Monthly Archives: March 2014

Update Firmware – IDP Smart 30/50

Download the latest firmware from IDP’s website Open the Card Printer Firmware application Choose your printer from the drop down list Click the Browse button to the location of the firmware file Click Update The new firmware version will be … Continue reading

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Set Ribbon Type – IDP Smart 30

Take the following steps to change your ribbon type in the Smart-30 printer driver: Go to your printers and faxes folder. Right click on the IDP Smart-30 Card Printer and click printing preferences. Click on the Paper/Ribbon/Printing tab and then … Continue reading

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Ribbon Sensor Calibration – Fargo C50

Take the following steps to calibrate the Fargo C50 ribbon sensor: Go to your printers and faxes folder, right click on the C50 and choose Printing Preferences. Click on the Tool box tab Once the Tool Box opens, click on … Continue reading

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NEW: Evolis to include cardPresso in its offer

Evolis to announce new cardPresso offer March 26, 2014 Click here to sign up for their webinar  

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Fargo DTC4500e Won’t Communicate

If your Fargo DTC4500e 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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Clean Printer – Fargo DTC4250e

Take the following steps to run a cleaning cycle on your Fargo DTC4250e: Go to your printers and faxes folder. Right click on the Fargo DTC4250e and click printing preferences. Click on the tool box tab Click on the clean … Continue reading

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Ribbon Break – Evolis Primacy

Take these steps to resolve ribbon breaking issues: Run a self test Update the printer firmware and driver to the latest on the Evolis website Run a cleaning cycle Run a self adjustment Make offset adjustments by using commands Ensure … Continue reading

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cardPresso – Is it possible to use the same license/key in more than one PC?

You will need one license for each PC, however you can install cardPresso in more than one PC and then move the USB Pen from one to another in order to run the application.

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