DataCard select series, User Manual

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Using the printer
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User’s Guide for Select™ Platinum Series™ Printers
6 Make sure print ribbon unwinds over the top of the print ribbon cartridge, not from
the bottom.
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Replace the print ribbon cartridge
1 Place the ribbon cartridge onto the ribbon cartridge supports (see Figure 2-9).
Make sure the cartridge is securely seated. Avoid touching the printhead cartridge
and ribbon tracker.
Figure 2-9: Replace the print ribbon cartridge
2 Close the swing arm, pressing it down until the push latch clicks into place.
3 Close the cover.
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Powering on the printer and PC
Use the following procedure to power on the printer and attached PC.
Power on the printer and PC
If the printer is connected over a network using a print server, make sure the
driver is installed and configured on the PC before using it.
1 Make sure cards and all other supplies are loaded. See other sections of this
chapter for more information.
2 Remove any printed or rejected cards from the output stacker. See “Removing
cards” on page 2-12 for more information.
3 Make sure the power cord and data cable are connected. If needed, see
“Connecting cables” on page 7-3 for more information.
4 Press the printer Power switch to turn on power. Observe the printer status light
which lights with a sequence of colors and then becomes steady green. See
“Status light” on page 2-9 for more information. The printer initializes components
and makes audible sounds.
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