Monthly Archives: February 2012

Mag Verify Error – Fargo DTC300

Take the following steps if your Fargo DTC300 is displaying a mag verify error: Run a magnetic self test from the printer to eliminate your computer or software Try different cards Ensure that the coercivity setting in the driver is … Continue reading

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What Printers have been tested with Epi Suite?

Click here for the list of ID Badge printers that ImageWare has tested with Epi Suite  

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Update Firmware – Magicard Rio2

Take the following steps to update your Magicard Rio2 printer firmware: Download the latest firmware version from Magicard’s website Double click on the executable file and follow the instructions

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Disable HoloKote – Magicard Avalon

Take the following steps to disable the HoloKote on a Magicard Avalon: Access the printer driver by going to your printers and faxes folder. Right click on the Magicard Avalon and choose printing preferences. Click on Card Front Uncheck the … 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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Check Card Count – Fargo 4250

You can check the card count on your Fargo 4250 printer by holding the pause button down until the card count is displayed. A card will be inserted and the card count will be printed.

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Update Firmware – Magicard Rio2E

Take the following steps to update your Magicard Rio2E printer firmware: Download the latest firmware version from Magicard’s website Double click on the executable file and follow the instructions

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Enable Mag Verification – Magicard Avalon

Take the following steps to enable the mag verification on a Magicard Avalon: Access the printer driver by going to your printers and faxes folder. Right click on the Magicard Avalon and choose printing preferences. Check the Verify box under … Continue reading

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Self Test – Magicard Pronto

Take the following steps to print a test card: Press the Power Button twice in quick succession (within 0.5 seconds) After a few seconds, the button will FLASH YELLOW to request a card to be fed into the front card … Continue reading

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Using Holographic Thin Film Laminate – HDP5000LC

Hologram Film laminate may leave what is called “flash” inside the laminator. “Flash” is small particles of the thin film that flake off the edges when the lamination process occurs. This “flash” may build up inside the printer and cause … Continue reading

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