ASIK2T001Card Printer w/Built-in RFID Tag

Direct Dye Sublimation Printer CX-120 •Thank you for purchasing our product. •Before using, be sure to read the "Notes for Safe Operation" and use the unit safely. •Keep this instruction manual in a place near the printer and read it when necessary. •The manufacturing number is important for quality control. Please check whether the manufacturing number on the back of this unit is correct during purchase. Notes regarding this manual. (1) The contents of this manual shall not be reprinted or redistributed in any form without prior consent. (2) The contents of this manual or the specifications and external appearance of this unit may be altered without prior notice. (3) Illustrations used in this manual may differ slightly from the actual shape of this unit. KAT- Instructions Model Operating the Printer ......................................... 2 Names of Various Sections on Control Panel .......... 2 LED Display ............................................................. 2 Button Control .......................................................... 3 Initialization .............................................................. 4 Test Printing ............................................................. 4 Differences Between Printing Modes ............... 4 How to Use the Status Monitor ......................... 5 Screen Configuration ............................................... 5 Monitoring Printer Status ......................................... 6 Ready Status Display ........................................... 7 Error Status Display ............................................. 7 Status Display ...................................................... 7 Changing Printer Settings ........................................ 8 Checking the Media and Printing Status .................. 9 Display When Ink is Unknown ................................ 10 Checking Printer Configuration .............................. 11 Upgrading Firmware .............................................. 12 Resetting the [No. of Cards Issued] Item ............... 13 Test Printing ........................................................... 13 Software Upgrade ............................................ 14 Update of Status Monitor ....................................... 14 Update of USB Driver - Windows XP ..................... 15 Update of USB Driver - Windows2000 ................... 16 Uninstalling Software ...................................... 19 Deletion of Status Monitor ...................................... 19 Deletion of USB Driver - WindowsXP .................... 19 Deleting USB Driver - Windows2000 ..................... 20 Troubleshooting (Detailed Version) ...........................22 Internal Configuration ............................................. 22 List of Error Codes and Corresponding Actions ..... 23 When ink ribbon is torn .......................................... 25 Problems Related to Printing ................................. 25 Problems related to Color Printing ......................... 26 Problems Related to Text Printing .......................... 27 Actions to Take When Printer Fails to Start Up ...... 28 Version Upgrade ............................................... 29 Specifications ................................................... 30 Main Specifications ................................................ 30 External Dimension ................................................ 30 Table of Contents 2 Operating the Printer Names of Various Sections on Control Panel ERROR CARD INK RESET CLEAN Buzzer POWER READY 1 25 7 34 6 1POWER LED (Green) 2READY LED (Green) 3ERROR LED (Red) 4CARD LED (Red) 5INK LED (Red) 6RESET Button 7CLEAN Button StatusDescription Power Off Power On Not ready: Unable to issue card (unable to accept issuing command) Ready: No card inside. Ready to issue card. Active: Card inside. Ready to issue card. No defect. Not lit in the cases of No Card and Ink End as these are not defects. Irrecoverable error: Error that requires power to be turned off and on again. Recoverable error: Error that requires reset or door to be opened and closed. No defect or unknown defect related to card. No card inside the card cassette. Card transport error (JAM) No defect or unknown defect related to ink ribbon. Ink End Ink defect (Ink ribbon ran out, unknown type of ink ribbon, etc) INK (Ink ribbon status) CARD (Card status) ERROR (Error status) READY (ONLINE/LOCAL) Note) LED indicator status -- Blinking -- Light on -- Light off LED Name POWER (Power supply status) LED Display 3 Button Control Other than when turning on the power, operation only starts after pressing the button for more than 1 second. Release upon hearing a "beep" sound from the buzzer and the respective function will be activated. This is used to prevent operational errors. Operation Status OperationReferenceRESET CLEAN When turning on power Initialization (Usual startup) Changes to Product ID Setting mode Startup Guide Connecting to multiple printers Changes to Emergency Download mode Troubleshooting in this manual When startup fails Initialization (Usual startup) Changes to Magnetic Head Cleaning mode Startup Guide Cleaning of magnetic head Initialization (Software reset) Also initializes ink ribbon Perform test pattern printing Ready Recoverable error with printer door closed Note (2) Changes to Card Transport Roller Cleaning mode Startup Guide Cleaning of card transport roller Initialization (Software reset) Also initializes ink ribbon Irrecoverable errorNot Applicable (1) Button status:Not pressed. Pressed. (2) Open and close printer door during a recoverable error to start initialization automatically. (3) For initialization without performing software re- set, the ink ribbon will not be initialized if the same ribbon is used. Refer to the next section of this manual on initialization. (4) When there is no error while card is inside the printer, the RESET button cannot function. Open and close printer door if you wish to r…

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17 Softwqre Upgrade 6.When the following screen appears, 1 Select "Driver" tab and 2click on the "Update Driver" button 7.When the following screen appears, click on the "next" button. 10.When the following screen appears, click on the "next" button. Update of USB driver begins. 1Set where to save the latest USB Driver File from "Optional Search Locations" and 2click on the "next" button 9.When the following screen appears, 8.When the following screen appears, 1 Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" and 2click on the "next" button 18 11.When the following screen appears, click on the "Finish" button. 12.When the following screen appears, click on the "Close" button. 13.When the following screen appears, click on the "Yes" button. Windows will restart automatically. Update of USB driver is now complete. Softwqre Upgrade 19 Uninstalling Software 1.Check that the connection between com- puter and card printer is on. 2.Switch on the card printer. 3.Open "Control Panel" from "My Computer" and double-click on "System". 5.When the following screen appears, 1 Select "USB (Universal Serial Bus) Controller" and 2double-click to delete [VDS CX-120 Un](n : 1 to 7) 4.When the following screen appears, 1 Select "Hardware" tab and 2click on the "Device Manager" button Deletion of Status Monitor 1.Check that the Status Monitor is not in op- eration. 2.Perform uninstallation from the Start menu. 3.Click button to start uninstalling. 4.Click on the "Finish" button. Uninstallation is now complete. 20 Deleting USB Driver - Windows2000 1.Check that the connection between com- puter and card printer is on. 2.Switch on the card printer. 3.Open "Control Panel" from "My Computer" and double-click on "System". 7.When the following screen appears, click on the "OK" button. 6.When the following screen appears, 1 Select "Driver" tab and 2click on the "Delete" button Deletion of USB driver is now complete. 8.When the following screen appears, check to ensure that [VDS CX-120 Un] item has been deleted. Uninstalling Software 21 7.When the following screen appears, click on the "OK" button. Deletion of USB driver is now complete. 6.When the following screen appears, 1 Select "Driver" tab and 2click on the "Delete" button 8.When the following screen appears, click on the "Yes" button. Windows will restart auto- matically. 5. When the following screen appears, 1 Select "USB (Universal Serial Bus) Controller" and 2double-click to delete [VDS CX-120 Un](n : 1 to 7) 4.When the following screen appears, 1 Select "Hardware" tab and 2click on the "Device Manager" button Uninstalling Software 22 Troubleshooting (Detailed Version) This chapter describes detailed error displays and their solutions, as well as solutions to problems related to print quality that are not mentioned in the Startup Guide. For the removal of jammed cards, please refer to the Startup Guide (separate manual). Caution When removing jammed cards, do not insert any metallic items such as tweezers into the printer unit while the power is on as this may cause it to breakdown. Internal Configuration Card Cassette Printing Unit Card Stacker Contact IC/Magnetic Card Encoder Unit (Optional) Non-Contact IC Antenna (Optional) Mounting Unit Rejected Card Exit Thermal Head Cleaning Roller Inverter Ink Ribbon Caution There is a protruding part inside the printer unit. Put on hand gloves and insert your hand carefully so as not to injure yourself. 23 Troubleshooting (Detailed Version) List of Error Codes and Corresponding Actions 1. Errors and corresponding actions related to the printer or laminator unit. Close printer door. Attach cleaning roller. Replenish card in the card cassette. Remove laminator problem by referring to instruction manual of the laminator unit. Check if ink ribbon is inserted properly. Refer to Troubleshooting (Feed Jam) of this book and remove the jammed cards. Refer to Troubleshooting (Jam within Printer) of this book to remove the jammed cards. Refer to the instruction manual of the lami- nator unit and remove the laminator prob- lem. When laminator switches to the Ready mode, open and close printer door to ini- tialize the printer. Check to ensure that laminator unit is in the Ready mode and the connection cable be- tween units are correctly installed. Check if there is any ink ribbon defect. Unrecoverable error. Call for servicing if it recurs after restoring power. Unrecoverable error. Call for servicing if it recurs after restoring power. Unrecoverable error. Call for servicing if it recurs after restoring power. Unrecoverable error. Call for servicing if it recurs after restoring power. Unrecoverable error. Refer to Troubleshooting (Jam within printer) of this book and remove jammed card when there is card in the inverter mechanism. Call for servicing if it recurs after restoring power. Unrecoverable error. Call for servicing if it recurs after restoring power. Printer door is open. Close printer door. Cleaning roller not attached. Attach cleaning roller. No card inside. Replenish card in the card cassette. Problem in the laminator. Printed cards cannot be laminated. Re- move laminator problem. Laminating will start automatically when laminator is in the Ready mode. Unable to control ink ribbon. Open printer door and check the ink ribbon installation. Feed jam. Dismount the card cassette and remove the jammed cards. Card jam in the printer. Open the printer door and remove the card. Problem in the laminator. Remove laminator problem and initialize printer. Printer fails to initialize. Laminator is either not in the Ready mode or not connected correctly. Cannot find ink mark. Open printer door and check the ink ribbon installation. Fail to access to printer's EEPROM. Restore printer power and ini- tialize the printer. Problem in the hardware. Restore printer power and initialize the printer. Problem in the firmware. Restore printer power and initialize the printer. Problem in the magnetic unit mechanism. Restore p…

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KAT- T Startup Guide Direct Dye Sublimation Printer CX-120 Model See pages 5 to 8 s Notes for Safe Operation s Before Using See pages 10 to 17 s Setting Up the Printer See pages 19 to 21 See page 23 See pages 11 to 13 See pages 14 to 16 See pages 24 to 27 See pages 28 to 35 Read Me FirstChanging of Ink Setup s Installation of USB driver s Installation of status monitor Setting / Replacement of Card Installation of SoftwareMaintenance How to Read the Electronic Instruction ManualTroubleshooting Setup and Basic Usage of the Printer
Thank for purchasing this product.
Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure correct operation. It is particularly important to read the Notes for safe operation. After reading, retain this manual carefully for future reference.
The product number is important for quality control. Upon purchase, check the back of the unit to make sure that the product number is correctly displayed. Notes about this manual (1) This manual may not be reprinted in any way without permission. (2) The contents of this manual, as well as the specifications and design of this product, may change without notice. (3) The illustrations used in this manual may differ slightly from the actual product. 2 Declaration of Conformity Model Number:CX-120yyyyy(y=A-Z,0-9 or blank) Product name:Card Printer We herewith declare that the above mentioned product complies with the following council directives and harmonized standards. Council Directives:1999/5/EC relating to radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment. 89/336/EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility. 73/23/EEC relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits. Harmonized Standards: EN55022:1998+A1:2000 +A2:2003 Class B EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN61000-3-2:2000 EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001 EN60950-1:2001 EN50364:2001 EN300330-2:V1.1.1 EN301 489-03:V1.4.1 Manufacture: Victor Data Systems Co., Ltd. 2969-2, Ishikawa-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8620, Japan Importer and distributer: Year to begin affixing CE Marking: 2005 Hachioji-shi, March. , 2005 Place,DateTateki Hisanaga General Manager-Quality Control Victor Data Systems Co., Ltd. 3 For USA only For Canada only Machine Noise Sound power level: less than 70 dB (A) according to DIN45635 part 19 (EN27779). The measurements are to be made according to DIN 45635 part 2019 or EN27779, respectively. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. For EU only NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: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 limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre- quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: –Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. –Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. –Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con- nected. –Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 4 Contents Notes for safe operation ............................. 5 Before use .................................................... 7 Printer Characteristics ........................................... 7 Checking Accessories ........................................... 7 Content of Attached CD-ROM ............................... 7 Protection of Color Printing Unit ............................ 7 Handling the Ink Ribbon and Card ........................ 7 Cautions for Handling ........................................ 7 Storage Method ................................................. 7 Storage and Handling of Card After Printing ...... 8 Purchase of Ink Ribbon and Card ...................... 8 After Maintenance ................................................. 8 Part Names ................................................. 9 (Front / Right) ..................................................... 9 (Rear / Left) ........................................................ 9 (When Printer Door is Open) ............................. 9 Setup .......................................................... 10 Location for Installation ....................................... 10 Setting Up the Printer ......................................... 10 Connecting the Laminating Unit ....................... 10 Connecting the Power Cord ............................. 11 Connecting Multiple Printers ............................ 11 Mounting the Card Stacker .............................. 12 Ejection of Card ............................................... 12 Setting the Ink Ribbon ...................................... 12 Setting the Card ............................................... 14 When Using a Magnetic Card .......................... 15 When Using a Contact-type IC Card ................ 15 Replacement of Card ....................................... 16 Adjusting Card Thickness ................................ 16 Preparing and Connecting the USB Cable .......... 17 Installation of Software ..................................... 18 Connecting to the Host Computer ................... 18 About software ..............................…

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16 Setup (continued) Replacement of Card Replacement of card can be performed when the READY LED on the control panel, or when the CARD LED is illuminated. Replacement of card is also possible when the power is off. Replace card carefully to avoid interruptions during printing and printing errors caused by vibrations while opening and closing the card cassette. Replacement of card can be performed during printing, but we advise it to be done when printing is not in progress as feeding without cover may result in jammed cards. Adjusting Card Thickness This printer can print cards with thickness between 0.25 mm to 1.00 mm. Default thickness is adjusted to 0.76mm. 1.Remove card cassette Lock the card cassette cover by moving the slider on the top of the card cassette to LOCK. Lift the card cassette up by about 1cm and slide to the right to remove the cassette. 2.Adjust the gate Insert the tip of a ball pen into the hole on the card cassette gate and turn the gate slowly to adjust to the thickness of your card. During printing, when the card is not discharged from the card cassette, adjust the gate adjustment position clockwise, one scale at a time. If 2 cards are discharged, adjust the gate adjustment position anti- clockwise. When cards of different thickness are used frequently, it is recommended that you purchase an additional card cassette based on the thickness of the card. Refer to Optional Items (see p.35) regarding purchase of card cassettes. 17 (to the next page) Preparing and Connecting the USB Cable USB cable is not supplied with this printer. Be sure to use the USB-IF certified Hi-Speed USB cable. CAUTION Insert the USB cable all the way in. 1.Check to ensure that the power of both the printer and host computer are switched off. 2.Connect the printer and host computer with the USB cable. CAUTION Consult your dealer on the cable connection if there are USB or serial cable slots on the printer’s optional port. CAUTION sThe location of terminals varies with the host computer. Please refer to the instruction manual of the host computer. sWhen there are multiple USB cable slots on the host computer, either one can be used. sThe USB cable terminal has a front and a rear side. Insert cable according to the shape of the slot. sDo not connect to the USB terminal slot on the host computer’s monitor or keyboard. It may not be recognized correctly. sWhen using a USB hub, connect to the hub that is directly linked to the host computer. 18 CAUTION Do not switch off the power of the host computer or use the suspend function on the host computer during printing. If the power of the host computer is switched off during printing, or if the suspend function of the host computer is activated, cards printed halfway may remain in the printer. When this occurs, open the printer door and close it again. Cards remained in the printer will be ejected from the Rejected card exit. Installation of Software About software The following softwares are required in order to use CX- 120. These are kept in the attached CD-ROM. 1 USB Driver USB driver for Windows. First install into the host computer that is connected to CX-120. Method of installation is different between Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Refer to the respective chapters when installing. 2 CX-120 Status Monitor Software that carries out various settings and indicates the status of CX-120. Install into the host computer that connects to CX-120. 3 CX-120 Printer Driver Install the printer driver from the CD-ROM when using standard printer drivers. Refer to the electronic file in the CD-ROM “XXXXX”for method to install. Refer to the respective guide books on the use of other printer drivers. Operation Environment Software in the attached CD-ROM operates in the following environment. sWindows XP Professional and Home Edition sWindows 2000 Professional Connecting to the Host Computer 19 (to the next page) Installation of USB Driver - WindowsXP 1.Start Windows and install attached CD-ROM into host computer. 2.Check that the connection between host computer and printer is on. 3.Switch on the printer. Search wizard for new hardware begins. 4.When the following screen appears, 1 Select “No, I do not wish to connect this time” and 2 click on the “next” button 6.When the following screen appears, click on the “continue” button. 5.When the following screen appears, 1 Select “Automatic installation of Software (recommended)” and 2 click on the “next” button 7.Open the card tray. Installation of USB driver begins. Installation of USB driver is now complete. 20 Installation of USB Driver - Windows2000 1.Start Windows and install attached CD-ROM into host computer. 2.Check that the connection between host computer and card printer is on. 3.Switch on the printer. Search wizard for new hardware begins. 4.When the following screen appears, click on the “next” button. 6.When the following screen appears, 1 Select “CD-ROM Drive” and 2 click on the “next” button 5.When the following screen appears, 1 Select “Search for the most suitable driver for the device (recommended)” and 2 click on the “next” button 7.When the following screen appears, click on the “next” button Installation of USB driver begins. 8.When the following screen appears, click on the “Finish” button. Installation of USB driver is now complete. Installation of Software (continued) 21 (to the next page) Installation of Status Monitor 1.Start Windows and place the “CX-120 Card Printer CD-ROM” into the computer. 2.Double-click “XXXXXXX” on the CD-ROM to launch the status monitor installer. 3.An Installer screen will be displayed. Confirm the directory for installation and click on the “Next” button. 6.Click the “OK” button. Installation is now complete. 5.5. A confirmation screen will be displayed upon completion. Click on the “Finish” button. Once installation is completed, the Status Monitor can be launched from the Start menu. 4.Confirm setting and click on the “Next” button. Installation begins. 22 Checking…

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31 (to the next page) B. When card is at the left (near printing unit) 1.Adjust the direction of the tilted card with your hand such that it is parallel with the card guide. 2.Turn the knob of the card transfer in the anti- clockwise direction to transfer card to the stacker. 3.Install the ink cassette and close the printer door. Refer to pages 13 and 14 of this manual. Printer will start to initialize and return to the Ready mode. C. When card can barely be seen from the encoding unit 1.Open the jog cover behind the card cassette, turn the jog dial in the anti-clockwise (upward) direction to move card into the encoder. Refer to Feed Jam (page 29 of this manual) on how to open the jog cover. 2.If the inverter is not vertical, turn it to a vertical position with your hand. 3.Turn the jog dial clockwise (down) to move card from the encoding unit to the inverter, followed by removing it with your hand. 4.Install the ink cassette and close the printer door. Refer to pages 13 and 14 of this manual. Printer will start to initialize and return to the Ready mode. Jam Inside Laminator Refer to the instruction manual of the laminating unit on procedures to remove the jammed card. Card Transfer Knob 32 Troubleshooting (continued) Static electricity in our bodies discharged to the thermal head may cause it to break down. Before exchange, touch metal parts of the printer such as the screw to release the static electricity. Do not touch the heating unit of the thermal head with your hand. If you have done so, follow procedures on the page 25 of this manual to perform cleaning upon changing the thermal head. Carry out the work carefully and avoid knocking the heating unit of the thermal head against any hard object. Ensure that printer is switched off before changing. Do not loosen or remove any screws for which instructions are not given in the procedures. CAUTION 1.Place your fingers on top of the door and open by pulling it towards you. Open slowly while supporting it with your hands. 2.Remove ink ribbon cassette Hold the lock lever with your fingers and lift it to unlock. When ink ribbon is installed, pull out the cassette by about 3cm and turn the knob on the cassette in the direction indicated by the arrow to tighten the ribbon sag. Remove the cassette while supporting it with both hands. Stand cassette on a flat and firm surface. Procedures for Changing Thermal Head When the ink ribbon is installed, be careful not to drop the ink ribbon into the interior of the printer when removing the cassette. CAUTION 3.Open the door for head exchange Remove the 2 fastening screws on the left of the printer’s head exchange door using a – (flathead) driver. Unlock Remove sag Eject cassette Slide the head exchange door to the left and remove by lifting it up. 2 1 1 2 33 (to the next page) 4.Move the head cooling fan. Lift towards you and lean it backwards. 5.Remove head cables A and B. Hold the part of cable that is directly above the connector and remove by lifting them up carefully one by one. 6.Remove the thermal head. To remove the thermal head from the shaft, hold and move it to the left while pulling forward. Lift it up while leading it through from underneath the head bracket. 7.Install a new thermal head Be careful not to hit the heating element of the thermal head against any hard object. Reverse steps in 6. to install the thermal head while paying attention not to catch the head cable. Check if the guide bearing of the thermal slot is inside the guiding slot. View from the top B A 1 2 Head shaftHead bracket Heating Unit Guiding Groove Guide Bearing 34 8.Insert head cables A and B. Press the head down slowly so that the cables can be easily inserted. A click sound will be heard, indicating that the cassette is locked. Push the fastening bearing at the head fastening unit forward and insert to the right to lock it securely. Hold the part that is directly above the cable connector and insert them slowly and securely one by one. 9.Return the head cooling fan to its original position. 10.Mount the head exchange door Mount the head exchange door by reversing the steps in 3. and fasten the 2 screws securely. 11.Insert cassette against the guide rail. Unlock the cassette again. Refer to step 1. While making sure that the ink ribbon does not sag, push the cassette all the way in along the guide rail and lower the lock lever to lock the cassette. Ribbon sags will result in jammed ink ribbon and uneven color caused by wrinkles when the cassette is attached. CAUTION Inserting the cassette by force when the guide shaft is not properly placed in the guide rail may damage the device. CAUTION Fastening Bearing Head Fastening Unit Troubleshooting (continued) 35 12.Close printer door. Shut the printer door tightly by pressing on the top right section of the door indicated by the word “PUSH”. To prevent damage, the door is made in such a way that it cannot be closed properly when the ink ribbon cassette is not locked or when the cassette is not inserted. Closing the door by force in such a case may damage the device. CAUTION Checking After Changing Thermal Head After changing the thermal head, confirm print position by carrying out test print using color ink ribbons. To perform a test print, press the Reset and Clean buttons on the control panel simultaneously for more than 1 second when the Ready LED is lit. A test pattern will be printed. Ensure that margins around the card are almost equal (approximately 0.2 ~ 0.3 mm) on the top, bottom, left and right. Procedure for changing thermal head is now complete. Adjust the printer setting function on the status monitor if the margin is not equal. Procedures for using the status monitor can be found in the instruction manual (electronic manual). The density of print may change slightly before and after changing the thermal head. Slight adjustment of the density can be carried out using the printer setting function on the status monitor. Direction of test pattern: Yellow on t…

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