FARGO electronic DTC500 - Manual (Page 14)

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DTC500 Series Card Printer/Encoders User Guide (Rev. 5.0) 14
Reviewing DTC 510 Sequence of Operations (continued)
Step Process
13 The Flipper Stepper rotates the Flipper Table a specific number of steps (based on
the Flipper Offset setting) to return the Flipper Table to a level position.
14 The Card Feed Motor feeds card to the Print TOF Sensor.
15 The Ribbon Drives turn ON and move until the correct panel is found by the Print
Ribbon Sensor Array (5 reflective). All Stop. (Note: The Print Ribbon Encoder is
active during this step.)
16 The Headlift Motor engages and moves the Printhead down until the Headlift
Sensor is activated. All Stop.
17 The Fan turns ON (as required) and blows cool air over the Printhead.
(Note: The Printhead Thermistor determines the Printhead Temperature.)
18 The Ribbon Drive and Card Feed Motors activate and the Printhead burns the
image data until the image data is depleted. All Stop. (Note: The Ribbon
Encoder is active during this step.)
19 The Headlift Motor engages and moves the Printhead up until the Headlift Sensor
is activated. All Stop.
20 The Card Feed Motor feeds card back to the Print TOF Sensor.
21 Repeat steps 14 to 20 for the appropriate Number of Color/Overlay Panels.
22 The Card Feed Motor activates to feed the Card out of the Printer.