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RP90 Card Printer and RL90 Card Laminator:User guideJune 2005Part Number 564774-001

About the Printer4 RP90 and RL90 User GuideThe back of the printerPower receptacle Plug in the power cord.USB port Plug in the USB

About the PrinterRP90 and RL90 User Guide 5About the LaminatorThe Datacard® RL90 card laminator is an optional laminating module that works with the R

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RP90 and RL90 User Guide2Using the printerThis section describes how to perform basic tasks required to operate the Datacard® RP90 printer and the Dat

Load Supplies8 RP90 and RL90 User GuideLoad SuppliesLoad cardsThe card hopper can hold approximately 250, .030” (.75mm) cards. The

Load SuppliesRP90 and RL90 User Guide 9Load ink ribbon 1 Slide the door latch to the right and open the printer door.2 Press the ink ribbon cartridge

Load Supplies10 RP90 and RL90 User GuideLoad retransfer film1 Slide the door latch to the right and open the printer door.2 Press

Load SuppliesRP90 and RL90 User Guide 11Load laminate1 Open the laminator door by pulling the top of the door toward you.2 Press the laminator cartrid

Power on12 RP90 and RL90 User GuidePower onCheck the PC connectionThe printer and PC are connected when the printer is set up. To

Power onRP90 and RL90 User Guide 13Optional laminator connectionWhen using the optional RL90 laminator, check the following:• The optional laminator c

ii RP90 and RL90 User GuidePlease note and heed the WARNING and CAUTION labels that have been placed on the equipment for your saf

Power on14 RP90 and RL90 User GuidePower on the laminatorWhen the optional RL90 laminator is installed, turn the laminator power o

Power onRP90 and RL90 User Guide 15Power on the printer1 Press the “|" symbol on the power switch. 2 The printer powers on. The LCD panel shows t

Prepare to print cards16 RP90 and RL90 User GuidePrepare to print cardsSet the ink ribbon type1 Press the MENU key until "Ink

Prepare to print cardsRP90 and RL90 User Guide 17Set the retransfer film type1 Press the MENU key until "Retransfer" is displayed.2 Press th

Printing cards18 RP90 and RL90 User GuidePrinting cardsCards can be sent from ID software such as Datacard® ID Works® identificati

19Print from a PC application1 Use the application's page setup feature to set the following:— Set paper or page size to CR80 card or 2.125"

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RP90 and RL90 User Guide3Viewing and changingprinter settingsThis section describes how to view and change printer and laminator settings. It describe

Printing Preferences22 RP90 and RL90 User GuidePrinting PreferencesThe Printing Preferences dialog box contains the Setup, Print/E

Printing PropertiesRP90 and RL90 User Guide 23Printing PropertiesThe Printing Properties dialog box options are set up when the printer is installed o

RP90 and RL90 User Guide iiiContentsLiability statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiSafety . . . . .

Using the LCD menus24 RP90 and RL90 User GuideUsing the LCD menusPrinter The printer's LCD panel has a 2-line display, six ke

Using the LCD menusRP90 and RL90 User Guide 25LCD Display Line one of the display shows the current printer or mode status. The > symbol following

Using the LCD menus26 RP90 and RL90 User GuidePrinter LCD panelMenu Display Settings FunctionDisplay Counter• Total• Head•FreeUse

Using the LCD menusRP90 and RL90 User Guide 27Buzzer ON or OFF Use to turn the electronic beep sound ON or OFF. The sound can indicate an error, when

Using the LCD menus28 RP90 and RL90 User GuideLaminatorWhen you power on the laminator, it begins initializing. The laminator sear

Using the LCD menusRP90 and RL90 User Guide 29Laminator LCD panelLCD Display Settings FunctionMode SinglePassDefault setting; laminates on one side on

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RP90 and RL90 User Guide4Taking care of your printerThis chapter provides information to help you maintain the Datacard® RP90 printer and the Datacard

Cleaning the printer32 RP90 and RL90 User GuideCleaning the printerThis section provides information on proper care and cleaning o

Cleaning the printerRP90 and RL90 User Guide 33Heat rollerThe heat roller provides the heat used during the retransfer process. See “Printer roller la

iv RP90 and RL90 User GuideViewing and changing printer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Printing Preferences

Cleaning the printer34 RP90 and RL90 User GuideMagnetic head When printing magnetic stripe cards, the magnetic head should be clea

Cleaning the printerRP90 and RL90 User Guide 35Thermal headThe thermal head works should be cleaned once every ten rolls of retransfer film.1 Slide th

Cleaning the laminator36 RP90 and RL90 User GuideCleaning the laminatorMost card jams are caused by dirty rollers. Clean the lamin

Cleaning the laminatorRP90 and RL90 User Guide 37Cleaning the laminator cartridgeThe laminator cartridge can collect debris and dust during lamination

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RP90 and RL90 User Guide5Messagesand error recoveryThis chapter provides information to help you respond to the printer and laminator messages and exp

Printer error recovery40 RP90 and RL90 User GuidePrinter error recoveryThe printer’s LCD panel background color changes to red whe

Printer error recoveryRP90 and RL90 User Guide 41Turnover jamIf a card jams in the card turnover section, “Jam (Turnover)” will be displayed on the LC

Printer error recovery42 RP90 and RL90 User GuideRetransfer section jamIf card jams in the retransfer section, “Jam (Transfer)” wi

Printer error recoveryRP90 and RL90 User Guide 43Mending broken ink ribbon or retransfer filmIf the ink ribbon or retransfer film breaks, “Media Broke

RP90 and RL90 User Guide vSupplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Ink ribbon, retransfer

Printer error recovery44 RP90 and RL90 User GuideBend remedySingle-sided printing can cause the card to warp depending on the type

Printer error recoveryRP90 and RL90 User Guide 45Bend remedy laminator settingsWhen the laminated card warps concave, the printer bend remedy settings

Printer error recovery46 RP90 and RL90 User GuidePrinter LCD messagesLCD Message Possible Cause SolutionPlease, Power Off The powe

Printer error recoveryRP90 and RL90 User Guide 47Media Broken The retransfer film is broken.1 Repair the retransfer film as described in “Mending brok

Printer error recovery48 RP90 and RL90 User GuideNo Cassette The ink ribbon or retransfer film cartridge is not installed.1 Instal

Printer error recoveryRP90 and RL90 User Guide 49EXT Unconnected An external device, such as the optional laminator, is not working.1 Check that the l

Laminator error recovery50 RP90 and RL90 User GuideLaminator error recoveryThe laminator’s LCD panel displays the type of error th

Laminator error recoveryRP90 and RL90 User Guide 516 Inspect the cartridge:— If the material on the cartridge is in one piece:— Turn the cartridge ta

Laminator error recovery52 RP90 and RL90 User GuideLaminator LCD messagesLCD Message Possible Cause SolutionPlease Power OFF To in

Laminator error recoveryRP90 and RL90 User Guide 53Heater Err The heater temperature does not increase.Check that the voltage inlet switch, located on

Liability statementRP90 and RL90 User Guide viiLiability statementThis Datacard® product has been built to the high standards of DataCard Corporation

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RP90 and RL90 User Guide6SuppliesThis section outlines the recommended supplies to use with the Datacard® RP90 card printer and the Datacard® RL90 car

56 RP90 and RL90 User GuideInk ribbon, retransfer film, and laminator materialInk ribbonColor print ribbons are designed for full-

RP90 and RL90 User Guide 57Card sizeUse CR-80 size cards with the following nominal dimensions:Length 3.375 inches 85.60 mmWidth 2.125 inches 53.98 mm

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RP90 and RL90 User Guide7Site requirements This section describes the operating environment recommended for your Datacard® RP90 card printer and Datac

60 RP90 and RL90 User GuideSite guidelinesWhen choosing a site for the printer and its supplies, consider these guidelines:• Keep

RP90 and RL90 User Guide 61Ventilation clearanceTo ensure proper ventilation to the printer and laminator, maintain minimum clearance distances as sho

62 RP90 and RL90 User GuidePrinter specificationsRecording method: Sublimation type retransferFeed format: Automatic feedRecording

RP90 and RL90 User Guide 63Laminator specificationsTransfer method Halogen lamp built-in heat roller methodTransfer time 20 seconds. The time varies

RP90 and RL90 User Guide1IntroductionAbout this manualThis manual provides detailed information about the Datacard® RP90 card printer and the optional

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RP90 and RL90 User Guide8Compliance (FCC)This section describes the regulatory compliance of the Datacard® RP90 printer and the Datacard® RL 90 lamina

Regulatory compliance66 RP90 and RL90 User GuideRegulatory complianceNotice for USA (FCC notice)This equipment generates, uses, an

RP90 and RL90 User Guide 67IndexAaboutthe laminator 5the printer 2this manual 1Ccall for assistance 1cardbracket 8cleaning card feed roller 33hopper 8

68 RP90 and RL90 User GuidePpatchinitialize 17load 11plugUSB cable 4portprinter 5USB 4powerlaminator inlet selection switch 63lami

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About the Printer2 RP90 and RL90 User GuideAbout the PrinterThe Datacard RP90 card printer uses retransfer printing technology to

About the PrinterRP90 and RL90 User Guide 3The inside of the printerRetransfer film cartridge Holds the retransfer film.Film cartridge eject button Pr