Users Manual Part 1

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Normal Mode and User Mode
You can switch the printer from Normal Mode to User Mode while it is operating.
This section provides an outline of both modes, explains how to change modes and
explains the basic operations of the User Mode.
Normal Mode and User Mode
 Normal Mode
Normal Mode is used for printing cards.
When the power is turned on the printer starts in
Normal Mode.
The printer status, such as [Read to Print] and
[Now Printing] appears on the LCD Panel.
Additionally, details of errors, such as [Ribbon
Empty] appear.
In Normal Mode, while the
 Key is pressed, you
can confirm the remaining Ink Ribbon and
Transfer Film (diagram at right).
Releasing the
 Key returns the display to the
standard Normal Mode display.
A single " " indicates approximately 20% remaining. When
this is not displayed, then replacement of the Ink Ribbon or
Transfer Film is necessary.
Additionally, if " " is blinking, this indicates that it is nearly time
for replacement.
→See "Changing the Ink Ribbon and Transfer Film" o
n
page 16 for details about changing the Transfer Film or
Transfer Film.
→See "Correcting image and text misalignment (horiz
ontal)"
on page
38 for instructions on how to check the rema
ining
quantities from User Mode.
→See "Notification of Time for Ink Ribbon and Transfe
r Film
Replacement" on
page 43 for setting replacement times.
Normal Mode Message List
Ready to Print
Initializing The printer is initializing. Remaining cards (abnormal card) are ejected from
the card ejection slot.
Ready to Print In standby. This is awaiting a request to print cards.
Now Printing Printing cards.
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