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Troubleshooting

RIM Messages on the Printer LCD Panel

When an error occurs processing a card, an error message displays on the printer LCD panel. 

Refer to the printer’s 

User’s Guide

 for a list of printer messages. 

The following messages display on the printer LCD panel when the system has an attached rear 

indent module. They also display in the Printer Dashboard, and in a message on the PC that 

issued the card print job when you use the Card Printer Driver.

247: Rear module error

The printer cannot communicate with the rear module.

Confirm the rear module has power and power off and restart the printer.

If the error occurs again: 

1. 

Power off and unplug the printer and rear module.

2. 

Remove the rear module from the printer.

3. 

Reconnect the rear module and printer.

4. 

Plug in the power cords and restart the printer.

If the error continues to occur, request service.

H

INTS

 

AND

 T

IPS

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Make sure the power cord is connected into the power supply.

                                                  

Summary of Contents for Sigma DS4

Page 1: ...November 2021 528265 001 Rev A User Guide Rear Indent Module RIM...

Page 2: ...t Corporation in the United States and other countries MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Associ...

Page 3: ...ended temperature and humidity range in the equipment area Safe Human Interface Use proper lifting techniques when moving or installing the equipment Use standard electrostatic discharge ESD precautio...

Page 4: ...iv...

Page 5: ...v Revision Log Revision Date Description of Changes A November 2021 First release of this document...

Page 6: ...vi...

Page 7: ...About the Rear Indent Module 6 Back and Left Side 6 RIM Status Light 7 Right Side 7 Front and Inside 8 Load the Indent Ribbon Cassette 10 Card Design 12 Verify Setup 12 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 13 Cl...

Page 8: ...viii Chapter 4 Supplies and Parts 21 Indent Ribbon Cassette 21 Storage Guidelines 21 Power Supplies 22 Power Cords 22...

Page 9: ...intenance and troubleshooting tasks Refer to the printer s user documentation for information about setting up and using the printer Intended Audience The manual is intended for the printer operator w...

Page 10: ...2 Introduction...

Page 11: ...le The RIM can be added to the back of a Sigma DS4 Instant Financial Issuance System It allows you to place indent characters on the front or back of the card The RIM uses an indent character wheel an...

Page 12: ...earance around the system System Dimensions The external system dimensions are shown in the following illustrations Rear Indent Module RIM RIM with Sigma DS4 Instant Financial Issuance System 9 5 in 2...

Page 13: ...e open Sigma DS4 Instant Financial Issuance System Best practices recommend that you provide a minimum of 3 inches 76 2 mm of additional clearance around the sides and rear of the system to maintain a...

Page 14: ...arate from the printer power supply Refer to your printer s Installation and Administrator s Guide for printer electrical requirements RIM Status Light The light shows the status of the RIM Refer to R...

Page 15: ...he status light shows the status of the RIM Right Side Ready Solid green Busy Blinking green Idle Not ready Solid blue Error Blinking red Lost communication with printer Solid red Door Lock The door l...

Page 16: ...ures are described as needed Connection Guideposts The guideposts connect the RIM to the printer Rear Module Data Connection The electrical connection for the rear indent module to connect to the prin...

Page 17: ...iguration label shows the following information Module name Serial number Configuration Part number Date Option Configuration Code Ribbon Drive R1 Indent Ribbon Required Wheel Option W1 Reverse Italic...

Page 18: ...the supply Look into the cassette to ensure that the slack is removed from both spools and the ribbon 5 Position and push in the supply cassette as shown to install it into the RIM The RIM ribbon cass...

Page 19: ...Rear Indent Module User s Guide 11 6 Close the side access door and lock the RIM Make sure the supply cassette is secured under the clip when installed Supply Cassette Clip...

Page 20: ...rinter Dashboard Refer to the Printer Dashboard Help for information about using Printer Dashboard Verify Setup After you set up the indent preferences print several test cards to determine if the set...

Page 21: ...ually can resolve the error by pressing the USER button so that the printer clears the card and displays Ready or canceling the card from your application If the error persists do the following to rem...

Page 22: ...ehind the printer and slide it into position as straight as possible 6 Plug the power supplies into the printer and RIM Then plug the power cords into the facility power source 7 Restart the printer C...

Page 23: ...even 4 Align the ends of the broken indent ribbon and apply adhesive tape to secure them 5 Turn the take up spool clockwise until the mended portion is wound around the spool two or three turns 6 Rein...

Page 24: ...in a message on the PC that issued the card print job when you use the Card Printer Driver 247 Rear module error The printer cannot communicate with the rear module Confirm the rear module has power a...

Page 25: ...ter If the error continues request service HINTS AND TIPS Make sure the power cord is connected into the power supply 302 RIM arm error An unexpected error has occurred in the RIM Power off and restar...

Page 26: ...ake sure the ribbon is underneath the anvil Make sure both spools are wound tight before installing the ribbon After fixing the ribbon push the user button to clear the message If the problem persists...

Page 27: ...error The printer did not pick a card from the rear of the RIM To complete the current card press the user button on the printer s front panel and insert the card into the rear of the RIM 308 RIM dis...

Page 28: ...20 Troubleshooting...

Page 29: ...eady to use the cassette The cassette maintains its quality for about one year For optimum card quality purchase and store quantities of material that can be used within one year If your site requires...

Page 30: ...connects the RIM power supply to the facility power Be sure to use power cords that ground to the facility power source The following country specific power cords are available USA Power cord Austral...

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