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HDP100 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. Beta)
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General Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Solution
Film Wrinkle
Check the peel-off bar alignment with fixture TL 1733. WE DO
NOT SELL TOOLS-
Adjust the transfer tension. See the
Adjusting the Transfer
Tension
procedure.
Flashing
Check for poor alignment of the peel-off bars, center plate or the
Transfer Roller.
Lower the transfer tension. See the
Adjusting the Transfer
Tension
procedure.
(Note: Flash is typically caused by excessive heat or excessive
transfer tension.)
Smudge
If smudge is on the leading edge of the card, increase the
transfer tension. Verify the Take-up Motor turns without delay
when Lamination begins. If the Motor delays, increase the
transfer tension.
Adjust the transfer temperature. See the
Adjusting the
Transfer Temperature
procedure.
Increase the transfer dwell time. See the
Adjusting the
Transfer Dwell Time and Transfer Temperature
procedure.
(Note: Smudge is typically caused by low heat or low transfer
tension.)
Film Chipping /
Incomplete Transfer
of Image onto Card
Check Printhead alignment.
Lower transfer tension (if chipping is on the leading edge).
Increase the transfer temperature. See the
Adjusting the
Transfer Temperature
procedure.
Increase the transfer dwell time. See the
Adjusting the
Transfer Dwell Time and Temperature
procedure.
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