User Manual DC-7600 Card Printer
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Important Safety Instructions (English) Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer. •The device and power supply must all times be easily accessible. •Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a Dascom qualified service technician. •Keep this user guide in a place which is easily accessible at all times. •Place the printer on a solid and level base for reliable operation.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (German) Lesen Sie bitte diese Sicherheitshinweise durch, bevor Sie den Drucker in Betrieb nehmen. • Das Gerät und die Netzsteckdose müssen jeder Zeit leicht zugänglich sein. • Führen Sie Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen keinesfalls selbst aus, sondern verständigen Sie immer einen qualifizierten Servicetechniker. • Bewahren Sie diese Dokumentation an einem jederzeit zugänglichen Ort auf.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Consignes importantes de sécurité (French) Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes avant de mettre l’imprimante en service. • Le dispositif et la prise principale doivent toujours être accessibles facilement. • Ne jamais effectuer soi-même les travaux d’entretien et de réparations. Contacter toujours un dépanneur qualifié. • Placer l’imprimante sur un support stable de façon à ce qu’elle ne puisse pas tomber.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Indicazioni di sicurezza importanti (Italian) Prima di mettere in funzione la stampante, leggere attentamente le seguenti indicazioni. • Il dispositivo e la presa di corrente devono essere sempre facilmente accessibili. • Non eseguire mai da sé gli interventi di manutenzione e riparazione, ma rivolgersi sempre a un tecnico di assistenza qualificato. • Conservare le presenti istruzioni per l’uso in un luogo sempre accessibile.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Instrucciones de seguridad importantes (Spanish) Lea las siguientes instrucciones con esmero antes de poner la impresora en servicio. • El dispositivo y la toma de corriente deben estar ubicados de forma que sea fácil acceder a ellos. • Nunca lleve a cabo trabajos de mantenimiento o reparación Ud. mismo, sino consulte a un técnico de servicio calificado. • Guarde las presentes instrucciones de servicio en un lugar de fácil acceso en cualquier momento.
Dascom DC-7600 Правила по технике безопасности. User Guide V1.0 (Russian) Прочитайте, пожалуйста, инструкцию по технике безопасности перед включением в работу принтера. • Устройство и розетка должны быть всегда легко доступна. • Не выполняйте технические работы и ремонт техники самостоятельно, но сообщайте о неисправностях квалифицированным сервисным техникам. • Данная инструкция должна быть всегда доступна каждому пользователю.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Instruções Importantes sobre Segurança (Portuguese) Leia as instruções de segurança antes de usar a impressora. • A impressora e a tomada devem ser facilmente em todos os momentos acessíveis. • Consulte sempre um técnico qualificado para executar uma reparação . • Coloque a impressora sobre uma base sólida e nivelada, para que ela não sofra quedas. • Jamais instale a impressora nas proximidades de lugares onde haja gás inflamável ou substâncias explosivas.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Önemli Güvenlik Talimatları (Turkish) Lütfen, yazıcıyı işletime geçirmeden önce bu güvenlik talimatlarını bütünüyle dikkatle okuyun. • Cihaz ve elektrik prizinin her zaman kolayca erişilebilir olması gerekir. • Bakım ve tamir çalışmalarını kesinlikle ve hiçbir surette kendi başınıza yapmayın; her zaman kalifiye bir uzman servis-teknisyenine haber verin. • Yazıcıyı, üzerinden yere düşmesi mümkün olmayacak sabit ve düz bir zemine yerleştirin.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “IBM” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. “EPSON” is a trademark of Epson America Incorporated. “DEC” is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. “Centronics” is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. “DOS” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. “SAP” is a trademark of SAP AG.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 About This Manual This manual provides information to operators of DC-7600 to describe basic operation to enable safe and correct use of the printer. Symbol Description The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before handling the product. CAUTION: Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or loss of data.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Operating the Printer Safely........................................................................................................... 4 1.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 3.3.1 Sub-menus for Printer Info .................................................................................................... 61 3.3.2 Sub-menus for Head Info ....................................................................................................... 61 3.3.3 Sub-menus for Version Info ................................................................................................... 63 3.3.4 Sub-menus for Printer Setup ...................................
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Dascom® DC-7600 card printer. You can print high-quality cards of different colors and styles with this printer. The printer should use the consumables and accessories provided by Dascom. For more details, please visit our websiteWWW.DASCOM.COM. 1.1 Unpacking Open the package, take out the printer and remove the protect material. Check if the parts and accessories in the box are complete as the following picture.
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Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Remove the packaging Remove protective material as shown below before the printer power on. ① Pinch the box locker, loosen and remove it (2 in front, 2 in the back, 4 in total) ② Hold the handles on both sides of the box and then pull up the box. ③ Remove the cushion between print roller and print head.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 1.2 Operating the Printer Safely The following precautions must be observed to assure safe operation of your printer. Do not do anything that is not described in this manual. Doing so could cause an unexpected failure. The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by incorrect operation of the printer. Installation location Do not install the printer in a damp or dusty location.
Dascom DC-7600 Power supply User Guide V1.0 Use a dedicated power cable and do not use an extension cord with multiple outlets. Be sure to remove any dust from the plug and electrical outlet. Humidity produces a micro-current on the surface causing overheating. Do not damage or modify the Power Cable. Also, do not place heavy objects, pull, or bend power cord excessively. Do not plug in or unplug the Power Cable if your hands are wet. Ensure a ground wire is connected.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Do not place heavy items on the printer and do not lean on the printer. While the printer is operating, do not turn off the power, unplug the power cable, or look inside (open) the printer. WARNING The lower part of the Top Access Cover, the printer internal heat roller section, and the thermal head section become very hot. Ensure you do not touch these three locations. • The cooling fan is always running for cooling inside the printer. This is not a malfunction.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 1.3 Printer Components 1.3.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Component Name Function Top cover Open when loading cards or cleaning the feeding roller. Control panel Includes the keys, the LCD Panel, and LED indicator for operating the printer. Front cover Open when changing print ribbons and retransfer film, and when cleaning the Cleaning Roller. Retransfer film lock When loading retransfer film, move the lock switch away from retransfer film cartridge to release. Retransfer film cartridge Retransfer film.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 1.3.2 The profile of printer Component Name Function Output slot Ejects correctly printed cards.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 1.3.3 The rear side of the printer Component Name Function Card cassette Up to 250 0.76mm / 30-mil cards can be loaded at a time. You can adjust the gate gap to match card thickness. Factory default is set so the gap corresponds to feeding of cards of 0.76 mm / 30-mil cards. Manual feeding slot Manually feed cards one at a time, or single-feed. Ejection slot Through this slot to eject cards. Interface Power socket USB Hub, USB 2.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 1.3.4 Control Panel There are four buttons.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 1.4 Attaching Power 1. Make sure the printer and the computer are powered off. 2. Connect the power cord to the printer. 3. Connect the power cord to the power socket. 4. Ensure the power cord is securely connected. Turn on the printer power button. 1) Press the power switch: “I”, switch on the printer; 2) Press the power switch: “O”, switch off the printer.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 1.5 Connecting to Computer The standard config ports of this printer are USB port and Ethernet port. All the ports are behind of the printer, please choose the proper port. 1. Ensure your printer is switch off. 2. Insert the interface cable into the corresponding port. 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host computer.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 1.6 Installing Windows Driver The driver is the connection and transformation platform between the card printer and the computer operating system to achieve the interactive processing of the information. User can set up relevant settings, get print status and etc. via driver. We load the driver on the attached CD. The guide steps are operated with Win 10 system. 1.6.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 (2) Select the diver selection and port selection, click “Next”. (3) Set up the printer name, click “Start”.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 (4) Waiting for the installation. (5)Finish the installation,click the “Finish”.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 1.6.2 Installing Windows Driver via Ethernet Connect the Ethernet cord to the computer, put the CD-ROM into the computer, then choose print diver program manual. The program will guide you to finish the whole installation. Ensure the printer and the computer are on the same LAN before installation. Switch on the printer. Please follow the installer carefully. Some Windows versions require users to have administrator privileges to install the driver.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 (3) Choose you printer, click “Modify printer”. (4) You can modify the Printer name, IP address acquisition mode,IP address, Subnet mask. Click the “OK” when you finish.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 (5) Return to the Ethernet port configuration page, wait for a few seconds, you can see the updated Ethernet information. (6) Select you printer, click “Choose”, the corresponding IP address information is displayed at the bottom left. Start the installation when you click the “OK”.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 (7) Select the diver selection and port selection, click “Next”. (8) Set up your printer name, click “Start”.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 (9) Waiting for the installation. (10) Finish the installation, click the “Finish”.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 Installing Cards Cards can be loaded automatically from the card cassette or manually from the manual feed slot. • The card cassette can hold a large quantity of cards making it convenient for mass or large- scale printing. • Feeding cards one-by-one manually is well-suited for printing cards with different features such as magnetic stripe, or RFID mifare contactless cards. 2.1.1 Card Specifications This printer supports CR-80 cards.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 2.1.2 Setting the Card Thickness Install the card to the Card cassette. (1) Push the slot button to the right, the slot cover will be released. (2) 1 Open the slot cover backwards; ○ E A 2 Move the card block lever to the left; ○ E A A 3 Press the lever handle with your hand and move the card to the left; ○ E A A 4 At the same time insert the card into the slot. Release the lever handle, the block return to fix the ○ card.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Please put the card carefully. Ensure that magnetic stripe CARDS and contact smart CARDS are properly placed in the card feeder. If the card is inserted in the wrong direction, the code selection may not work properly. (3) Open the top cover of card printer. 1 Firstly, press the right side of the card cassette into the printer; ○ E A A 2 Then, press the left side of the card cassette into the printer; ○ E A A (4) Close the top cover.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 2.1.3 Adjust the card inlet according to the thickness of the cards The factory default supports 0.76mm (30mil) card thickness. Confirm the correct thickness setting before installing new cards to the card cassette. (1) Open the printer top cover. Remove the card cassette. Hold the card cassette handle. Lift up left end first. Then pull out the whole feeder. (2) Take out all stored cards, if any.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 2.1.4 Face Up/Down Stacking for Output Cards User can set up the output cards face up or down. Face Up: Correctly printed cards are arranged with the printed surface facing up after printing. Face Down: Correctly printed cards are arranged with the printed surface facing down after printing. Follow the below procedures to change the stacking orientation: Refer Section 3.2 to change from Normal Mode to User Mode. Press the ▼ Key until [Card Setup] is displayed.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 2.1.6 Managing Rejected Cards This printer is equipped with left and right slots to separate correctly printed cards from rejected ones. By default, rejected cards are ejected from the right slot. However, the two slots are interchangeable for your preference. Follow the below procedures to assign the location of the Reject Slot: Refer Section 4.2 to change from Normal Mode to User Mode. Press the ▼ Key until [Card Setup] is displayed. Press the SET Key.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 • Direct touching contaminates the ribbon/retransfer film and causes uneven print quality. • Avoid excessive impact on the ribbon/retransfer film when replacing them. • Using non-genuine products may cause poor print quality and printer malfunction. • Quality and reliability of the non-genuine products are not guaranteed. • Even within the warranty period, fees may be charged on servicing the printer using non-genuine products.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Open the front cover: Hold the handle and open front cover. Turn the ribbon lock clockwise to unlock the ribbon cartridge and pull out the whole cartridge.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 To load a new ribbon onto cartridge, place or engage orange spoolof ribbon to feeding hub of the cartridge. While unwinding the ribbon film, route the film around three guiding poles. Finally engage the black spool to the winding hub of cartridge. Apply some force to push in the spools to the hubs. The ribbon should be slightly tightened and not slanted.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Close the front cover to its original position. Press the SET key when the LCD screen displays [Please press SET key]. 2.3 Replacing the Retransfer Film You should replace the retransfer film when the LCD shows [FILM END] warning. Care should be taken not to contaminate the film in the replacement process. You can check the unused amount of your ribbon/retransfer film. →Refer Section 3.3 to get the unused amount of your ribbon/retransfer film.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Please contact your local reseller for ribbons not listed above. • Direct touching contaminates the ribbon/retransfer film and causes uneven print quality. • Avoid dropping or stressing the ribbon/retransfer film when replacing them.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 malfunction. • Quality and reliability of non-genuine products are not guaranteed. • Even within the warranty period, fees may be charged on servicing the printer using non-genuine products.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Turn the retransfer film lock counter-clockwise to unlock the retransfer film cartridge and pull out the whole cartridge. To load new retransfer film onto the cartridge, engage the green spool of the retransfer film to the feeding hub of the cartridge. While unwinding the ribbon film, route the film around the five indicated guiding poles. Note the change of direction on the 4th pole. Finally engage the black spool to the winding hub of the cartridge.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 As shown in the right diagram, push in the retransfer film cartridge to the far end until a “click” is heard to indicate correct insertion. Avoid the film touching the printer compartment during insertion. Improper retransfer film installation affects the overall print quality. After inserting the retransfer film cartridge, double-check so that there is no slanted film: Open the printer top cover. Take out the card cassette.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Return the front cover to its original position. Press SET key when the LCD screen displays [Please press the Set key]. 2.4 Replacing the Cleaning Roller One cleaning roller is shipped with each ribbon in a package. IMPORTANT: Replace cleaning roller each time you change the ribbon film.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Open the front cover: Hold the handle and open the front cover.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Directly pull out the cleaning cartridge to release it from lock position. Pull the lock to release the spindle. Remove the old cleaning roller. Sleeve a new cleaning roller into the spindle.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Peel off protective Sheet or coating. Pull the lock and drop the roller to its original position in the cleaning cartridge. After the replacement procedure, restore the cleaning cartridge until you hear a “click” sound. Return the front cover to its original position. Press SET Key when the LCD screen displays [Please press the set key].
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 2.5 Installing the Output Tray Hook the output tray to the opening next to the output slot.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 2.6 Installing the Reject Bin Hook the reject bin to the opening next to the ejection slot.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 2.7 Print card All kinds of Windows applications have document printing capabilities (such as Microsoft Office suite MS-Word, MS-Access, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, and the DASCOM self-designed card editing software CardEditor). To understand the card layout and its format and print configuration, you are advised to refer to the following example. Software Card Editor is used to support DASCOM card printers. Users can quickly generate and edit content that needs to be printed.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Button 4: Wizard, user can add black ground, images, barcode and text when creating a new card. Button 5: Quit, click this button to quit CARDEDITOR. (2) After click “new” button, user can choose the card type he/she wants. Select “CR80” in “card type” and select “Landscape” or “Portrait” in the “card direction”. Then click “OK”. (3) The card file objects two types: “basic editing” and “advanced tools”.
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Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 (4) Double clicks the model you want to edit, when you finish click the “print” on the “file” menu. (5) You can print the card directly.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 (6) If you want to modify the driver settings, such as card direction, single side or double-sided printing, card modification or processing, you can click "advanced option" to change the driver. As for popup print Settings, and then click "ok" to save Settings. Then click "print". The main selections are “card”, ”graphic setting”, ”graphic setting(reverse side)” and “maintenance”. “Card” Tabs • The printing side User can choose front/ reverse side to print.
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Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 “Graphic Setting” Tabs • Color setting User can get the proper color via settings. User can also adjust the color brightness, contrast and chroma. • Settings of Black ribbon using User can print black via print K color or YMC secondary colors and K color. As well as, user can choose monochrome printing, color printing, set the black valid area and the black invalid area.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Set up the valid area of K color printing, the area is from the top left corner (0Pixel,0Pixel)to the lower right corner(2112Pixel,1324Pixel) on the card. Use width and height to set the length and width of the invalid printing area.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 “Graphic setting (the reverse side)” Tabs • Color setting User can get the proper color via settings. User can also adjust the color brightness, contrast and chroma. • Settings of Black ribbon using User can print black via print K color or YMC secondary colors and K color. As well as, user can choose monochrome printing, color printing, set the black valid area and the black invalid area.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 “Maintaining” Tabs • Printing test Print the test content. • Printer information User can check the printer DPI, the maximum printing area and minimum printing area. • Printer parameter setting User can read the detailed printer parameter. • Showing the printer status monitor Decide whether the monitor pops up during printing. • Color management Processing optimization of Color can make the color more consistent with the color displayed by the software.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 “Printer parameter settings” • User mode User can read the printer information, options state and various of configuration information. The printer information parameters and options state parameters only support readable. Configuration information support can read and write (reference 3.2 user mode) • Service mode The password is “123456”.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 In service mode, user can modify the print position, print density, system settings, print head, option state and configuration. Please don’t random change them, it may lead to poor printing effect.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 2.8 Firmware update It’s very easy to update the firmware, but if the installation of firmware is incorrect, the printer will be damaged. Before updating, please contact DASCOM dealer for advice on the implementation of the upgrade. In general, updates are required only when a problem or failure is explicitly identified in DASCOM. To download the update, please visit WWW.DASCOM.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 (6) After upgrade, you can create the personalization card with this printer. Do not interrupt the transmission between the computer to the printer during the download. (Such as switch off the printer or computer power, unplug the cable, etc.). Otherwise, printer might not restart. In case of such failure, please contact DASCOM dealer.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 CHAPTER 3 NORMAL MODE AND USER MODE You can change between Normal and User Modes when the printer is operating. This section outlines the differences between these two modes and how to switch from one to the other. 3.1 Normal Mode Normal mode: After start up, the printer goes into Normal Mode in which the printer can print cards. In this mode, after you press the ▲Key for 1 second, the LCD displays the unused ribbon and retransfer film indicated by a series of “*”marks.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 3.2 User Mode User Mode allows changing the parameters and checking the status. Steps to change from Normal Mode to User Mode: 1) After LCD displays [READY], press Menu/Exit Key for 1 second then release it. The LCD changes its display to [Printer Info.], which is the entry menu in User Mode: Ready 2) Printer Info. Menu/Exit Setup: Press【 Menu /Exit】Key for 3 second then release it. The LCD shows [Choose mode].
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Function of four keys in User Mode: Menu/Exit Key: back to its parent menu, i.e. one level up in the menu hierarchy. ▲ Key: previous item. ▼Key: next item. SET Key: an affirmative response to the second line in the LCD.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Moving between menus in the same level Section 3.3 lists out eleven menus in the same level, from Printer Info, Version Info, ... to Reset User Default. Consecutively pressing ▼/▲ keys leads to your designated menu. For example: Printer Info SET: >> Version Info SET: >> Printer Info SET: >> Entering a sub-menu (go down one level in the menu hierarchy) Sections 3.3.1~3.3.11 are the sub-menus associated with the corresponding parent menus listed in Section 3.3.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 SET Key Menu/Exit Key Version Info Main Version SET: >> 1.0.10.0 Consecutively press Menu/Exit Key until the LCD shows [Quit the Menu]. Then press SET Key to return to Normal Mode: Ready SET Key Quit the Menu? Yes SET Key must be pressed to save the newly changed value. Pressing Menu/Exit Key or switching off the printer will not save any newly changed value(s).
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 3.3 The major menus Printer Info Head Info Version Info Printer Setup Card Setup Ribbon/Film Setup Image Setup Interface Setup Option Cleaning Reset User Default 3.3.1 Sub-menus for Printer Info View the utilization history of this printer in each sub-menu: Card Count Print Count Ribbon Remainder Film Remainder Printer S/N For quality assurance at the factory, it is necessary to run various print tests on the printer.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 View the print head information in two sub-menus: Print Count Print head S/N Record the new print head serial number after replacement; otherwise, failure to do so affects print quality and voids the warranty for this print head.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 3.3.3 Sub-menus for Version Info View the latest version(s) in this printer: Main Version Sub Version FPGA Version Main Boot Sub Boot 3.3.4 Sub-menus for Printer Setup View and change operation parameters: Buzzer: OFF\ON Power Save Mode: Sleep Mode\Delay Power Down Language: Chinese\Japanese\English LCD Contrast: 128 LCD Light: OFF\ON Sleep Mode: Time elapsed to sleep mode from idle.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 3.3.5 Sub-menus for card setup View and change card properties: Card type: PVC/PET/PET-G/card 1/ Card 2/ card 3 Decurl Time(Front):0-5 (need to understand these numbers) Decurl Time(Back) : 0-5 Std card exit: LEFT SIDE\RIGHT SIDE 64
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Error card exit: LEFT SIDE\RIGHT SIDE Magnetic/IC Pos: Front\Back Eject Face: Auto\Front Up\Back Up Card Feed Mode: card cassette\Right(Manual)\Right(Auto) Card thickness: thick\thin Card Type Valid Settings Details PVC (Default) Apply optimized retransfer conditions for standard PVC cards. PET Apply optimized retransfer conditions for standard PET cards. PET-G Apply optimized retransfer conditions for standard PET-G cards.
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Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Eject Face: Valid Settings Details Standard (Default) Back Up Front Front Up Back Back Up Card Feed Mode: Valid Settings Details card cassette Cards are automatically fed from the card cassette. feed cards automatically on the right side Manually feeding After receiving the printing data 0~13 seconds, the printer feeds cards automatically on the right side. Follow instructions shown on LCD display. Manually insert a card from the right insertion slot. 3.3.
Dascom DC-7600 Film Type: Valid Settings User Guide V1.0 Product Code Normal Special When the unused amounts of ribbon/retransfer film reaches the values specified in Ribn near end(%) and Film near end(%), respectively, the LCD displays warning messages: “Check Ribbon” or “Check Film”.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 3.3.7 Sub-menus for Image Setup View and manage the color settings: Yellow Balance: ±64 Magenta Balance: ±64 Cyan Balance: ±64 Black Balance±32 Color Brightness: deep, medium, shallow, customer setting 3.3.8 Sub-menus for Interface Setup View and change the interface settings: Printer ID: 0-15 IP Type: Static/DHCP IP Address: 192.168.0.12 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.0.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 CHATPER 4 CLEANING 4.1 Cleaning with a Cleaning Card Use the Cleaning Card provided to clean the Card Transport Roller if cards do not feed smoothly. We recommend cleaning the rollers after printing 1,000 cards. Cleaning Cards can only be used once and cannot be reused. Use a new Cleaning Card with the adhesive side down every time you clean the rollers. Do not touch the platen with hands. ① Switch from Normal Mode to User Mode. Press the 【▲】or【▼】to find the [Cleaning].
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 4.2 Cleaning the Cleaning Roller You can clean the Cleaning Roller before printing. Clean the cleaning roller if cards are printed with missing colors or if there are foreign objects on them. Please refer to section 2.8. 4.3 Cleaning the Feeding Roller Clean the Feeding Roller under the Card Feeder Cassette if cards do not feed smoothly into the printer. ① Turn off the power. ② Open the top cover, and remove the Card Case. ③ Wipe the roller clean with cleaning stick.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 ④ Load the Card Feeder Cassette. ⑤ Close the Top Cover. Wait for 2minutes, if you want to use the printer. You can clean the feeding roller of the secondary transfer part at the bottom of the top cover when you find the printing position on the printed card is beyond the scope of adjustment or there is a blank on the edge of the printed area.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 4.4 Cleaning the Transport Roller ① Turn off the power. ② Open the top cover, and remove the Card Feeder Cassette. ③ Open the Front Cover and Top Access Cover. ④ Lift the decurl section. ⑤ Wipe the roller clean with cleaning stick. ⑥ Close the Top Access Cover and Front Cover.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 4.5 Filter Cleaning If the filter becomes clogged or dirty, dirt may enter the printer. It is recommended the filter be cleaned monthly. ① Turn off the power. ② Remove the filter cover on the rear of the printer. ③ Take out the filter. ④ Use a vacuum cleaner or similar to remove dirt that is adhered to the filter or wash it. 5 Press the filter; prevent it from inhaling by the vacuum cleaner. ○ A E A 6 Attach the filter cover to the printer.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 CHATPER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 Warning Messages and Troubleshooting This printer is designed for minimal user intervention. Occasionally, the LCD displays messages to advise users to take corrective actions. After clearing an error, press SET to initialize the printer and [Ready] will be displayed. • Warning/Error List Display Solution Press SET Key Push the SET Key once Feeder empty Card cassette is empty. Refill cards to the feeder. Press SET Key to resume printing.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 initialization. Film Jam Probable Cause: Retransfer film winding problem. Action: Do not turn off power. Refer to Section 2.3 to reload the retransfer film. Press SET Key to clear this warning and the printer will resume previous printing after initialization. Ribbon Jam Probable Cause: Ribbon winding problem. Action: Do not turn off power. Refer to Section 2.2 to reload the ribbon.
Dascom DC-7600 Display User Guide V1.0 Solution If the fault is not cleared after initialization, turn the rollers manually to clear jammed card Printer Jam Card Do not turn off power. Open the front cover. Turn the rollers to clear jammed card. Close the front cover. Press SET Key to clear this warning and the printer will resume previous printing after initialization。 Magnetic? Card Jam Pressing SET as LCD display.The error may be corrected after initialization and printing resumes.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 5.3 Troubleshooting Do not attempt to use any tool to fix any problem. This may cause serious damage to the printer. 5.3.1 Faults Related to Printing No print out? ① Check the printer driver Check compatible printer driver for Microsoft Windows Check if this printer is the default driver in Microsoft Windows. ② Check if power is connected to the printer Check if the printer is connected correctly to power. Check if the LCD display shows: READY.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Blank card ejected? ① Check the ribbon and retransfer film Check if ribbon/ retransfer film run out or are damaged. Replace them if necessary. ② Check if print head is damaged. Print test pattern. If failed to print the test pattern, contact local reseller for support.
Dascom DC-7600 Faults User Guide V1.0 Probable Cause Corrective Actions • Check that card surfaces are clean and dust free. Dirty Card Surface • Use new, clean cards. Defective Spots • Clean the transport rollers Cleaning Roller Check the proper installation of the ribbon and retransfer film. Ribbon not properly installed White Line Check if ribbon/retransfer film are folded up. Dirty or defective print head Please contact local reseller.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Incomplete printout? ① Check manual settings Check card software design layout matches card dimensions. Check the landscape/portrait orientation in the driver. ② Check interface cable If the text is printed in strange colors, use the USB cable supplied with the printer. Check secure and proper connection between printer and your computer. Try another cable. ③ Check if the printer is clean See Section 2.3 to clean/replace cleaning rollers.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 ⑤ Press SET Key to save bending correction setting. The factory default value is “0”. You may use the driver to configure this parameter as well. Improper secondary retransfer parameters can overheat and cause card bending as well. Trying different retransfer conditions may reduce card bending as well. 5.3.2 Clear Jammed Card Do not turn off the power. The print job will be lost. Do not attempt to use any tool (screwdriver or sharp object) to remove a jammed card.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 ④ Replace jammed card back to the card cassette. ⑤ Close the card feed cover and the printer covers. ⑥ Press the SET Key. The error message disappears from the LCD display and the printer restarts. To take out jammed card in the thermal retransfer unit When card jam occurs, the LCD display prompts “Feeder Card Jam" and the print job stops. Do not turn off the printer as the uncompleted print job will be lost. ① Open the top cover。 ② Take out the card cassette.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Beware the thermal unit may be hot. Turn off power and let it cool down for a few minutes. If card jam persists, please contact your Dascom reseller. 5.3.3 Change the Print Head The print head is a heating element and directly affects print quality. A dirty or dusty environment seriously affects its life and can cause damage to the print head. Consult your Dascom reseller if print head replacement is necessary.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 4 A description of the steps taken to address this problem. ○ A E A In addition, to help answer your questions around the clock, WWW.DASCOM.CN provides a variety of explanations for the daily use of printers. 5.4.2 More information If additional technical assistance is required, you can visit DASCOM website WWW.DASCOM.COM, and find information about the use and troubleshooting of DASCOM printers in the driver and support section.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICATION Function Printing system Printing material Card thickness Card size Printing density Print tones Double-sided printing (full color) Indirect retransfer system Material: PVC, PET, PET-G 0.48 ~ 1.10mm ISO CR-80 – ISO7810 (53.98 x 85.60mm) 600dpi (23.6 dots/mm) Input tones: RGB, 256 tones/color, K2 tones Output tones:YMC 256 tones/color,K2 tones +256 tones Print range 53.98mm x 85.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Appendix I: OPTIONS The following options can be ordered for your printer: non-contact card reader and three in one card reader. 1) Non-contact card reader When loading or picking up cards, you should turn off the printer. Open the top cover of the printer, take out the card box and lift up the partition below. You can see the non-contact card reader as follows: Push the slot cover in the direction indicated by the arrow below.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 the direction indicated by the arrow. When you hear a click, the card is installed properly. 2) Three in one card reader Since the three in one card reader was installed inside, you have to open the case when you want to load cards or take out cards. Please contact with the after-sales service center, they will help you to handle this. The position of the card reader is shown as follows: Push the slot cover in the direction indicated by the arrow below.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Put the card into the corresponding position of the slot, close the slot cover, then push the slot cover. When you hear a click, the card is installed properly.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Appendix II: FCC STATEMENT 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: i. This device may not cause harmful interference. ii. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Dascom DC-7600 User Guide V1.0 Appendix III: DASCOM REPRESENTATIVES GERMANY UNITED KINGDOM DASCOM Europe GmbH DASCOM GB Ltd Heuweg 3 Hart House,Priestley Road, D-89079 Ulm Basingstoke, Hampshire Deutschland RG24 9PU, England Tel.: +49 (0) 731 2075 0 Phone: +44 (0) 1256 355130 Fax: +49 (0) 731 2075 100 Fax: +44 (0) 1256 481400 www.dascom.com www.dascom.