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Self Test – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps to run a Self Test on a Fargo DTC550 printer: Press the menu button on the front panel of the printer Select Print Test Image Choose gray align test and an alignment card will be printed … Continue reading
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Wrong Ribbon Error – Fargo DTC550
Ensure that your ribbon is set correctly in the driver if your DTC550 is displaying a “Wrong Ribbon Installed” Error Go to your printers and faxes folder, right click on the Fargo DTC550, and choose printing preferences. Click on the … Continue reading
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Disable Cleaning Reminder – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps to disable the cleaning reminder for a Fargo DTC550: Go to your printers and faxes folder, right click on the Fargo DTC550 Card Printer and choose printing preferences. Click on the clean printer tab Uncheck “Enable … Continue reading
Input Roller Turns Backwards – Fargo DTC550
Fargo DTC550 input roller turning the wrong way is caused by one of the following: 1. Your printer has a mag encoder but the setting was turned off 2. Your printer does not have a mag encoder but the setting … Continue reading
Print Head Replacement – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps to replace a print head – Fargo DTC550: Open the print arm. Loosen the black screw on the print head Remove the print head Remove the cable Follow the steps in reverse to install the new … Continue reading
Set Print Head Resistance Value – Fargo DTC550
You must set the print head resistance value after changing the print head You can find the resistance value on the print head Press the Menu Button Use the down arrow button to scroll down to Set Up Printer and … Continue reading
Ribbon Sensor Calibration Fails – Fargo DTC550
Take the following trouble shooting steps if your Fargo DTC550 Ribbon Sensor Calibration Fails: Update your printer driver and firmware and try the calibration again If the calibration fails from the printer driver try a sensor calibration directly from the … Continue reading
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Hopper Empty Error – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps if your Fargo DTC550 is displaying a Hopper Empty Error: Ensure that you have cards properly loaded and the card weight on top of the cards Reboot the printer Close the hopper door Calibrate the Hopper … Continue reading
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Mag Verification Error – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps if your Fargo DTC550 is displaying a mag verification error: Run a magnetic self test from the front panel of the printer to determine whether the problem is with the printer or the software Run mag … Continue reading
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Magnetic Self Test – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps to run a Magnetic Self Test on a Fargo DTC550 printer Ensure that you have Hi Co mag cards properly loaded Press the menu button on the front panel of the printer Select Print Test Image … Continue reading
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