Self Test – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps to run a Self Test on a Fargo DTC550 printer: Press the menu button on the front panel of the printer Select Print Test Image Choose gray align test and an alignment card...
View ArticleDirect Ribbon Sensor Calibration – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps calibrate your Fargo DTC550 ribbon sensor from the printer menu. Press the Menu Button Scroll down to Set Up Printer and press select Use the down arrow to scroll down to...
View ArticleRibbon Sensor Calibration Fails – Fargo DTC550
Take the following trouble shooting steps if your Fargo DTC550 Ribbon Sensor Calibration Fails: Update your printer driver and firmware and try the calibration again If the calibration fails from the...
View ArticleSet Print Head Resistance Value – Fargo DTC550
You must set the print head resistance value after changing the print head You can find the resistance value on the print head Press the Menu Button Use the down arrow button to scroll down to Set Up...
View ArticlePrint Head Replacement – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps to replace a print head – Fargo DTC550: Open the print arm. Loosen the black screw on the print head Remove the print head Remove the cable Follow the steps in reverse to...
View ArticleLam Lift Error – Fargo DTC550LC
A Fargo DTC550LC Lam lift error is caused by a failure of the O ring or Lam lift sensor in the laminator. Please contact an authorized service provider to have the O ring replaced.
View ArticleInput Roller Turns Backwards – Fargo DTC550
Fargo DTC550 input roller turning the wrong way is caused by one of the following: 1. Your printer has a mag encoder but the setting was turned off 2. Your printer does not have a mag encoder but the...
View ArticleNo ribbon installed – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps if your Fargo DTC550 is displaying a “No ribbon installed” error: Turn the printer off for about 5 seconds and then turn it back on Try a different ribbon Make sure the ribbon...
View ArticleDisable Cleaning Reminder – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps to disable the cleaning reminder for a Fargo DTC550: Go to your printers and faxes folder, right click on the Fargo DTC550 Card Printer and choose printing preferences. Click...
View ArticleWrong Ribbon Error – Fargo DTC550
Ensure that your ribbon is set correctly in the driver if your DTC550 is displaying a “Wrong Ribbon Installed” Error Go to your printers and faxes folder, right click on the Fargo DTC550, and choose...
View ArticleSelf Test – Fargo DTC550
Take the following steps to run a Self Test on a Fargo DTC550 printer: Press the menu button on the front panel of the printer Select Print Test Image Choose gray align test and an alignment card will...
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