Document Outline

• Introduction
  • How to use the manual
  • Safety Messages (review carefully)
• Section 1: Specifications
  • Safety Messages (review carefully)
  • Technical Specifications
    • Technical Specifications (continued)
  • Functional Specifications
    • Printer Components: Buttons, Hoppers and Cover
      • Printer Components: Buttons, Hoppers and Cover (continued)
    • Printer Components: Ribbons and Cards
      • Printer Components: Ribbons and Cards (continued)
• Section 2: Setup and Installation
  • Safety Messages (review carefully)
  • Introduction
    • Choosing a Good Location
    • About Moisture Condensation
    • Unpacking and Inspection
  • Connecting the Printer to the Computer
  • Installing the Windows Printer Driver
    • Installing the Printer Driver from the Software Installation CD
      • Installing the Printer Driver from the Software Installation CD (continued)
    • Installing Printer Driver Updates
    • Downloading Printer Driver files
    • Installing the 32-Bit Print Spooler for Windows 95/98
      • Installing the 32-Bit Print Spooler for Windows 95/98 (continued)
      • Installing the 32-Bit Print Spooler for Windows 95/98 (continued)
  • Loading Ribbon Into The Printer
    • Loading Ribbon Into The Printer (continued)
    • Loading Ribbon Into The Printer (continued)
    • Loading Ribbon Into The Printer (continued)
    • Loading Ribbon Into The Printer (continued)
    • Loading Cards into the Printer
      • Loading Cards Into the Printer (continued)
      • Loading Cards into the Printer (continued)
  • Powering-up the Printer
    • Applying Power
      • Applying Power (continued)
    • Printing a Self Test
• Section 3: Troubleshooting the Printer
  • Resolving problems with General Printer Operation
  • Resolving problems with the flashing Online LED light
  • Resolving problems with the flashing On/Cancel LED light
  • Resolving problems with Windows 95/98 printing capabilities
    • Step
    • Procedure
  • Resolving problems with Ribbon winding and printing
  • Resolving problems with the Card Jams
  • Resolving problems with the Ribbon Jams
  • Resolving problems (related to the Printer stopping or making strange sounds)
  • Resolving problems with Ribbon winding and printing
  • Resolving problems with torn or broken Ribbons
  • Resolving problems with streaks in Prints
  • Resolving problems with Print blotches or small voids
  • Resolving problems with pixelated Photos on ID cards
  • Resolving problems with card feeding and Online LED blinking
• Section 4: Printer Driver Setup
  • Safety Messages (review carefully)
  • Installing the Printer Driver
  • Using the Color ID Card II Printer Advanced Document Settings
  • Selecting Paper/Output
    • Selecting Card Size
    • Determining the number of Copies
    • Selecting the Default Graphic Resolution
  • Document Options
  • Selecting Ribbon Type
    • Selecting from the Ribbon Type options
      • Selecting from the Ribbon Type options (continued)
    • Selecting from the Color Matching options
      • Selecting from the Color Matching options (continued)
  • Using the Image Controls
    • Controlling the Dye-Sub Intensity (YMCB)
    • Controlling the Resin Heat
    • Using the default Dither Mode
    • Selecting the K Panel Graphics Mode option
    • Selecting K Panel Only (95%) / (99%)
    • Selecting the Print Edge-to-Edge option
    • Selecting the Rotate 180 Degrees option
    • Selecting the Overlay option
      • Selecting the Overlay option (continued)
  • Using the Magnetic Encoding Options
    • Using the Magnetic Encoding Mode option
    • Selecting the Magnetic Track Options
    • Selecting the Track Bit Density option
    • Selecting the Track LRC Generation option
    • Selecting the Track Character Size option
    • Selecting the Track Character Parity option
    • Selecting the Track Character ASCII Offset option
    • Selecting the Shift Data Left option
    • Selecting the Verify Magnetic Encoding option
    • Reviewing ISO Track Locations
    • Sending Track Information
    • Entering Track Information
    • Reviewing Tracks 1, 2, and 3 (in Table format)
    • Reviewing the Track Data Note
    • Reviewing the ASCII Code and Character Table
    • Selecting Smart Clipping Rectangle
    • Selecting the Disable Printing option
  • Selecting the Calibration window
    • Using the Image Placement controls
      • Using Image Placement controls (continued)
    • Selecting the Self Test button
    • Selecting Write Direct to Port
  • Printing a Card
    • Step
    • Procedure
• Section 5: Diagnostic Tools, Calibration, and Interface Information
  • Safety Messages (review carefully)
    • Step
    • Procedure
  • Calibrating the Printhead
    • Adjusting the RP1 Potentiometer
    • Aligning the Headlift Sensor
      • Step
      • Procedure
    • Positioning the Headlift Cam
    • Making Mechanical Adjustments to the Printhead
      • Making Mechanical Adjustments to the Printhead (continued)
      • Making Mechanical Adjustments to the Printhead (continued)
      • Making Mechanical Adjustments to the Printhead (continued)
      • Making Mechanical Adjustments to the Printhead (continued)
    • Calibrating the Ribbon Sensor
    • Adjusting the RP2 Potentiometer
    • Adjusting the RP2 Potentiometer
    • Calibrating the Left Card Sensor
    • Adjusting the RP3 Potentiometer
    • Aligning the Stepper Motor
    • Calibrating the Ribbon ID Sensor Board
    • Calibrating the Ribbon ID Sensor Board
    • Calibrating the Ribbon ID Sensor Board
  • Interfacing Information
    • Centronics-type Parallel Interface
      • Centronics-type Parallel Interface (continued)
      • Centronics-type Parallel Interface (continued)
      • Centronics-type Parallel Interface (continued)
• Section 6: Parts Replacement
  • Safety Messages (review carefully)
    • Reviewing the Part Number/Description and Drawing Number Table
    • Reviewing the Drawing Index
    • Reviewing the Print Circuit Board Cable Connector Locations
    • Replacing the Rear Pivot Cover (830168)
    • Replacing the Front Cover Assembly (830182-02)
    • Replacing the Print Circuit Board (140300)
    • Replacing the Power Circuit Board (140302)
    • Replacing the Printhead Assembly (820102)
    • Replacing the Printhead Harness Assembly (830162-00)
      • Replacing the Printhead Harness Assembly (830162-00) (cont.)
    • Replacing the Ribbon Sensor Board Assembly (830151)
    • Replacing the Cleaning Roller Assembly (830177)
    • Replacing the Front Panel Board Assembly (830164)
    • Replacing the Left Card Sensor Assembly (830135)
    • Replacing the Headlift Motor Assembly (830143)
    • Replacing the Card Feed Assembly (830145)
    • Replacing the Ribbon Drive Assembly (830147)
    • Replacing the Slotted Sensor Mount Assembly (830149)
    • Replacing the Lid Sensor Assembly (830150)
    • Replacing the Stepper Motor Assembly (810113)
    • Replacing the Ribbon ID Sensor Board Assembly (763173-2)
    • Replacing the Card Feed Switch Assembly (830136)
    • Replacing the LED Board Assembly (830133)
    • Replacing the Platen Roller (810261)
    • Replacing the Card Input Roller (810262)
    • Replacing the Left Card Input Roller
    • Replacing the Card Feed Roller (810304)
    • Replacing the Magnetic Head Assembly (High-Coercivity: 83019012 or Low Coercivity: 83019012)
      • Step
      • Procedure
    • Installing the New Magnetic Head Assembly
      • Step
      • Procedure
• Section 7: Maintenance and Cleaning
  • Safety Messages (review carefully)
    • Section 7: Maintenance and Cleaning (continued)
    • Supplies Required
      • Step
      • Procedure
    • Standard Printhead Cleaning
    • Expanded Printhead Cleaning
    • Cleaning the Printer Case
    • Cleaning the Inside of the Printer
    • Cleaning the Card Feed Rollers
    • Cleaning the Drive Roller
    • Maintaining the Cleaning Rollers
• Section 8: Packing the C10/M10 Card Printer
• Section 9: Board Level Diagnostics
  • Sensor Testing
    • Reviewing the Motor Voltages (when active)
• Section 10: FARGO Technical Support
  • Contacting FARGO Technical Support
• Section 11: Reviewing C10 and M10 Spare Parts List
• Glossary of Terms
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• Index