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DTC400 Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.2)
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Running the Self Test
Perform a self-test after (a) an initial setup of the Printer, (b) a calibration procedure has
been conducted, or (c) a part has been replaced to check for proper Printer operation.
Step
Procedure
1
Verify that a full-color or Premium Resin Ribbon Cartridge is installed and that
cards are properly loaded.
Caution: If the power is ON, disconnect the Power Cable from the
Printer
’
s rear panel.
2
Press and hold the Pause/Resume button.
3
While holding down the Pause/Resume button, plug the power cable back into the
Printer.
4
Full Color Ribbon Cartridge installed: The Printer will print a 3-color process
gray scale on the front of the card. The overlay pass is not printed during the
Self-test. (See Display A below)
Premium Resin Ribbon Cartridge installed: The Printer will print a single color
gray scale on the front of the card. See Display B below)
Running the Standard Self Test Print
Display A - Full Color Test Print