DNP CX-320 Instruction Manual

KAT- T229-001Jam (TurnOver)Jam (Hopper)HR is too hot.Please removeMEDIA FILMPlease,Power Off.>Ink>>Cleaning>Counter Reset>Display>

10Names of partsFront When the printer door is openSlide knobControl panelPrinterdoorCard trayPower switchRetransfer film cassette(Accessory)Ink ribbo

113. Connect the printer and IC unit.Connect the cable which comes with the IC unit to theOPTION 1 terminal. Turn the power off before connecting the

12Set-up (continued)Compact IC unit (sold separately)Please ask your dealer for the Compact IC unitconnection.Connect the compact IC unit to the host

13Connecting the power cord1. Check the plug.• For AC 120V type • For AC220-240V type (North America) (Europe)* The detached power c

14Card dischargeslotClawCard stacker(accessory)Card stackerreceptacleInstalling the card stackerHang the stacker claw on the stacker receptacle.The ca

153. Insert the ink ribbon into the cassette.Stretch the ink ribbon along three shafts with the inkface of the ribbon facing outside and insert the bo

165. Insert the cassette along the guide rail.Insert the cassette until it clicks securely into position.The lever returns to its original position. •

17Set-up (continued)Setting the retransfer filmDo not touch the retransfer filmsurface with your hands.1. Activate the slide knob and open the printer

184. Wind the retransfer film to take up the slack.Turn the knob in the arrow direction to wind a smallportion of the retransfer film. If the film do

19Set-up (continued)Setting cardsPlease use cards specified by your dealer. This unit cantake both 0.76 mm(0.03inches)-thick and 0.25 mm(0.01inches)-t

2Declaration of ConformityModel Number: CX-320yyyyy(y=A-Z,0-9 or blank)Product name: Card PrinterWe herewith declare that the above mentioned product

204. Close the card tray.Push the card tray back into the printer until it no longermoves.CAUTION2. Pull the card bracket back.The card bracket locks

21Loading cardsLoad cards when the printer’s LCD panel shows themessage “Ready” or “No Card”, and not when printeroperations have stopped due to an er

22Connecting with a host computerDo not switch off the power of thehost computer during printing.Do not use the sleep or the stand-by function on t

23Before useNames of parts on the operation panelSetting buttonsRESETEXITMENUENTERREADYERRORLCD panelOperation display LEDControl buttonsENTEREXITMENU

24Operation display LED contentsand the LCD panelFor details, see p. 42 – 43 of this manual.Initialization periodWhen the power is turned on, the prin

25OperationTurning on the power1. Before turning on the power, check the following:Make sure that the printer door is completelyclosed.Make sure that

26When the printer was occured anerror during printing operation caused by above-mentioned operation or others, the retransfer film wasrewinded about

27Operation (continued)User modesThe settings for printing media, card, etc. can be madein the User mode.Press the MENU button when the unit isin the

28User mode settings>Bend Remedy>>Retransfer>>>Media Type>>Temp. Level>>Speed (Front)>>Speed (Back)Std(1000/roll):

29>Display>>>Counter>>Contrast>>Back ColorTotal-2BLUEENTERENTERENTERMENUMENUMENUEXITEXITEXITENTEREXITSKY BLUE, BLUE, LIGHT BLU

3NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu-ant to part 15 the FCC Rules. These limi

30Clearing the free counterReset the free counter.The [Total] counter and [Head] counter cannot be reset.Cleaning modeThe printer is provided with an

31Operation (continued)Ink mode settingChange settings according to the ink ribbon used.>Ink>>>Black Level>>Black Mode>>Ink Ty

32Retransfer mode setting>Retransfer>>>Temp.Level>>Speed (Front)0(Standard)-2ENTERENTERENTERENTERRESETENTERMENUMENUMENUEXITEXITEXITE

33Operation (continued)Buzzer mode settingThe buzzer indicating errors can be turned on or off.Power saving mode settingsThe printer enters into the p

34Setting the bend remedy modeSingle-sided printing may cause a bend depending on thecards. Adjust the setting to get rid of the bend.CAUTION>Bend

35Operation (continued)Coercivity setting modeSet coercivity for writing data on the ISO compatiblemagnetic stripe card.>MG ISO TypeLo-CoEXITENTERE

36Care and cleaningAlways make sure that the printer is turned off before cleaning.(However, cleaning of the card feed rollers and magnetic head shoul

3712Care and Cleaning (continued)Cleaning the thermal headWhen the thermal head gets dirty, defects such asunwanted lines appearing on the printed car

384. Remove dirt on the fan filter using a vacuumcleaner or other cleaning equipment.Hold the sponge with your hand so that it is not suckedinto the c

39Cleaning the magnetic headDirty magnetic head will cause a write/read error. It isrecommended to clean the magnetic head after printingabout 1,000 c

4ContentsNotes for safe operation ... 5Before use ... 7P

405. Set the card on the card tray.Place the card in right direction. See p.21.6. Press the ENTER button, select “MG Head” withthe ↑ or ↓ button, and

41Jam (TurnOver)Jam (Hopper)Jam (Transfer)TroubleshootingLayout of rollers inside the printerBelow is a diagram of the layout of rollers inside the pr

42Please,Power Off.Please RemoveMedia CassetteHR is too hot.Jam (Hopper)Jam (TurnOver)Jam (MG)Jam (Transfer)Jam (Discharge) Media BrokenMedia SearchMe

43TR OverheatTR BrokenTR Sensor BrokenRR OverheatRR BrokenRR Sensor BrokenOvercoolHead OverheartEEPROM BrokenMG UnconnectedMG Mechanical MG Hardware

44Mending broken ink ribbon andretransfer filmIf the ink ribbon or retransfer film is broken, mend it inthe following procedures:1. Trim neatly the en

45Troubleshooting (continued)Removing card jamsTo determine the part of the machine affected by a cardjam refer to the error code on the operation pan

46Turnover section [Jam (turnover)]1. Open the printer door and remove the ink ribboncassette.See p.15 in this manual.2. Remove any jammed cards.Retra

47SpecificationsMain specificationsRecording method : Sublimation type retransferFeed format : Automatic feedRecording density : 300 dpiExpression gra

48External appearance and dimensions Front viewSide viewunit/mm343347381Specifications (continued)

Software License Agreement The software covered by this document is the computer program developed by Victor Data Systems Co., Ltd., a Japanese com

5Notes for safe operationBefore you useRead these notes on safety thoroughly before operating your printer in order to use the unit properly. Once yo

Article 3 Restrictions on Use 1. You shall not adapt or modify this Software, nor shall you, except as permitted by applicable law, reverse-assemb

Article 5 Indemnification Our Company shall not be liable for any damages in connection with the use of this Software, including direct, incidental

KAT-T229-0010511(VP)C 2005 VICTOR DATA SYSTEMS Co.,Ltd.Sublimation type retransfer printer CX-320 Instruction Manual®DNPDistributor: DAI NIPPO

6Notes for safe operation (continued) Pull out the power plug before cleaning the machine.• This is for preventing electric shocks. Pull out the pow

7Before useProduct features• This card printer allows printing of high-quality, full-color images equivalent to photographic quality ontostandard size

8Before use (continued)We can accept no liability for anyproblems arising as a result of the use of media usingmaterials other than those specified.Ca

9InstallationThe performance of the card printer is stronglyinfluenced by the installation location.Be careful of thefollowing items as for installati