DataCard CP40 Specifications

CP40 Printer Guide553772-201 Rev. JSeptember 2005

Page 7Loading print ribbon1 Open the printer cover.2 Remove the ribbon cartridge.3 Remove both used ribbon spools from the cartridge (if present).Tips

Page 85 Load the new roll of print ribbon on the cartridge.— Put the full spool of ribbon on the supply spindle of the ribbon cartridge. Push until

Page 9Check the PC connectionThe printer and PC are connected when the printer is set up. Before beginning card processing, make sure the connection i

Page 10Power on the printerPlug in the printer to power it on. The printer does not have a power switch.1 Make sure the power supply cord connects t

Page 11Status lightThe front of the printer has a light on the LCD panel that provides information about the current state of the printer. See "T

Page 12Blinking Amber The printer has an error. Check the following:• See the PC for a message.• If you used the Power-on/Ready sequence to print a

Page 13The LCD panelThe CP40 Card Printer includes an LCD panel. The LCD panel has a 2-line display, four keys, and the Status light.This section desc

Page 14• Status: Information about the printer, including printer card counts and network settings. To view status details: — Press the Enter key

Page 15Opening Properties or Printing PreferencesBegin with the printer connected to the PC and powered on so values are saved correctly.1 Choose Star

Page 166 View settings or change settings.— Make sure that driver settings match printer features and supplies used.— The Print Ribbon Type settin

Information resources for the CP40 Card Printer Installation To install the printer:To install one printer to a PC using a USB cable, see the Installa

Page 17Open the Printer ToolboxThe Printer Toolbox icon is located in the lower right corner of the Windows desktop. The icon shows the status of comm

Page 18The Printer Toolbox displays:• The current state of communication between the driver and printer.• Message text, if there are any messages. •

Page 19Cleaning the printerRun a cleaning card and change the cleaning sleeve when changing the print ribbon. Make sure that all cards sent to the pri

Page 2010 Slide the used cleaning sleeve off the spindle.11 Discard the used cleaning card and used sleeve. 12 Place a new cleaning sleeve on the sp

Page 21Getting the most out of your printerTo get the best quality cards and to maintain printer performance, follow these tips for success: • Use the

Page 22• Follow instructions carefully when replacing supplies, correcting problems, cleaning the printer, and replacing parts. • Use cables that me

Page 23Printer suppliesDatacard®-certified ribbon kits and cleaning supplies are available for the printer. Ribbon kits contain a roll of print ribbon

Page 24Available monochrome colors include:Cleaning suppliesIn addition to the cleaning supplies included in the ribbon kit, it is recommended that

Page 25TroubleshootingWhat is the problem? Try this:1 A message appears on the PC. • Click the Help button on the message box to see possible causes a

Page 265 The printer does not respond when printing a card or when clicking “Resume” on the Printer Toolbox.• Make sure the printer is plugged in. S

539251-201 Page iiiContentsAbout the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Loading cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 27Site requirementsOperating environment• Relative humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing• Temperature: 60° F to 95° F (15° C to 35° C) Electrical r

Legal Notices (FCC)Please note and heed the WARNING and CAUTION labels that have been placed on the equipment for your safety. Please do not attempt t

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Page 1About the printerThe outside of the printerPrinter Cover.Latch: Lift the latch to open the printer cover.Input hopper: Lift the cover to load bl

Page 2Ports are located on the left side of the printer.Manual Advance Knob: Use to release a card in the printer or to turn rollers.Power Receptacl

Page 3The inside of the printerCover Arm: Holds the cover and printhead cartridge in place.Printhead Cartridge: Applies the image to the card. Print R

Page 4Features and optionsFeatures and options are identified on the printer label. • Printers with “U” printing can print one color (monochrome). P

Page 5Loading cards1 Open the input hopper cover. 2 Remove cards from the original package. Tips: Handling cards• Cards can stick together: Slide or f

Page 63 Place the cards in the input hopper. The diagram shows the typical locations for the magnetic stripe and smart card chip.4 Push the input ho