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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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