Evolis Pebble Guide de l'utilisateur

User’s GuidePlastic Card PrinterPebble User’s Guide part number: KU03E, Rev. A2March 2006 © Evolis Card Printer1

10Card loadingPlacing the cards in the feederCard thickness:• Pebble printers admit cards with a thickness of 0.25 mm to 1 mm.Advice on card selection

11Installing the manual feed tray and loading the cardsThe Pebble printer may be optionally fitted with a manual supply tray for inserting cards one b

12To adjust the thickness of the cards using the feeder cage:2. Adjust the thickness of the cards used bymoving the handle fromright to left on thereq

Removing the printed cardsThe Pebble printer is fitted with an output hopper with a capacity for 50 cards in 0.76 mm (30mil) format. This is intended

Chap. 2Printing Installation of the driverBefore using your Pebble printer, you must install its driver.Reminder: the driver and Pebble printer opera

Windows Users - Manual Installation Close all applications before installing the pilot. Do not connect the USB or Parallel cable before the installa

Printing parameter setup Before using your Pebble printer, it is best to check / modify the default parameters of the driver. Furthermore,if you have

If you previously selected a black ribbon in the Maindialog box, the Graphic dialog box allows you toselect:Black sensitivity: the placement or more o

18“Tools” dialog boxThis dialog box offers first level help for your Pebbleprinter. If your Pebble printer has an option with a magneticencoder, now p

3. In the Margin dialog box, select 0 cm for allmargins, then in Orientation, selectLandscape4. Close the window by clicking OK.Your Word window shoul

Copyright InformationEvolis Card Printer © January 2006. All rights reserved.Copyright NoticeUsers must respect the copyright laws applicable in their

Parameterising the Evolis Pebble DriverTo access the parameters from the Word window:1.In the menu bar, point to File and select Print.2.The dialog bo

Chap. 3Cleaning Keep your warranty valid!Failure to observe the procedures concerning maintenance in this chapter may lead annuls the war-ranty of you

Cleaning the interior of the printer:This simple cleaning system requires the use of pre-saturated cleaning cards specially conceived for the prin-ter

23Following a cleaning cycle, wait two minutes for the cleaner to evaporate completely beforeusing the printer again.Although the cleaning alert might

24Maintenance of the cleaning rollerCleaning cycle: on each ribbon changeUse: cleaning wipesYour Pebble printer has a cleaning roller. Its adhesive su

Chap. 4BreakdownsTo satisfy the demands of its customers, Evolis provides a complete range of technical assistanceservices in this manual and on the w

The push button returns the control panel to its original state after dealing with the follo-wing cases: ABSENCE OF CARD or INTERNAL PRINTER PROBLEM E

State of the lights Interpretation Solution or explanationPRINTER CLEANING ALERT The printer has to be cleaned(AFTER 1000 INSERTIONS) Go to chapter 3

Printing and interpreting a test cardPrinting a test card gives certain technical information about your printer and confirms its correct working.We a

Printing quality problemsThe following information will help you to resolve any problems of printing quality that might arise inusing your printer. If

ContentsIntroduction ... 4Chapter I • Starting up ...

The printing quality is not sufficient1. The contrast and luminosity parameters must be modified Lack of contrast and color saturation, increase the c

3121321213211. Open theprinter coverand locate theprinting head.2. With one hand, push the rear metalpart under the cover and with theother turn the t

32Stage 3 - Installation of the new printing head1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and connected to a computer where the printing pilot hasbe

Customer serviceIf the suggestions given above in this section do not allow you to resolve the problem/s, connect toevolis.com for larger information

Chap. 5Technical specificationsPrint mode Color dye sublimation and monochrome thermal transferEdge-to-edge printing standardPrinter specifications I

Chap. 6SuppliesEvolis has a large choice of cards and ribbons as well as various accessories. In the following you willfind the list of supplies avail

36SoftwareP/N: L8001 eMedia Pro SoftwareSoftware for conceiving and editing badges with connection to databasesPlastic CardsP/N: C4001 Classic Blan

37Appendix AMagnetic EncodingIntroductionPebble printers with a magnetic stripe card encoder are called Pebble Mag printers. The operatingmode of a Pe

Parameterising the Windows DriverWhen first installing the Windows driver, it is necessary to parameterise the functions of the magnetic enco-der. The

39Appendix BSmart Card Contact StationIntroductionPebble printers with a Smart Card Contact Station are called Pebble Smart printers. The working mode

Introduction We congratulate you on choosing a Pebble printer!Pebble printers are the ideal solution for all printing of plastic cards and badges, stu

Interface of the Contact StationThe Pebble is fitted with a DB-9 female connector on the back of the printer. This connector, directlyconnected to the

Declarations of ConformityConcerning Safety and Electromagnetic CompatibilityManufacturer’s Name: Evolis Card PrinterManufacturer’s Address: 29, aven

5Chap.1Starting up Choice of a locationThe Pebble printer must be set up on a flat surface and in a dust-free environment.Access to the printer must b

6Description of the printer and its functionsWe invite you to check the different components of your printer on the following drawings, to whichwe wil

7Printer control panel A control panel is available on the top of the printer.Four lights are associated with symbols indicating the printer activity.

Installation of the interface cable and power supplyIf you wish to use your Pebble printer with the USB port, install the Windows driver before connec

9Ribbon installationThe ribbon must be correctly installed for the printer to work. Only use Evolis ribbons. Evolisdeclines all responsibility if the