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DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Card Printer User Guide (Rev. 1.1)
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction _____________________________________________________ 1-1
How to use the manual__________________________________________________ 1-1
Safety Messages (review carefully) ________________________________________1-2
DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Card Printer Overview _________________________ 1-3
Reviewing the DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Block Diagram _________________ 1-3
Reviewing the DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Sequence of Operations___________ 1-4
Reviewing the DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Boot up Sequence _______________ 1-7
Section 2: Specifications ____________________________________________________ 2-1
Table of Contents ______________________________________________________ 2-1
Regulatory Compliances ________________________________________________2-2
Agency Listings _______________________________________________________2-3
Technical Specifications ________________________________________________ 2-3
Visual Security Solutions (Specifications)___________________________________ 2-6
VeriMarkTM Cards - 2-D holographic foil application_______________________ 2-6
Custom HoloMarkTM Cards ___________________________________________ 2-6
Visual Security - Card Stock Part Numbers________________________________ 2-6
Visual Security - Fargo Certified Overlaminates (Special Order in 50 quantity
minimum)__________________________________________________________ 2-6
Visual Security Card Stock - Tolerances __________________________________2-6
VeriMarkTM - Application Specifications ________________________________2-7
HoloMarkTM and Custom HoloMarkTM - Application Specifications __________ 2-7
Functional Specifications________________________________________________2-8
Printer Components: Front Cover _______________________________________ 2-9
Printer Components: Print Ribbons ____________________________________2-10
Printer Components: Resin-Only Print Ribbons___________________________2-11
Printer Components: Dye-Sublimation Print Ribbons ______________________ 2-12
Printer Components: Dye-Sublimation/Resin Print Ribbons _________________ 2-13
Printer Components: Blank Cards______________________________________ 2-14
Section 3: Setup and Installation Procedures ___________________________________ 3-1
Table of Contents ______________________________________________________ 3-1
Printer Setup and Installation_____________________________________________3-3
Choosing A Good Location ____________________________________________ 3-3
About Moisture Condensation __________________________________________ 3-3
Unpacking and Inspection _____________________________________________ 3-4
Reviewing the Printer (front view) ______________________________________3-5
Reviewing the Printer (front view; Cartridge being installed)__________________3-5
Reviewing the LCD (top-front part of Printer) _____________________________ 3-6
Connecting the Printer power___________________________________________ 3-7
Installing the Print Ribbon Cartridge _____________________________________ 3-8
Installing Blank Cards into the Card Hopper______________________________ 3-11
Lowering the Card Output Hopper _____________________________________3-14
Printer Driver Installation ______________________________________________3-15
Installing the Printer Driver ___________________________________________ 3-15