Tag Archives: C30E

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

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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

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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

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Disable Cleaning Reminder – Fargo C30E

Take the following steps to disable the cleaning reminder for a Fargo C30E: Go to your printers and faxes folder, right click on the Fargo C30E Card Printer and choose printing preferences. Click on the clean printer tab Un-check the … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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How to run a Magnetic Self test on Fargo DTC300/C30/C30E/DTC400/DTC400E

If you are having issues with mag encoding failing or a mag verification error try different cards first, then run a magnetic self test from your printer. This is for “Hi Co” cards only. Remove the Print Ribbon Turn the … Continue reading

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