FARGO electronic DTC400 - Manual (Page 26)

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DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Card Printer User Guide (Rev. 1.1) 2-12
Printer Components: Dye-Sublimation Print Ribbons
Note that the Printer requires both specialized and authorized print Ribbons in order to print
and function properly.
Step Procedure
1 Do not run the cards with a contaminated, dull, or uneven surface through the
Printer.
Caution: Printing onto such cards will ultimately lead to poor print
quality and will greatly reduce the life of the Printhead.
2 Always store the card stock in its original packaging or in a clean, dust-free
container.
3 Do not print onto cards that have been dropped or soiled. (Note: Printhead
damage caused by contaminated or poor quality cards will automatically void the
Printhead's factory warranty.)
4 If printing onto cards with a pre-punched slot, do not print over the area of the
card with the punched slot. (Note: To avoid this area when printing, use the
options in the Overlay / Print Area tab to omit printing in this area, or punch the
slot after the card has printed.)
Here is the table for Dye-Sublimation-Only Print Ribbon and Dye-Sublimation Black (BO)
(provides 500 prints).
Type Description
Dye-
Sublimation-
Only Print
Ribbon It is available in a monochrome version. This Ribbon consists of dye-
sublimation Ribbon panels which alternate with a clear protective Overlay
(O) Panel. Dye-Sublimation images must have an overlay panel applied
to them or they will quickly begin to wear or fade.