DataCard SP75 Plus Manual 

SP75 Printer Guide The Printer Guide (this document) contains operating information for the printer. SP75 Quick Install Guide The Quick Install Guide, packed at the top of the printer carton, shows you the steps to install the printer. For detailed installation information, see e-Guide/SP Series/SP_Info_Central.chm on the driver CD-ROM. Message Help If you see a message, click Help on the message box. Really! Help topics are short and to the point. SP Series Info Central and e-Guide For in-depth information about using the printer, install SP Info Central on a Windows PC, then click the icon on the desktop. (Insert the Smart Driver CD-ROM and choose User Information to install SP Info Central.) FAQs Service and Support FAQs at www.datacard.com provide answers to questions about the printer. Dealer For help with questions not addressed by other SP Series printer information, contact your dealer. Customer Care Contact the Datacard Customer Care Center at 1.800.328.3996 (U.S. & Canada) or 1.952.988.2316 (worldwide).

Page iii Contents About the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Loading cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading print ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Loading laminator supply material . . . . . . . 9 Status light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Check the PC connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Power on the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 The LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Opening Properties or Printing Preferences 17 Open the Printer Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cleaning the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Getting the most out of your printer . . . . . 23 Printer supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Color print ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Monochrome and Topcoat ribbon . . . 25 Monochrome print ribbon . . . . . . . . . . 26 Laminator supply materials . . . . . . . .26 Cleaning supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Printer Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Printer LCD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 LCD menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 View status settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 View the Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . .32 View the Firmware Revision . . . . . . . .33 View Card Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 View the Network Address Mode, IP Addresses, and MAC Address . .35 View the Ribbon Type . . . . . . . . . . . .37 View the Laminator Values . . . . . . . .37 Change settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Set LCD Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Set the Address Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address . . . . . . . . .42 Set the Laminator Heater Temperature 44

Run a printer cleaning card . . . . . . . . 45 Run a laminator cleaning card . . . . . . 47 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Site requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Physical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Printer messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 DM-00760 Duplex Error . . . . . . . . . . . 53 DM-00762 Duplex Jam . . . . . . . . . . . 54 DM-00767 Duplex Jam . . . . . . . . . . . 55 DM-00768 Lower Duplex Jam . . . . . . 56 DM-00769 Lower Duplex Error . . . . . 57 DM-00770 Lower Duplex Jam . . . . . . 58 IS-01206 No Card Picked . . . . . . . . . 59 SY-01305 Data Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 SY-01306 Data Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 SY-01310 Flash Error . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 SY-01314 Flash Error . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 SY-01317 Memory Error . . . . . . . . . .64 SY-01325 Data Error . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 SY-01327 Data Error . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 SY-01331 Comm Error . . . . . . . . . . . .68 SY-01332 Hardware Error . . . . . . . . .69 MS-01401, MS-01402, MS-01403 Mag Stripe Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 MS-01404, MS-01405, MS-01406 Mag Stripe Error . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 MS-01407, MS-01408, or MS-01409 Mag Stripe Error . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 MS-01410 Mag Stripe Error . . . . . . . .73 MS-01413 Mag Stripe Error . . . . . . . .74 MS-01417, MS-01418, MS-01419, MS-01420, MS-01421 Card Jam .75 MS-01424 Mag Stripe Error . . . . . . . .77 MS-01425 Mag Stripe Error . . . . . . . .79 MS-01426 EEPROM Error . . . . . . . . .80 MS-01427 Mag Stripe Error . . . . . . . .81 MS-01429 Mag Stripe Data . . . . . . . .82

MS-01431 EEPROM Error . . . . . . . . 84 MS-01435 No Mag Stripe . . . . . . . . . 85 OP-01604, OP-01654 L1 or L2 Heater Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 OP-01611, OP-01661 Roller Error . . 87 OP-01612, OP-01662 Card Jam . . . . 89 OP-01613, OP-01663 L1 or L2 Supply Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 OP-01614, OP-01664 Supply Break . 93 OP-01615, OP1665 L1 or L2 Supply Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 OP-01616 Lam EEPROM Error . . . . . 97 OP-01619 Comm Error . . . . . . . . . . . 98 OP-01620 Wait for Temp . . . . . . . . . . 99 OP-01621, OP-01671 Supply Low . 100 OP-01622, OP-01672 Supply Error . 101 OP-01623 Lam Hardware Error . . . . 102 OP-01624, OP-01674 Card Jam . . . 103 OP-01651 No L2 Laminator . . . . . . . 105 PR-01703 Printhead Error . . . . . . . .106 PR-01705, PR-01706 Card Jam . . .107 PR-01710 EEPROM Error . . . . . . . .109 PR-01715 Cover Open . . . . . . . . . . .110 PR-01718 Printhead Temp . . . . . . .111 PR-01719 Printhead Error . . . . . . . .112 PR-01720 Ribbon Error . . . . . . . . . .113 PR-01721 EEPROM Error . . . . . . . .114 PR-01723 Hardware Error . . . . . . . .115 PR-01724 Ribbon Break . . . . . . . . .117 PR-01726 Ribbon Out . . . . . . . . . . .119 PR-01730 Printhead Error . . . . . . . .120 PR-01737 Ribbon Low . . . . . . . . . . .121 PR-01738 Ribbon Error . . . . . . . . . .122 SC-01804 No Smart Card . . . . . . . .123 Legal Notices (FCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Liability statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . .130 Trademark acknowledgments . . . . .130 Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

This guide applies to the SP75 printer. The outside of the printer Printer Cover. Latch: Lift the latch to open the printer cover. Locks: Optional locks secure supplies. Input Hopper: Open the cover to load blank cards. LCD Panel: Shows the printer status and any messages. Use it to change network settings. Ready Key: Push to pause or resume the printer. The Status Light helps you understand printer operation. See "Status light" on page 11 for details. Card out slot: Cards removed from the print area (using the manual advance knob) exit here. Laminator Advance Knob: Moves cards in the laminator area. Output Hopper: Remove completed cards. Laminators: All SP75 printers have an L1 laminator. Some also have an L2 laminator. They apply topcoat or patch material to cards. L1 L2

Printer Guide Holder: Attach the holder and place the guide in it. Choose any convenient location. Ethernet Data Port:. Use only one data port. USB Data Port: Use only one data port. Manual Advance Knob: Use to move a card in the printer or to turn rollers. Cable Guide: Place the data cable in the guide. Back Door. Open to see both duplex units and the reject bin. Locks: Optional lock secures cards and supplies in the printer. See "Features and options" on page 3. Optional Smart Card USB Port: See "Features and options" on page 3. Optional Smart Card Serial Port: See "Features and options" on page 3. Power Switch: Press the switch to power on the printer. Power Receptacle: Plug in the power cord. Security Lock Receptacle: Connect the optional security lock to the opening.

Cover Arm: Holds the cover and printhead cartridge in place. Printhead Cartridge: Applies the image to the card. Print Ribbon Cartridge, shown with color print ribbon. Printer Label: Includes the serial number and model information (located on the left side of the printer and not visible in this drawing). Cleaning Roller (not visible in this drawing): Removes dust and debris from cards. Features and options Features and options are identified on the printer label.

• SP75 printers have both USB and Ethernet data ports. Use only one of these ports to connect your printer to the PC or a network. • A magnetic stripe module can be a three-track (IAT) or single-track (NTT) module. • Printers can have a 100-card (H1) or 200-card (H2) input hopper. • Printers can have a high-capacity output hopper (no code on label). • The printer can have locks (K1 or K2) on the input hopper, back door, and top cover. (The top cover lock also secures the laminator cartridges.) • All SP75 printers have an L1 laminator. Some also have a second, L2, laminator. • An optional smart card module can have: — Combination smart card reader (SC346) with contact and contactless readers. Visible inside the printer, includes USB port. — Contactless iCLASS™ reader (SC205). Includes USB port. — Contact station (SC400): Visible inside the printer, includes a serial port.

2 Remove cards from the original package. Tips: Handling cards • Cards can stick together: Slide or fan cards to separate the edges. • Do not touch the surface of cards before printing them. (Oils on hands will reduce printing quality.) • Handle cards by the edges or wear gloves. • Orient all cards the same way.

The diagram shows the typical locations for the magnetic stripe and smart card chip. 4 Push the input hopper cover closed until it latches. See SP Series Info Central for current information about cards to use in the printer. Magnetic stripe Smart card chip

1 Open the printer. 2 Remove the ribbon cartridge. 3 Remove both used ribbon spools from the cartridge (if present). Tips: Handling print ribbon • Keep unused ribbon in the original package. • Don’t place ribbon on a dusty or dirty surface–dirt could damage the printhead. 4 Run a cleaning card and replace the cleaning sleeve at the same time that you load a new print ribbon. See "Cleaning the printer" on page 21 for the steps to follow.

— Put the full spool of ribbon on the supply spindle of the ribbon cartridge. Push until the spool clicks onto the spindle. — Put the empty take-up spool on the spindle with the solid black gear. Push until the spool clicks onto the spindle. 6 Replace the loaded ribbon cartridge in the printer. — Make sure both spindles rest in the black supports on the left side of the printer. — Make sure the ribbon cartridge handle rests in the supports on the right side of the printer. — Make sure to install the full, new spool toward the input hopper of the printer. 7 Close the printer cover. Press down firmly to latch it.

If your printer has locks, unlock and lift the top cover to release the laminator cartridge(s). 1 Remove the laminator cartridge from the printer. Change the supply in one laminator at a time. 2 Open the gate on the laminator cartridge (1). 3 Remove both used spools (2) from the cartridge (if present). 4 Remove the new supply material from the packaging. 5 Load the new roll of laminator supply material in the cartridge. — Put the full spool on the supply spindle of the cartridge (A). Push until the spool clicks onto the spindle. — Put the empty take-up spool on the spindle with the solid black gear (B). Push until the spool clicks onto the spindle. — Turn the take-up spool to remove slack from the material. 2 2 1 A B

up and supply sides of the cartridge. 6 Close the laminator cartridge gate. 7 Pinch both sides of the gate and cartridge together to close. 8 Replace the loaded laminator cartridge in the printer. Tips for Success • Make sure the laminate follows the path shown. • Change the supply in one laminator at a time. • Load the L1 laminator cartridge to the correct location in the printer. • Do not load material upside down, or it will be applied to the heated roller.

printer. At startup, the status light displays steady amber for several seconds, a red-amber-green sequence, and then blinking green for several seconds. When the printer is ready to print, the status light is steady green. Status Light Description Meaning Red-Amber-Green The printer is starting. The light displays colors while the printer initializes. Steady Green The printer is ready and waiting to print cards. Blinking Green The printer is busy, such as when printing cards or initializing.

Blinking Amber The printer has an error. Check the following: • See the PC or LCD panel for a message. • If you used the Power-on/Ready sequence to print a test card, check the printer for problems. • If you changed the printer name, power the PC off and on. Steady Red The printer has a condition that requires service or the printer did not power-on correctly. To attempt to correct the condition, power the printer off and on before calling for service. Off The printer power is off. Status Light Description Meaning

The printer and PC are connected when the printer is set up. Before you begin processing cards, make sure the connection is complete. The printer uses one data cable. It can be connected in one of the following ways: • A USB data cable can be connected to a USB port on the PC and to the USB data port on the printer (shown). • An Ethernet data cable can be connected to the network and to Ethernet data port on the printer. The PC must also be connected to the same network. • The printer can be connected to a network using a print server. The PC must also be connected to the same network. • As a shared printer, where the printer is connected to another PC on the network and the user’s PC is connected to the network. • See SP Info Central for more information about connecting the printer. PC

1 With the power off (press “O” on the power switch), connect the power cord to the printer power receptacle. 2 Power on the printer (press the “|” symbol on the power switch). 3 The printer powers on and the Status Light is amber. After a moment, the LCD panel shows the printer name (such as SP75) and firmware version. 4 When the printer is ready to print cards, the LCD panel shows “Printer Ready” and the data format. The Status Light displays steady green. Tips for printer power • Wait while the printer initializes. • Follow the guidelines for your organization about when to power the printer on and off.

The SP75 Card Printer includes an LCD panel. The LCD panel has a 2-line display, four keys, and the Status light. This section describes what you need to know when printing cards. See "Printer LCD settings" on page 30 for detailed information about viewing and changing settings. The LCD panel provides the following: • Current State (line 1): Shows whether the printer is ready to print, is busy, or is paused. — Press the Ready key to pause or resume the printer (undo pause). • Data format (line 2). • Printer messages: The display shows the message number and a short description of the problem. — Fix the problem and then press the Ready key to clear the message. Repeat if another message is displayed. — See "Printer messages" on page 52 for details about messages.

counts and network settings. To view status details: — Press the Enter key to move to the Main Menu. — Press the Enter key again to enter the Status Menu. — Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow key to scroll through the Status Menu choices. — Press the Enter key to view the data. — Press the Enter key again to return to the menu. — Scroll to “Exit” and press the Enter key to leave a choice. Repeat as needed to leave the menus. See "Printer LCD settings" on page 30 for details about viewing and changing settings.

Begin with the printer connected to the PC and powered on so values are saved correctly. 1 Choose Start from the Windows task bar. 2 Choose Settings and then Printers (and Faxes). The Printers (and Faxes) window opens. 3 Click once on the Smart Driver printer icon to select it. — The driver must be installed for the printer icon to be present. — Smart Driver is the default name of the printer. The name of your printer might be different. 4 From the menu bar, choose File and then one of the following: — For Windows Me or 98, choose Properties. — For Windows 2000 or XP, choose Printing Preferences, and then click the Advanced button. — For Windows NT, choose Default Document Properties and then click the Advanced button. It might take a few moments for the dialog box to appear. Properties Dialog Box for Windows 98 and Windows Me

6 View settings or change settings. — Make sure that driver settings match printer features and supplies used. — The Print Ribbon Type setting is read from the printer and cannot be changed (for most connection types). — If you change the card design, review and update all settings for the new card design. — Use the default settings of “Spool printing so program finishes printing faster.” and “Enable bi-directional support.” — To open the Printer Toolbox, choose “Open Printer Toolbox.” 7 Choose OK to save and close or choose Cancel to close without saving changes. See SP Series Info Central for detailed setup information, including information about settings for card features. Printing Preferences dialog box for Windows 2000 and Windows XP

The Printer Toolbox icon is located in the lower right corner of the Windows desktop. The icon shows the status of communication between the printer and PC. See SP Series Info Central for details about the icon. By default, the Printer Toolbox dialog box is displayed. If it is not, do one of the following to display it: — Double-click the icon. — Open the Properties or Printing Preferences dialog, and use the Printer Toolbox choices. Use the Printer Toolbox to: • Run a printer or laminator cleaning card. • Change color settings. • Print a sample card or magnetic stripe test card. • View the status of communication between the printer and PC. • Suspend communication when not printing a card. • Change edge to edge settings. • Use Advanced Setup to change printing intensity and laminator settings.

• The current state of communication between the driver and printer. • Message text, if there are any messages. • The current port mode, which can be USB, Shared Mode, or Directly Networked. • The printer type. • The driver and printer firmware version numbers. Communication automatically resumes when you print a card, or when you open the Properties or Printing Preferences dialog box. Buttons on the Printer Toolbox are not available (grayed) when a card is ready to print or is printing, when there is a message, or when the printer is powered off. Wait until printing is done before printing a sample card, running a cleaning card, or using advanced setup. Some buttons do not apply to this printer and are always gray. See SP Series Info Central for more information about the Printer Toolbox.

Run a cleaning card and change the cleaning sleeve when changing the print ribbon. Make sure that all cards sent to the printer have completed printing before cleaning. 1 Open the printer cover and remove the ribbon cartridge. 2 Remove the cleaning roller. 3 Open the input hopper cover. 4 Remove unprinted cards from the input hopper (1). 5 Open the Printer Toolbox (if needed, see "Open the Printer Toolbox" on page 19). 6 Click the Clean Printer button. A prompt to insert the cleaning card appears. 7 Open the cleaning card package and remove the cleaning card. 8 Insert the cleaning card into the input hopper (2), just past the roller. 9 Click OK on the message box. The printer moves the card through the printer several times and ejects the card. Wait a few minutes to allow the rollers to dry. 10 Slide the used cleaning sleeve off the spindle. Clean Printer Button

12 Place a new cleaning sleeve on the spindle (1). 13 Remove the protective cover from the sleeve (2). 14 Insert the cleaning roller (with a new cleaning sleeve) into the printer (3). 15 Replace the ribbon cartridge, close the printer cover, load cards, and resume printing. Cleaning tips • Use the cleaning card as soon as you open the package. The cleaning solution on the card evaporates after a few minutes. • Some card features, such as signature panels and magnetic stripes, can require more frequent cleaning of the printer. • Printing with monochrome print ribbons requires more frequent cleaning. • Clean printer rollers regularly, such as every time you change the ribbon. • If you use StickICards™, use a cleaning card after every 100 cards. The printer might also need additional cleaning. • You can also use the LCD panel to run the cleaning card. See "Run a printer cleaning card" on page 45. • See SP Series Info Central for more cleaning information. 1 2 3

To get the best quality cards and to maintain printer performance, follow these tips for success: • Use the best quality cards available with a smooth, glossy PVC surface and print them only once. Make sure options, such as a signature panel or a magnetic stripe, are high quality. • Match the card design and the supplies you use to obtain the results you want. — Edge to edge printing requires high-quality cards and can require fine-tuning the printer (using the Smart Driver) and the card design (using ID software). — Avoid placing an image or important data on the other side of the card from a magnetic stripe, smart card chip, or signature panel. — Locate bar codes at least 0.25 inches from other printing and from the edge of the card. Make sure the color used to print the bar code works in your bar code readers. — Do not print closer than 0.1 inch from a signature panel, magnetic stripe, or smart card chip. Obtain information from your card manufacturer about card features and placing design elements on the card. — Do not apply topcoat or a patch over a magnetic stripe, signature panel, or smart card chip. Patch material for use with a magnetic stripe or smart card is available. — Do not apply topcoat or patch material in a laminator over topcoat applied using print ribbon. — Use cards without curled or raised edges when applying topcoat or patch material using a laminator.

printer, and replacing parts. • Use cables that meet specifications and connect them correctly. • Keep cards and Datacard®-certified supplies on hand and store them safely. • Keep the printer clean and keep the area around the printer clean. See SP Series Info Central for detailed information about: • Setting up the printer for the card design • Making cards • Changing printer settings • Troubleshooting • Supplies and parts, and specifications for them

print ribbon, a cleaning card, and a replaceable cleaning sleeve. Datacard® recommends that you run a cleaning card and replace the cleaning sleeve each time you change the print ribbon. Color print ribbon Color print ribbon for the printer is available as follows: • YMCKT Color Ribbon Kit, part number 552854-204, prints up to 250 images • YMCKT Color Ribbon Kit, part number 552854-504, prints up to 500 images • YMCKT-KT Color Ribbon Kit, part number 552854-506, prints up to 300 images • YMCK Color Ribbon Kit, part number 553854-502, prints up to 500 images • YMCK-K Color Ribbon Kit, part number 552854-510, prints up to 500 images • YMCKF-KT Color Ribbon Kit, part number 552854-514, prints up to 300 images Color print ribbons are designed for full-color card printing. The ribbons use the following color panels: Y=yellow, M=magenta, C=cyan/blue, K=black, and T=topcoat (clear) or F=Fluorescent. Datacard® color print ribbon for SP Series printers uses Advanced Imaging Technology™ for high quality printing. Monochrome and Topcoat ribbon Ribbon with alternating Black (K) and Topcoat (T) panels is available as part of the KT Ribbon Kit, part number 552854-509, which prints up to 1000 images.

Several colors of monochrome (single-color) print ribbon are available for the SP75 printer. A roll of ribbon prints 1500 or more images. The Ribbon Saver feature is enabled by Datacard®-certified monochrome ribbons. Ribbon Saver increases the number of cards printed with each roll of ribbon. Available monochrome colors include: Laminator supply materials Datacard® provides two types of materials for use in laminators: • Topcoat, which is a continuous film • DuraGard™ laminate, which has die-cut patches sized to fit on a card Color Part number Color Part Number Black 552954-501 Gold 552954-508 Dark Blue 552954-502 Scratch-off 552954-513 White 552954-503 Black HQ 552954-601 Red 552954-504 Metallic Silver 552954-607 Green 552954-506 Metallic Gold 552954-608 Silver 552954-507 Metallic Holo Fleck 552954-609

Name Part number DuraGard 0.5 Mil Clear laminate 562750-001 DuraGard 0.5 Mil Clear laminate with smart card cutout 562751-001 DuraGard 0.5 Mil Clear laminate for magnetic stripe 562752-001 DuraGard 1.0 Mil Clear laminate 562753-001 DuraGard 1.0 Mil Clear laminate with smart card cutout 562754-001 DuraGard 1.0 Mil Clear laminate for magnetic stripe 562755-001 DuraGard 0.6 Mil Holographic laminate 562756-001 DuraGard 0.6 Mil Registered Holographic laminate 562757-001 DuraGard 0.6 Mil Holographic laminate with smart card cutout 562758-001 DuraGard 0.6 Mil Registered Holographic laminate with smart card cutout 562759-001 DuraGard 0.6 Mil Holographic laminate for magnetic stripe 562760-001 DuraGard 0.6 Mil Registered Holographic laminate for magnetic stripe 562761-001 DuraGard 1.0 Mil Holographic laminate 562762-001 DuraGard 1.0 Mil Registered Holographic laminate 562763-001 DuraGard 1.0 Mil Holographic laminate with smart card cutout 562764-001 DuraGard 1.0 Mil Registered Holographic laminate 562765-001 DuraGard 1.0 Mil Holographic laminate for magnetic stripe 562766-001 DuraGard 1.0 Mil Registered Holographic laminate for magnetic stripe 562767-001

Cleaning supplies In addition to the cleaning supplies included in the ribbon kit, it is recommended that you order additional cleaning supplies to have on hand to address unusual situations. • A package of 5 replaceable cleaning sleeves is available. The part number is 549716-002. • A package of 10 cleaning cards is available. The part number is 552141-002. • A package of 10 laminator cleaning cards for use when running topcoat material in a laminator. The part number is 558436-001. See SP Series Info Central for complete information about supplies and replacement parts for SP75 printers. Clear Topcoat 562810-001 Holographic Topcoat 562811-001 Registered Holographic Topcoat 562812-001

for guidance on installing the printer. • SP75 Quick Install Guide This short manual is shipped with the printer. It is intended for installation professionals and provides high-level steps for installing the printer. • SP Series Info Central This online-only resource is shipped on the printer driver CD-ROM and installed when the printer driver is installed. It describes choices you can make when installing the printer, detailed information on installation, and additional information, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Using the LCD panel, you can: • View settings and values • Change settings • Run cleaning cards Tips for success • You can access menus where you can view or change settings when the printer displays “Printer Ready” on line 1 of the display. • If you are using the menus and stop pressing keys, the printer will return to the “Printer Ready” display after 2 minutes of inactivity. Any changes not applied will be lost. • To leave a selection without changing the value, press the Up or Down Arrow key to scroll to Exit and then press the Enter key. • If you have the Smart Driver installed and communicating with the printer, suspend communication using the Printer Toolbox before changing values. If you change the data format, unexpected cards might be printed. If you change IP addresses, communication with the printer can end unexpectedly.

The menu system has three major branches. Use the Status menu to view settings and data about the printer. Use the Configuration menu to change settings. Use the Diagnostics menu to run a cleaning card.

Begin when the LCD panel shows “Printer Ready” on line 1 of the display. To view Status information: 1 Press the Enter key to enter the menu system. 2 Make sure “Status” appears on line 2 and press the Enter key. You are now in the Status Menu. View the Serial Number 1 With “Status Menu” displayed on line 1, press the Up or Down Arrow key if needed to display “Serial Number” on line 2. 2 Press the Enter key. The display shows the serial number. 3 Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to scroll to “Exit” on line 2. 4 To print cards, press the Enter key repeatedly (with “Exit” displayed on line 2) to return to the “Printer Ready” display.

Use the firmware revision display at the request of your service provider, or to decide whether to use the firmware update utility to update printer firmware. 1 With “Status Menu” displayed on line 1, press the Up or Down Arrow key if needed to display “FW Revision” on line 2. 2 Press the Enter key. The display shows the firmware revision. 3 Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to scroll to “Exit” on line 2. 4 To print cards, press the Enter key repeatedly (with “Exit” displayed on line 2) to return to the “Printer Ready” display. View Card Counts 1 With “Status Menu” displayed on line 1, press the Up or Down Arrow key to display “Card Counters” on line 2. 2 Press the Enter key. “Card Count” appears on line 2.

4 Press the Enter key to return to Card Counters. “Cycle Count” appears on line 2. 5 Press the Enter key to view the total number of printhead cycles. A cycle is one pass of the printhead. With monochrome (K) ribbon, one cycle prints the front of the card. A second cycle might print the back of the card. With full-color YMCKT ribbon, each color panel uses one print cycle; the front of the card uses five print cycles. 6 Press the Enter key to return to Card Counters. “Complete Cards” appear on line 2. 7 Press the Enter key to view the total number of cards printed successfully. 8 Press the Enter key to return to Card Counters. “Rejected Cards” appears on line 2. 9 Press the Enter key to view the total number of cards rejected and placed in the Reject bin.

11 Press the Enter key to view the total number of cards lost or press the Up or Down Arrow key to display “Exit” on line 2. 12 To print cards, press the Enter key repeatedly to return to the “Printer Ready” display. View the Network Address Mode, IP Addresses, and MAC Address 1 With “Status Menu” displayed on line 1, press the Up or Down Arrow key to display “Network” on line 2. 2 Press the Enter key. “Address Mode” appears on line 2. Press the Enter key to view the address mode. The possible values are DHCP or Static IP. 3 Press the Enter key to return to the Network Status menu. “Data Format” is displayed on line 2. 4 Press the Up or Down Arrow key to display “IP Address” on line 2.

printer is not connected to an active DHCP network, the IP address is blank. 6 Press the Enter key to return to the Network Status menu. “Subnet Mask” is displayed on line 2. 7 Press the Enter key to display the subnet mask. 8 Press the Enter key to return to the Network Status menu. “Gateway Addr” is displayed on line 2. 9 Press the Enter key to display the gateway address. If the address mode is DHCP and the printer is not connected to an active DHCP network, the gateway address is blank. 10 Press the Enter key to return to the Network Status menu. “MAC Address” is displayed on line 2. 11 Press the Enter key. The MAC address, which is set in the factory, is displayed on line 2. If the MAC address needs to be changed, contact your Datacard® service provider. 12 Press Enter to return to the Network Status menu. “Exit” is displayed on line 2. 13 To print cards, press the Enter key repeatedly to return to the “Printer Ready” display.

1 With “Status Menu” displayed on line 1, press the Up or Down Arrow key to display “Printer Values” on line 2. 2 Press the Enter key. “Ribbon Type” appears on line 2. 3 Press the Enter key to view the type of ribbon loaded in the printer. For full-color print ribbons, the panels included in ribbon are displayed, such as YMCK. For monochrome ribbons, the color, such as RED, or type, such as SCRATCH-OFF, is displayed. 4 Press Enter to return to the Printer Values menu. “Exit” is displayed on line 2. 5 To print cards, press the Enter key repeatedly to return to the “Printer Ready” display. View the Laminator Values All SP75 printers have an L1 laminator and the Status Menu includes a Laminator 1 choice. Some SP75 printers also have an L2 laminator and include a Laminator 2 choice. Follow the steps for the laminator of choice.

“Laminator 1” or “‘Laminator 2” on line 2. 2 Press the Enter key. “Temperature” appears on line 2. Press the Enter key to view the current temperature, displayed on the left side, and the operating temperature defined for the material, labeled SetPt. Both values are displayed in degrees Celsius (C). 3 Press the Enter key to return to the Status menu. “Supply Type” is displayed on line 2. 4 Press the Enter key. The type and thickness of the supply material loaded in that laminator appears on line 2. The type can be Patch or Topcoat. The thickness, in mils or thousandths of an inch, can be 0.5, 0.6, or 1.0. 5 Press Enter to return to the Status menu. “Exit” is displayed on line 2. 6 To print cards, press the Enter key repeatedly to return to the “Printer Ready” display.

1 Press the Enter key to enter the menu system. 2 Press the Up or Down Arrow key to scroll to “Configuration” on line 2. 3 Press the Enter key. You are now in the Configuration menu. Set LCD Backlighting 1 With “Configuration” displayed on line 1, press the Up or Down Arrow key if needed to display “LCD Backlight” on line 2.

3 Press the Up or Down Arrow key to change the backlighting. The display changes to show the effect of the new value. 4 When the backlighting reaches the level you want, press the Enter key. The display remains at the new backlighting level and you return to the Configuration menu. 5 Press the Up or Down Arrow key if needed to scroll to “Exit” on line 2. 6 To print cards, press the Enter key repeatedly to return to the “Printer Ready” display. Set the Address Mode Tips for success • When you choose an address mode, you determine how the network address of the printer is assigned. Use the address mode requested by your network personnel. The possible values are DHCP and Static IP. DHCP stands for “Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.” If the network supports DHCP, the network assigns the IP address (and other values) to the printer. Static IP means that the IP address is entered following the procedure in "Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address" on page 42. • If you have the Smart Driver installed and connected to the printer from any PC, suspend communication using the Printer Toolbox. If you change IP addresses, communication with the printer can end unexpectedly.

to display “DHCP/Static IP” on line 2. 2 Press the Enter key. The current address mode value is displayed on line 2. 3 Press the Up or Down Arrow key to display the address mode you want. Possible values are DHCP and Static IP. 4 Press the Enter key. 5 The next step depends on which address mode you have chosen: — If you have chosen DHCP, “Apply/Restart” appears on line 2. Press the Enter key to restart the printer. After the printer restarts, see "View the Network Address Mode, IP Addresses, and MAC Address" on page 35 to retrieve the IP address and other data. — If you have chosen Static IP, “IP Address” appears on line 2. See "Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address" on page 42 for the steps to follow. • You must set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for the printer. The printer will restart after you enter these values. — If you have used the DHCP/Static IP menu selection but did not actually change the address mode, the next menu item appears on line 2. Press the Up or Down Arrow key to display “Exit” on line 2. Press the Enter key repeatedly to return to the “Printer Ready” display.

Tips for Success • The printer address mode must be “Static IP” to set these values. (If the address mode is DHCP, “IP Addresses” does not appear in the menu.) • Allowed values for each byte of the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address are 0 to 255. • The menu system moves from one value to the next because these values are related and a change in the IP address usually leads to a change in the subnet mask (and sometimes in the gateway address). • If you need to change just one value, you can scroll to the value you need to change in step 2 below. 1 With “Configuration” displayed on line 1, press the Up or Down Arrow key if needed to display “IP Addresses” on line 2. 2 Press the Enter key to choose the “IP Addresses” list. “IP Address” is displayed on line 2. 3 Press the Enter key. The printer shows the current IP address and a cursor appears under the first byte of the address. (The address byte shows 3 digits when it can be changed and the cursor appears under the right-most digit.)

or Down Arrow key to change the value quickly.) 5 When the first byte is correct, press the Enter key to move to the second byte. 6 Repeat for the third and fourth byte of the IP address. When you press the Enter key after the fourth byte of the address, “Subnet Mask” appears on the second line of the LCD panel. 7 Press the Enter key. The current value appears with the cursor under the first byte. Set the subnet mask (using the same process as the IP address). When you press the Enter key after the fourth byte, “Gateway Addr” appears. 8 Press the Enter key. The current value appears with the cursor under the first byte. Set the gateway address (use the same process as the IP address). When you press the Enter key after the fourth byte of the gateway address, “Apply/Restart” appears. 9 Press the Enter key to apply the value(s) and restart the printer. Or, press the Up or Down Arrow key to scroll to “Exit” on line 2 to leave without making changes. The Ready light shows amber (yellow) and then blinks green. Internal printer components move and the LCD panel changes to show “Printer Ready” on the first line.

All SP75 printers have an L1 laminator and the Configuration Menu includes a Laminator 1 choice. Some SP75 printers also have an L2 laminator and include a Laminator 2 choice. Displays in this guide show Laminator 1. Change the heater temperature only when troubleshooting or when your service provider instructs you to do so. See Troubleshooting in SP Series Info Central for information about card appearance problems. 1 With “Configuration” displayed on line 1, press the Up or Down Arrow key if needed to display “Laminator 1” or “Laminator 2” on line 2. 2 Press the Enter key. “Heater Temp” appears line 2. 3 Press the Enter key to display the currently defined operating temperature (in degrees Celsius (C)) for the material. 4 Press the Up or Down Arrow key to change the Heater Temp setting. Change the temperature a few degrees at most. 5 When the Heater Temp reaches the level you want, press the Enter key to return to the Configuration menu. “Exit” appears on line 2. 6 To print cards, press the Enter key repeatedly to return to the “Printer Ready” display. 7 Print a card to observe the result.

Begin when the LCD panel shows “Printer Ready” on line 1 of the display. To change settings: 1 Press the Enter key to enter the menu system. 2 Press the Up or Down Arrow key to scroll to “Diagnostics” on line 2. 3 Press the Enter key. You are now in the Diagnostics menu. Run a printer cleaning card Tips for Success • Run a printer cleaning card to remove dirt or debris from inside the printer. The card will remove debris from the print area, duplex units, and laminator(s). • Run a cleaning card when you load a new roll of print ribbon. • Run a cleaning card when help for a message or card appearance troubleshooting instructs you to do so. A cleaning card is often the first and best solution for solving problems.

Printer Toolbox. See "Cleaning the printer" on page 21 for details on printer cleaning. 1 With “Diagnostics” displayed on line 1, press the Up or Down Arrow key if needed to display “Cleaning Card” on line 2. 2 See "Cleaning the printer" on page 21 to prepare the printer and the cleaning card. 3 Press the Enter key to start cleaning. The printer picks the cleaning card from the input hopper and runs the cleaning cycle. The menu changes to “Printer Busy” as the card is running. 4 The printer ejects the cards in the output hopper when the cleaning cycle is complete. 5 The menu changes to Printer Ready when the cleaning cycle is done.

Tips for Success • Run a laminator cleaning card only to remove particles of holographic or clear topcoat. If you do not use topcoat material in your printer, you do not need to run a laminator cleaning card. • The laminator cleaning card has adhesive on both sides; it is different from the printer cleaning card. See Cleaning the Laminator in SP Series Info Central for more information. 1 With “Diagnostics” displayed on line 1, press the Up or Down Arrow key if needed to display “Lam Clean Card” on line 2. 2 Remove the protective paper from both sides of the card. 3 Press the Enter key to start the cleaning routine. The Ready light blinks green. 4 Place the card in the output hopper as shown.

within 30 seconds, the printer detects the card and begins running the card. The menu changes to “Printer Busy” as the card is running. — If the printer does not detect the card, the printer will return to the “Printer Ready” display after 30 seconds. — The printer ejects the cards in the output hopper when the cycle is complete. 5 The menu changes to Printer Ready when the cleaning cycle is done.

Try this: 1 A message appears on the PC or LCD panel. • Click the Help button on the message box or find the message in this guide to see possible causes and the solution for each cause. See the “Related Topics” to fix the problem. 2 The printed cards do not look the way that I want them to. • If you moved the ribbon while the printer was powered off, print another card. If the problem persists, see SP Series Info Central for detailed information about solving card appearance problems. • If the patch is not centered on the card, make sure the laminator cartridge is pushed all the way into the printer. 3 Cards jam often. • The brand of cards might be heavily powdered, dirty, or bowed (curved). Consider buying a different brand of cards or clean the printer more often to use the cards. • The printer rollers might be dirty. See "Cleaning the printer" on page 21 for steps to clean the printer rollers. 4 The ribbon has broken. • Trim the end of the broken ribbon evenly. If ribbon on the take-up spool is not wound firmly or is uneven, remove it. Tape the end of the ribbon onto the same take-up spool, making the edges of the ribbon and spool even. • If the ribbon breaks repeatedly, settings might not be correct for the card design and ribbon. See Setup in SP Series Info Central.

a card or when I click “Resume” on the Printer Toolbox. • Make sure the printer is plugged in. See "Power on the printer" on page 14. • Make sure the printer is connected to the computer. See "Check the PC connection" on page 13. • If the Status Light on the printer is blinking amber (yellow), press the Ready key. • Power off the printer and power it on to see if communication resumes. • See SP Series Info Central for more detailed communication troubleshooting information. 6 The printer cover will not close. • Push down firmly on the front edge of the cover to latch it. • Make sure no extra items are inside the printer. • Make sure the print ribbon cartridge is installed correctly. See "Loading print ribbon" on page 7. • If you installed or bumped the printhead cartridge, make sure it is installed correctly. See SP Series Info Central. • Make sure nothing outside the printer prevents the cover from closing. What is the problem? Try this:

• Temperature: 60° F to 95° F (15° C to 35° C) Electrical requirements • The power supply is rated at 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 5.4 amp. (It adjusts to any power within this range.) • Single phase, 3-wire, grounded receptacle only. Physical requirements • The printer weighs less than 30 pounds (13.6 kg). The weight depends on the supplies and options installed. • Printer dimensions are 23.1 inches (587 mm) long and 9.9 inches (251 mm) wide. With the 100-card input hopper, the printer is 18.8 inches (478 mm) high and with the 200-card hopper, it is 21.3 inches (541mm) high. • The clearance required 9.5 inches (241 mm) at the back, 2 inches (51 mm) on the left side, and 10.5 inches (267 mm) above the printer latch to open the cover.

Messages (that match up with printer messages) also appear on the PC in message boxes. You might see messages on the LCD panel that do not appear on the PC, because the LCD displays all printer messages while the Smart Driver shows the most important message if a group of messages occurs at the same time. In addition, the Smart Driver can display messages that begin in the driver (not the printer) and those messages do not appear on the LCD panel. When a message appears on the LCD panel, do the following: 1 Find the message number in this section. Messages are listed in numerical order. 2 Use the cause and solution information to fix the problem. 3 Make sure cards are loaded and the ribbon is in the printer. Close the printer cover (if it was opened). 4 Resume printing: — Click a button on the message box on the PC, which might allow you to retry the card. — Press the Ready key on the LCD panel to clear the message and cancel printing of the card. 5 If another message is displayed, repeat steps 1 through 4. If not, the printer returns to the ready or busy state.

The duplex mechanism did not reach the correct position. Possible Cause 1: A card or object is jammed in or near the duplex unit. Solution 1: Open the back door of the printer (1). Release any cards or objects stuck in the module (2). Make sure that the duplex mechanism can move freely in the direction shown (3). Possible Cause 2: The rollers in the duplex mechanism are dirty. Solution 2: Run a printer cleaning card, and then clean the printer rollers including the duplex module rollers. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service representative for assistance. Related Topics: "Cleaning the printer" on page 21 2 3 1

The card is stuck in the duplex module. Possible Cause 1: A card is jammed in or near the duplex unit. Solution 1: Open the back door of the printer (1). Release any cards stuck in the module (2). Make sure that the duplex mechanism can move freely in the direction shown (3). Possible Cause 2: The rollers in the duplex mechanism are dirty. Solution 2: Run a printer cleaning card, and then clean the printer rollers including the duplex module rollers. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service representative for assistance. Related Topics: "Cleaning the printer" on page 21 2 3 1

The card is lost in the duplex module. Possible Cause 1: A card is jammed in or near the duplex unit. Solution 1a: Open the back door of the printer (1). Release any cards stuck in the module (2). Make sure that the duplex mechanism can move freely in the direction shown (3). Solution 1b: If the card is stuck between the upper and lower duplex units, remove the card from the printer. You might see a “PR 01706” message after removing the card. Clear the message to continue. Possible Cause 2: The rollers in the duplex mechanism are dirty. Solution 2: Run a printer cleaning card, and then clean the printer rollers including the duplex module rollers. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance. Related Topics: "Cleaning the printer" on page 21 2 3 1

The card is lost in the lower duplex unit. Possible Cause 1: A card is jammed in or near the lower duplex unit. Solution 1a: Open the back door of the printer (1). Release any cards stuck in the duplex unit (2). Make sure that the duplex mechanism can move freely in the direction shown (3). Solution 1b: If the card is stuck between the upper and lower duplex units, remove the card from the printer. You might see a “PR 01706” message after removing the card. Clear the message to continue. Possible Cause 2: The rollers in the duplex unit are dirty. Solution 2: Run a printer cleaning card, and then clean the printer rollers including the duplex unit rollers. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance. Related Topics: "Cleaning the printer" on page 21 2 3 1

The lower duplex unit did not reach the correct position. Possible Cause 1: A card or object is jammed in or near the lower duplex unit. Solution 1: Open the back door (1). Release any cards or objects stuck in the duplex unit (2). Make sure that the duplex mechanism can move freely in the direction shown (3). Possible Cause 2: The rollers in the duplex mechanism are dirty. Solution 2: Run a printer cleaning card, and then clean the printer rollers including the lower duplex rollers. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service representative for assistance. Related Topics: "Cleaning the printer" on page 21 2 3 1

The card is lost in the lower duplex unit. Possible Cause 1: A card is jammed in or near the lower duplex unit. Solution 1: Open the back door (1). Release any cards or objects stuck in the duplex unit (2). Make sure that the duplex mechanism can move freely in the direction shown (3). Possible Cause 2: The rollers in the duplex unit are dirty. Solution 2: Run a printer cleaning card, and then clean the printer rollers including the duplex unit rollers. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance. Related Topics: "Cleaning the printer" on page 21 2 3 1

A card was not picked successfully. Possible Cause 1: The input hopper is empty. Solution 1: Fan the edges of the cards so the printer picks one card at a time and then load cards in the input hopper. Push the input hopper cover closed until it latches. Possible Cause 2: One or two cards are jammed going into the printer. Solution 2 a: Release the stuck card(s). Fan the cards in the input hopper again to separate them. Solution 2 b: Cleaning liquid is making cards slip on the pick roller. Wait one or two minutes with the input hopper open to allow the pick roller to dry. If the problem occurs again, run a cleaning card, change the cleaning sleeve, and then clean the rollers in the printer. Related Topics: "Loading cards" on page 5 "Cleaning the printer" on page 21

The setting sent to the printer does not match printer features. Possible Cause 1: A setting was sent to the printer for a module that is not installed or enabled. Solution 1: Check the printer to see whether options are installed. If the option is not present in the printer, do not send data for the option. Possible Cause 2: The printer was moved from one PC to another PC. Solution 2: Open the Properties (98 or Me), Printing Preferences (2000 and XP), or Document Default Properties (NT) dialog box and make sure that settings match the printer that is currently connected. Click OK to make all settings take effect. Related Topics: "Features and options" on page 3

The setting value you selected is not valid. Possible Cause 1: The value sent to the printer does not apply to the printer attached. Solution 1: Use approved programs, such as the printer’s Properties or Printing Preferences dialog box, to send values to the printer. Possible Cause 2: You are using Printer Diagnostics, you have attached another printer, and have not selected the new printer in Diagnostics. Solution 2: Wait while the driver updates all printer information. Choose the new printer in Diagnostics. Wait a moment while Diagnostics updates to reflect the new printer.

EEPROM flash data error. Possible Cause 1: A transmission problem occurred. Solution 1: Send the file or data again. You can repeat this action several times. Possible Cause 2: Data being sent to the printer is corrupted or incorrect. Solution 2: Obtain the correct update file (or a new update file) and repeat the process. Be sure to select the correct update file if you are using Printer Diagnostics. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance.

Warning! EEPROM flash write error. Possible Cause 1: A transmission problem occurred. Solution 1: Send the file or data again. You can repeat this action several times. Possible Cause 2: The printer EEPROM does not accept the data or setting. Solution 2: Power off the printer. Wait one minute, and then power on the printer. Repeat the action again. Possible Cause 3: The printer EEPROM does not accept the flash file. Solution 3: Warning: Do NOT power off the printer DURING a firmware download. Send the file or repeat the action again. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance.

Memory error. Possible Cause 1: The printer memory does not accept the data. Solution 1: Power off the printer. Wait one minute, and then power on the printer. Send the file or repeat the action again.

The options, ribbon, or supply materials installed do not match settings or card data. Possible Cause 1: The printer has an unidentified ribbon installed and a full-color card was sent to the printer. Solution 1: The printer can only print one color if it cannot identify the ribbon. To print full-color cards, install a Datacard® SP75 full-color print ribbon. Possible Cause 2: A different type of print ribbon (such as from YMCKT to KT) was installed when the "PR-01726" message was displayed. Solution 2a: To print all cards in progress, install a ribbon that is the same type as the previous ribbon. Solution 2b: To use the newly installed ribbon, cancel the current card and all cards in progress. Send the cards to print again. The printer driver will prepare the card data for the new ribbon type. Possible Cause 3: You have made a choice, especially in Printer Diagnostics, that the printer does not support. Solution 3: Use Printer Diagnostics only with the guidance of your service provider.

• You might have moved the print ribbon while the printer power was off. The next card will print correctly. The printer is designed to allow you to fix problems while the printer power is on. • If you changed the type of ribbon in the printer, wait several seconds after closing the printer cover before you send the next card. • Make sure the application supports the format of the graphic (logo or photo). Also make sure that the graphic is not corrupted. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance. Related Topics "Features and options" on page 3

The request sent to the printer is not supported. Possible Cause 1: The printer features (such as magnetic stripe or an L2 laminator) have changed. The driver Printer Toolbox, Properties, or Printing Preferences dialog box has not changed to remove settings that are not supported by the printer and you have chosen and applied a setting that the printer does not support. Solution 1: Close the driver Properties or Printing Preferences dialog box and open it again to display the settings for the printer. On the Printer Toolbox, wait until “The printer type is SP75.” appears before using buttons or settings in the Printer Toolbox, Printer Diagnostics, or the Properties or Printing Preferences dialog boxes. Possible Cause 2: For a directly networked printer, the message “A printer has been identified. (DR 00921)” was displayed on the PC and the OK or Close button was used. After that, you used the Printer Toolbox, Diagnostics, or the Properties or Printing Preferences dialog box before settings were updated for this printer. Solution 2: Do not close the message box. Follow the instruction to wait until the message box closes on its own. If you are using Printer Diagnostics, close it and wait until the message box closes on its own.

Data transmission error. Possible Cause 1: The system has a temporary communication problem. Solution 1: Print the card data again. Possible Cause 2: The PC and printer have a communication problem. Solution 2: Troubleshoot a communication problem. See SP Series Info Central for troubleshooting information.

General printer fault. Possible Cause 1: The printhead cable is not attached to the printhead cartridge. Solution 1: Power off the printer. Make sure the printhead cable is fully seated in the printhead cartridge. Close the printer and power it on. Possible Cause 2: The printer identified a problem while it was running a diagnostic test. Solution 2: Power the printer off and on. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance. See SP Series Info Central for details about connecting the printhead if needed.

Data sent does not match requirements for track 1, 2, or 3. Possible Cause 1: Data sent includes more characters than allowed by the magnetic stripe format selected for the track. Solution 1: Cancel the current print job. Determine the magnetic stripe format for the track. Change the data to be encoded, make sure the application is set to the same format as the track, and resend the print job. Possible Cause 2: Data sent includes characters not allowed by the magnetic stripe format selected for the track. Solution 2: Cancel the current print job. Determine the magnetic stripe format for the track. Change the data to be encoded, make sure the application is set to the same format as the track, and resend the print job. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance.

Parity error reading data on track 1, 2 or 3. What is Parity? • Parity is special data used when encoding a magnetic stripe. It is not the data you enter. Possible Cause 1: The card has dirt or damage on the magnetic stripe. Solution 1: Send the card to print again. If the message appears a second time, run a printer cleaning card. Possible Cause 2: The magnetic stripe on the card is Low Coercivity material and the High Coercivity setting is selected. Solution 2: To use the cards you have, choose the Low Coercivity setting (in Diagnostics). To encode with High Coercivity, obtain High Coercivity cards. Make sure the cards work with your magnetic stripe reader. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance. Related Topics: "Cleaning the printer" on page 21

LRC error reading data on track 1, 2, or 3. What is LRC? • LRC is special data used when encoding a magnetic stripe. It is not the data you enter. Possible Cause 1: The card has dirt or damage on the magnetic stripe. Solution 1: Send the card to print again. If the message appears a second time, run a printer cleaning card. Possible Cause 2: The magnetic stripe on the card is Low Coercivity material and the High Coercivity setting is selected. Solution 2: To use the cards you have, select the Low Coercivity setting (in Diagnostics). To encode with High Coercivity, obtain High Coercivity cards. Make sure the cards work with your magnetic stripe reader. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance. Related Topics: "Cleaning the printer" on page 21

Start Sentinel error reading data on track 1, 2, or 3. What is a Start Sentinel? • A Start Sentinel is special data used when encoding a magnetic stripe. It is not the data you enter. Possible Cause 1: The card has dirt or damage on the magnetic stripe. Solution 1: Send the card to print again. If the message appears a second time, run a printer cleaning card. Possible Cause 2: The magnetic stripe on the card is Low Coercivity material and the High Coercivity setting is selected. Solution 2: To use the cards you have, select the Low Coercivity setting (in Diagnostics). To encode with High Coercivity, obtain High Coercivity cards. Make sure the cards work with your magnetic stripe reader. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance. Related Topics: "Cleaning the printer" on page 21

End Sentinel error reading data on track 1, 2, or 3. What is an End Sentinel? • An End Sentinel is special data used when encoding a magnetic stripe. It is not the data you enter. Possible Cause 1: The card has dirt or damage on the magnetic stripe. Solution 1: Send the card to print again. If the message appears a second time, run a printer cleaning card. Possible Cause 2: The magnetic stripe on the card is Low Coercivity material and the High Coercivity setting is selected. Solution 2: To use the cards you have, select the Low Coercivity setting. To encode with High Coercivity, obtain High Coercivity cards. Make sure the cards work with your magnetic stripe reader. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance. Related Topics: "Cleaning the printer" on page 21

Card Jam A card was stuck when attempting to read or write magnetic stripe data on the card. Possible Cause 1: The card is stuck in or near the magnetic stripe module. Solution 1a: Remove the stuck card. Send the card to print again. Solution 1b: Make sure cards are free of dirt or oil. Solution 1c: If the message appears again, run a cleaning card, change the cleaning sleeve, and then clean the rollers in the printer. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance. Related Topics: "Cleaning the printer" on page 21

Unable to read any data from the card. Possible Cause 1: The cards in the input hopper do not have a magnetic stripe. Solution 1: Load magnetic stripe cards in the input hopper. Possible Cause 2: The magnetic stripe cards in the input hopper are not oriented correctly. Solution 2: Load magnetic stripe cards correctly in the input hopper. Possible Cause 3: The magnetic stripe on the card is High Coercivity material and the printer is set to Low Coercivity. Solution 3: To use the cards you have, set the printer to use High Coercivity. To encode with Low Coercivity, obtain Low Coercivity cards. Make sure the cards work with your magnetic stripe reader. Tips for success: • If the magnetic stripe card does not have stripe material to match the tracks sent, this message can appear. For example, this message appears if you use a two-track card and send three tracks of magnetic stripe data.

(autoSSA) command does not complete successfully. See the information displayed by Printer Diagnostics to address the problem. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance.

Unexpected magnetic stripe coercivity value. Possible Cause: The magnetic stripe module received an unexpected value that it cannot use. Solution: Power the printer off and on to restore the default values.

Magnetic stripe module settings EEPROM read or write error. Possible Cause: The magnetic stripe module had a temporary failure. Solution: Power the printer off and on. If the printer resumes and operates, the problem was temporary. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance.

Configuration information or status request passed through by the printer driver was not accepted by the magnetic stripe module. Possible Cause: An application sent configuration information or a status request to the magnetic stripe module that could not be used. Solution: Change the information sent by the application if possible. If you cannot change the configuration information, contact your service provider for assistance. If you are developing an application, see the Smart Driver Software Developer’s Manual.

Data sent to a track does not match the requirements for that track. Possible Cause 1: Data sent uses a different encoding format than the one set for the track. Solution 1: Determine the magnetic stripe formats for the tracks you use. Change the encoding format(s) in the application so it is set to the same format as the track(s), make sure the data characters are allowed for the track(s), and resend the print job. Possible Cause 2: Data sent uses an encoding format that is not supported by the magnetic stripe module. Solution 2: Determine the magnetic stripe formats for the tracks you use. Change the encoding format(s) in the application so it is set to the same format as the track(s), make sure the data characters are allowed for the track(s), and resend the print job. The magnetic stripe module and cards must be capable of accepting and encoding each track of data the application sends. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance.

Control information passed through by the printer driver was not accepted by the magnetic stripe module. Possible Cause: An application sent control information to the magnetic stripe module that could not be used. Solution: Change the information sent by the application if possible. If you cannot change the control information, contact your service provider for assistance. If you are developing an application, see the Smart Driver Software Developer’s Manual.

Magnetic stripe module settings EEPROM read error. Possible Cause: The magnetic stripe module had a temporary failure. Solution: Power the printer off and on. If the printer resumes and operates, the problem was temporary. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance.

The magnetic stripe module is not installed or detected. Possible Cause 1: Magnetic stripe data was sent to the printer and a magnetic stripe module is not installed. Solution 1: Remove the magnetic stripe components of the card design. Print cards without sending magnetic stripe data to the printer. Possible Cause 2: The magnetic stripe module is not communicating with the rest of the printer. Solution 2: Check the printer to see whether a magnetic stripe module is included in the printer. If it is, power the printer off and on so the printer can detect the module when the printer powers up. If a magnetic stripe module is part of the printer and you receive this message, contact your service provider for assistance. Related Topics: "Features and options" on page 3

Thermocouple problem in the laminator. Possible Cause: The laminator had a temporary failure. Solution: Power the printer off and on once. If the printer resumes and operates, the problem was temporary. If not, keep the printer powered off and contact your service provider for assistance.

The heated roller is not ready in the laminator. Possible Cause: The heated roller in the laminator is not in the correct position to laminate cards. Solution: Power the printer off and on. If the printer resumes and operates, the problem was temporary. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance.

A card is stuck in the laminator. Possible Cause 1: A card is stuck in the laminator. Solution 1a: Turn the Laminator Advance Knob to move the card (A). You can turn the knob in both directions. Solution 1b: If it is difficult to turn the Laminator Advance Knob or you hear clicks when you turn it, remove the laminator cartridge (B). Pull firmly to remove the cartridge. Turn the Laminator Advance Knob again (A) to move the card. Solution 1c: If the card will not move, power off the printer and allow it to cool down. Pull the card out. Tips for Success: • If cards get stuck often, run a cleaning card, change the cleaning sleeve, and then clean the rollers in the printer. • If you are using topcoat in one or both laminators, run a laminator cleaning card. See Production in SP Series Info Central for the steps to follow. • If you are running a laminator cleaning card, this message can appear when you place the card under the white stripe in the output hopper. Push the card in farther and start the laminator cleaning card again.

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The supply material is not ready in the L1 or L2 laminator. Possible Cause 1: The laminator cartridge is not fully seated in the printer. Solution 1: Push firmly on the laminator cartridge so it is completely in the printer. If the cartridge cannot be pushed in all the way, remove any cards or other objects in the way. Possible Cause 2: You moved the laminator supply while the cartridge was outside of the printer, such as when powering on the printer or after a message. The supply material is not in the correct position. Solution 2: Click Retry to clear the card. The next card will print and be laminated correctly. Possible Cause 3: The printer did not identify the material in the laminator cartridge correctly. Solution 3: Install another roll of supply material in the cartridge. Tips for Success • Be sure to install all supply cartridges you plan to use before powering on the printer or clearing a message.

been used. Repair the supply material again, using the correct take-up spool for this material. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance.

The supply material is broken in the laminator. Possible Cause 1: The supply material is broken. Solution 1: Fix the supply material: 1 Remove the laminator cartridge. 2 Trim the broken supply material evenly. 3 Fasten the cut end of the supply material to the supply material on the take-up spool. 4 Replace the laminator cartridge in the printer. Possible Cause 2: The supply material is stuck to the card. Solution 2a: Turn the Laminator Advance Knob to move the card (A) and separate it from the supply material. You can turn the knob in both directions. Solution 2b: It it is difficult to turn the Laminator Advance Knob or you hear clicks when you turn it, remove the laminator cartridge (B). Pull firmly to remove the cartridge. Tips for success • If a card is also stuck in the printer, make sure the card can move freely before clicking the Retry button or pushing the Ready key. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider for assistance.

Out of supply material in the laminator. Possible Cause 1: The supply roll is empty. Solution 1: Replace the supply material, following the diagram in the cartridge. Possible Cause 2: The laminator cartridge is empty or removed because you do not want to apply material to the card. However, Printing Preferences, Properties, or Document Defaults is set to apply material from this laminator. Solution 2: Change the Apply Material setting to “Do not apply.” to prevent use of this laminator. Possible Cause 3: You have installed a defective roll of laminator supply material. Solution 3: Install another roll of laminator supply material. If your printer has two laminators: • Make sure you load the correct material for the laminator. Message OP- 01615 applies to the L1 laminator and message OP-01665 applies to the