Pronto 100 ID Card Printer User Manual 1
ID Card Printer – User Manual CONTENTS General Information: .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety Instructions: ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Caution ..........................................................................................................................................
ID Card Printer – User Manual GENERAL INFORMATION: This document contains proprietary information belonging to Magicard Ltd. and may not be wholly or partially copied, stored in a data retrieval system, or used for any purpose other than that for which it was supplied, without the express written authority of Magicard Ltd. All rights are reserved. Microsoft and Windows Vista and Windows 7, 8 and 10 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Copyright © 2011 Magicard Ltd. Magicard Ltd.
ID Card Printer – User Manual PRINTER INSTALLATION Welcome Thank you for choosing your ID Card Printer. This guide will help you make your printing experience more enjoyable and cost effective.
ID Card Printer – User Manual Printer and Dye Film Environmental requirements: See Below Normal Office environment with: • Ambient temperature +10 to 30oC (50 to 86oF). • Protection from direct sunlight and chemicals. • Protection from sudden temperature changes. • Relative Humidity 20 - 70% • Sufficient space for: - Opening the printer’s Lid. - Cable access at the rear.
ID Card Printer – User Manual Printer Key Components Print Head Assembly Front Hopper (50 Card capacity) Front Stacker (50 Card capacity) Front Display Panel Ethernet DC Power Rear Connector Panel Aux USB USB Printer Rear Connector Panel Printer Rear View 6
ID Card Printer – User Manual Installing the Dye Film Open the printer’s Lid and insert the dye film as shown in the diagram below. If the printer’s lid is closed (with the printer powered on and the dye film fitted), the printer will begin to initialise. As part of this process, the printer will read an identification tag in the Film which contains information about the film type and capacity.
ID Card Printer – User Manual Connecting the Power Supply Connect Mains Power Supply lead as shown below but do not connect the USB lead at the stage (the USB is connected after the Driver has successfully been installed). Do not connect the USB lead at this stage.
ID Card Printer – User Manual INSTALLING THE DRIVER The latest version of Driver for your Pronto 100 printer can be downloaded using the following weblink: https://start.magicard.com. The Driver installation software will guide you through the installation process. This website provides complete End User support covering: • • • • Unboxing and setting up your printer. Updating the printer’s firmware. Card Design software. The option to Register your printer.
ID Card Printer – User Manual Installer Guide: • Click on the “setup.exe” icon. • Select the relevant language. • Click “Install”.
ID Card Printer – User Manual USB Installation • • • Select the port type for the installation. Select “USB” and click “Next”. Agree to the license agreement.
ID Card Printer – User Manual • Wait for the installation progress bar to finish. • You will be prompted for a printer to be connected via USB. • If no printer is connected, you will be asked to reconnect and retry. NOTE: If “Cancel” is clicked, you will be asked to confirm this. The Installer will then end. The installation will be completed but the printer will not be connected. This will happen when the printer is physically connected via the USB.
ID Card Printer – User Manual • After completion of the installation, you will be prompted with the following dialog to signal the installation is complete: • Finally register your printer in order to validate your full warranty: 13
ID Card Printer – User Manual Ethernet Installation • First the printer must be installed via USB as described in the previous steps. • Ensure that the printer is connected via the Ethernet connector at the rear to an active network. • To obtain the IP address of the printer go to Printer Properties and click Query in the Network Configuration section.
ID Card Printer – User Manual • From the Add Printer menu select “Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname” • Under “Hostname or IP address:” type in the IP address obtained in the earlier step. Note the Port name should auto populate.
ID Card Printer – User Manual • After the system finished searching you may be prompted with “Additional port information require”. Click “Standard” (default) and Next • You will now be prompted to “Install the printer driver” In the left-hand column scroll through manufacturers to “Magicard Ltd”. Once selected the right-hand column will update. Scroll through until you find the Pronto 100. Select and click Next.
ID Card Printer – User Manual You may be prompted to select version of driver. Select “Use current (recommended)” • • You may be prompted to name the printer – leave as default and click Next • At the “Printer Sharing” prompt – select “do not share” (default) and click Next • You will now be presented with “You’ve successfully added Magicard Pronto 100 (V2)” and have the option to set as the default printer and print a test image. Click Finish to complete.
ID Card Printer – User Manual ACCESSING THE DRIVER SETTINGS Accessing the Driver “Printing Preferences” Settings (Windows 10 (64 bit) shown for information purposes). The printer’s Driver settings (Printing Preferences) can be accessed as follows: • • Right-click on the “Start” menu icon (bottom left of PC screen) and select the “Search” option. Search for “Control Panel and select the “Devices and Printers” option (you may need to set your “View by:” option to “Small icons” depending on your PC setup).
ID Card Printer – User Manual Printing Preferences Driver Tabs Printer This is the default tab and offers the User the option to change card orientation, size and print resolution. Card Front Options to change the colour format, Image rotation and Security layer image. Image Image manipulation options including colour correction, print head power (density) and colour adjustment. Colour Profiles also supported. Advanced Re-writeable card support including the option for User defined areas on card.
ID Card Printer – User Manual LED CONFIGURATION LED BEHAVIOUR ERROR CATEGORY ERROR CODES 01:XX 08:XX 10:XX 11:XX 12:XX 15:XX INFORMATION LED STEADY GENERAL_ERROR 16:XX 17:XX 18:XX 19:XX 31:XX 32:XX MEDIA LED STEADY MEDIA_CARDS 02:XX 04:XX 05:XX 06:XX 07:XX MEDIA LED FLASHING MEDIA_FILM 24:XX 25:XX 33:XX 34:XX 13:XX 14:XX 20:XX INFORMATION LED FLASHING CRITICAL_ERROR 21:XX 26:XX 28:XX 29:XX CLEANING LED EQUAL FLASH EVERY 1.3sec CLEAN_REQUIRED (0.
ID Card Printer – User Manual LED CONFIGURATION POWER LED BEHAVIOUR STATUS LED BEHAVIOUR PRINTER STATUS OFF OFF OFF STEADY OFF IDLE SHORT PULSE EVERY 6sec (0.
ID Card Printer – User Manual EQUAL FLASH EVERY STEADY ON CLEANING HEARTBEAT DOUBLE PULSE EVERY 1sec (1Hz) OFF SOAKING EQUAL FLASH EVERY 1sec (1Hz) EQUAL FLASH EVERY 1sec (1Hz) UPGRADING 1sec (1Hz) Every 1sec Every 1sec 22
ID Card Printer – User Manual ADDITIONAL USEFUL INFORMATION Caring for your Printer MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER IS IMPORTANT! • Maintenance is an important factor of your printer’s good operation and longevity. • Maintaining a regular cleaning routine will give you optimum print quality and prevent down time. We recommend that you clean the printer’s rollers and Print Head each time you change Dye Films.
ID Card Printer – User Manual How to Clean your Printer 1. Remove Dye Film 2. With the lid open, press twice on the power button in quick succession to begin a cleaning routine. 3. Insert the cleaning card when prompted. 4. Once cycle is complete, we recommended repeating once more with the other (clean side) of the cleaning card to maximise cleaning effect.
ID Card Printer – User Manual Using the Cleaning Pen The Cleaning Pen (supplied with the Cleaning Kit (3633-0053 – see page 23) is used to clean the face of the print head. The pen contains Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and is very effective at removing light grease (such as finger grease etc.) which would otherwise spoil a printed card. To use, simply run the tip of the pen across the print face several times as shown in the diagram below.
ID Card Printer – User Manual CHOOSING THE CORRECT DYE FILM Below is a general guide to selecting the most suitable Film for any typical application. Dye Film Part Number Film Panel Layout Print Capacity (Cards) MD100YMCKO/2,3 YMCKO 100 (Printing colour one side only). MD50YMCKO/2,3 YMCKO 50 (Printing colour on one side only).
ID Card Printer – User Manual CHOOSING THE CORRECT CARDS Not all white PVC Cards are the same. For best image quality always use high grade PVC Cards. Pure PVC Card stock or laminated PVC/Polyester Cards are available. The latter are more durable and better suited to heavy use and heat lamination when required. For access control and Smart Card applications, your supplier should provide the appropriate type for “direct to card” printing.
ID Card Printer – User Manual Using Self Adhesive Cards There are many types of self-adhesive cards. Thorough investigation and testing has shown that poor quality or incorrect card types will cause: • • • • Poor image quality. Card feed failures. Cutting or snapping dye film. Cards jamming during printing. We recommend only using self-adhesive cards supplied by your ID card supplier.
ID Card Printer – User Manual FCC DECLARATION: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
ID Card Printer – User Manual CE DECLARATION: TBA -3-
