write/read error. It isrecommended to clean the magnetic head after pri

445. Set the card on the card tray.Place the card in right direction. See p.20.6. Press the ENTER button, select “MG Head” withthe ↑ or ↓ button, and

45(to the next page)Jam (TurnOver)Jam (Hopper)Jam (Transfer)TroubleshootingLayout of rollers inside the printerBelow is a diagram of the layout of rol

46Please,Power Off.Please RemoveMedia CassetteHR is too hot.Jam (Hopper)Jam (TurnOver)Jam (MG)Jam (Transfer)Jam (Discharge) Media BrokenMedia Search

47(to the next page)TR OverheatTR BrokenTR Sensor BrokenRR OverheatRR BrokenRR Sensor BrokenOvercoolHead OverheartEEPROM BrokenMG UnconnectedMG Mechan

48Mending broken ink ribbon andretransfer filmIf the ink ribbon or retransfer film is broken, mend it inthe following procedures:1. Trim neatly the en

49(to the next page)Removing card jamsTo determine the part of the machine affected by a cardjam refer to the error code on the operation panel LCDpan

5(to the next page)Notes for safe operationBefore you useRead these notes on safety thoroughly before operating your printer in order to use the unit

50Turnover section [Jam (turnover)]1. Open the printer door and remove the ink ribboncassette.See p.14 in this manual.2. Remove any jammed cards.Retra

51(to the next page)SpecificationsMain specificationsRecording method : Sublimation type retransferFeed format : Automatic feedRecording density : 300

52External appearance and dimensions Front viewSide viewunit/cm34.334.738.1Specifications (continued)In case of disposalIn case of disposal this unit,

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6Notes for safe operation (continued) Pull out the power plug before cleaning the machine.• This is for preventing electric shocks. Pull out the pow

7(to the next page)Before useProduct features• This card printer allows printing of high-quality, fullcolor images equivalent to photographic quality

8Before use (continued)We can accept no liability for anyproblems arising as a result of the use of media usingmaterials other than those specified.Ca

9InstallationThe performance of the card printer is stronglyinfluenced by the installation location.Be careful of thefollowing items as for installati