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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide is to assist you with the set-up and use of your Tempo
printer.
The printer models covered by this document include:-
Tempo Printer - M9006-907
Tempo M Printer - M9006-908
The information contained in this guide is subject to change
without notice. Ultra Electronics Limited shall not be liable for
errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages
in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this
material.
This document contains proprietary information belonging to Ultra
Electronics Limited and may not wholly or partially be copied,
stored in a data retrieval system, disclosed to third parties or used
for any purpose other than that for which is was supplied, without
the express written authority of Ultra Electronics Limited. All rights
are reserved.
Magicard
®
is registered as a trademark with the United States
Patent and Trademark Office, Reg. No. 2,197,276.
The HoloKote
®
feature of Magicard
®
printers is protected by US
PATENT No: 5,990,918 and by EUROPEAN PATENT
SPECIFICATION EP 0 817 726 B1.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Copyright 2007 Ultra Electronics Limited
CLEANING KITS
Tempo & Tempo M
CK1 - Cleaning kit 5 T cards, 1 pen.
The Magicard T- C a rd cleaning system and pen is easy to use. Regular
cleaning is essential to keeping your printer in good working condition.
1) Coverage: Ultra Electronics Ltd Wa r rants that the MAGICARD printer shipped with this Wa r r a n t y
statement will conform to the manufacturers specifications and be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of 12 months f rom the date of original purchase by the user, but there are
additional conditions on the printhead Wa r ranty (see paragraph 2).
2) Limited Printhead Warranty: Ultra warrants that, under normal use and service, thermal printheads will
be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original
p u r chase or for a quantity of 10,000 printed cards, whichever comes first, provided that Ultra approved card
media is utilized. If a Wa r ranty claim is submitted for a defective printhead, Ultra will have the right to inspect
the printhead and samples of the printed and blank ID cards used with it for the purpose of verifying that the
claimed defect has not been caused by non- Ultra approved media, or by foreign particles or substances
which have caused chemical or physical damage. Ultra's decision in any such claims shall be final.
3) Warranty Claims: If the MAGICARD printer proves defective during this period, please contact the Ultra
S e r vice Center, at the address and telephone/fax number given below. The Ultra Service Center personnel may
first ask you to carry out certain simple checks to confirm the nature of the problem, and if a re t u rn is
a p p r opriate they will give you a Return Authorisation Number (MRAN) and consignment instructions to the
a p p r opriate repair center. Ultra will, at its option, repair or replace the defective parts at no charge to the
c u s t o m e r.
4) Warranty Limitations: The Warranty does not apply to MAGICARD printers that have been:
-Damaged through physical or electrical mishandling.
-Damaged through operation in environments which are outside normal office conditions in terms of
corrosive atmosphere, temperature, humidity, shock or vibration.
-I m p roperly installed or interfaced to other products which may exhibit software problems or expose
the MAGICARD printer to improper voltages or control signals.
-Used with consumables from any source other than Ultra Electronics.
-Serviced or interfered with by anyone other than an Ultra Authorised Service provider.
5) Shipping: Insurance and shipping costs incurred in sending the MAGICARD printer for Warranty
service are the responsibility of the customer. Whenever possible Ultra Service Centers will use the
same class of shipping service selected and paid for by the customer to return the printer. Return
shipping costs from Ultra to the customer will be at Ultra's expense. After obtaining the MRAN as
described above, the printer should be securely packed in its original packaging with proof of date of
purchase and a note describing the problem and quoting the MRAN. The printer must be sent to the
service center address supplied with the MRAN by the main service center. This address may be
different to the address listed below, but will generally be closer to you. Please also mark the Return
Authorisation Number on the outside of the shipping carton. All customs duties and taxes, if applicable,
are the responsibility of the customer.
6) Applicability: The Wa r ranty and remedy provided above are exclusive and in lieu of all other warr a n t i e s ,
either express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
p a r ticular purpose. Any statements or re p r esentations made by any other person or firm are void. Neither
Ultra Electronics Ltd nor its affiliates shall be liable for any loss, inconvenience, or damage, including dire c t ,
special, incidental, or consequential damages, resulting from the use or inability to use the Ultra pro d u c t ,
whether resulting from breach of Wa r ranty or other legal theory even if Ultra has been advised of the
possibility of such damage or loss.
This Wa r ranty is governed by the laws of England. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Wa r ranty shall
be submitted for arbitration of this dispute or disputes pursuant to the rules and regulations of the UK
Arbitration Act. This Wa r ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights w h i c h
v a r y from country to country so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to all customers.
Limited Warranty Information
HOLOKOTE SECURITY
Ultra’s patented HoloKote watermark system is a built-in feature of your
Magicard printer and cannot be copied or bypassed. HoloKote costs
absolutely nothing to use.
HOLOPATCH
®
CARDS
For even greater security, try HoloPatch cards. When you print with
HoloPatch cards, one area of the HoloKote security pattern is
highlighted by a highly reflective ‘super-diffuser’ patch, making the logo
clearly visible at a distance and under all lighting conditions.
Contact your dealer for supplies
APPROVALS
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
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 rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent
appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicable aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
EU Declaration of Conformity
The EU Directives covered by this Declaration
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, amended
by 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC.
72/23/EEC Low Voltage Equipment Directive, amended by
93/68/EEC.
The Product Covered by this Declaration
Magicard Tempo Card Printer.
The Basis on which Conformity is being Declared
The product identified above complies with the requirements of the above
EU Directives by meeting the following standards:
BS EN 50 081-1 EMC Generic Emission Standard Part 1.
BS EN 50 082-1 EMC Generic Emission Standard Part 1.
BS EN 60 950 : 1992 Safety of Information Technology Equipment
including Electrical Business Equipment.
CONSUMABLES
The Magicard Tempo is a dye-sublimation printer which transfers color from a
dye film or ribbon onto the surface of a PVC printable card. For best
results, use only Magicard dye film and Magicard pre - packaged PVC
cards. Dye film is available as follows:-
Tempo & Tempo M
250 image YMCKO color ribbon. (Part No. TM1).
500 image K only black resin film. (Part No. PF3).
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
T h roughout this guide, the following conventions are used to identify
i m p o r tant inform a t i o n .
WARNING - Warning messages indicate where personal injury could
result from not following the correct procedures.
CAUTION - Caution messages indicate where damage to equipment
could result from not following the correct procedures.
NOTE - Notes convey important information that is identified within the text.
Safety Instructions
Please read all of these instructions before using your printer.
O b s e r ve the markings on the rear panel of the printer.
• To prevent electric shock do not remove covers.
• Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside. In the event of malfunction,
refer servicing to your nearest Ultra Electronics service center.
• Use only a power source within the limits marked on the AC adaptor
power supply.
• Avoid spilling any liquid on the printer.
• E n s u re that the power supply cord is not longer than 6ft. 6ins. (2 metre s ) .
• If using this printer in Germany:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection
for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp
circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß sichergestellt
werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A-
Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
When Handling the Printer
Avoid touching the thermal printing edge of the thermal printhead.
G r ease and contamination will shorten its life.
Before transporting the printer, remove the dye film cassette and, if
a p p r opriate, the Tempo M Return Plate. Pack the printer in its
original packaging.
Standard Standard Option Tempo M
only
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