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How to stop your printer jamming when you start printing
Believe it or not, a common reason for ID card printers jamming near the input hopper or early in the print job is that the printer may be working too well. The rollers within the printer that guide the card through the printing process are sticky by ...Why is there a white line on my ID cards?
A common occurrence with ID card printers, the appearance of a white line completely ruins printed cards, running as a vertical line the entire width of the card. Unfortunately, the white line is an area of the card without any print at all – meaning ...How to get rid of imperfections on your cards
Debris & Dirt Surface imperfections such as bumps, ripples, spots and halos are extremely small issues that provide a noticeable effect on the texture of your card, producing an uneven print that can ruin a printed card’s appearance. Imperfections ...How to print a Magicard 300 test card.
Does the printer have ‘Status’? As you may probably already aware. The correct operation is ‘ Printer connected’ Establish this first, otherwise everything will be irrelevant which ever application it maybe. Additionally, Start working towards the ...How do I turn my Holokote on/off?
Firstly, open up your driver settings through the OS menu. From here select card front, or back if you have a dual sided printer and in the Overcoat section you can select the options here to turn HoloKote on and off. See image for example.
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Why it's important to shred your printer ribbon
Personal information is retained on your card printer ribbon after printing If you use a direct-to-card plastic card printer, you might not realise that all of the personal information for each card remains on the printer ribbon after its printed. ...How to print a Magicard 300 test card.
Does the printer have ‘Status’? As you may probably already aware. The correct operation is ‘ Printer connected’ Establish this first, otherwise everything will be irrelevant which ever application it maybe. Additionally, Start working towards the ...Why you should clean your Card Printer regularly
Keep your printer running smoothly and protect your investment A well-maintained ID card printer produces the best quality printed cards time and time again and rewards you with years of loyal service. Why cleaning your printer is so important The ...Get more value out of your Card Printer
Card Printers aren't just for ID Cards I0 other ways to use your Plastic Card Printer Printed your staff cards for the year? Is your ID Card printer now back on the shelf where it will most likely gather dust until next year? Rather than just ...How do I change the Dye Film (Ribbon) in my Magicard 600?
It's straightforward to replace your printer ribbon on the Magicard 600. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions. Search ribbons compatible with the Magicard 600.