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4.11 Magnetic Encoding

Select the Magnetic Encoding tab to display options for controlling the Magnetic Stripe encoding process.
You can use these options only if the printer has an optional Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module installed.

The Magnetic Encoding tab includes two areas, Encoding Options and Magnetic Track Options.

4.11.1 Encoding Options
Two encoding modes are available, ISO Encoding and Custom Encoding or Raw Binary Encoding Mode.

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ISO Encoding – You can change the encoding mode and coercivity setting or modify the ISO standards for
Tracks 1, 2 and 3. This can be done by correctly modifying these Magnetic Encoding options.

Window Tab Procedure Procedure (continued)
If you select ISO Encoding,
you send down a formatted set This selection activates the
of characters. track tabs. However, all
functions on the Track tabs are
If you select Custom inactive or gray and display
Encoding, all options are ISO defaults, which are the
active. defaults listed for each track
below. The Shift Data Left
check box remains unchecked
and inactive.

The Default is ISO Encoding.
Note: The defaults are the
same as the ISO Encoding
defaults.

All functions on the Magnetic
Track Options tabs are active.

If you select Raw Binary The Coercivity dropdown
Encoding, you send down a function is active and the Shift
raw binary string rather than a Data Left checkbox is not
formatted set of characters. active.

If you select JIS II Encoding, All functions on the Magnetic
specific standards are used. Track Options tabs are inactive
except for Bit Density.
Select the Coercivity
option (Oersted) that This selection disables all the
matches the card type. Magnetic Track Options tabs.
It also disables the Coercivity
Select this option to shift dropdown function and Shift
the recorded magnetic Data Left checkbox option.
data to the left-hand side
of the card's Magnetic The default Coercivity is 600
Stripe. Oe.

• High Coercivity 4000
Oersted

• FARGO’s High Coercivity
UltraCard IIIs are 2750
Oersted

• Medium Coercivity=600
Oersted

• Low Coercivity = 300
Oersted

This is useful in situations
that require cards to be
readable with insert type
readers.

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Window Tab Procedure Procedure (continued)

Select the Magnetic Track This applies if the
Selection option to specify application being used
which track is to be requires customization of
the standard ISO encoding
configured through the process.

Magnetic Track Options.

• Custom Encoding or Raw Binary Encoding Mode – You can change the Magnetic Track options for
Tracks 1, 2 and 3 when using the Custom Encoding or Raw Binary Encoding Mode. These options are

not available for ISO or JIS II encoding.

Window TAB Procedure Procedure (continued)

Select 4 Bits to change the bits per Select 7 Bits to change the
character to 4 BPC. bits per character to 7 BPC.
Note: This is the default for Track 3. Note: This is the default for
Select 5 Bits to change the bits per Track 1.
character to 5 BPC. Select 8 Bits to change the
Note: This is the default for Tracks 2 bits per character to 8 BPC.
and 3.
Select ZERO to change the
Select NULL to change the ASCII ASCII Offset to ZERO.
Offset to NULL. Note: This is the default for
Tracks 2 and 3.
Select SPACE to change the ASCII
Offset to SPACE. Select 210 BPI to change the
Note: This is the default for Track 1. bits per inch to 210 BPI.
Note: This is the default for
Select 75 BPI to change the bits per Tracks 1 and 3.
inch to 75 BPI. Select Custom BPI, which
Note: This is the default for Track 2. enables the custom BPI text
Select 128 BPI to change the bits per box.
inch to 128 BPI. Note: The lower limit is 75 and
upper limit is 210.
Select No LRC to change the LRC
Generation to none. Select Odd Parity to
change the LRC
Select Even Parity to change the LRC Generation to Odd Parity.
Generation to Even Parity.
Note: This is the default for all tracks.

Select No Parity to change the Select Odd Parity to change
Character Parity to none. the Character Parity to Odd

Select Even Parity to change the Parity.
Character Parity to Even Parity. Note: This is the default for all
tracks.

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Window TAB Procedure Procedure (continued)

Reverse Bit Order is used to reverse Add Leading Zeros is used to
the character bits and is used for the add a set number of leading
encryption of data in specific programs zeros to the magnetic string in
order to move the starting
point of the encoded data in
specific programs for
encryption of data.

4.11.2 Magnetic Track Options

The magnetic Encoding Module encodes onto tracks in accordance with an ISO 7811-2 Magnetic Stripe.
For track locations, review the display below. Tabs are available on the Magnetic Encoding tab with
options for encoding data on each track.

Reviewing the ISO Track Locations

0.223" 0.353" 0.493"

TRACK1 0.110" 0.130"
TRACK2 0.110" 0.140"
TRACK3 0.110"

Reviewing the Sample String
• Track 1: ~1%JULIEANDERSON^1234567890?
• Track 2: ~2;1234567890987654321?
• Track 3: ~3;1234567890987654321?

Track Start End Sentinel Field Valid Characters Maximum
Sentinel Separator Number of
ASCII 32-95 Characters
Track 1 % ? ^ (See the table below.)
78
Track 2 ; ? = ASCII 48-63
(See the table below.) 39
Track 3 ; ? =
ASCII 48-63 106
(See the table below.)

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Sending the Track Data
Magnetic track data is sent in the form of text strings from the application software to the Printer Driver.

• In order for the Printer Driver to differentiate between Magnetic Track data and the rest of the printable
objects, specific characters must be added to the magnetic data to be encoded.

• These specify the data that is to be encoded, the tracks to encode and mark the start and stop of the
data string. In some cases, these specific characters are automatically added to the string of track data
by ID software applications.

• In most cases, the user must carefully add these characters to the string of Magnetic Track data. If
these characters are not added to the track data, the text intended for the Magnetic Track will appear
as printed text on the card. To avoid this, track information must be entered as described below.

When entering track data, the ~ (tilde) character is entered first, followed by the track number (1, 2 or 3) on
which the data should encode. The data to be encoded follows the track number.

The first character of this data string must be the track's specific Start Sentinel (SS) and the last character
must be the specific End Sentinel (ES).

The characters or data in between the SS and ES can include all of the valid characters specific to each
track.

The number of these characters, however, is limited by each track's maximum character capacity.

When segmenting track data, the appropriate Field Separator (FS) must be used. The table below shows
the SS, ES, FS and the valid characters defined for each track.

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Reviewing the ASCII Code and Character Table

ASCII Code Character ASCII Code Character ASCII Code Character
32 space 56 8 80 P
33 ! 57 9 81 Q
34 58 : 82 R
35 # 59 ; 83 S
36 $ 60 < 84 T
37 % 61 = 85 U
38 and 62 > 86 V
39 ' 63 ? 87 W
40 ( 64 @ 88 X
41 ) 65 A 89 Y
42 * 66 B 90 Z
43 + 67 C 91 [
44 ' 68 D 92 \
45 - 69 E 93 ]
46 . 70 F 94 ^
47 / 71 G 95 _
48 0 72 H
49 1 73 I
50 2 74 J
51 3 75 K
52 4 76 L
53 5 77 M
54 6 78 N
55 7 79 O

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4.12 Overlay / Print Area

Use the Overlay / Print Area tab to control and customize where the Overlay (O) panel and/or the print
area appear on the card. By default, this option is set to print and overlay the entire card.

The orientation of the card display area is determined by the orientation specified in your template.

4.12.1 Defining an Overlay or Print Area

To define an overlay or print area:

1. Click the Front or Back radio button to specify the side of the card to apply the area definition.

2. Click the drop down button in the Overlay / Print Area field and select the option that serves your
purpose:

o Full Card – Select this option to overlay and/or print the entire card.
o Defined Area(s) – Select this option to overlay and/or print only in the selected and definea

area(s).

o Undefined Area(s) – Select this option to overlay and/or print in the space outside the selected
and defined area.

o Omit Smart Chip Area – Select this option to overlay and/or print only in the space outside the
standard location of a smart chip.

o Omit Mag Strip Area – Select this option to overlay and/or print only in the space outside the
standard location of an ISO-standard magnetic stripe.

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o Omit Signature Area – Select this option to overlay and/or print only in the space outside the
standard location of a signature panel.

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3. When you select an option, a default blacked area appears on the card design area grid.

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4. Click and drag to enlarge the area and move it to the preferred location on the card. The size and
coordinates of the area update in the number fields using the units you specify, inches or mm.

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4.12.2 Overlay / Print Area
The Overlay / Print Area box includes several options:
• Defined Area – To define multiple areas, increase the count in the Defined Area field and repeat the
overlay or print area definition steps (above).
• For Print and Overlay – This option applies the defined area to both the print and overlay processes.
• For Overlay Only – The defined are applies only to the overlay process. The entire card prints and
only the overlay is affected.
• For Print Only (No Overlay) – The defined are applies only to the print process. Overlay is disabled.

4.12.3 Security Options
The Security Options area includes the following options:
• Visual Security Solutions – Use this field to enable and select a visual security option. When one of
the options is selected, the Overlay/Print Area feature is disabled.

This field presents options based on the orientation of the card in the template. The default value for all
cards is No Visual Security. Landscape designs offer:
o A – Upper Left
o B – Upper Right
o C – Lower Left
o D – Lower Right
• Portrait designs offer:
o E – Upper Left
o F – Upper Right
o G – Lower Left
• HoloMark – Use this option for hologram security.

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4.13 K Panel Resin

Use this tab to control where the resin black (K) Panel of a full-color ribbon is printed. If a ribbon without a K
resin panel is installed in your printer, these options are grayed out and unavailable.

The orientation of the card display area is determined by the orientation specified in your template.

Refer to Defining an Overlay or Print Area for information that relates to this tab.

The K Panel Resin tab includes the Print All Black with K Panel area and options to Print YMC under K
or Print K Only.

4.13.1 Print All Black with K Panel
This area includes three options:

• Full Card – Select this option to overlay and/or print the entire card.
• Defined Area(s) – Select this option to overlay and/or print only in the selected and define area(s).
• Undefined Area(s) – Select this option to overlay and/or print in the space outside the selected and

defined area.

4.13.2 Print YMC under K
Select Print YMC under K to print all black in the designated areas with the yellow (Y), magenta (M) and
cyan (C) ribbon panels directly beneath the resin black (K) panel. Theis combination provides a gradual
transition between the resin black text or bar code.

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4.13.3 Print K Only

Select Print K Only to print using the resin black (K) panel onto a white background to maximize the
sharpness of printed text and bar codes.

4.14 Printer Info

Use the options on this tab to view information about the medias installed on the printer:

• Ribbon
• Card Count
• Printer Serial #
• Firmware Version
• Reorder Number

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5 System Overview - Troubleshooting

Sequence of Operations

Knowing the sequence of the printer operation helps when troubleshooting the printer.

Step Process
1 File information is received from the PC.
2
Printer compares the installed ribbon type stored in memory with the ribbon type command that was
3 sent from the printer. If the ribbon type does not match, the Pause button (on the right) flashes.
4 The print stepper motor engages.

5 The card feed sensor detects the leading edge of the card and the headlift stepper engages to
6 disengage the input lever.
7 The card feeds through for the alignment pass.
8
9 The card feed stepper motor engages to queue card for magnetic encoding (if applicable).
10
The encoded data is written to the card (if applicable).
11
12 The magnetic encoder verifies while the stepper reverses the card (if applicable).
13
14 The print ribbon drive engages (if not already at the yellow panel).
15
16 The print ribbon sensor looks for the yellow panel.
17 Note: The print ribbon encoder detects the number of revolutions required to use an entire color
18 panel.
19 The print stepper motor engages.
20
21 The card feed sensor detects the leading edge of card.
22
23 The print stepper motor queues card to the middle of the platen roller. All stop.
24
25 The print headlift motor engages to the print position.

26 The print cover sensor checks for closed state.

The print stepper motor engages.

The ribbon drive motor engages.

The image data is burned by the printhead until the image data is depleted. All Stop.

The thermistor engages the printhead cooling fan to maintain proper operating temperature.

The headlift motor engages to the queue position.

The print stepper motor engages.

The print ribbon drive engages.

After ribbon advances a few encoder clicks, assume the ribbon is free of card. All stop.

Repeat Steps 9 through 22 for the appropriate number of color/overlay Panels.

Either the card is ejected from the singled-sided printer or the card feed stepper engages to queue
the card for the flipper table for the dual-sided printer.
All stop.

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5.1 Troubleshooting

5.1.1 Printer Error Buttons
The DTC1250e and DTC4250e use button messages rather than a display message system.
All Printers have two (2) buttons:

• ON/OFF

• Pause
The display message system appears as a graphical message, for example:

Step Procedure
1
2 The ON/OFF ( ) button is blue when the printer is ON. When the printer enters the

3 Sleep mode, the button LED is dimmed but still ON.
4
The Pause ( ) button illuminates blue when the printer is capable of accepting a print
5 job and is not in an error state.
6
7 This button LED will continue to stay on while the printer prints as long as there is no error.

This button LED will also be dimmed when the printer goes into Sleep mode.

When an error occurs, the Pause ( ) button no longer illuminates blue but blinks red.

Press the ON/OFF ( ) button when printer is in an error state to cause the action to

be cancelled.

Note: If no other error occurs, the Pause button illuminates as blue.

Press the Pause ( ) button when printer is in an error state to cause the printer to retry.

Note: The button illuminates as blue and retries the failed action.

When downloading an upgrade file, both buttons are blue and blink. If the unit is a
DTC1250E, you are notified that the upgrade is in process.

DTC4250E: If a language (other than English) is currently selected, you can press and hold

the Pause ( ) button during the power-up sequence to change the language back to
English.

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Step Procedure
8
DTC1250E: When no printer display is available, press or hold the buttons to access some
internal tests.

• To print a card with the Printer Settings, press the Pause ( ) button and hold for 4+
seconds when the printer is ready and idle.

• To print the Alignment or the Self Test, press and hold the Pause ( ) button during
the power-up sequence

5.1.2 Error Messages

This section provides the troubleshooting table for the error message. The DTC4250E has a display that
shows the printer error messages.

• When an error occurs in the printer, the PC shows the error message on screen with solutions.

• The display blinks in the location requiring attention. Locations can include the printer, input hopper,
magnetic encoder, flipper, card path, ribbon, and data/communication device error.

Each table uses a 3-column presentation to display a specific or printer error message, its cause and its
solution.

• This format allows the troubleshooter to identify the error and its cause, and then perform the procedure
provided in the solution column.

• This standard mode of identifying the problem and its solution should provide an efficient method of
troubleshooting this printer.

• If you encounter problems beyond the capabilities of this error message table, you should contact
Technical Support..

Error Message Cause Solution

# 81 The printer is unable to feed a card Check the following, then press the Pause
Unable to Feed from the input card hopper. button to continue.

• Verify the card thickness setting is set to
the thickness of your cards.

• Verify the Cleaning roller is properly
installed on the Ribbon Cartridge.

• Check for card slippage. If necessary,
run the Printer cleaning routine.

• Verify that your cards are within the
accepted card size range.

• Verify the cards are not sticking
together.

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5.1.3 Troubleshooting with the Error Message Table

Error Message Cause Solution

#2 The printhead lift has malfunctioned. Reset the printer and try again.
Head Move Error
If this problem persists, call for
technical assistance.

#8 The printhead temperature sensor is not Reset the printer and try again.
Head Sensor Error functioning or is not connected properly.
Or, the printhead is not cooling properly. If the problem persists, call for
technical assistance.

#9 An unspecified system error has been Reset the printer and try again.
Reboot Required detected by the printer firmware. If this problem persists, call for
technical assistance.
# 25 No ribbon is installed in the printer.
Ribbon not Installed Install a ribbon and retry.
# 30
Mag Verify Error Magnetic encoding verification has Try encoding with a different card.
failed.
# 31 Verify cards have the magnetic stripe.
No Mag Module The printer is not configured with the
encoder data type that you are trying to Replace the magnetic encoding
# 38 send. module.
# 39
# 40 EEPROM is restored with factory default Ensure that no encoding data is being
EEPROM Corrupt values. sent with the print job and reprint the
EEPROM Read Error card.

Install a magnetic encoding module.

If changes were made in the Advanced
Settings tab in the printer driver, click
the Default button to reset these
numbers.

Reset the printer and try again. If this
problem persists, call for technical
assistance.

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Error Message Cause Solution
# 44 A card has become jammed in the
Flipper Jam/ Home Error printer’s flipper table. • Clear any cards in the flippertable
The flipper failed to position properly using the buttons to move the card
# 45 while aligning a card or flipping a card. out. Resume printing.
No Flip Module installed
# 64 Request to print on 2nd side of card, but • The flipper table should be level
# 65 no flipper is installed. when the printer is powered up. If
# 66 the flipper Table is at an angle,
Reboot Required Unspecified system error detected by open the card output door and
# 68 the printer firmware. manually level it. Then cycle the
Card in Printer printer power to reset.
# 70
Multiple Feed • Reset the printer and retry. If
problem persists call for technical
# 81 assistance.
Unable to Feed
If a Flipper Module is present, ensure
# 82 Mag Jam that the Print Both Sides option in the
printer driver is set correctly.

Install a flipper module.

Reset the printer and try again.

If this problem persists, call for
technical assistance.

A card is jammed in the print station or Clear the jam and press the Pause
card flipping area of the Printer. button.

Multiple cards were fed into the printer. Verify the card thickness is set to the
thickness of your cards, then press the
The printer is unable to feed a card from Pause button.
the input card hopper.
Check for card slippage. If necessary,
A card is jammed magnetic station run the printer cleaning routine

Verify the cleaning roller is properly
installed on the ribbon cartridge.

Verify the cards are not sticking
together.

Check the following, then press the
Pause button to continue.

Verify the card thickness setting is set
to the thickness of your cards.

Verify the Cleaning roller is properly
installed on the Ribbon Cartridge.

Check for card slippage. If necessary,
run the Printer cleaning routine.

Verify that your cards are within the
perimeters accepted card size range.

Verify the cards are not sticking
together.

Clear any cards in the magnetic station
using the buttons to move the card out.

Press the Pause button to continue.

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Error Message Cause Solution
The print ribbon has run out.
# 91 Install a new ribbon.
Ribbon Out Press the Pause button to continue or
the ON/OFF button to cancel.

# 93 The print ribbon installed in the printer Change either the installed print ribbon
Wrong Ribbon does not match the ribbon type selected or the ribbon type selected in the
in the printer driver. printer driver.
# 97 Press the Pause button to continue or
Ribbon Search Error The ribbon is not able to find the next the ON/OFF button to cancel.
panel correctly.
# 99 Check for jams/breaks. Recalibrate the ribbon sensor.
Ribbon Error
The print ribbon has either broken or If broken, repair by taping the ribbon
# 100 jammed. back on to the take- up core.
Ribbon RFID Error
There is no ribbon or the ribbon tag Replace the ribbon.
# 102 information is corrupted or incorrect. Press the Pause button to continue or
# 103 the ON/OFF button to cancel.
# 104 This is a problem with the printhead Lift.
#3 If jammed, clear the jam.
Headlift Error
# 106 If broken, repair by taping the ribbon
Job Data Error back on to the take- up core.
# 107 Press the Pause button to continue or
Printing Error the ON/OFF button to cancel.
# 109
# 113 Verify the printer driver settings for
Ribbon Release Error correct Ribbon.

# 110 Try a new ribbon and continue.
Card Jam/Align error
Press the ON/OFF button to cancel.

Reset the printer and try again.

If this problem persists, call for
technical assistance.

The print data sent to the printer is Check the interface cable.
corrupt or has been interrupted.
An error was detected during printing. Select the ON/OFF button to cancel
this print job and then resend the job.
The printer cannot locate the next ribbon
panel in order to release the ribbon from Reset the printer and try again.
the card.
If this problem persists, call for
A card is jammed in the print station or technical assistance.
card flipping area of the printer.
Ensure that the ribbon is not stuck to
the card.

Replace the ribbon.

Recalibrate the ribbon sensor.

If the ribbon is broken, repair by taping
the ribbon back onto the take- up core
and manually advance to the next
panel.

Press the Pause button to continue.

Clear the jam. Press the Pause button
to continue.

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Error Message Cause Solution
# 111 An unrecoverable error has occurred
Head Loading during printing. Reset the printer and try again. If this
# 112 problem persists, call for technical
Card Jam/Align error A card is jammed in the print station or assistance.
# 128 card flipping area of the Printer.
# 170 Clear the jam. Press the Pause button
Calibrate Ribbon to continue.
# 131
Flipper Jam/Home Error The print ribbon sensor is out of Calibrate the ribbon sensor.
calibration or has failed.
# 136 Check for material blocking sensor and
Secure Guard Print try again.
Disabled
# 139 A card has become jammed in the Clear any cards in the flipper table,
Please Remove Ribbon printer’s fipper table. using the buttons to move the card out.
The flipper failed to position properly
# 144 while aligning a card or flipping a card. Resume printing.
EEPROM Corrupt
EEPROM Read Error Printing is disabled by SecureGuard Reset the printer and retry. If problem
until a password is received. persists call for technical assistance.
#202
Encoder not installed Reset the printer and retry.

If the problem persists, call for
technical assistance.

Ribbon needs to be removed. Reset the printer and retry.

EEPROM restored with factory default If problem persists, call for technical
values. assistance.

You are trying to send encoding data, If changes were made in the
but the Printer is not configured with this Advanced Setting tab in the printer
Encoder type. driver, click the Default button to reset
iCLASS,Prox,Mifare,SmartCard these numbers.

Reset the printer and try again. If this
problem persists, call for technical
assistance.

Ensure that no encoding data is being
sent with the print job and reprint the
card.

Install an encoding module.

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5.1.4 Printer-Specific Tools (DTC1250E, DTC4250E)

The status icons are as follows:
This icon indicates that the print rbbon supply is low and will require replacement soon.

For the DTC1250E and DTC4250E models, the entire ribbon cartridge must be replaced.
This icon indicates that the printer needs to be cleaned.

This icon is only displayed for printers with an attached dual-input card hopper and indicates that
the top input hopper is currently selected.

This icon is only displayed for printers with an attached dual-input card hopper and indicates that
the bottom input hopper is currently selected.

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Press the button to scroll through the details of the printer and perform the action.
Press the button to select the option.

When is selected, use the left down arrow to scroll through the Info, Test Prints, and

Languages and Exit.

Use the corner arrow to run that option.

The curved arrow will return to the first screen.

5.1.4.1 Additional Printer Specific Tools

Label Description

INFO • Printer Type

• Firmware Version

• IP Address

• Flipper

• Lamination

• Magnetics

• E-Card

• Password

• Card count

TEST PRINTS Color Photo:
Select this to print a color card to test communication and integrity.
Alignment:
Select this to print a card used to align the print image on the card.
Settings:
Select this to print a card with the Advanced settings.
Resin:
Select this to print a RESIN test card.
Rewritable:
Select this to ERASE the Rewritable card.
Magnetic:
Select this to test Magnetic encoding. (Hi-Co only)
Lamination:
Select this to laminate a test card.

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Label Description
Hopper Select Ability to select which hopper to feed cards from. Applies to Dual Hopper Printers.
Toolbox
Clean Printer:
Language Select this to run the clean printer routine.
Exit Clean Laminator:
Select this to run the clean laminator routine.
Calibrate Mag:
Select this to calibrate the Magnetic Sensor
Calibrate Rib Sensor:
Select this to calibrate the ribbon sensor.
Network:
Select this to configure network options.
Language:
Select this choice to change the Printer Displayed Language.
Exit:
Select this choice to exit the Printer Tool options.

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6 Firmware Upgrades

Upgrade the Printer Firmware

Step Procedure
1
Requirements
2
• Internet access

• Printer powered up and connected to PC

Open the FARGO Workbench Printer Utility or use the Diagnostics button from the Card
tab of the Printing Preference page.
Note: Workbench is also available from the FARGO Folder in the Windows Program
folder.

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Step Procedure
3 From the Application Icon, select Upgrade Firmware.

4 Find the Firmware via Check for Firmware Updates at www.hidglobal.com.
• Save the file to a folder. (Double-click the file to unzip the file.)
• Use the Browse button to find the .frm file.
• Select the file and click Open.

5 Click Upgrade to start the upgrade process.
6 The LOADING FIRMWARE message displays while the Firmware is updating.
7 Reboot the printer if it does not reboot automatically.

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7 Technical Support

7.1 This section provides you with an efficient, step-by-step procedure to be used when contacting HID
GLOBAL Technical Support, as needed, for this card printer.

Step Procedure
1
Contact the J. O'Brien Techincal Support by phone at (877) 379-8844 for additional
2 technical assistance.
3 OR
Contact J. O'Brien Techincal Support. www.idcardprinterrepair.com

Position a phone near the printer and computer so the Technician can help to troubleshoot
the printer.

Please have a self-test and a sample card ready when calling J. O'Brien Techincal Support.

Reading the Serial Numbers on a FARGO Printer

You can determine when your card Printer was manufactured by reading directly from the serial number
(affixed to your card printer).

Example Explanation

Reviewing Example No. • B2050028: The first two digits in the serial number indicate the
2: Serial Number year the printer was built (e.g., the digits B2 indicate the year 2012).
B2050028 (2012)
• B2050028: The third and fourth digits in the serial number indicate
the week the printer was built (e.g., the digits 05 indicate week 5 of
that year).

• B2050028: The last four digits indicate the sequence number for
the numeric order in which the printers were built.

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8 Appendix A

Selecting the Fluorescent Panel Ribbon Type (DTC4250e only)

Fluorescent dye color is bright when black light is applied to it. The YMCFKO/YMCFKOK ribbon is an
economical way to add a fully customizable, incremental level of security to your photo identification cards.
This process allows you to configure the data that is printed with the fluorescent panel of an
YMCFKO/YMCFKOK Ribbon.
Note: Any software program may be used to print the special florescent panel of the Ribbon to a card once
the driver and Workbench are set up correctly.
These ribbons contain a yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and resin black (K) panels to create a full color
over-the-edge printing identification card. In addition, the ribbon contains a dye-based fluorescing panel (F)
which will allow you to print a standard or one-to-one personalized fluorescing image that is completely
invisible until exposed to ultraviolet light.

Check Invert F-Panel Image to create a negative of the fluorescent image. This option refers to the ability to
cause light or white areas of the image to fluoresce and for dark colors to remain dark on the printed card
when exposed to an ultraviolet light. By default, the dark areas of the image fluoresce on the card. Lighter or
white areas have no dye applied.

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8.1.1 Creating a Custom Fluorescent Image using the YMCFKO Ribbon
8.1.2
There are three methods used to accomplish the creation of a custom fluorescent image when using the
YMCFKO Ribbon.

• Printer Driver Method: The fluorescent panel image can be configured directly from the badge
application software.
Note: You can now print a unique fluorescent image, such as the card holder’s picture on each card.

• Asure ID Method: This method is described in the Asure ID Software User Guide. See the
procedure relating to the Fluorescent Panel Ribbon. For more information about , please visit the HID
Global support website.

• Workbench Method: This method is described in the Workbench User Guide and the Help facility.
See the User Guide on your CD. For Help, enter Workbench by clicking the Diagnostics button from
the Card tab of the Printing Preferences page and select Help.

Configuring Fluorescent Data using the Application

This process creates a fluorescent image on your card using a simple text string command in your badge
application.

Step Procedure
1
2 Creating Fluorescent Text: Create a new text box in your badge application.

Type the TEXT that you want to appear as fluorescent and put a ~T before the start of
the text with no space after the ~T. The text will start on the card where the ~T begins.

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Step Procedure
3
Creating a Fluorescent Image: In a separate drawing program, create the image that
you wish to fluoresce.

4 Create the IMAGE in the actual size that you want it to appear on the card, and save it as
a Grayscale or 1 - bit bmp file on the root c:\ directory.

• Do not put spaces in the file name.

5 Create a new text box in your badge application, and type ~I followed by the address of
your image (see Display A below). The top left of your image will start at the top left of
your text box.

6 Set up the printer driver preferences. Refer to Step 8-9 below.

7 Printer will print the fluorescent BMP IMAGE at the ~I position on the card. Printer will
print the fluorescent TEXT at the ~T position on the card.
BMP Image located at c:\globe.bmp

8 Set the Ribbon for YMCFKO in the Printing Preferences.
Note: The Automatically detect the installed Ribbon for every print job button may
also be used.

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Step Procedure
9
Check Invert F-Panel Image to create a negative of the fluorescent image. See below.

• This refers to the ability to cause light or white areas of the image to fluoresce and
dark colors to remain dark on the printed card when exposed to a UV light.

• This was requested because the fluorescent dye color is bright when black light is
applied to it.

By default, the dark areas of the image will fluoresce on the card and the lighter or white
areas will have no dye applied.
Note: This may improve the look of the person’s image if used for the Logo.

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