FARGO electronic HDP700 User Manual
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HDP700 Series Card Printer
2.9.4 Ribbon Wrinkle
Symptom: Printed cards have off-colored lines or streaks on them.
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Confirm that the printer is using the most current driver from
http://www.fargo.com
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Reduce the Dye-Sub Intensity setting within the Image Color tab of the printer driver as
described in Section 3.4.
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Reduce the Image Darkness as described in Section 7.3.21.
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Adjust the Ribbon Tension as described in Section 7.3.6.
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Adjust Printhead Bracket Adjustment Screws. These can be found on the backside of the
Printhead. See drawing D840854. Loosen both of the screws and adjust the bar slightly outward.
Tighten the screws and print a self-test.
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Check the Printhead and Printhead Mounting Bracket for debris and burrs.