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Enable DCHP – Fargo DTC400

There are two dip switches on the back of the printer. Place dip switch two to the down position to enable DHCP

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Fargo DTC400 Ejects Blank Card

Check the following if your DTC400 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 Magtech … Continue reading

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Ribbon Sensor Calibration Fail – Fargo DTC400

Try the following if your Fargo DTC400 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

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Mag Verify Error – Fargo DTC400

Take the following steps if your Fargo DTC400 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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Ribbon Calibration – Fargo DTC400

If your ribbon is breaking or you are having ribbon errors please update your printer driver and firmware and calibrate the ribbon sensor. 1. Go to the printing preferences of the printer 2. Click on the Calibrate tab 3. Click … Continue reading

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Ribbon Breaking -Fargo DTC400

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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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

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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 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

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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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