Tag Archives: C30
Clean Printer – Fargo C30
Take the following steps to run a cleaning cycle on your Fargo C30: Go to your printers and faxes folder. Right click on the Fargo C30 and click printing preferences. Click on the Clean Printer tab Read the instructions and … Continue reading
Ribbon Sensor Calibration Fail – Fargo C30
Try the following if your Fargo C30 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
Fargo C30 Ejects Blank Card
Check the following if your Fargo C30 is ejecting a blank card: Run a self test from the printer to eliminate the PC or software Update the firmware to the latest on Fargo’s website Ensure that you are using the … Continue reading
Mag Verify Error – Fargo C30
Take the following steps if your Fargo C30 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
Ribbon breaking – Fargo C30
Ribbon breaking can be a frustrating and expensive issue. Print Ribbons can break in either a straight cut or a jagged tear. There are different causes and resolutions for each type. If the ribbon break is a straight cut: Run a self … Continue reading
Card Jam – Fargo C30
Take the following steps if your Fargo C30 is card jamming: Run a self test from the printer to determine if the issue is actually with the printer and not the PC or software Try different cards Manually clean the … Continue reading
Ribbon Miscue – Fargo C30/DTC300/DTC400
Take the following steps if your printer is displaying the “Ribbon Miscue” error, breaking ribbons, or printing out just one or two color panels: Try a different ribbon Update your printer driver and firmware to the latest listed on Fargo’s … Continue reading
Fargo C30 won’t communicate
If your Fargo C30 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
How to replace a print head on Fargo DTC300/DTC400/C30
Please click on the link below for instructions for replacing the print head Changing Print Head You may have to adjust the image darkness setting after replacing the print head
How to update your Fargo Printer firmware
Please update your printer driver before updating your printer firmware In order to upgrade your printer firmware you will need the Fargo Workbench Utility Go to Fargo’s website and download Fargo’s Workbench Utility Choose your printer model from the drop … Continue reading