Monthly Archives: January 2012

How to turn off HoloKote – Magicard Pronto

To turn off the HoloKote go to your printers and faxes folder, right click on the Pronto, choose printing preferences. Click on the Card Front tab Uncheck the HoloKote box  

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Manual Cleaning – Magicard Rio Pro

It is recommended that you manually clean your Rio Pro rollers with every ribbon change Remove the cards and ribbons Leave the top cover open Press Menu Select Clean rollers Select Next Select Yes The rollers will advance Hold a … Continue reading

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Set Ribbon in Mac Driver – Evolis Pebble 4

The Evolis Mac driver does not have a GUI (graphical user interface) so you have to set the ribbon type using commands. Take the following steps to set your ribbon type: Access the printer driver Enter the command Pr;(ribbon type) … Continue reading

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TransCam WDM

TransCam WDM   TransCamWDM lets you capture, create, and edit photos for ID Badges. This software can be used with most TWAIN compatible ID card applications. The webcam has a widescreen sensor which allows for excellent sharpness and image quality … Continue reading

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Driver Installation – Magicard Pronto

Take the following steps to install your Magicard Pronto printer driver: DO NOT plug the printer’s USB cable into your computer until you are prompted to Insert the CD and it will auto play You can download the driver from … Continue reading

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Omitting overlay – Nisca PR5350

Take the following steps to omit the overlay when printing with your Nisca PR5350: Go to your printers and faxes folder Right click on your Nisca PR5350 Printer, choose Printing preferences. Click on the Ribbon Tab. Select do not apply … Continue reading

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Update Firmware – Evolis Dualys 3

Take the following steps to flash or upgrade your Evolis Dualys 3 firmware: Go to Evolis’ website Download the latest firmware to your desktop. Double click on the Icon. The power light will flash during the firmware update. The print … 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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