Category Archives: Won’t Print
Wrong Ribbon Error – Fargo DTC550
Ensure that your ribbon is set correctly in the driver if your DTC550 is displaying a “Wrong Ribbon Installed” Error Go to your printers and faxes folder, right click on the Fargo DTC550, and choose printing preferences. Click on the … Continue reading
Ribbon Sensor Calibration Fail – Fargo DTC300
Try the following if your Fargo DTC300 is failing the ribbon sensor calibration: Try a different USB port on your computer Try the calibration on a different computer Update your printer driver and firmware to the latest on Fargo’s website … Continue reading
Ribbon Sensor Calibration Fail – Fargo DTC400
Try the following if your Fargo DTC400 is failing the ribbon sensor calibration: Try a different USB port on your computer Try the calibration on a different computer Update your printer driver and firmware to the latest on Fargo’s website … Continue reading
Ribbon Breaking – Fargo DTC4000
If your Fargo DTC4000 is breaking ribbons, try the following: Run a self test from the front panel of the printer to determine if the issue is with the printer or your software/computer Try the following if the ribbon break … Continue reading
No ribbon installed – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps if your Fargo DTC550 is displaying a “No ribbon installed” error: Turn the printer off for about 5 seconds and then turn it back on Try a different ribbon Make sure the ribbon is installed correctly … Continue reading
Input Roller Turns Backwards – Fargo DTC550
Fargo DTC550 input roller turning the wrong way is caused by one of the following: 1. Your printer has a mag encoder but the setting was turned off 2. Your printer does not have a mag encoder but the setting … Continue reading
Card Jam – Fargo Pro-L
If your Fargo Pro-L printer is card jamming, try the following: Run a self test to determine if the problem is with the printer itself Try different cards Manually clean the rollers with Fargo 82133 alcohol card Check the rollers … Continue reading
Won’t Communicate – Fargo DTC1000
If your Fargo DTC1000 won’t communicate, take the following steps Ensure that your printer is turned on and plugged into your computer Check to make sure the USB port on the printer is not loose or broken Try a different … Continue reading
Error 231 – Evolis Zenius
Error 231 – Is a mechanical error, card jam error The print attempt has failed. One or more cards have become jammed in the printer, or there is a defect in a mechanical component. If a card is blocked, remove … Continue reading
Ribbon Sensor Calibration Fails – Fargo DTC550
Take the following trouble shooting steps if your Fargo DTC550 Ribbon Sensor Calibration Fails: Update your printer driver and firmware and try the calibration again If the calibration fails from the printer driver try a sensor calibration directly from the … Continue reading


