970922-510343-(02) Color ID Card Printer II Operating Instructions © Copyright 1997 All rights reserved.
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For Users in the United States: 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Section 1: Introduction A. How Your Color ID Card Printer Works .............................................................1 B. Special Features ...........................................1 Section 2: Safety Precautions ...........................3 Section 3: Getting Started A. B. C. D. Choosing a Good Location ......................12 About Moisture Condensation ................12 Unpacking and Inspection .......................12 Identifying the Parts .................................
Section 9: Mechanical Adjustments A. B. C. D. Adjusting the Card Input Guides ............47 Adjusting the Internal Card Guide..........47 Adjusting the Card Separator Flap..........49 Adjusting the Laminator...........................51 Section 10: Troubleshooting .........................53 Section 11: Technical Specifications...........58 Appendix A: Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module A. Introduction ................................................59 B. Track Locations.....................................
A. How Your Color ID Card Printer Works The Color ID Card Printer utilizes dye-sublimation printing technology to achieve its direct-to-card photo-quality output. Dye-sublimation is a process which uses a dye-based ribbon roll that is partitioned by a number of consecutive color panels. The panels are grouped in a repeating series of four separate colors, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, and Black (YMCK), along the entire length of the ribbon.
■ Simultaneous dye-sublimation/resin thermal transfer printing capability for printing continuous-tone photos and crisp, readable bar codes ■ Thermal transfer film or polyester chip overlaminate capabilities ■ Optional magnetic stripe or smart card encoding capabilities ■ A fast print speed of just 30 seconds/full color card ■ Fast, 32-bit print spooler for Windows 95 ■ Dual-sided card cleaning system ■ Upgradable memory (2MB maximum) ■ Optional color matching software ■ Optional Ethernet n
Warnings CAUTION! TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE FRONT, TOP OR BACK PANELS. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Before operating the unit, please read the following safety precautions carefully. ■ Operate the unit only on 110-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Sicherheitshinweise 1 VORSICHT! ZUR VERHÜTUNG VON FEUERGEFAHR ODER ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLÄGEN DAS GERÄT VOR REGEN ODER FEUCHTIGKEIT SCHÜTZEN. UM DIE GEFAHR VON STROMSCHLÄGEN ZU VERHINDERN, OBERE, SEITLICHE UND HINTERE ABDECKUNG NICHT ABNEHMEN. DAS GERÄT ENTHÄLT KEINE TEILE, DIE VOM BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN KÖNNEN. WARTUNGSARBEITEN DÜRFEN NUR VON QUALIFIZIERTEM FACHPERSONAL DURCHGEFÜHRT WERDEN. Sicherheitsmaßnahmen Machen Sie sich vor Inbetriebnahme des Geräts mit den Sicherheitsmaßnahmen gründlich vertraut.
Avertissements ATTENTION! POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE. POUR EVITER TOUTE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS RETIRER LES PANNEAUX AVANT, SUPERIEUR OU ARRIERE. NE PAS TENTER DE REPARER SOI-MEME LES PIECES A L’INTERIEUR DE L’APPAREIL. CONFIER L’ENTRETIEN DE L’APPAREIL A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, prière de lire attentivement les consignes de sécurité suivantes.
Advertencias 1 ¡PRECAUCION! PARA EVITAR PELIGROS DE INCENDIO O CHOQUE ELECTRICO, NO EXPONGA LA UNIDAD A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD. PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO, NO QUITE LOS PANELES FRONTALES, SUPERIORES, LATERALES NI DE FONDO. EL INTERIOR NO TIENE PIEZAS REPARABLES POR EL USUARIO. PARA SERVICIO DE REPARACION Y MANTENIMIENTO SOLICITE LA ATENCION DE UN TECNICO DE SERVICIO AUTORIZADO.
Avvertenze ATTENZIONE! ONDE EVITARE IL PERICOLO DI INCENDIO O SCOSSA ELETTRICA, NON ESPORRE L’UNITÀ ALLA PIOGGIA OD UMIDITÀ. EVITARE DI RIMUOVERE I PANNELLI ANTERIORE, SUPERIORE, O POSTERIORE PER RIDURRE IL RISCHIO DI SCOSSA ELETTRICA. LA MANUTENZIONE DELLE PARTI INTERNE DELL’UNITÀ NON É DI COMPETENZA DELL’UTENTE. AI FINI DELLA RIPARAZIONE RIVOLGERSI AL PERSONALE DI COMPETENZA. Prima di dare inizio al funzionamento dell’unità, siete pregati di leggere attentamente le seguenti precauzioni di sicurezza.
Advertências 1 CUIDADO! PARA EVITAR PERIGO DE CHOQUES ELÉTRICOS OU INCÊNDIO, NÃO EXPONHA A UNIDADE À CHUVA OU UMIDADE. PARA REDUZIR O RISCO DE CHOQUES ELÉTRICOS, NÃO REMOVA OS PAINÉIS DIANTEIRO, SUPERIOR OU TRASEIRO. NENHUMA PEÇA NO INTERIOR DESTA UNIDADE PODE SER CONSERTADA PELO USUÁRIO. PEÇA ASSISTÊNCIA AO PESSOAL DE MANUTENÇÃO QUALIFICADO. Precauções de Segurança Antes de operar esta unidade, leia cuidadosamente as seguintes precauções de segurança.
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A. Choosing a Good Location 3 Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up. 1. Use the dimensions specified in Section 11 as a guideline for the minimum clearances to the unit. NOTE Allow for adequate clearance above the unit to accommodate the height of the unit with its covers open. 2. Do not install unit (a) near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or (b) in a place subject to direct sun-light, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
on/cancel laminator LED on-line LED clean/ribbon Card Hopper Door Cover Release Buttons on/cancel Button D. Identifying the Parts on-line Button 1. This illustration shows all of the control buttons and the LED indicator lights found on the front of the Color ID Card Printer. The laminator light indicates the current status of the printerÕs built-in laminator. When the light is flashing, the laminator is either heating up or cooling down.
2. This illustration shows the input ports found on the rear panel of the printer. For complete instructions about each of these features, see later sections of this manual.
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The ribbons which utilize a resin black (K), are intended for printing bar codes onto cards which can be read by both infra-red and visible light bar code scanners. Bar codes printed with a dyesublimation black (B) can only be read by a visible light bar code scanner. The black monochrome-only resin ribbons (K) are available in both a premium and standard quality.
B. Loading Ribbon into the Printer Follow these steps to load ribbon into the Printer: 1. Remove the ribbon from its packaging. Do not touch the colored portion of the ribbon. Oil or dirt from your hands can impair print quality. 2. The supply end of the ribbon is the side with the fresh, unused ribbon on it. The ribbon take-up is the other end. Supply Take-up 3. Open the top-right cover of the printer by pressing its Cover Release Button. Allow the cover to swing up and open. 4.
5. Place the take-up end of the ribbon roll in between the two black Ribbon Drive Hubs located about six inches (152mm) to the left of the ribbon supply Ribbon Drive Hubs. Load the ribbon take-up end of the ribbon just as you loaded the ribbon supply end in step 4. When loaded properly, the ribbon should feed underneath both ends of the ribbon roll. Take-up Roll Supply Roll Cleaning Roller Assembly 6. Close the cover.
Never run cards with a contaminated, dull, or uneven surface through the printer. Printing onto such cards will ultimately lead to poor print quality and will greatly reduce the life of your printhead. In addition, always store your card stock in its original packaging or in a clean, dustfree environment. Do not print onto cards which have been dropped or soiled. Printheads damaged by contaminated or poor quality cards will automatically void the printhead’s factory warranty. NOTES 1.
D. Loading Cards into the Printer The Color ID Card Printer will hold a maximum of 100 cards (based on a standard CR-80 card size) in its Card Hopper. The Printer automatically feeds each card and adjusts to each cardÕs particular size and thickness. Significantly larger or thicker cards, however, may require slight printer adjustments for consistent printing. See Section 9 for details on such adjustments. To load the cards into the printer, refer to the following steps: 1.
A. About the Printer’s Laminator In addition to printing and applying the standard clear overlay included on the Color ID Card PrinterÕs various ribbons, the printer also provides a built-in lamination system for applying a more secure, tamper-resistant overlaminate. This built-in laminator is controlled by both the printer itself and the printerÕs software driver. Upon initial power up of the printer, you will notice that the Laminator LED indicator light on the front of the printer will flash.
B. About Overlaminates The Color ID Card PrinterÕs internal lamination system allows you to choose between either a thermal transfer film overlaminate or a polyester chip overlaminate called PolyGuardª. These two unique overlaminates are available in two specific designs. The film overlaminate is available as simply a clear material or with a generic, preprinted holographic-type design and is approximately 2 microns thick. PolyGuard, which is approximately 1 mil (.
C. Loading the Overlaminate into the Printer The loading process for both the thermal transfer film and the PolyGuard overlaminate material is the same. Refer to the following steps to load either type of overlaminate into the Printer. CAUTION! DO NOT TOUCH THE METAL LAMINATION SHIELD OR THE LAMINATION ROLLER WHEN LOADING OVERLAMINATE. YOU WILL BURN YOURSELF! ! 1. Remove the overlaminate from its packaging. 2.
5. Place the take-up end of the roll in between the two black Lamination Drive Hubs located on the far left-hand side of the printerÕs interior. Load the take-up end of the roll just as you loaded the supply end in step 4. When loaded properly, the overlaminate material should feed underneath both ends of the overlaminate roll. Supply Roll Take-up Roll 6. Close the cover. When you start to print, the Lamination Drive Hubs will automatically engage the notches on both cores of the overlaminate roll.
A. Applying Power 1. Locate the power cord supplied with your printer. 2. With the printerÕs power switch turned OFF, place one end of the power cord into the power port on the rear panel of the printer. ON I O AC POWER PARALLEL OFF SW1 6 Hooking Up the Printer 3. Place the other end of the power cord into an available wall outlet. 4. Once the power cord is connected, turn the power switch located on the rear panel of the printer to its ON position. B.
v1.x.x Self Test Example: (Actual size) C. Connecting the Color ID Card Printer to Your Computer The Color ID Card Printer is designed to be used with nearly any IBM-PC or compatible running Windows 3.1x or Windows 95. A minimum of a 486 DX class computer with 4MB RAM or higher is required. For best performance, a Pentiumª class computer with 8 MB RAM or higher is recommended. The printer is equipped with an ECP-compatible, high-speed Centronics parallel port.
2. Connect the other side to the back of your PC at the PARALLEL connector. 3. The printer must have its on-line light illuminated to receive data. If the light is not ON, press the on-line button. 4. If the on-line light is flashing, check for a card mis-feed or jam and correct according to Section 8. Press the on-line button to resume operation.
7 Installing and Using the Color ID Card Printer Driver A. Installing the Windows Printer Driver The Color ID Card Printer can be used with virtually any Microsoft Windows 3.1x or Windows 95 software application program. Before printing, you must tell the application that youÕre using the Color ID Card Printer. This is accomplished the first time you use the printer by installing in Windows what is called a Òprinter driver.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. When prompted, do not have Windows print a test print, since you most likely performed a printer self test in Section 6. Once installed, the ÒColor ID Card IIÓ printer icon will appear in the Printers folder. NOTE Before installing updated printer driver versions, always delete the existing printer driver version from your system. To do this, simply select the printer driver from within the Printers folder, and press the Delete key. Windows 3.
10. Finally, select the Connect button. Check that the box called Fast Printing Direct to Port is selected. Although this option is not necessary, it helps optimize printer driver speed and performance. Select OK to exit the Connect window. Select Close to exit the Printers window. B. Installing the 32-Bit Print Spooler for Windows 95 Your Color ID Card Printer ships with a print utility program called the 32-Bit Print Spooler. This print spooler is for use only with Windows 95.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. When installed, the 32-Bit Print Spooler will appear in the Programs group of the Start menu. NOTE Before installing updated 32-Bit Print Spooler versions, always uninstall the existing print spooler version from your system. To do this, simply select 32-Bit Print Spooler from the list of programs in the Add/Remove Programs Properties window and click on the Add/Remove button.
The Job Queue tab appears only when a print job is being sent to the printer. This tab tells you the name and status of each job in the queue and shows you the order in which the jobs will print if you have sent multiple jobs to the printer. A control button is also provided which allows you to delete every job listed in the queue. To delete the job currently being printed, simply select the Cancel Print button under the Current Job tab. C.
Card Size Click on the Card Size down arrow. A list of card size selections will appear. The Std CR-80 and Oversize selections allow you to print and overlay the entire printable area of a standard or oversized card. Keep in mind that all card sizes have a slight non-printable margin around the entire edge of the card. The Smart Card, Magstripe, and Punch Offset selections allow you to print and overlay only within the given card areas.
Select Algebraic if you would like the printer driver to make very simple, yet fast, color balance adjustments. This option gives you more natural looking images without actually utilizing any specific color matching software and without slowing down the processing speed of the printer driver. When selected, this color matching method can be customized by selecting the Controls button. The FargoColor™ option is only available when the printerÕs optional color matching software upgrade has been installed.
The printer driver distinguishes between text and image objects in order for TrueType black text and bar codes to always be printed with a true resin black. Resin black is essential when printing bar codes, since only resin black bar codes can be read by both infra-red and visible light bar code scanners. Composite or dye-sublimation black bar codes can only be read by visible light bar code scanners. In some cases, however, this print method may not be acceptable.
Back Side Only Select this option to print the back side of a card only. This option allows you to conveniently print the back side of preprinted cards which also must have their magnetic stripe or smart card chip encoded. Be sure to load cards in the usual fashion as described in Section 4-D. Note that when this option is selected, the Duplex Printing option is automatically disabled. Rotate 180º This option allows you to rotate your image 180¼ when printed.
spooler or through the Color ID Card Printer’s 32-Bit Print Spooler for Windows 95. Fast 32-bit Spooler Select this option for consistently faster print processing. This option is only selectable if operating under Windows 95 and if the included 32-Bit Print Spooler software has been installed. When selected, this option allows the printer driver to send all print jobs to the Color ID Card PrinterÕs 32-Bit Print Spooler rather than to the Windows 95 print spooler.
38 Controls Select this button to display options for controlling a printed cardÕs Brightness, Contrast, or Gamma, as well as for controlling the cardÕs individual color balance for Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan. Select the Default button to return all control options to the original settings. When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, all control options will display and can be adjusted.
Lamination Select this button to display options for controlling the printerÕs lamination process. When the No Lamination option is selected, the printerÕs built-in laminator will not be used. When using the laminator, select from these options to choose the card side(s) you would like to laminate or to select the Lamination Type according to the overlaminate material you currently have installed.
For example, if you are printing onto both sides of a card and you have both the Overlay and the Film Lamination w/ Overlay options selected, the ribbon’s clear overlay panel will be placed on top of the film laminated side as well as over the printed reverse side. As a rule, do not select the standard Overlay option in conjunction with the Film Lamination w/ Overlay option if you do not wish to place the ribbon’s clear overlay onto the printed, non-laminated back side of a card. 4.
Drive Rollers Cleaning Roller Assembly Supply Ribbon Drive Hubs 8 Maintenance Printhead A. Supplies Required Printhead Assembly For the maintenance procedures outlined in this section, you will need the following items: ■ Isopropyl alcohol ■ Acetone ■ Standard clear adhesive tape or masking tape ■ Soft, lint-free cloth Or, to make these maintenance procedures more convenient, a Printer Cleaning Kit is available from your reseller or from the printer manufacturer.
a wrist strap (with integral resistor) connected to an ESD ground. Or, at a minimum, make positive contact with the bare metal chassis of the printer with your hand prior to touching any internal electrical components. B. Standard Printhead Cleaning This procedure should be performed if you notice a streak on the card where color was not transferred. This procedure should also be performed during every ribbon change or after every 250 prints in order to maintain consistent print quality.
3. Allow the printhead to thoroughly dry before closing the cover. 4. Shut the cover. If a streak persists, contact your dealer or the technical support number listed on the insert in this manual for further assistance. D. Cleaning the Printer’s Case Your Color ID Card Printer has a durable casing that should retain its luster and appearance for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
G. Clearing a Ribbon Jam If the ribbon or overlaminate becomes jammed in the drive roller (visible when you open the printerÕs top covers), use the following procedure to correct the problem: 1. Leave the power ON and open either or both of the printerÕs top covers. 2. Remove the Take-Up core (the side with used ribbon or overlaminate on it) from in between the two black Drive Hubs. 3.
4. Once the Cleaning Card is properly inserted into the Card Hopper, run a printer self test according to Section 6-B of this manual. As the selftest sequence begins, you may need to push the Cleaning Card into the printer to help it initially feed. 5. Allow the Cleaning Card to feed through the printer until the on-line LED flashes. At this point, open the printerÕs top covers and press the on/cancel button to feed the Cleaning Card out of the printer. Repeat this cleaning procedure if necessary.
J. Maintaining the Cleaning Rollers The Cleaning Rollers remove dust particles from the top and bottom of a blank card as it feeds into the printer. Cleaning these rollers will help prevent contaminated cards from passing beneath the printhead, thus extending the printheadÕs life and allowing for higher quality output. The Cleaning Rollers should be cleaned during every ribbon change or after every 250 prints. Use the following steps to clean these rollers: 1.
A. Adjusting the Card Input Guides Two Card Input Guides reside within the Card Hopper. The left Card Input Guide, as you are looking straight into the Card Hopper, is adjustable to accommodate varying card widths. To adjust this Card Input Guide, refer to the following steps: Card Input Guides Card Input Hopper Door Left Card Input Guide Screws 1. Open the Card Hopper Door located on the righthand side of the printerÕs exterior by grasping the top of the door and pulling straight down.
Internal Card Guides Card Guide Mounting Screws Card Guide Screws 2. Remove the ribbon and overlaminate rolls from the printer. 3. As you are looking inside the printer from the front, locate the Internal Card Guide on the left-hand side (the lamination side) of the printer. This guide straddles the laminatorÕs black Drive Roller. 4. Remove the single screw from the two holes residing to the immediate right of the laminatorÕs Internal Card Guide. 5.
Adjustment to the second Internal Card Guide is now complete. C. Adjusting the Card Separator Flap The Card Separator Flap resides inside the printer and helps prevent two cards from feeding simultaneously. This flap is adjustable to accommodate varying card thicknesses. Although the Card Separator Flap will automatically adjust to slight card thickness variations, a manual adjustment should be made in order for the printer to consistently feed single cards which vary from the standard CR-80 .
Card Flap Adjustment Screws Card Feed Roller Cleaning Roller Assembly 6. As you are looking inside the printer from the front, locate the two single screws located just to the left of each end of the first Card Feed Roller. Rotate these screws to adjust the Card Separator Flap. 7. Rotate the screws clockwise to move the Card Separator Flap upward or counter clockwise to move the flap downward. If inserting thicker cards, move the Card Separator Flap downward.
D. Adjusting the Laminator When applying the PolyGuard overlaminate, you may find that the individual polyester chips from the overlaminate roll may be slightly off-center when applied to a card. This is due to slight variations in the position of the chips on each individual overlaminate roll. To center these chips, two simple adjustments can be made.
4. Always make very slight adjustments to the Card Sensor, and run a test print after each adjustment until the optimum chip position is found. Also, after each adjustment, retighten the screw loosened in step one. Please refer to the following steps to adjust the top-to-bottom position of the PolyGuard chip: 1. If the PolyGuard chips are being applied too closely to, or overlapping, a cardÕs top or bottom edge, the laminatorÕs Card Guide Rail should be adjusted.
The printer doesn’t work at all. Symptoms: nothing happens or an error message comes up in the Windows application program. ■ ■ The on-line LED or on/cancel LED light is flashing. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in securely on both ends and that the printer is turned ON. Confirm power is applied by pressing the power switch on the rear panel of the printer. Also, be sure the printer is on-line. The green LED below both the on/cancel and the on-line buttons should be illuminated.
I’m having problems printing from Windows 95. ■ Print with either the 32-Bit Print Spooler or the Write Direct to Port option selected from within the printer driver setup (see Section 7-B and C for more information on these options). In most cases, one or the other of these options will provide the best results when printing from Windows 95. ■ Due to the wide variety of PC hardware and software configurations, however, some systems may print more effectively through the system spooler of Windows 95.
The ribbon or overlaminate has torn or even broken. Symptoms: printer stops printing or simply continues to wind the take-up end of the roll. ■ If your dye-sublimation ribbon is sticking to the card, check to see that you are using a card with a polished PVC finish. A card with a dull or sticky finish can cause the ribbon to stick to its surface causing the ribbon to jam or even break.
The photos on my ID cards look very pixelated. The printer’s top cover won’t shut. A card feeds in and acts like it’s printing, but nothing is printed. 56 Symptoms: photos do not look smooth or continuous, but rather grainy and unclear. ■ Some applications have selections you must enable in order for the Color ID Card Printer to use its own dither patterns. For best output, you should always use the Color ID Card PrinterÕs dither patterns.
The card won’t feed and the online LED starts blinking. The printing gets cut off or is not centered on the card. Two or more cards feed at the same time. I can’t get the cards in between the Card Input Guides. Symptoms: printer starts to make noise like everything is fine, but no card feeds. ■ Be sure the cards are inserted all the way into the printer and that you havenÕt inserted more than 100 standard sized cards. ■ YouÕre trying to feed a card thatÕs too thick.
11 Technical Specifications Printing Method: Dye-sublimation/resin thermal transfer Printing Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) Colors: Up to 16.7 million Print Speed: Approximately 8 seconds (K) Approximately 15 seconds (KO) Approximately 30 seconds (YMCKO) Additional 45 seconds required if applying PolyGuard overlaminate Printing Area: Standard CR-80 Card: Card Size 2.13Ó (54mm) x 3.38Ó (86mm) Print Area 1.93Ó (49mm) x 3.1Ó (80.5mm) Oversize Card: Card Size 2.36Ó (60mm) x 3.
A. Introduction The Color ID Card Printer has a Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module available as a factory installed option. Either a high or a low coercivity magnetic encoder is available (specify high or low when ordering). Both encoding modules will encode on Tracks 1, 2, and 3. When encoding, the Color ID Card printer will encode according to the ISO standards for magnetic encoding. These standards are preset within the printer driver and will remain as the default until modified.
The magnetic encoding module encodes onto tracks in accordance with an ISO 7811-2 magnetic stripe. Refer to the following diagram for track locations: B. Track Locations 0.223" 0.353" 0.493" TRACK1 0.110" TRACK2 0.110" TRACK3 0.110" 0.130" 0.140" C. Sending Track Information Magnetic track data is sent in the form of text strings from the application software to the printer driver along with all of the other printable objects within your card design.
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Start Sentinel % ; ; End Sentinel ? ? ? Field Separator ^ = = Valid Characters 0-9, A-Z, Punct.
Appendix B Interfacing Information A. Introduction The Color ID Card Printer is equipped with a standard 8-bit Centronics-type parallel data communications port. This is the means by which the printer receives data from your computer. No options for serial data are available. This section describes the pin assignments, protocol, and signal specifications for the parallel data input port. B.
Back Side Only...................................................................36 Bar Codes.......................................................................14, 34 Card Input Guides.............................................................47 Card Separator Flap ..........................................................49 Card Size .......................................................................33, 58 Cards ....................................................................................
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