Datacard CR500 User Reference Guide
View the Printer Touch Screen
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View the Printer Touch Screen
The printer touch screen, located on the security enclosure, operates when the
printer is powered on. It shows printer status, the printer’s menu system, and
printer messages or conditions as they are issued.
Indicators include the following:
Off (not visible)
The printer is off.
Green
The printer is ready.
Blinking green
The printer is busy.
Amber
The printer is not ready.
Blinking amber
The printer has an error.
Down Arrow, Up Arrow, and Enter Keys
Use the arrow keys to move through the printer menu system. Press the Enter key
to make a selection.
Ribbon Light
The ribbon light indicates the status of the ribbon in the printer. It glows green when
the print ribbon is low and glows amber when there is a problem with the ribbon,
such as a broken ribbon.
Off
Ribbon is okay.
Green
Ribbon is low—less than 10% remains. The percent
of ribbon remaining required for notification can be
changed using Printer Manager (refer to the printer’s
Installation and Administrator’s Guide).
Amber
Ribbon is out or broken.
Blinking
amber
The printer problem applies to the ribbon.
LCD Panel
Down Arrow
Up Arrow
Enter
Ribbon Light
Card Light
User Button
Retransfer Film Status (Green)
Ink Ribbon Status (Orange)
The menu system contains several choices for viewing and changing printer settings,
and performing simple maintenance tasks, including printing a test card.
User Button and Light
The touch screen User button displays with a border of light that indicates the
system status. Use the User button to:
• Suspend the printer when it displays Ready.
• Clear a message.
• Clear all messages—press the User button for at least 2 seconds.
• Cancel all cards currently printing—press and hold the User button
for several seconds. (Make sure that this action is allowed by your
organization.)
• Determine whether the printer is ready, busy printing, or not available.
