FARGO electronic DTC500 - Manual (Page 137)

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DTC500 Series Card Printer/Encoders User Guide (Rev. 5.0) 137
Adjusting the Card Lamination Module
The Card Printer supports the attachment of an optional Card Lamination Module. This
module can be ordered pre-installed on the Printer from the factory or can be ordered
separately as a field upgradeable module. Once attached, the Card Lamination Module
allows you to apply Fargo certified overlaminates for more secure, tamper-resistant cards.
This section explains all aspects of the Card Lamination Module's operation and the
overlaminate materials available.
IMPORTANT! Fargo Card Printers require highly specialized print Ribbons to function
properly. To maximize Printer life, reliability, printed card quality and durability, you must use
only Fargo Certified Supplies. For this reason, your Fargo warranty is void, where not
prohibited by law, if you use non-Fargo Certified Supplies. To order additional materials,
please contact your authorized reseller.
Adjusting the Card Flattener
The Card Lamination Module provides an adjustable Card Flattener that allows you to fine-
tune the flatness of laminated cards. This flattener works by reverse bending cards as they
eject from the laminator while they are still warm.
In most cases, card warpage is only a concern when laminating on a single side of card
stock which has a PVC-based core rather than a polyester-based core. Cards with a PVC-
based core are not as heat resistant and are not recommended for use when laminating
By default, the Card Flattener is configured at the factory to accommodate UltraCard III type
card stock. (Note: If you are experiencing an unacceptable amount of card warpage, please
refer to the following to adjust the Card Flattener.)
Step Procedure
1 Open the Card Lamination Module.
2 Remove the overlaminate material if installed.
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