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Ribbon Type

Select the ribbon type option that matches the type of print ribbon you have installed in the printer.


Color Matching

Click on one of the following selections:

Select None for print speed versus print color or for use of third party color matching software.

OR

Select Algebraic (a) for the Printer Driver to make very simple, yet fast, color balance adjustments; (b) for more natural looking images without actually utilizing any specific color matching; or (c) for customized, printed coloring of the cards through the Image Color tab.

OR

Select Monitor for the Printer Driver to make color corrections similar to the Algebraic option but through a more complex color matching algorithm.

OR

Select System Color Management for Windows to make color corrections. This provides a closer match to the sRGB color specifications. (Note:  This option shifts colors to a different color model.)


Dither Mode

This option affects those objects printed with a resin-only ribbon or those objects printed on the back side of a card with the resin black panel of a full-color print ribbon.  Select the appropriate dither method according to the type of image you are printing.


Print Both Sides

Select this option to automatically print on both the front and back side of a card.  This option can be selected in conjunction with any application program which supports a multiple page document.  In other words, your program must be able to send down two or more separate pages to be printed within the same document.


Split 1 Set of Ribbon Panels

Select this option to automatically print full-color on the front of a card and resin black on the back of a card using a single set of ribbon panels from any of the print ribbons which include the YMCK panels.  Selecting this option provides the most economical means of printing a dual-sided card since a single set of ribbon panels is essentially "split" to print both the front and back sides of a card.


Print Back Side Only

Select this option to print only onto the back side of a card.  This option allows you to conveniently print the back side of preprinted cards which also must be encoded.  Be sure to load cards in the usual fashion.  Note that when this option is selected, the Print Both Sides option is automatically disabled.


Print Back Side First

Select this option if you need to print the first page of a two-page document on the backside of the card. The second page of the document will be printed on the front side of the card.


Rotate Front 180 Degrees

This option allows you to rotate the image on the front of your card 180 degrees when printed.  This option is often used to change the position of the printed image in relation to the set location of a card's magnetic stripe or smart chip.


Rotate Back 180 Degrees

This option allows you to rotate the image on the back of your card 180 degrees when printed.  This option is often used to change the position of the printed image in relation to the set location of a card's magnetic stripe or smart chip.


Disable Printing

Selecting this option disables the printing capabilities of the printer, yet still allows the printer to encode cards.  This option is useful if you would like to encode or re-encode preprinted cards without wasting additional time, effort, or printing supplies.  When this option is selected, all print data will not be sent to the printer, while all encoding instructions will be sent according to how they are configured within your software.


Buffer Single Card

Select this option to force the printer's memory to buffer, or hold, only one print job at a time.  This option should be selected only if you are printing to multiple printers sharing print jobs over a network.  In this case, this option ensures all print jobs are evenly shared by all printers.  Normally, when this option is not selected, the printer's memory will buffer as many print jobs as it can until the printer's memory is full.  This is ideal for most applications where printers are not networked together.


Link Card to Print Job

Select this option if you would like to link a specific card to a specific print job.  Generally this option is used mostly when printing and encoding e-cards.  In this case, it is often critical that an e-card with a pre-encoded serial number, for example, coincide with a particular printed image.  If the two were to get out of sync, the card's security could be compromised.  For this reason, selecting this option forces the printer to dispense with the print job if a blank card is removed or ejected.  The next card is then fed into the printer and the next coinciding print job then printed.


Pause for Low Ribbon

When this option is selected, the printer will beep and pause when approximately 10-20 prints remain on the print ribbon.  At this point, you can either (a) replace the ribbon and press the resume button to continue printing with a new ribbon or (b) leave the existing ribbon in the printer and press the resume button to continue to the end of the ribbon.  Selecting this option is helpful if you would like a definite warning when the ribbon is running low.


Print in Single Card Mode

Select this option to force the printer's memory to buffer, or hold, only one print job at a time.  In most cases, this option is selected if you are printing to multiple printers sharing print jobs over a network.  If you are using an HDP printer, this option is also helpful if you would like the printer to print and transfer one image at a time, even in batch mode.  Normally in batch mode, the printer can print up to four images onto the HDP film before transferring begins to allow for faster print speeds.  The risk is that if you interrupt your batch print, you could lose the four printed images in the transfer queue.  For this reason, some Users prefer to always print in single card mode.


Heat Setting

To control the amount of heat the printer uses when printing resin, adjust the Heat slide.  Moving the slide to the left causes less heat to be used in the printing process, causing resin images to be lighter or less saturated.  Moving the slide to the right causes more heat to be used, causing resin images to be darker or more saturated.  This control can be helpful for fine tuning the saturation of resin text and bar codes.


Heat Setting

To control the amount of heat the printer uses when printing resin, adjust the Heat slide.  Moving the slide to the left causes less heat to be used in the printing process, causing resin images to be lighter or less saturated.  Moving the slide to the right causes more heat to be used, causing resin images to be darker or more saturated.  This control can be helpful for fine tuning the saturation of resin text and bar codes.


Default Heat

Select this button to return the Heat slider to its default setting of 0.


Film Type

Select the film type option that matches the type of transfer film you have installed in the printer.


Color Tone

   This will allow the selection between two different color levels.

· Natural, the default selection, is the standard HDP Series Color Tone. This gives the image more brightness, especially in the lighter tones.

· Enhanced gives the image a softer look with more detail in the lighter tones.


Auto Ribbon Select

Click on this selection to verify that the Ribbon Type selected matches the Ribbon installed in the Printer.


Cancel

Click to close the dialog box without saving changes.


Help

Click to display an overview of the dialog box.


Ribbon Calibration

Click on this button to send the calibration command to the printer.


Lamination Calibration

Click on this button to send the calibration command to the printer.


Image Darkness

This option sets the internal printer setting for how dark the printed image will appear.  Click the up arrow to darken the image by entering a positive number or the down arrow to lighten the image by entering a negative number.  Make only slight adjustments to this setting, and print a test card after each adjustment to verify.  Note that if you enter too high of a positive number or you could risk breaking the ribbon.


Image Placement

This option sets the internal printer setting for the lengthwise position of the printed image on a card so it appears centered.  Click the left arrow to move the image more toward the leading edge of the card by entering a positive number.  Click the right arrow to move the image more toward the trailing edge of the card by entering a negative number.  Make only slight adjustments to this setting, and print a test card after each adjustment to verify.  Note that if you enter too high of a positive number or you could risk breaking the ribbon.


Print Length

This option sets the internal printer setting for the overall length of the printable area.  This allows you to lengthen or reduce the printable area to optimize edge-to-edge printing toward the trailing edge of the card.  Click the left arrow to shorten the printable area by entering a positive number.  Click the right arrow to lengthen the printable area by entering a negative number.  Make only slight adjustments to this setting, and print a test card after each adjustment to verify.


Magnetic Offset

This option applies only if your printer has a built-in magnetic encoding option.  This option sets the internal printer setting for the starting point of where the printer will begin encoding the magnetic track data on the card's mag stripe.  Click the left arrow to move the start of the data more toward the leading edge of the card by entering a positive number.  Click the right arrow to move the start of the data more toward the trailing edge of the card by entering a negative number.  Make only slight adjustments to this setting, and print a test card after each adjustment to verify.


Smart Offset

This option applies only if your printer has a built-in smart card contact station option.  This option sets the internal printer setting for aligning the position of the smart card such that its chip makes optimum contact with the internal contact station.  Click the left arrow to position the smart chip more toward the contact station by entering a positive number.  Click the right arrow to position the smart chip further back from the contact station by entering a negative number.  Make only slight adjustments to this setting, and print a test card after each adjustment to verify.


Lamination Offset

This option sets the internal printer setting for the lengthwise position of the overlaminate patch on a card so it appears centered.  Click the left arrow to move the overlaminate more toward the leading edge of the card by entering a positive number.  Click the right arrow to move the overlaminate more toward the trailing edge of the card by entering a negative number.  Make only slight adjustments to this setting, and print a test card after each adjustment to verify.


OK

Click to close the dialog box and save all changes.


Flipper Offset

This option sets the rotation angle of the card flipper so it is precisely aligned with the card path.  Click the up arrow to move the flipper counter-clockwise by entering a positive number.  Click the down arrow to move the flipper clockwise by entering a negative number.  Make only slight adjustments to this setting, and print a test card after each adjustment to verify.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Dye-Sub Intensity

To control the overall darkness and lightness of the printed image, adjust the Dye-Sub Intensity slide by clicking and dragging the slide's box or by clicking on the left and right arrows.  Moving the slide to the left causes less heat to be used in the printing process, thus generating a lighter print.  Moving the slide to the right causes more heat to be used, thus generating a darker print.  This slide only affects those images printed with dye-sublimation ribbon panels (YMC).


Resin Heat

To control the amount of heat the printer uses when printing resin, adjust the Resin Heat slide.  Moving the slide to the left causes less heat to be used in the printing process, causing resin images to be lighter or less saturated.  Moving the slide to the right causes more heat to be used, causing resin images to be darker or more saturated.  This control can be helpful for fine tuning the saturation of resin text and bar codes.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice..


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Dye-Sub Intensity

To control the overall darkness and lightness of the printed image, adjust the Dye-Sub Intensity slide by clicking and dragging the slide's box or by clicking on the left and right arrows.  Moving the slide to the left causes less heat to be used in the printing process, thus generating a lighter print.  Moving the slide to the right causes more heat to be used, thus generating a darker print.  This slide only affects those images printed with dye-sublimation ribbon panels (YMC).


Resin Heat

To control the amount of heat the printer uses when printing resin, adjust the Resin Heat slide.  Moving the slide to the left causes less heat to be used in the printing process, causing resin images to be lighter or less saturated.  Moving the slide to the right causes more heat to be used, causing resin images to be darker or more saturated.  This control can be helpful for fine tuning the saturation of resin text and bar codes.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Contrast / Gamma / Balance

When the Algebraic color matching option is selected, the Image Color tab allows you to control the Contrast and Gamma of the printed image, as well as the individual color balance of Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  In most cases, the default settings of these options will suffice.


Dye-Sub Intensity

To control the overall darkness and lightness of the printed image, adjust the Dye-Sub Intensity slide by clicking and dragging the slide's box or by clicking on the left and right arrows.  Moving the slide to the left causes less heat to be used in the printing process, thus generating a lighter print.  Moving the slide to the right causes more heat to be used, thus generating a darker print.  This slide only affects those images printed with dye-sublimation ribbon panels (YMC).


Resin Heat

To control the amount of heat the printer uses when printing resin, adjust the Resin Heat slide.  Moving the slide to the left causes less heat to be used in the printing process, causing resin images to be lighter or less saturated.  Moving the slide to the right causes more heat to be used, causing resin images to be darker or more saturated.  This control can be helpful for fine tuning the saturation of resin text and bar codes.


Overlay Heat

To control the amount of heat that the printer uses when applying the overlay panel:

•	Move the slide to the left to cause less heat to be used when applying the overlay panel.

•	Move the slide to the right to cause more heat to be used when applying the overlay panel.

(Note:  Certain card types may need more or less heat applied for better transfer of the overlay material.)


Default Button

Click on this button to return all options to their factory settings.


Adjustment Arrows

In relation to how a card travels through the printer, the Vertical adjustment moves the image more toward the rear of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the front of the printer if a negative number is entered.  The Horizontal adjustment moves the image more toward the card output side of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the card input side of the printer if a negative number is entered.  Notice the direction the Vertical and Horizontal adjustment arrows point are representative of the direction the printed image moves.  The maximum value for the Vertical and Horizontal adjustments is ±100 pixels (10 pixels = about .03"/.8mm).


Adjustment Arrows

In relation to how a card travels through the printer, the Vertical adjustment moves the image more toward the rear of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the front of the printer if a negative number is entered.  The Horizontal adjustment moves the image more toward the card output side of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the card input side of the printer if a negative number is entered.  Notice the direction the Vertical and Horizontal adjustment arrows point are representative of the direction the printed image moves.  The maximum value for the Vertical and Horizontal adjustments is ±100 pixels (10 pixels = about .03"/.8mm).


Adjustment Arrows

In relation to how a card travels through the printer, the Vertical adjustment moves the image more toward the rear of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the front of the printer if a negative number is entered.  The Horizontal adjustment moves the image more toward the card output side of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the card input side of the printer if a negative number is entered.  Notice the direction the Vertical and Horizontal adjustment arrows point are representative of the direction the printed image moves.  The maximum value for the Vertical and Horizontal adjustments is ±100 pixels (10 pixels = about .03"/.8mm).


Adjustment Arrows

In relation to how a card travels through the printer, the Vertical adjustment moves the image more toward the rear of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the front of the printer if a negative number is entered.  The Horizontal adjustment moves the image more toward the card output side of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the card input side of the printer if a negative number is entered.  Notice the direction the Vertical and Horizontal adjustment arrows point are representative of the direction the printed image moves.  The maximum value for the Vertical and Horizontal adjustments is ±100 pixels (10 pixels = about .03"/.8mm).


Transfer Dwell Time

Controls the speed at which printed images are transferred from the HDP film to the card.  Depending on the card type, these settings may vary.  The printer driver automatically optimizes these settings according to the Card Type selection you chose in the Card tab.  If using a custom card stock, you may need to adjust the dwell time and temperature settings manually to ensure proper image transfer.  To do this, go to the Card tab, select one of the custom Card Type options, and enter your own Card Type name.  Then, set the Image Transfer tab settings accordingly.  These custom settings will be saved once the printer driver setup window is closed.


Transfer Dwell Time

Controls the speed at which printed images are transferred from the HDP film to the card.  Depending on the card type, these settings may vary.  The printer driver automatically optimizes these settings according to the Card Type selection you chose in the Card tab.  If using a custom card stock, you may need to adjust the dwell time and temperature settings manually to ensure proper image transfer.  To do this, go to the Card tab, select one of the custom Card Type options, and enter your own Card Type name.  Then, set the Image Transfer tab settings accordingly.  These custom settings will be saved once the printer driver setup window is closed.


Transfer Temperature

Controls the temperature at which printed images are transferred from the HDP film to the card.  Depending on the card type, these settings may vary.  The printer driver automatically optimizes these settings according to the Card Type selection you chose in the Card tab.  If using a custom card stock, you may need to adjust the dwell time and temperature settings manually to ensure proper image transfer.  To do this, go to the Card tab, select one of the custom Card Type options, and enter your own Card Type name.  Then, set the Image Transfer tab settings accordingly.  These custom settings will be saved once the printer driver setup window is closed.


Transfer Temperature

Controls the temperature at which printed images are transferred from the HDP film to the card.  Depending on the card type, these settings may vary.  The printer driver automatically optimizes these settings according to the Card Type selection you chose in the Card tab.  If using a custom card stock, you may need to adjust the dwell time and temperature settings manually to ensure proper image transfer.  To do this, go to the Card tab, select one of the custom Card Type options, and enter your own Card Type name.  Then, set the Image Transfer tab settings accordingly.  These custom settings will be saved once the printer driver setup window is closed.


Default Button

Click on this button to return all options to their factory settings.


Image Position

The Image Position controls allow you to adjust the position of the overall print area to be precisely centered on a card.  To adjust the Image Position values, click on the Vertical and Horizontal adjustment arrows.  When adjusting these values, keep in mind that cards always remain in the same position as they travel through the printer, regardless of image orientation.  To illustrate this, the card illustration shown in the Image Position box will flip and rotate according to whether you have selected Portrait, Landscape, or Rotate 180 Degrees.  However, the outline around the illustration will always remain in the same landscape orientation.


Flattener Temperature

Controls the temperature of the printer's built-in card flattener.  Depending on the card type, these settings may vary.  The printer driver automatically optimizes these settings according to the Card Type selection you chose in the Card tab.  If using a custom card stock, you may need to adjust the temperature settings manually.  To do this, go to the Card tab, select one of the custom Card Type options, and enter your own Card Type name.  Then, set the Image Transfer tab settings accordingly.  These custom settings will be saved once the printer driver setup window is closed.


Flattener Temperature

Controls the temperature of the printer's built-in card flattener.  Depending on the card type, these settings may vary.  The printer driver automatically optimizes these settings according to the Card Type selection you chose in the Card tab.  If using a custom card stock, you may need to adjust the temperature settings manually.  To do this, go to the Card tab, select one of the custom Card Type options, and enter your own Card Type name.  Then, set the Image Transfer tab settings accordingly.  These custom settings will be saved once the printer driver setup window is closed.


Image Transfer Help

Click to display an overview of the dialog box.


Sensors

Click on this button to display options for calibrating the printer's sensors.


Settings

Click on this button to display options for calibrating the printer's internal printer settings.  Note you must have the printer connected to your PC with the proper interface cable in order for this option to display.


Card Travel Direction

Indicates the position of the card grid in relation to how a card actually travels through the printer.


Card Size

Shows the Card Size currently selected from within the Card tab.


Front / Back

If using a printer model with dual-sided printing capabilities, you can define separate areas on both the front and back of the card.


Front / Back

If using a printer model with dual-sided printing capabilities, you can define separate areas on both the front and back of the card.


Width / Height Dimensions

Specify the width and height of your defined area.


Width / Height Dimensions

Specify the width and height of your defined area.


Width / Height Dimensions

Specify the width and height of your defined area.


Width / Height Dimensions

Specify the width and height of your defined area.


X / Y Location

Specifies the location of your defined area based on X and Y coordinates where X is always horizontal and Y is always vertical.  Note the location of a defined area is measured from the lower left corner of the Card Grid to the lower left corner of the defined area.


X / Y Location

Specifies the location of your defined area based on X and Y coordinates where X is always horizontal and Y is always vertical.  Note the location of a defined area is measured from the lower left corner of the Card Grid to the lower left corner of the defined area.


X / Y Location

Specifies the location of your defined area based on X and Y coordinates where X is always horizontal and Y is always vertical.  Note the location of a defined area is measured from the lower left corner of the Card Grid to the lower left corner of the defined area.


X / Y Location

Specifies the location of your defined area based on X and Y coordinates where X is always horizontal and Y is always vertical.  Note the location of a defined area is measured from the lower left corner of the Card Grid to the lower left corner of the defined area.


Unit Of Measurement

Choose between inches or millimeters for your unit of measure.


Unit Of Measurement

Choose between inches or millimeters for your unit of measure.


Define Area

Click the arrows to define a new area or to navigate from one existing defined area to the next.  Up to 5 areas can be defined.


Define Area

Click the arrows to define a new area or to navigate from one existing defined area to the next.  Up to 5 areas can be defined.


Delete Button

Click to delete a defined area.  Note if the last area is deleted, the Defined Area(s) option will be automatically deselected.


Full Card

Select this option if you would like the printer driver to print the resin black (K) panel for all black found within all areas of your image.


Defined Area(s)

Select this option if you would like the printer driver to print the resin black (K) panel for all black found only in the area or areas you define.


Undefined Area(s)

Select this option if you would like the printer driver to print the resin black (K) panel for all black found only in the space outside the areas you defined.


Print YMC Under K

When this option is selected, all black in the designated areas will print with the Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), and Cyan (C) ribbon panels directly beneath the resin black (K) panel.  Select this option if printing resin black text or bar codes onto a colored background to provide a more gradual transition between the two.


Print K Only

When this option is selected, all back in the designated areas will print only with the resin black (K) panel.  Select this option if printing resin black onto a white background to maximize the sharpness of printed text and bar codes.


Card Grid

Provides a card sized grid for plotting the size and location of your defined areas.  Grid lines are spaced at .2 inch / 5mm intervals.  Note the card grid will display in either portrait or landscape orientation according to the printer driver's current orientation setting.


No Lamination

Select this option if you do not wish to use the printer's built-in laminator.


Laminate Front Side

Select this option to laminate only the front side of your card.


Laminate Back Side

Select this option to laminate only the back side of your card.


Laminate Both Sides

Select this option to laminate both sides of your card.


Adjustment Arrows

This option only applies if using PolyGuard overlaminate.  In relation to how a card travels through the printer, the Horizontal adjustment moves the lamination patch more toward the card output side of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the card input side of the printer if a negative number is entered.  Notice the direction the Vertical and Horizontal adjustment arrows point are representative of the direction the lamination patch moves.  The maximum value for this adjustment is ±100 pixels (10 pixels = about .03"/.8mm).


Adjustment Arrows

This option only applies if using PolyGuard overlaminate.  In relation to how a card travels through the printer, the Horizontal adjustment moves the lamination patch more toward the card output side of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the card input side of the printer if a negative number is entered.  Notice the direction the Vertical and Horizontal adjustment arrows point are representative of the direction the lamination patch moves.  The maximum value for this adjustment is ±100 pixels (10 pixels = about .03"/.8mm).


Adjustment Arrows

This option only applies if using PolyGuard overlaminate.  In relation to how a card travels through the printer, the Horizontal adjustment moves the lamination patch more toward the card output side of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the card input side of the printer if a negative number is entered.  Notice the direction the Vertical and Horizontal adjustment arrows point are representative of the direction the lamination patch moves.  The maximum value for this adjustment is ±100 pixels (10 pixels = about .03"/.8mm).


Adjustment Arrows

This option only applies if using PolyGuard overlaminate.  In relation to how a card travels through the printer, the Horizontal adjustment moves the lamination patch more toward the card output side of the printer if a positive number is entered and more toward the card input side of the printer if a negative number is entered.  Notice the direction the Vertical and Horizontal adjustment arrows point are representative of the direction the lamination patch moves.  The maximum value for this adjustment is ±100 pixels (10 pixels = about .03"/.8mm).


Lamination Dwell Time

Controls the speed at which printed cards are laminated.  Depending on the lamination type, these settings may vary.  The printer driver automatically optimizes these settings according to the selection you choose from the Lamination Type menu.  In some cases, you may need to adjust the dwell time and temperature settings manually to ensure proper lamination.


Lamination Dwell Time

Controls the speed at which printed cards are laminated.  Depending on the lamination type, these settings may vary.  The printer driver automatically optimizes these settings according to the selection you choose from the Lamination Type menu.  In some cases, you may need to adjust the dwell time and temperature settings manually to ensure proper lamination.


Lamination Temperature

Controls the temperature at which printed cards are laminated.  Depending on the lamination type, these settings may vary.  The printer driver automatically optimizes these settings according to the selection you choose from the Lamination Type menu.  In some cases, you may need to adjust the dwell time and temperature settings manually to ensure proper lamination.


Lamination Temperature

Controls the temperature at which printed cards are laminated.  Depending on the lamination type, these settings may vary.  The printer driver automatically optimizes these settings according to the selection you choose from the Lamination Type menu.  In some cases, you may need to adjust the dwell time and temperature settings manually to ensure proper lamination.


Default Button

Click on this button to return all options to their factory settings.


Lamination Position

This option only applies if using PolyGuard overlaminate.  The Lamination Position controls allow you to adjust the horizontal, or lengthwise, position of the lamination patch to be precisely centered on a card.  To adjust this value, click on the Horizontal adjustment arrows.  When adjusting these values, keep in mind that cards always remain in the same position as they travel through the printer, regardless of image orientation.  To illustrate this, the card illustration shown in the Lamination Position box will flip and rotate according to whether you have selected Portrait, Landscape, or Rotate 180 Degrees.  However, the outline around the illustration will always remain in the same landscape orientation.


Lamination Side

Select the No Lamination option if you do not wish to use the printer's built-in laminator.  Select Laminate Front Side, Laminate Back Side, or Laminate Both Sides to specify the side(s) of the card you would like to laminate.


Lamination Type

Select one of these options according to which type of lamination media is currently installed in the lamination station of the printer.  Two types of lamination are supported by the driver: Film Lamination and PolyGuard lamination.  Custom versions of each of these types are also available

The PolyGuard lamination may be selected for either the 1.0 mil or 0.6 mil thick patch.  These both offer equivalent protection but require different heat settings and lamination speeds.  The PolyGuard Alternating Patch option should be selected only if using PolyGuard material that has alternating patch configurations on the same roll (i.e. full patch on the front of the card and half patch on the back).

The Film Lamination may be applied with or without the application of an additional overlay from a paneled, full-color print ribbon.  The overlay (O) panel provides Ultra-Violet (UV) light protection and additional abrasion resistance not found when using film laminations alone; however, it requires use of a print ribbon with an overlay (O) panel.  If using Film lamination, the additional protection of the print ribbon's overlay panel is recommended.


Encoding Mode

Specify the magnetic encoding standard you would like to use according to the type of encoder installed in your printer.  The JIS II option provides encoding compatibility with the JIS C 6220 Type II cards commonly used in Japan.  When the JIS II mode is selected, only track 2 will be encoded.  The ISO option provides encoding capability for either high or low-coercivity cards on tracks 1, 2, and 3 and is the industry's most standard mode of magnetic encoding.


Encoding Mode

Specify the magnetic encoding standard you would like to use according to the type of encoder installed in your printer.  The JIS II option provides encoding compatibility with the JIS C 6220 Type II cards commonly used in Japan.  When the JIS II mode is selected, only track 2 will be encoded.  The ISO option provides encoding capability for either high or low-coercivity cards on tracks 1, 2, and 3 and is the industry's most standard mode of magnetic encoding.


Coercivity

The Coercivity settings are dependent on the formulation of the magnetic stripe on the back of the card. The two basic types of magnetic cards are Hi Coercivity and Low Coercivity. The Hi Coercivity magnetic card has a black stripe on the back of the card. The Low Coercivity magnetic card typically has a brown stripe. The Hi Coercivity settings are Super (4,000 Oe) and Hi (2,750 Oe). The Low Coercivity setting is Low (300 Oe).

Super (4,000 Oe)
Select the Super (4,000 Oe) radio button for Hi Coercivity (4,000 Oe) magnetic cards. Use this selection if your magnetic card requires the maximum Oe (Oersted Level) or the strength of the field on the magnetic stripe.

Hi (2,750 Oe)
Select the Hi (2,750 Oe) radio button for Hi Coercivity (2,750 Oe) magnetic cards. Use this selection if your magnetic card requires the standard Oe (Oersted Level) or the strength of the field on the magnetic stripe.

Low (300 Oe)
Select the Low (300 Oe) radio button for Low Coercivity (300 Oe) magnetic cards.


Coercivity

The Coercivity settings are dependent on the formulation of the magnetic stripe on the back of the card. The two basic types of magnetic cards are Hi Coercivity and Low Coercivity. The Hi Coercivity magnetic card has a black stripe on the back of the card. The Low Coercivity magnetic card typically has a brown stripe. The Hi Coercivity settings are Super (4,000 Oe) and Hi (2,750 Oe). The Low Coercivity setting is Low (300 Oe).

Super (4,000 Oe)
Select the Super (4,000 Oe) radio button for Hi Coercivity (4,000 Oe) magnetic cards. Use this selection if your magnetic card requires the maximum Oe (Oersted Level) or the strength of the field on the magnetic stripe.

Hi (2,750 Oe)
Select the Hi (2,750 Oe) radio button for Hi Coercivity (2,750 Oe) magnetic cards. Use this selection if your magnetic card requires the standard Oe (Oersted Level) or the strength of the field on the magnetic stripe.

Low (300 Oe)
Select the Low (300 Oe) radio button for Low Coercivity (300 Oe) magnetic cards.


Verification

This option instructs the printer to verify that all magnetic data has been correctly encoded on each card.  If the Auto Eject 1st Error option is selected, the printer will automatically eject a card containing magnetic data that cannot be verified.  Note, however, that only the first misverified card will be automatically ejected.  If a second consecutive card cannot be verified, the printer will signal an error and go into manual eject mode.  This is done so that if, for example, you have loaded cards with the wrong type of magnetic stripe, the printer will not automatically feed and eject your entire card supply.  The auto eject option is the most direct means of dealing with misverified cards, but may be undesirable if batch printing since misverified blank cards are ejected into the same stack as verified printed cards.  For this reason, a Manual Eject Each Error option is also provided.  When this option is selected, the printer will signal an error communicating that the magnetic data could not be verified.  When this occurs, press the appropriate softkey to manually eject the misverified card and set it aside from the verified cards.


Verification

This option instructs the printer to verify that all magnetic data has been correctly encoded on each card.  If the Auto Eject 1st Error option is selected, the printer will automatically eject a card containing magnetic data that cannot be verified.  Note, however, that only the first misverified card will be automatically ejected.  If a second consecutive card cannot be verified, the printer will signal an error and go into manual eject mode.  This is done so that if, for example, you have loaded cards with the wrong type of magnetic stripe, the printer will not automatically feed and eject your entire card supply.  The auto eject option is the most direct means of dealing with misverified cards, but may be undesirable if batch printing since misverified blank cards are ejected into the same stack as verified printed cards.  For this reason, a Manual Eject Each Error option is also provided.  When this option is selected, the printer will signal an error communicating that the magnetic data could not be verified.  When this occurs, press the appropriate softkey to manually eject the misverified card and set it aside from the verified cards.


Retries

Specify the number of times you would like the printer to retry its verification pass.  A range of 1-5 retries can be selected.  This option is helpful since magnetic stripe verification can sometimes require more than a single pass.


Retries

Specify the number of times you would like the printer to retry its verification pass.  A range of 1-5 retries can be selected.  This option is helpful since magnetic stripe verification can sometimes require more than a single pass.


Magnetic Track Selection

If your application requires customization of the standard ISO encoding process, use this option to specify which track you would like to configure through the Magnetic Track Options.  Note these selections are used only for configuring the way in which each of the three magnetic tracks will encode.  They DO NOT designate which tracks the printer will encode (for example, if you would like to encode only Track 2).  This must be done through your specific software program.


Magnetic Track Selection

If your application requires customization of the standard ISO encoding process, use this option to specify which track you would like to configure through the Magnetic Track Options.  Note these selections are used only for configuring the way in which each of the three magnetic tracks will encode.  They DO NOT designate which tracks the printer will encode (for example, if you would like to encode only Track 2).  This must be done through your specific software program.


Magnetic Track Selection

If your application requires customization of the standard ISO encoding process, use this option to specify which track you would like to configure through the Magnetic Track Options.  Note these selections are used only for configuring the way in which each of the three magnetic tracks will encode.  They DO NOT designate which tracks the printer will encode (for example, if you would like to encode only Track 2).  This must be done through your specific software program.


Bit Density

This option enables customization of the Bit Recording Density (Bits Per Inch) used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.


Bit Density

This option enables customization of the Bit Recording Density (Bits Per Inch) used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.


Bit Density

This option enables customization of the Bit Recording Density (Bits Per Inch) used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.


LRC Generation

This option enables customization of the LRC Generation Mode used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.


LRC Generation

This option enables customization of the LRC Generation Mode used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.


LRC Generation

This option enables customization of the LRC Generation Mode used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.


Character Size

This option enables customization of the Character Data Size (Bits per Character) used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.  Note this character size includes the parity bit, if enabled.


Character Size

This option enables customization of the Character Data Size (Bits per Character) used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.  Note this character size includes the parity bit, if enabled.


Character Size

This option enables customization of the Character Data Size (Bits per Character) used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.  Note this character size includes the parity bit, if enabled.


Character Parity

This option enables customization of the Character Data Parity used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.


Character Parity

This option enables customization of the Character Data Parity used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.


Character Parity

This option enables customization of the Character Data Parity used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.


ASCII Offset

This option enables customization of the Character ASCII Offset used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.  This character offset value is subtracted from the ASCII value of each magnetic stripe data character prior to encoding on the track.


ASCII Offset

This option enables customization of the Character ASCII Offset used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.  This character offset value is subtracted from the ASCII value of each magnetic stripe data character prior to encoding on the track.


ASCII Offset

This option enables customization of the Character ASCII Offset used to encode the magnetic data on the currently selected track.  This character offset value is subtracted from the ASCII value of each magnetic stripe data character prior to encoding on the track.


Shift Data Left

This option is applied to all tracks when selected, and shifts the recorded magnetic data to the left-hand side of the card's magnetic stripe.  This is useful in situations that require cards to be readable with insert type readers that may not be able to read the right-hand side of the card.


Default Button

Select this button to set all Magnetic Track Options back to the default ISO settings for the currently selected track.


Encode Before Print

This option instructs the printer to encode the card first, before anything is printed.  When this option is NOT selected, the printer will encode the card after it has been printed.  Encoding the card before printing takes a few seconds longer, but prevents you from wasting a printed card if the magnetic stripe is unable to be encoded.


Enable MLE Support

Multi Language Extension (MLE) support in Windows XP and above can cause errors in magnetic encoding formats.  Checking this box when using Windows XP with Multi Language Extensions support installed will prevent these errors.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear in the Print Width and Print Length boxes.  These print area dimensions are about .04" / 1mm larger than the actual card size so images will print edge-to-edge.  For this reason, always set the card size or page size within your design program to these exact Length and Width dimensions.  If using a Custom card size, enter the dimensions of your card into the Width and Length boxes.  Be sure to add .04" / 1mm to each dimension to ensure true edge-to-edge printing.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear in the Print Width and Print Length boxes.  These print area dimensions are about .04" / 1mm larger than the actual card size so images will print edge-to-edge.  For this reason, always set the card size or page size within your design program to these exact Length and Width dimensions.  If using a Custom card size, enter the dimensions of your card into the Width and Length boxes.  Be sure to add .04" / 1mm to each dimension to ensure true edge-to-edge printing.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear in the Print Width and Print Length boxes.  These print area dimensions are about .04" / 1mm larger than the actual card size so images will print edge-to-edge.  For this reason, always set the card size or page size within your design program to these exact Length and Width dimensions.  If using a Custom card size, enter the dimensions of your card into the Width and Length boxes.  Be sure to add .04" / 1mm to each dimension to ensure true edge-to-edge printing.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear in the Print Width and Print Length boxes.  These print area dimensions are about .04" / 1mm larger than the actual card size so images will print edge-to-edge.  For this reason, always set the card size or page size within your design program to these exact Length and Width dimensions.  If using a Custom card size, enter the dimensions of your card into the Width and Length boxes.  Be sure to add .04" / 1mm to each dimension to ensure true edge-to-edge printing.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear in the Print Width and Print Length boxes.  These print area dimensions are about .04" / 1mm larger than the actual card size so images will print edge-to-edge.  For this reason, always set the card size or page size within your design program to these exact Length and Width dimensions.  If using a Custom card size, enter the dimensions of your card into the Width and Length boxes.  Be sure to add .04" / 1mm to each dimension to ensure true edge-to-edge printing.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear in the Print Width and Print Length boxes.  These print area dimensions are about .04" / 1mm larger than the actual card size so images will print edge-to-edge.  For this reason, always set the card size or page size within your design program to these exact Length and Width dimensions.  If using a Custom card size, enter the dimensions of your card into the Width and Length boxes.  Be sure to add .04" / 1mm to each dimension to ensure true edge-to-edge printing.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear in the Print Width and Print Length boxes.  These print area dimensions are about .04" / 1mm larger than the actual card size so images will print edge-to-edge.  For this reason, always set the card size or page size within your design program to these exact Length and Width dimensions.  If using a Custom card size, enter the dimensions of your card into the Width and Length boxes.  Be sure to add .04" / 1mm to each dimension to ensure true edge-to-edge printing.


Card Thickness

Set according to the thickness of the cards you are using.  If using a card stock which differs from these settings, select the setting closest to your card thickness.  You must select one of these options, since the printer driver uses this information to determine the proper dwell time and temperature for the image transfer process.


Card Type

Set according to the type of card you are using.  You must select one of these options, since the printer driver uses this information to determine the proper dwell time and temperature for the image transfer process.  If using a custom card stock, click on one of the Custom options, and enter your own Card Type name.  Then, set the Image Transfer tab settings accordingly.  These custom settings will be saved once the printer driver setup window is closed.


Orientation

Select either Portrait or Landscape.  Portrait causes the card to print in a vertical orientation.  Landscape causes the card to print in a horizontal orientation.


Orientation

Select either Portrait or Landscape.  Portrait causes the card to print in a vertical orientation.  Landscape causes the card to print in a horizontal orientation.


Copies

Specifies the number of copies to be printed.


Copies

Specifies the number of copies to be printed.


Test Print

Allows you to send a simple self test print to the printer to ensure your computer is effectively communicating with the printer and that the printer is functioning properly.  You must have a full-color ribbon installed when printing the default test print.


About

Opens a dialog box containing the copyright and version information about this printer driver software.


Image Position

Opens a dialog box which allows you to adjust the position of the overall print area on a card.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear next to Print Width and Print Length.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear next to Print Width and Print Length.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear next to Print Width and Print Length.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear next to Print Width and Print Length.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear next to Print Width and Print Length.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear next to Print Width and Print Length.


Card Size

Set according to the card size you are using.  The dimensions of the total print area for each card size will appear next to Print Width and Print Length.


Card Hopper Selection

Select First Available to print from the currently selected hopper or to have the printer automatically switch to the next hopper when the card supply in the current hopper runs out.  This option is ideal for batch printing if you have the same type of cards loaded in both hoppers and would like to get the maximum number of prints between card loading.  Select Hopper 1 if you would like to feed and print cards only from card hopper 1.  Select Hopper 2 if you would like to feed and print cards only from card hopper 2.  These options are ideal if the cards loaded in hopper 1 are different than those loaded in hopper 2.


Clean Printer

Click on this selection to display the Clean Printer Utility window.


Diagnostics

This selection will launch the Fargo Diagnostics Utility. The utility is an optional component installed from either the SoftwareInstallation CD or a download from www.Fargosupport.com.  The utility is used to run diagnostics and an assortment of tests on the printer.


Card Travel Direction

Indicates the position of the card grid in relation to how a card actually travels through the printer.


Card Size

Shows the Card Size currently selected from within the Card tab.


Front / Back

If using a printer model with dual-sided printing capabilities, you can define separate areas on both the front and back of the card.


Front / Back

If using a printer model with dual-sided printing capabilities, you can define separate areas on both the front and back of the card.


Width / Height Dimensions

Specify the width and height of your defined area.


Width / Height Dimensions

Specify the width and height of your defined area.


Width / Height Dimensions

Specify the width and height of your defined area.


Width / Height Dimensions

Specify the width and height of your defined area.


X / Y Location

Specifies the location of your defined area based on X and Y coordinates where X is always horizontal and Y is always vertical.  Note the location of a defined area is measured from the lower left corner of the Card Grid to the lower left corner of the defined area.


X / Y Location

Specifies the location of your defined area based on X and Y coordinates where X is always horizontal and Y is always vertical.  Note the location of a defined area is measured from the lower left corner of the Card Grid to the lower left corner of the defined area.


X / Y Location

Specifies the location of your defined area based on X and Y coordinates where X is always horizontal and Y is always vertical.  Note the location of a defined area is measured from the lower left corner of the Card Grid to the lower left corner of the defined area.


X / Y Location

Specifies the location of your defined area based on X and Y coordinates where X is always horizontal and Y is always vertical.  Note the location of a defined area is measured from the lower left corner of the Card Grid to the lower left corner of the defined area.


Unit Of Measurement

Choose between inches or millimeters for your unit of measure.


Unit Of Measurement

Choose between inches or millimeters for your unit of measure.


Define Area

Click the arrows to define a new area or to navigate from one existing defined area to the next.  Up to 5 areas can be defined.


Define Area

Click the arrows to define a new area or to navigate from one existing defined area to the next.  Up to 5 areas can be defined.


Delete Button

Click to delete a defined area.  Note if the last area is deleted, the Defined Area(s) option will be automatically deselected.


Overlay / Print Area

Allows you to specify the area on a card where you would like to allow printing and/or apply the print ribbon's protective overlay panel.  Select Full Card if you would like to print and/or overlay the entire card.  Select Defined Area(s) to print and/or overlay only in the area or areas you define.  Select Undefined Area(s) to print and/or overlay only in the space outside the areas you define.  Select Omit Smart Chip Area, Omit Mag Stripe Area, or Omit Signature Area to print and/or overlay anywhere except the within the standard location of a smart chip, magnetic stripe, or signature panel (Hint: If you would like to modify this standard location, select the Defined or Undefined Area option and modify its size or position settings accordingly).


For Print and Overlay

When this option is selected, the Overlay/Print Area(s) you specified will allow both printing and overlay functions.


For Overlay Only

When this option is selected, the Overlay/Print Area(s) you specified will allow only the overlay function and no print functions.


For Print Only

When this option is selected, the Overlay/Print Area(s) you specified will allow only the print functions and no overlay function.


SmartShield Area

This option applies only if you are using the optional SmartGuard Security Feature and you have enabled its SmartShield option.  Select Apply SmartShield if you would like to print cards with your custom SmartShield security image.  If you do not wish to print your custom security image or if you are not using the optional SmartGuard/SmartShield Security Feature, select No SmartShield.


Card Grid

Provides a card sized grid for plotting the size and location of your defined areas.  Grid lines are spaced at .2 inch / 5mm intervals.  Note the card grid will display in either portrait or landscape orientation according to the printer driver's current orientation setting.


Visual Security

Visual Security Solutions Portfolio will include three separate visual security card blanks (VeriMark, HoloMark, and Custom HoloMark).  The goal is to offer Users without lamination printers the opportunity to buy higher visual security; Similar to the holographic overlaminate solutions we offer.


VeriMark

When this option is selected, Visual Security will use the VeriMark card blank to provide a low cost, customized 2-D holographic foil application.


HoloMark

When this option is selected, Visual Security will use the HoloMark card blank to provide a generic high-security three-dimensional image embossed on them.


 Ribbon Remaining

Fuel gage shows approximate percentage of ribbon remaining.


Ribbon Type

The ribbon type option that matches the type of print ribbon you have installed in the printer.


Ribbon Reorder Number

The print ribbon reorder number that matches print ribbon reorder number you have installed in the printer.


Coercivity

The Coercivity settings are dependent on the formulation of the magnetic stripe on the back of the card. The two basic types of magnetic cards are Hi Coercivity and Low Coercivity. The Hi Coercivity magnetic card has a black stripe on the back of the card. The Low Coercivity magnetic card typically has a brown stripe. The Hi Coercivity settings are Super (4,000 Oe) and Hi (2,750 Oe). The Low Coercivity setting is Low (300 Oe).

Super (4,000 Oe)
Select the Super (4,000 Oe) radio button for Hi Coercivity (4,000 Oe) magnetic cards. Use this selection if your magnetic card requires the maximum Oe (Oersted Level) or the strength of the field on the magnetic stripe.

Hi (2,750 Oe)
Select the Hi (2,750 Oe) radio button for Hi Coercivity (2,750 Oe) magnetic cards. Use this selection if your magnetic card requires the standard Oe (Oersted Level) or the strength of the field on the magnetic stripe.

Low (300 Oe)
Select the Low (300 Oe) radio button for Low Coercivity (300 Oe) magnetic cards.