Ultra electronics ID Card Printer User Manual

Reverse Transfer ID Card PrinterUser Guide

9Names of partsFront When the printer door is openSlide knobControl panelPrinterdoorCard trayPower switchRetransfer film cassette(Accessory)Ink ribbon

10Set-upConnecting with a host computerThis section describes the settings for connection witha host computer.Make sure that the power switch isswitch

11(to the next page)3.Connect the printer and IC unit.Connect the cable which comes with the IC unit to theOPTION 1 terminal.4.Connect the IC unit wit

12Set-up (continued)Compact IC unit (sold separately)Please ask your dealer for the Compact IC unitconnection.1.Connect the compact IC unit to the hos

13(to the next page)Card dischargeslotClawCard stacker(accessory)Card stackerreceptacleInstalling the card stacker1.Mount the card stacker on the prin

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

15(to the next page)5.Insert the cassette along the guide rail.Insert the cassette until it clicks securely into position.The lever returns to its ori

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

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 film

18Set-up (continued)Setting cardsPlease use cards specified by your dealer. This unitcan take both 0.76 mm-thick and 0.25 mm-thickcards. The factory s

• Thankyou for purchasing this product• Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure correct operation.It is particularly important to read

19(to the next page)3.Close the card tray.Push the card tray back into the printer until it no longermoves.MemoTo print pre-printed cards on this prin

20Set-up (continued)Loading cardsLoad cards when the printer’s LCD shows the message“Ready” or “No Card,” etc. and not when printeroperations have sto

213.Remove the card thickness switching plate andinvert the direction.Move the plate back into position securely and tightenthe screw.4.Checking card

22Before useNames of parts on the operationpanelSetting buttonsInitializes the printer is reset by thesoftware when an error occurs oran error is canc

23(to the next page)Operation display LED contentsand the LCD panelFor details, see p. 41 – 43 of this manual.Initialization periodWhen the power is t

24OperationTurning on the power1.Before turning on the power, check thefollowing:Make sure that the printer door is completelyclosed.Make sure that th

25Be sure NOT to do any of the following during printingoperations: Do not open the printer door. Do not open the card tray.(while the LCD panel dis

26Operation (continued)User modesThe settings for printing media, card, etc. can bemade in the User mode.Press the MENU button when the unitis in the

27(to the next page)User mode settings>Bend Remedy>>Retransfer>>>Media Type>>Temp. Level>>Speed (Front)>>Speed (Ba

28Operation (continued)Display mode settingsThe unit has the following three settings for thedisplay mode. Allows selection of which countervalue is

2Declaration of ConformityModel Number: IDX380yyyyy(y=A-Z,0-9 or blank)Product name: Card PrinterWe herewith declare that the above mentioned product

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

30Operation (continued)Ink mode settingChange settings according to the ink ribbon used.>Ink>>>Black Level>>Black Mode>>Ink Ty

31(to the next page)>Retransfer>>>Media Type>>Temp.Level>>Speed (Front)>>Speed (Back)Std(1000/roll):00(Standard)-2-2ENTE

32Operation (continued)Buzzer mode settingThe buzzer indicating errors can be turned on oroff.Power saving mode settingsThe printer enters into the po

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

34Operation (continued)Card size setting modeThe printer is designed to load two sizes of cards.Set the card size according to the card to be printed.

35Care and cleaningAlways make sure that the unit is turned off before cleaning.(However, cleaning of the discharge rollers and magnetic head should b

36Cleaning the fan filterWhen the fan filter gets dirty, partial omissions mayoccur on the printed cards, or the printing resultlooks dirty. It is rec

37(to the next page)4.Remove dirt on the fan filter using a vacuumcleaner or other cleaning equipment.Hold the sponge with your hand so that it is not

38Cleaning the card feed rollersDirty rollers are the major cause of jamming of thecards. It is recommended to clean the rollers onceafter printing ab

3For USA onlyNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule

39Cleaning the card feed rollers andheat rollersDirty magnetic head will cause a write/read error. Itis recommended to clean the magnetic head afterpr

40Jam (TurnOver)Jam (Hopper)Jam (Transfer)TroubleshootingLayout of rollers inside the printerBelow is a diagram of the layout of rollers inside the pr

41Error code listingThe meaning of “reset → enter buttons” in the list is,after pressing the Reset button, press the Enter buttonto initialize the uni

42Troubleshooting (continued)Should your printer require servicing, turn it off and unplug it and make inquiries at theoutlet where it was purchased.T

43(to the next page)EXT. SW SettingEXT. JamEXT. ComminucateError code Description of error RemedyExternal device switch setting error Turn the power o

44Troubleshooting (continued)Removing card jamsTo determine the part of the machine affected by acard jam refer to the error code on the operationpane

45Turnover section [Jam (turnover)]1.Open the printer door and remove the inkribbon cassette.See p.14 in this manual.2.Remove any jammed cards.Retrans

46SpecificationsMain specificationsRecording method : Sublimation type retransferFeed format : Automatic feedRecording density : 300 dpiExpression gra

47External appearance and dimensions Front viewSide viewunit/mm343347381

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4ContentsBefore use ... 7Product features ... 7Check

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

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

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

8Before use (continued)Storing and handling cards after printingAvoid storing the cards in locations exposed to directsunlight or with high humidity.F