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DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Card Printer Service Manual (Rev. 1.3)
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Resolving the Poor Image Quality problems
All Troubleshooting procedures assume that only factory-authorized supplies are in use in
the Printer.
Step Procedure
1
Review the following information.
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Symptom:
Photos on the cards look pixilated or grainy, as shown below.
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Printer Error State:
None
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LCD Error Display:
None
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Driver Monitor Error Display:
None
2
Use high-resolution, 24-bit color images to always capture an image:
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at a 24-bit color setting
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at 300 dpi
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at the same size that it will be printed on the card, as captured either with a
scanner or with a digital camera
If a small or low-resolution image is stretched or blown up, a pixilated or grainy
effect will occur when printing, as shown below (rightside).