Monthly Archives: November 2008

Datacard SP35 printer – Printing Faintly

SP35Plus

Following is a question received from our technical support response team:

Question:

Our Datacard SP35 Plus printer is printing faintly. Any ideas?

Answer:

It sounds like the printhead temperature needs to be increased in the print driver. This will enhance the color and density of the ribbon transfer to the card.

For additional information about the current SP35 Plus or other Datacard printer models, let our id card experts provide you with a free consultation.

Fargo DTC525 – Card Not Fed Error

DTC525

Following is a question received from our technical support response team:

Question:

We have a Fargo DTC525 printer. The PVC cards we use do not feed off of the hopper. What steps do we take?

Answer:

Make sure that your hopper card thickness gauge (located on the right side of the hopper) is set to 30 ml or above if you are using standard 30 ml PVC cards.

It is also recommended that you clean the printer with a Fargo printer cleaning kit for this printer.

Also check to make sure to check your PVC cards. Sometimes they have too much static and can stick together not allowing them to feed. Fan the cards before placing them back in the hopper to make sure they are not sticking. In this process, try not to touch the printing surface of the cards as oils from skin will cause defective printing results.

If the problem persists, contact your solutions provider for technical assistance or the Fargo Technical Support line at 800-459-5636 for specific repair information.

For additional information about the current Fargo printer models, let our ID card experts provide you with a free consultation.

Fargo DTC400 Printer Jam

DTC400

Following is a question received from our technical support response team:

Question:

My Fargo DTC400 printer will jam frequently during print jobs. We need to know what to do to eliminate this error.

Answer:

The DTC400 has an O-ring that drives the card feed rollers. There has been frequent issues with older models of Fargo DTC400 printers where the o ring has stretched or broken. Issues with the O-ring cause irregular feed roller issues, ribbon breakage or misalignment of print registration.

The first step is to do a ribbon sensor calibration. This can be done through your print driver using the directions in our link.

If the problem persists, the DTC400 came with a two year manufacturer warranty that may still provide repair assistance. Contact your solutions provider for technical assistance or the Fargo Technical Support line at 800-459-5636 for specific repair information.

For additional information about the Fargo DTC400e, Persona C30e or other Fargo printers, let our id card experts provide you with a free consultation.

Evolis Quantum – Image is Printing in Reverse

Following is a question and answer from our technical support response team:

Question:

Infrequently, but enough to be a bother, my Evolis Quantum has flipped the image it was printing all by itself. Without doing anything technical to the printer, the image flips back by itself. The image flip seems to occur every 75 to 100 cards. What can we do to fix this problem.

Answer:

The first step we would recommend is to update your printer firmware and print driver for the proper operating system that you are using. Updated firmware and print drivers are available on the evolis website .

Test your print job again. If the problem persists, contact your solutions provider for support.

For more information about Evolis ID card printers, visit our Evolis Tattoo, Evolis Pebble, Evolis Dualys, Evolis Quantum or Evolis Securion product pages. For a free consultation regarding what printer would be the best fit for your application, contact us toll free at 888-485-4696.

Datacard Printer – SP35Plus – Ribbon Breakage

SP35Plus

Following is a question received from our technical support response team:

Question:

Our Datacard SP35 Plus printer provides us with constant ribbon breaks. We are printing with YMCKO print ribbon. The printer will only print about one in 50 cards correctly. The ribbon looks like it is stuck to the card when it breaks. Any ideas?

Answer:

Try the following steps:

1. Check the print head temperature to make sure that it is hot enough to transfer the ribbon to the card.

2. The surface of the PVC card may not be image compatible. Try another brand of card or opt to 60/40 composite cards for testing.

For additional information about the current Datacard printer models, let our id card experts provide you with a free consultation.