User’s GuidePlastic Card PrinterDualys User’s Guide. Part Number: A5305. Rev. AJuly 2003 © Evolis Card Printer1
9Loading the cardsCard feederThe Dualys is equipped with a card feeder that contains up to 100 cards (0.76mm – 30mil).IMPORTANT !Card thickness:• The
10Card thickness adjustmentThe Dualys printer is fitted with a manual card thickness adjustment system which is situated in thefeeder cage.1. Locate t
Reject card boxThe Dualys printer is fitted with a reject box situated underneath the card feeder.The reject box is designed to receive:- all faulty c
Chap. 2PrintingInstallation of the printer driverBefore using your Dualys printer, you must install its driver.Remember: the driver and Dualys printer
For Windows users with a USB interface:1. Install the driver following the instructions supplied in the preceding section For Windows users.2. Install
Definition of the properties of the Dualys printerDifferent dialog boxes enable you to: Make adjustment such as the card orientation and the printing
“Tools” dialog boxThis dialog box offers first level maintenance foryour Dualys printer.If your Dualys printer has an option with a magne-tic encoder,
The “Margins” dialog box proposes “printing margins” Select 0 cm for all margins Then close the window by clicking “OK”To obtain a document with 2 pa
Evolis Dualys Printer Driver SettingsTo access the parameters from the Word window:1. In the menu bar, point on File and select “Print”2. The dialog
Chap. 3CleaningPreserve the validity of your guarantee !Not observing the cleaning procedures contained in this chapter may cause the guarantee on you
TrademarksEvolis Dualys is a registered trademark of Evolis Card Printer.Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.Windows is
WARNING !If the cleaning cycle is not performed before the 1200th card is printed, the printhead warranty is void.This simple cleaning system requires
20NOTE!Although the cleaning signal has been activated, the printer will continue to work.It is also possible to start a cleaning sequence without wai
21Maintenance of the cleaning rollerCleaning cycle: each time you load a new ribbonUse: cleaning clothsYour Dualys printer has two cleaning rollers. T
Chap. 4AssistanceTo satisfy the needs of its customers as far as possible, Evolis provides a full range of technicalassistance available in this manu
Consult the following conditions of the control panel to determine the activity of the Dualys printer orthe nature of the problem:Status of the LED’s
Status of the LED’s Interpretation Solution or explanationMECHANICAL PROBLEM There is jamming on the card in the printingstation or in the flip over m
Printing and interpretation of a test cardThe printing of a test card enables certain technical information to be collected on your printer and tovali
Printing quality problemThe following information will help you to resolve any possible problems with printing quality thatmight arise when you use yo
3. Elements of the printer might have been damaged. Print a test card. See “Printing and interpretation of a test card” in this section.if the test ca
28Correcting card jammingIn the printing station:Remove the card as follows:1. Open the printer cover and remove the ribbon.2. Remove the card by push
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYCONCERNING SAFETY AND ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYName of the manufacturer: Evolis Card PrinterAddress: 29, avenue de la Fon
29Changing a print headThe print head of a printer is changed easily and effectively without any need for tools or any specialadjustment.WARNING !Befo
Stage 3 – Parameterising the new print head1. Make sure that the printer is turned on (position 1) and connected to a computer on which theprinting dr
Chap. 5Technical specificationsPrinting mode Color Dye Sublimation and Monochrome Thermal TransferEdge-to-edge printing as standardPrinter specificati
Chap. 6GuaranteeSeveral factors can affect the guarantee of the Evolis Dualys printer, particularlythe use of consumables and non conform cleaning. Ca
Chap. 7SuppliesEvolis has a choice of ribbons and a variety of accessories. In the following, you will find thelist of supplies available from Evolis
34Annexe AMagnetic encodingIntroductionDualys printers with a magnetic stripe encoder are called Dualys Mag printers. The working of a DualysMag print
Windows Driver SettingsWhen first installing the Windows driver, it is necessary to set the functions of the magnetic encoder.The functions of the mag
36Annexe BSmart Card Contact StationIntroductionThe Dualys printers with a Smart Card Contact Station are called Dualys Smart printers. The workingmod
Interface of the Contact StationThe Dualys Smart is fitted with a female DB-9 connector on the back of the printer. This connector,directly linked to
Table of contentsIntroduction ... 4Chapter I • Setting out ...
Introduction We congratulate you for choosing a Dualys printer!The Dualys printer is the ideal solution for printing your plastic cards in areas such
5Chap.1Setting outChoice of a locationThe Dualys printer must be set up on a level surface, in a dust free environment. It is essential to be able to
6Description of the printer and its functionsWe invite you to see the different components of your printer marked on the following drawings, which we
Installation of the interface and supply cablesWARNING !Make sure that the printer switch is at 0 (OFF).1. Connect the interface cable supplied with y
8Installation of the ribbonIMPORTANT !The ribbon must be correctly installed for the printer to work. Only use Evolis ribbons. Evolis declines all res
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