Card Printer CX-7000 Series Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read through this “Electronic Manual” carefully in advance to ensure proper use of the product. Also, to make sure that the product is used safely, please read through the “Safety Precautions” in the “READ ME FIRST” booklet. Please store the manuals properly after reading so that they can be referred to whenever necessary.
Contents Before Use About this Manual ................................................................ 3 Precautions .......................................................................... 3 Disclaimer ............................................................................ 7 Name and Functions of Parts .............................................. 7 Specifications ..................................................................... 10 Accessories/Products Sold Separately ..........................
Before Use Contents of this Manual v v v v v v The copyright of this manual belongs to our company. Reprint and duplicate of this manual in part or full without the prior consent of our company is strictly prohibited. Product names of other companies described in the manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. Symbols such as ™, W and Q are omitted in this manual.
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Before Use Precautions During Use v Please read through all the following items before using the printer. Precautions on Retransfer Film/Ink Ribbon v Printer Installation v v When the printer is not in use, it is recommended that you turn off the power, and use a cover that is large enough to cover up the entire printer unit. Do not place the printer unit in the following locations. Doing so may have adverse effects on the printer. Carpeted room. Places with a busy flow of people.
Before Use Disclaimer Name and Functions of Parts . . Internal Mechanism Diagram A Card feeder unit v This is the roller for feeding cards. B Bend remedy unit (optional) v Corrects bending of the card after retransfer. C Retransfer heating roller v Transfers images printed on the retransfer film to the card. D Non-contact IC encoder (optional) v Writes data to a non-contact IC card. E Contact section of contact IC encoder (optional) v Writes data to a contact IC card.
Before Use Front . . Right A Sliding knob v Opens/closes the printer door. v Slide it upward, and pull toward you to open the printer door. B Operation buttons v For selecting and confirming information on the operation panel. C Operation panel v Displays the settings, operating status, and error messages. D Card hopper v For loading cards. E Printer door F Power switch v Turns the power On/Off.
Before Use Retransfer Film Cassette A Card feed roller shaft v When a card jam occurs, attach a jog dial to turn the card feed roller. B Card turn over unit shaft v When a card jam occurs, attach a jog dial to turn the card turn over unit. C Cleaning unit v Removes dust or dirt attached to the card. D Cleaning roller shaft v When a card jam occurs, attach a jog dial to turn the cleaning roller. E Ink ribbon cassette v For installing the ink ribbon.
Before Use Accessories/Products Sold Separately Specifications Accessories Main Specifications Item Description Recording system Dye sublimation retransfer Paper feed mode Automatic Recording density 300 dpi Reproduction gradation 256 levels each for Y, M and C 2 levels for Resin K Interface USB2.
Before Use Options Options v v v v Bend remedy unit Device for correcting card bend after printing. Magnetic encoder Device for writing data to a magnetic stripe card. It can only be installed on a double-sided printer. Contact IC encoder Device for writing data to a contact IC card. Non-contact IC encoder Device for writing data to a non-contact IC card.
Operating the Printer Printing a Card 4 After ensuring that a [Ready] message appears on the LCD panel of the printer, start printing Cautions: v v v If you see an [Initializing..] or [Preheating..] message on the LCD panel of the printer, this means the printer is not ready yet. Printing cannot be performed until a [Ready] massage appears. Printing the card on the side with the magnetic stripe may cause printing errors or damage to the card’s functions.
Operating the Printer Operation Panel Icon Displays on the Operation Panel m USB connection Name and Functions of Parts IP address established Printer information can be viewed through the network. However, printing is performed through USB connection. v A Ready To t a l Reset *M e*nu* B . C IP address not established A Operation panel v Displays the settings, operating status, and error messages.
Operating the Printer m Downloading Operation Panel Operation Display During initialization using K, during test printing using the operation panel, cleaning, downloading and during security lock setting using the operation panel Light purple v During error Red . Downloading.. Background color Changes according to the printer’s operating status. v During startup Bright green v Under normal circumstances Sky blue m Magnetic encoding in progress MG Encoding.. . v m IC encoding IC Encoding.. .
Operating the Printer Setting Mode Settings can be viewed on the printer’s operation panel. Settings can be changed on the status monitor of the computer. "Setting Using the Operation Panel" (A page 22) "Sequence of Setting Modes" (A page 17) "Factory Settings" (A page 19) Print v v v Cleaning For setting during cleaning of the card feed roller, heating roller or magnetic head.
Operating the Printer Bend Remedy v Displays the bend remedy mode settings. Settings v Temp Level: -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, Off For setting the bend remedy heating roller temperature. Selecting a larger value increases the temperature. If the printer is not reset after changing the temperature setting, temperature is adjusted after the printing operation starts. v Speed: -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 For setting the bend remedy speed. Selecting a larger value increases the speed.
Operating the Printer Sequence of Setting Modes Settings can be viewed on the printer’s operation panel. Settings can be changed on the status monitor of the computer. "Setting mode" (A page 15) v v Press I . 1 Enters the setting mode. . . v Press J . 2 v Pressing it each time displays the next setting item. Pressing G displays the setting item on the next lower level. Pressing F enters the settings change mode. . v v Pressing B confirms or executes the setting.
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Operating the Printer m Network Factory Settings Item Factory Settings m Media Item Factory Settings Printer Name PRINTER01 LAN Ink Type - Host IF Film Type 1000 IPv4 Card Thickness Standard DHCP Setting m Print Item Factory Settings Effective IP YMC Level 0 Black Level 0 Black Mode Standard UV Level 3 PO Level 0 IPv6 Effective IP Item Factory Settings Temp Level 1 Speed (Front) 2 Speed (F-UV) 2 Speed (Back) 2 Speed (B-UV) 2 MG Peel Mode Standard Standby Mode Fron
Operating the Printer Security Lock The security lock function can be applied to the printer door and card hopper to prevent opening of the printer door as well as removal of cards. v The lock can be turned on/off using the status monitor on the computer. "Status monitor" (A page 117) v By registering a security key number on the printer unit, you can turn off the security lock by entering the security key number on the operation panel of the printer.
Operating the Printer Deactivating the Security Lock v 1 v When a security lock is turned on, you can deactivate it as follows. Press the operation button (center) for at least three seconds A [Unlock Sec-Key OK?] message appears. Deleting the Security Key Number v v 1 Press the operation button (center) for at least three seconds A [Unlock Sec-Key OK?] message appears. . v You can delete a registered security key number as follows.
Operating the Printer Setting Using the Operation Panel Initializing Printer When Installing the Cassette Memo: Initialization v v 1 Whenever the power is turned on, cue (initialization) is performed automatically on the ink ribbon and retransfer film. You can also perform initialization manually using the operation button on the operation panel. 1 Press K An [Initialize OK?] message appears.
Operating the Printer Initializing printer after feeding by two images A Press J to set to [2'nd Panel, OK?] Test Print v . v B Press B v An [Initializing..] message appears, and the printer is initialized after feeding the ink ribbon and retransfer film by two images. Prints the printer’s built-in test pattern, or the different settings. The printer unit can be made to run alone when a system error occurs by separating the computer from the printer.
Operating the Printer m Firmware Update 1 Press I A [Cleaning] message appears. If download fails and printer cannot be started up If download of the printer firmware fails, the printer may not be able to start up when it is rebooted. When this occurs, download the firmware again according the following procedure. A Turn on the power while holding down the operation button (center) v A [SBP2 Running] message appears, indicating that the printer is ready to download data from the computer. .
Operating the Printer Display Mode Setting v This is used for setting the information to be displayed on the operation panel. Settings v Counter: Displays the counter preset in "Counter setting". v Laminator State: Displays the operating status of the connected laminator. If a laminator is not connected, the counter is displayed. 1 v Press I A [Cleaning] message appears. Counter Setting v This is used for setting the type of counter displayed on the operation panel.
Operating the Printer 6 v Press F Enters the settings change mode. Counter Reset v This is used to reset the free counter and error counter. 1 Press I A [Cleaning] message appears. . v 8 v 9 Press B to confirm the setting Pressing B confirms the setting and returns you to the previous screen. 2 Press J to set to [Counter Reset] Press H to exit the setting mode Pressing it each time displays the setting item on the next higher level. . v Press A and select a setting .
Operating the Printer 6 Contrast Setting v v Press F Enters the settings change mode. For setting the contrast of the operation panel display. Settings v -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 Selecting a larger value increases the contrast. Press I A [Cleaning] message appears. . 1 v 7 8 v 9 . v 2 Press B to confirm the setting Pressing B confirms the setting and returns you to the previous screen. Press H to exit the setting mode Pressing it each time displays the setting item on the next higher level.
Operating the Printer Buzzer Setting v Unit Number Setting For setting whether to sound the buzzer when an error occurs or when settings are changed. Settings v On: turns on buzzer sound, Off: turns off buzzer sound 1 Settings v No.1 - No.10 1 Press I A [Cleaning] message appears. For setting the printer’s unit number according to the USB environment. v Press I A [Cleaning] message appears. . . v v 2 Press J to set to [Setting] Pressing it each time displays the next setting item.
Operating the Printer Transport Mode Setting v When transporting or moving the printer, ensure that the heating roller is fastened to a safe position. 6 Check to ensure that [Film Search] is displayed on the operation panel of the printer 7 Press I v A [Cleaning] message appears. Cautions: v Open the printer door . 1 Make sure that you set to the transport mode when transporting or moving the printer. Failure to do so will cause the printer to malfunction.
Operating the Printer Setting Using the Status Monitor "Status Monitor Settings" (A page 107) 30
Replacement 3 Cards Align the orientation of the cards, and set them in the printer m v Cards have Run Out Magnetic stripe cards Set the card with the magnetic stripe facing upward and toward the printer, or facing downward and toward you. Replenish the cards. The card hopper is able to store up to about 100 cards with a thickness of 0.76 mm.
Replacement A With the inked surface facing outward, align the yellow side of the unused ribbon with the arrow on the cassette, and unwind it along the three shafts. B Insert the ink ribbon firmly into the bobbin holders with the ribbon set to the far end of the guides. v A: take-up side (black) v B: unused side (yellow) Ink Ribbon Ink Ribbon has Run Out v Replace with a new ink ribbon. Cautions: v . v If the security lock is on, deactivate it. After work is complete, activate the security lock again.
Replacement 6 Press KNB to reset the printer Retransfer Film Retransfer Film has Run Out v Replace with a new retransfer film. Cautions: v . v If the security lock is on, deactivate it. After work is complete, activate the security lock again. Stand the cassette on a flat surface as illustrated in the diagram. Avoid doing so on the floor as dust attached to it may cause printing errors. Do not touch the retransfer face (the side that faces outward when installed) with your hand.
Replacement 3 Install a new retransfer film 6 Press KNB to reset the printer Install while referring to the indication on the label of the cassette. A When installing the retransfer film, make sure that at least three black lines are wound onto the take-up side. . v . B With the retransfer face facing outward, align the unused side of the film with the arrow on the cassette, and unwind it along the three shafts.
Maintenance Servicing of Parts m v 3 v Request for routine servicing Wash the cleaning roller with water Wash the roller with water, and remove any dirt from the surface of the cleaning roller with your finger. In order to prevent printing errors and malfunctions from occurring in advance, please request for routine servicing by the servicing personnel. For details on servicing, please consult our authorized dealers.
Maintenance Card Load Roller v Card jams may occur if the card load roller is dirty. Fan Filter v Cautions: v v v v v Remove the card hopper Cautions: v v v Start work after ensuring that the power has been turned off. After cleaning is complete, check to ensure that all dismantled parts are restored to their original positions. Failure to restore the parts may result in malfunction of the printer. Replace the fan filter with a new one after using it for about one year.
Maintenance 4 Turn on the power 5 Press I to set to [Cleaning] 6 Press G to set to [Rollers] Card Feed Roller/Heating Roller v v The color of the printed card may appear faded or dirt may appear conspicuous if the card feed roller or heating roller is dirty. Perform cleaning after printing about 1,000 cards. v v v v v v v Open the printer door. Press and hold down the cassette button, and remove the retransfer film cassette (on the left) 7 v Press B A [Film Checking..
Maintenance 9 12 Press B A [Cleaning..] message appears. After the cleaning card is discharged, turn off the power, install the retransfer film cassette, close the printer door, and install the card hopper . v Cautions: If the retransfer heating roller is hot, a [HR is too hot!] message will be displayed. Turn off the power, and perform cleaning after the retransfer heating roller has cooled down completely. . . v 10 v . .
Maintenance 4 Press I to set to [Cleaning] 5 Press GNJ to set to [MG] 6 Apply alcohol on the magnetic head cleaning card (sold separately) Apply about three to four drops of alcohol on the position of the magnetic stripe. Magnetic Head v v If the magnetic head is dirty, errors may occur during writing to or reading of the magnetic stripe card. Clean the magnetic head after approximately every 1,000 cards. v v v v v v Turn on the power . 1 If the security lock is on, deactivate it.
Maintenance 9 After the cleaning card is discharged, turn off the power, and install the card hopper Bobbin Holders v If burrs produced by friction with the bobbins are attached to the bobbin holders, they may fall onto the card, ink ribbon, or retransfer film, causing printing errors. Cautions: v v . . v If the security lock is on, deactivate it. After work is complete, activate the security lock again. Start work after ensuring that the power has been turned off.
Maintenance 4 Apply alcohol to a cotton swab (large), and use it to wipe the four bobbin holders (Cotton swab and alcohol: sold separately) Thermal Head v v Lines may appear on the card after printing if the thermal head is dirty. Clean the thermal head after printing about 10,000 images. Cautions: v v . v If the security lock is on, deactivate it. After work is complete, activate the security lock again. Start work after ensuring that the power has been turned off.
Maintenance Press and hold down the cassette button, and remove the retransfer film cassette (on the left) 4 Apply alcohol to a cotton swab (large), and use it to wipe the thermal head (Cotton swab and alcohol: sold separately) 6 Insert the ink ribbon cassette along the guide rail until a “click” sound is heard, followed by closing the printer door . . 3 Wipe the thermal head with care in the horizontal direction. . .
Maintenance Servicing Based on Print Output Colors Appear Faded or Dirt is Conspicuous v v v v "Clean the cleaning roller." (A page 35) "Clean the fan filter." (A page 36) "Clean the card feed roller/heating roller." (A page 37) "Clean the bobbin holders." (A page 40) Card Jam v v "Clean the cleaning roller." (A page 35) "Clean the card load roller." (A page 36) Error During Writing to or Reading of Magnetic Stripe Card v "Clean the magnetic head.
Troubleshooting When an Error Message is Displayed Jam(Discharge) 94 Check the error code and error code number displayed on the operation panel. . v v Card jam near the card outlet. "Remove the jammed card." (A page 51) . Jam(Retran.) 95 Click on an error code below to jump to the page with the corresponding error descriptions.
Troubleshooting Ink Run Out B2 . . TR Heater F1 v Ink ribbon has run out. "Replace with a new one." (A page 32) Hardware 44 v The retransfer heating roller is faulty. Turn off and on the power again. If the same problem recurs, turn off the power and consult our authorized dealers. v A hardware failure has occurred on the printer. Turn off and on the power again. If the same problem recurs, turn off the power and consult our authorized dealers.
Troubleshooting Cards m If the card cannot be removed by hand A Press KNB to reset the printer Cards have Run Out v "Replenish the cards." (A page 31) Card Jam v v Error codes are displayed on the operation panel according to the location of the card jam. Check the error code, and remove the card according to the corresponding procedure. v v v v If the card cannot be removed, do not try to do so forcibly. Consult our authorized dealers or the servicing personnel.
Troubleshooting Error Code Jam(TurnOver) 91 v Card jam near the card turn over unit. . If the card cannot be discharged A Turn off the power B Open the printer door, and check the position of the jammed card Turn off the power 2 Remove the card hopper 3 Detach the card load slot cover 4 Open the printer door, and remove the cleaning unit . 1 . . . C Attach the jog dial to the cleaning roller shaft . .
Troubleshooting Remove the jammed card in the card turn over unit from the card load slot m If the card cannot be removed A Install the cleaning unit B Attach the jog dial to the cleaning roller shaft and card turn over unit shaft . 5 6 Install the cleaning unit 7 Attach the jog dial to the card turn over unit shaft, and set the card turn over unit to “Home Pos.” “Home Pos.” is the position where the slit on the jog dial points to the right and the card turn over unit is horizontal. . . v .
Troubleshooting Turning the card turn over unit moves the card inside the unit outward. Turn the card turn over unit while turning the cleaning roller shaft so that the card is retained inside the card turn over unit, and set to “Home Pos.”. Error Code Jam(MG) 92 v Card jam in the magnetic encoder unit. . v Press KNB to reset the printer . 1 Cautions: v Do not turn the card turn over unit forcibly if there is a card inside the unit. Doing so may jam the card and damage the printer. .
Troubleshooting m Error Code Jam(Transfer) 93 Card jam in the card feed roller. . v If the card cannot be discharged A Turn off the power, and detach the card hopper Press KNB to reset the printer . 1 . B Open the printer door, and check the position of the jammed card C Attach the jog dial to the card feed roller shaft and cleaning roller shaft v The card is discharged from the NG card outlet. . . . .
Troubleshooting m Error Code Jam(Discharge) 94 Card jam near the card outlet. . v If the card cannot be discharged A Turn off the power, and open the printer door B Pull out the retransfer film cassette, and check the position of the card Press KNB to reset the printer . 1 . C Attach the jog dial to the card feed roller shaft . The card is discharged from the card outlet. . . D Turn the card feed roller shaft in the anti-clockwise direction, while checking the position of the card .
Troubleshooting m Error Code Jam(Retran.) 95 Card jam near the retransfer heating roller. . v If the card is adhered to the retransfer film v Remove the jammed card with a hand. v 2 Open the printer door A [Please Remove Jam Card!] or [Please Close Door] message appears. Pull out the retransfer film cassette . 1 Cautions: v The card may be very hot. Be careful not to burn your fingers when removing the card. .
Troubleshooting m If the card is caught in the card feed roller to the right of the retransfer heating roller A Turn off the power, and detach the card hopper . If the card is inside the printer unit If the card is not drawn into the card feed roller and is left inside the printer, use the tweezers (supplied) to remove the card. A Turn off the power B Check the position of the card that is left inside the printer .
Troubleshooting m If the card is caught in the card feed roller to the left of the retransfer heating roller A Turn off the power B Check the position of the card C Attach the jog dial to the card feed roller shaft Ink Ribbon Ink Ribbon has Run Out v "Replace with a new ink ribbon." (A page 32) Ink Ribbon is Broken v Repair the ink ribbon. Cautions: v . v If the security lock is on, deactivate it. After work is complete, activate the security lock again.
Troubleshooting Turn the take-up side using your hand until the broken portion can no longer be seen 7 Press KNB to reset the printer . 4 Align the yellow side of the unused portion with the arrow indicated on the label of the cassette. . v Remove any slack in the ink ribbon . 5 Memo: To avoid printing errors, it is recommended that you forward by one or two images after installing the ink ribbon cassette or retransfer film cassette.
Troubleshooting Retransfer Film 4 Turn the take-up side using your hand until the broken portion can no longer be seen Retransfer Film has Run Out v "Replace with a new retransfer film." (A page 33) Retransfer Film is Broken v . Repair the retransfer film. v Cautions: v 5 Remove any slack in the film 6 Insert the cassette all the way in along the guide rail until a “click” sound is heard, followed by closing the printer door 7 Press KNB to reset the printer . .
Troubleshooting Unable to Fit Retransfer Film Cassette into Printer With the printer door closed, turn on the power to cancel the transport mode. v While in the transport mode, the retransfer film cassette cannot be installed to the printer with the retransfer film loaded. "Transport Mode Setting" (A page 29) v Unable to Produce Desired Printing Results Lines Appear on Card after Printing v "Clean the thermal head.
Troubleshooting Printer not Operating as Desired Before Sending Printer for Repair Enter the symptoms into the troubleshooting sheet. Card is not Fed into the Printer Is the card load roller dirty? "Clean the card load roller." (A page 36) v Is the cleaning roller dirty? "Clean the cleaning roller." (A page 35) v Is the card thickness correctly adjusted? "Check the adjusted card thickness.
Setup Installation and Connection Power Cord Connection 1 Insert the power cord (supplied) to the AC inlet at the rear of the printer 2 Plug the power cord (supplied) into an outlet Printer Installation Cautions: Using the printer in an environment beyond the operating ambient temperature range may result in retransfer or printing errors. Check the “Precautions on installation location” and “Operating environment conditions” specifications.
Setup 4 Printing Media Remove any slack in the ink ribbon A Hold the cassette. B Turn the knob in the direction indicated by the arrow. Installing the Ink Ribbon Cautions: Stand the cassette on a flat surface as illustrated in the diagram. Avoid doing so on the floor as dust attached to it may cause printing errors. . v v v v . Do not touch the inked surface (the side that faces outward when installed) with your hand. Touching it may cause printing errors.
Setup C Insert the retransfer film firmly into the bobbin holders with the film set to the far end of the guides. v A: take-up side (black) v B: unused side (green) Installing the Retransfer Film Cautions: Stand the cassette on a flat surface as illustrated in the diagram. Avoid doing so on the floor as dust attached to it may cause printing errors. . . v v v v v 4 Remove any slack in the film A Hold the retransfer film cassette. B Turn the knob in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Setup 6 Press KNB to reset the printer Setting Cards v The card hopper is able to store up to about 100 cards with a thickness of 0.76 mm. Cautions: v v v v v v . v Memo: To avoid printing errors, it is recommended that you forward by one or two images after installing the ink ribbon cassette or retransfer film cassette. "Initializing printer when installing the cassette" (A page 22) v v Get ready cards that are designated by the authorized dealer. If the security lock is on, deactivate it.
Setup 3 Align the orientation of the cards, and set them in the printer m m v Adjusting card thickness The thickness of a card that is adjustable is between 0.25 mm and 1.00 mm. This is adjusted to a thickness of 0.76 mm by default. A Set the card hopper knob to [LOCK] . . v Magnetic stripe cards Set the card with the magnetic stripe facing upward and toward the printer, or facing downward and toward you. m v B Remove the card hopper .
Setup Printer and Computer Connection Connecting with a LAN Cable Cautions: Connecting with a USB Cable Cautions: v v v v v v While printing is in progress, do not turn off the power of the computer, or switch it to the sleep or standby mode. Doing so may stop the movement of the cards inside the printer. Plug the USB cable in correctly and firmly. Do not connect the cable to the USB connectors on the monitor or keyboard of the computer. The printer may not be correctly recognized.
Setup Computer Settings m v v v v System Requirements The printer software runs under the following environments.
Setup m 5 v Click [Next] A start installation screen appears. . . v Windows Vista A [AutoPlay] screen appears. v v 2 Clicking [Run SETUP.exe] displays the [User Account Control] screen. Clicking [Allow] displays the card printer setup screen. 6 v Check the details, followed by clicking [Next] A screen for setting [Printer model] and [Printer name] appears.
Setup v Enter the shared name when you are sharing a printer. Windows Vista v A [Windows Security] screen appears. . m . A Click [Install] part v Memo: v 8 v You can also set the shared name after installation is complete. Click [Next] A port selection screen appears. Select [CX-7000U Port] under [Create a new port]. . v A USB cable connection instruction screen appears. 11 Connect the printer and computer using the USB cable 12 Turn on the power of the printer v .
Setup v A [CX-7000U Port] screen appears. . . B Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], and click [Next] v A [Hardware Installation] screen appears. C Click [Continue Anyway] v A “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” screen appears. 13 Select the [Property] tab A Select this printer from [Printer List] Memo: v v USB connection is improper if “No Device” appears in the [Printer List]. When this occurs, end the installation process and reinstall the program.
Setup m Windows 2000 A [Digital Signature Not Found] screen appears. m Windows 2000 (Example) . v Cautions: v To delete a printer, execute “Uninstall printer driver” after restarting Windows. Ethernet (LAN) Connection . Cautions: v A Click [Yes] v A printer installation complete screen appears. v v v v v v 1 Start up Windows, and set the supplied CD-ROM into the computer A card printer setup screen appears. .
Setup m 5 v Click [Next] A start installation screen appears. . . v Windows Vista A [AutoPlay] screen appears. v v 2 Clicking [Run SETUP.exe] displays the [User Account Control] screen. Clicking [Allow] displays the card printer setup screen. Select the [Printer Driver] checkbox on the card printer setup screen A Select the language to use from the [Language] pull-down menu v Selecting [Japanese] switches the program to the Japanese version.
Setup 10 v m v Windows Vista A [Windows Security Alert] screen appears. . v Click [Next] A port selection screen appears. Select [CX-7000N Port] under [Create a new port]. . A Click [Unblock] v The program will fail to function properly if you click on [Keep blocking]. 11 Click [Next] v A [CX-7000N Port] screen appears. An install information confirmation screen appears. . v . 13 Check the installation information, followed by clicking [Finish] To change the settings, click [Back].
Setup m Windows Vista A [Windows Security] screen appears. m Windows Vista (Example) m Windows 2000 (Example) . v . A Click [Install] part m Windows 2000 A [Digital Signature Not Found] screen appears. . v Cautions: v To delete a printer, execute “Uninstall printer driver” after restarting Windows. Update of Printer Driver . To update A Click [Yes] v A printer installation complete screen appears.
Setup 5 Network Sharing of Printer v Select [Browse for a printer], and click [Next] A “Browse for Printer” screen appears. Windows XP/ Windows 2000 Cautions: v v 1 Open “Printers” in [Control Panel] A [Printers and Faxes] screen appears. . v Check to ensure that you can access the computer to which the printer is connected. Check also to ensure that the printer can be shared. 6 Select a printer from [Shared printers], and click [Next] A [Connect to Printer] screen appears. .
Setup 4 Cautions: v When the access authority of the computer is not proper, the printer may not be able to perform printing even if installation of the printer driver is completed. Ensure that the access authority is proper according to the instructions of the network administrator. v Select a printer, and click [Next] A driver installation confirmation screen appears. .
Setup 2 Status Monitor A Select the language to use from the [Language] pull-down menu v Selecting [Japanese] switches the program to the Japanese version. v Selecting [English] switches the program to the English version. B Select [USB connection] or [Ethernet connection] from [Interface] C Select [Install] under [Action], and select the [Status Monitor] checkbox Installing the Status Monitor Cautions: The same status monitor can be used for printers connected via USB and Ethernet.
Setup 7 v v Click [OK] Exits the installation program. You can now start the status monitor from [Start menu]. Installing the USB Driver Cautions: v USB Driver The following error may occur when you start executing the status monitor on Windows Vista. Cautions: v v . v Cause: The status monitor cannot run because the program cannot be identified by Windows Vista. Action: Select “Run as administrator” to start the status monitor as a user with administrator authority.
Setup 5 v Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], and click [Next] A [Hardware Installation] screen appears. 3 v Click [Locate and install driver software (Recommended)] A [User Account Control] screen appears. 4 Click [Continue] A [Found New Hardware] screen appears. . v 6 Click [Continue Anyway] A “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” screen appears. . v 5 Click [Don’t search online] A screen appears, prompting you to insert the disc. .
Setup Click [Install this driver software anyway] 4 v An installation complete screen appears. v Click [Next] A search method selection screen appears. . 7 5 . v 8 v Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)], and click [Next] A “Locate Driver Files” screen appears. Click [Close] Installation of the USB driver is complete. Windows 2000 2 v 3 v v Start up Windows Set the supplied CD-ROM into the computer The “SETUP.
Setup Memo: Electronic Manual v You can select the [Printer Driver] and [Status Monitor] checkboxes to install them simultaneously. Installing the Electronic Manual v 1 v Start up Windows, and set the supplied CD-ROM into the computer A card printer setup screen appears. v 3 Click [Next] An Electronic Manual installation screen appears. . v Clicking [Open the Electronic Manual] opens the Electronic Manual. Clicking [Exit] ends the installation.
Setup Uninstall m v Cautions: v v v v v Windows Vista A [AutoPlay] screen appears. To uninstall the software, log into the system as an administrative user (Administrators group). A part of the illustrations in this Electronic Manual may not be displayed depending on the computer’s environment. Skip the procedures in this case. "Printer Driver" (A page 80) "Status Monitor" (A page 83) "Electronic Manual" (A page 83) Printer Driver .
Setup 7 Select the printer to uninstall, and click [Next] An uninstall information confirmation screen appears. 3 v Set the supplied CD-ROM into the computer A card printer setup screen appears. . v 8 v Check the details, followed by clicking [Finish] To change a printer, click [Back]. Cautions: v Uninstall the USB printer drivers accordingly for each printer unit number. An uninstallation complete screen appears. .
Setup 5 Click [Next] v An uninstallation complete screen appears. A [Delete the CX-7000 Ethernet printer] screen appears. . . v 6 v Check the details, followed by clicking [Next] A printer model selection screen appears. 9 v Cautions: . v 7 Select the printer to uninstall, and click [Next] An uninstall information confirmation screen appears. . v 8 v Check the details, followed by clicking [Finish] To change a printer, click [Back].
Setup Status Monitor Electronic Manual Uninstalling the Status Monitor Uninstalling the Electronic Manual Cautions: 1 Exit the Electronic Manual 2 Select [Uninstall Electronic Manual] from [Start menu] v v Do not execute “Uninstall” if there are applications that are currently running. If document printing is currently in progress, wait for all the jobs to complete. Exit the status monitor 2 Select [Uninstall Status Monitor] from [Start menu] .
Setup IPSec Setting Procedures PC1.pfx CA.cer PC2.pfx CA.cer Printer01.pfx CA.cer . CA.cer Printer01.pfx Certificate Authentication A Request the “PC Certificate” from the certification authority. B The “PC Certificate” and “Certification Authority Certificate” are issued by the certification authority. Install these on the PC. C Request the “Printer Certificate” from the certification authority.
Setup 3 Make use of applications such as Windows Notepad to create a preshared key string, and save it as a file with the extension “.key” Printer Certificate File Cautions: v . v v After saving, this file will be downloaded as the “Preshared Key File” when setting “Preshared Key Authentication” using the status monitor. ASCII characters that can be used for the preshared key of the printer are as follows. The maximum length is 255 characters.
Setup Memo: For procedures to set “Certificate Authentication” on the printer, refer to the section of the Status Monitor Settings. "File settings required for certificate authentication" (A page 116) v Certification Authority Certificate File Cautions: v v v Operate IPSec (IP Security) on Windows by following the instructions of the network administrator for the location where the printer is installed.
Setup Printer Driver Settings [Print] Tab m "[Setup] Tab" (A page 87) m "[Print] Tab" (A page 87) "[Printing area] Dialog Box" (A page 89) "[Color] Dialog Box" (A page 90) v "[Look up table] Dialog Box" (A page 90) v "[Dither] Dialog Box" (A page 91) v "[UV ink] Dialog Box" (A page 91) v "[Printer settings] Dialog Box" (A page 94) v v m "[Encode] Tab" (A page 94) m "[Configuration] Tab" (A page 95) m "[Version] Tab" (A page 95) Setting Example .
Setup Using of Resin K ink For specifying the component to print using the Resin K ink. v Extraction Prints the black color component on each page using the Resin K ink. Only text : Prints only the black color text using the Resin K ink. All : Prints all black color components using the Resin K ink. With YMC : Prints the background of the specified black color ink component using the YMC ink. v Page split Prints all components on a specific page using the Resin K ink.
Setup m [Add] button [Printing area] Dialog Box Registers the input data. You can enter up to 8 input data. Settings related to the printing area using the peel-off ink or areas not to be printed using all YMCKUV inks. m [Delete] button Deletes the information selected in the list. m [Delete All] button Deletes all registered information. m Peeloff ink energy Print density of the peel-off ink. Do not alter the following values.
Setup Settings related to the look-up table. . [Look up table] Dialog Box Settings related to color adjustment. . [Color] Dialog Box m Brightness m Name Brightness level. Registered name of the look-up table file. You can enter a name up to 30 characters. m Contrast Contrast level. m Hue Hue level. m Gamma Gamma level. m [Default] button Restores the settings to the default values. m File Look-up table file. Click the [Select] button to select a file. m [Add] button Registers the input data.
Setup [UV ink] Dialog Box Settings related to dithering. Settings related to the data to be printed using the UV ink. Settings for the [MAC address position] and [Number of panels using the retransfer film] can be specified in this section. . [Dither] Dialog Box Cautions: v This setting is enabled only when the [Print mode] item inside the [Print] tab is specified as [2.K] or [5.K+UV], and when the [Page split] is selected for [Using of Resin K ink]. Image adjustment value.
Setup m File information Settings related to the image file to be printed using the UV ink. Memo: This setting is enabled when [Extraction]-[File] for the front side or back side is specified. . v Page Number for the Printed Document and Page Split Settings m Name Registered name of the image file. You can enter a name up to 30 characters. m File Image file. Click the [Select] button to select a file. "Windows Bitmap File Format" (A page 93) mX X coordinate where printing of the image file starts.
Setup m 256 colors Bit(s): 8 Prints using the UV ink with 256 gradation in accordance with the color palette. [Portrait] Orientation m C 32768 colors Bit(s): 15 Prints using the UV ink with 256 gradation. Only the “(MSB) GGGBBBBB-XRRRRRGG(LSB)” format is supported. 1234-5678-90AB B v m v 1234-5678-90AB 24 bits Bit(s): 24 Prints using the UV ink with 256 gradation. m v A 32 bits Bit(s): 32 Prints using the UV ink with 256 gradation. m .
Setup m Retransfer [Printer settings] Dialog Box Settings related to the printer. Select the checkbox for the setting item to enable, followed by specifying a value. Doing so prints the data using the set values. When the setting is not enabled, data is printed using the preset values of the printer unit. Settings related to retransfer. Click on the corresponding square to change the value. Setting a value toward the top right end increases the transfer force.
Setup m Optional configuration m IC m Non-contact IC encode For specifying whether the options are installed. Allows writing of data to a non-contact IC. m Turn over unit m Contact IC encode m Bend remedy unit Allows writing of data to a contact IC. m Non-contact IC encoder Turns over the card after IC encoding Turns over the card after writing data to the non-contact/contact IC.
Setup Example of Printer Setting . . Single-sided Printing (Landscape) m Application software v Graphic: colored Text: black v v Graphic: YMC ink Text: YMC ink + Resin K ink . .
Setup . . Single-sided Printing (Portrait) m Application software Graphic: colored Text: black v v Graphic: YMC ink Text: Resin K ink . v m Printer .
Setup . . Double-sided Printing (Default) m Application software v Graphic: colored Text: black v v Graphic: YMC ink Text: YMC ink + Resin K ink . .
Setup . . Double-sided Printing (Single-side Lamination) m Printer Page 1 v Graphic: colored v Text: colored Page 2 v Graphic: black v Text: black Front side v Graphic: YMC ink v Text: YMC ink Back side v Graphic: Resin K ink v Text: Resin K ink . . m Application software Memo: If page 2 is set as colored, printing is performed using the Resin K ink after dithering is complete.
Setup Single-sided UV Printing . . Clicking [UV Ink...] opens the [UV Ink] dialog box. m Application software v v Graphic: colored Text: black m Printer v v v . . v Graphic: YMC ink Text: YMC ink + Resin K ink UV1.
Setup . . Page Split m Application software Page 1 v Graphic: colored v Text: colored Page 2 v Graphic: black v Text: black m Printer v Graphic: YMC ink + Resin K ink Text: YMC ink + Resin K ink . .
Setup Example of Encode Setting . . Encoding Only (ISO Card) m Application software v v Graphic: colored Text: black m Printer v v Graphic: none Text: none m Inline Encoding v v . .
Setup . . Encoding and Printing (ISO Card) m Application software Graphic: colored Text: black v v Graphic: YMC ink Text: YMC ink + Resin K ink m Inline Encoding v v Non-contact IC encode data: NIC ISO track 1 magnetic encode data: ISO . v m Printer .
Setup . . Encoding and Printing (JIS Card) m Application software v v Graphic: colored Text: black m Printer v v Graphic: YMC ink Text: YMC ink + Resin K ink m Inline Encoding v Non-contact IC encode data: NIC JIS2 magnetic encode data: JIS . .
Setup . . Card Turn Over Illustration Turns over the card after loading Turns over the card after IC encoding Turns over the card after MG encoding Eject Print Magnetic encode Contact IC encode Non-contact IC encode Load Double-sided .
Setup m [Find...] button Port Monitor Settings v v "[Property] Tab" (A page 106) "[Version] Tab" (A page 106) [Property] Tab m USB connection Search for the printer after selecting [IPv4] or [IPv6]. The search results are displayed in the [Printer List]. Cautions: The setting is incorrect if the following message appears. v No Device: Printer is not found. v No selection: Last used printer is not found. A different printer is currently connected. [Version] Tab .
Setup Status Monitor Settings What is status monitor? The status monitor is software for displaying the printer status as well as specifying various printer settings. m Cautions: m v Cautions: v v Windows XP If a [Windows Security Alert] screen appears upon starting up the status monitor, click [Unblock]. The status monitor will fail to function properly if you click on buttons other than [Unblock]. The printer driver needs to be installed on the computer.
Setup Screen Configuration [Printer Status] Tab . . Displays the printer’s status. Information on the screen is automatically updated at regular intervals. C Minimize button Minimizes the status monitor to an icon. The icon is displayed in the taskbar. 108 Ready mode. The printer is ready to start printing. v Cleaning of the card feed roller and heating roller is required. . . v "Card Feed Roller/Heating Roller" (A page 37) v The printer is busy. .
Setup Printer icons The icon on the left is displayed when the printer is functioning normally. After printing more than 1000 cards since the last cleaning, it changes to the icon display shown on the right. When the right icon appears, perform procedures in "Card Feed Roller/Heating Roller" (A page 37) under “Maintenance”. m Media Status m Displays the remaining space on the media. m Card Quantity Displays the remaining card quantity as [Enough] or [None]. .
Setup m MG Unit [Printer Setting] Tab m Number of Retry For specifying the printer settings. Make sure that you take down the set values before making any changes. For setting the maximum number of retries when writing to or reading of the magnetic stripe fails. The default value is [1]. m ISO Mode For specifying the coercivity of the ISO magnetic stripe. The default setting is [Hi-Co]. m JIS Mode For specifying the coercivity of the JIS magnetic stripe. The default setting is [Lo-Co].
Setup m Card Type [Retransfer] Tab The retransfer settings screen enables you to set the conditions of retransfer to the card. The appropriate value varies according to the type of card used. You can change the card type in the [Media Setting] Tab. For more details, refer to "Card Type" (A page 112) in the “[Media Setting] Tab”. m [Update] button Applies the selected value to the printer. m [Refresh] button . Displays the printer settings on the screen.
Setup [Media Setting] Tab The bend remedy settings screen enables you to set the conditions for the card’s bend remedy. This is used for specifying the printing media settings. . . [Bend Remedy] Tab m Bend Remedy Setting m v v v v v Setting procedures The vertical axis in the setting area indicates the bend remedy temperature, and the horizontal axis represents the bend remedy speed. Click on the corresponding square to change the value. The selected value is indicated by [*].
Setup m Film Type Displays the specification of the loaded retransfer film in the number of images. This is not an indication of the current film level. m [Update] button [Property] Tab This tab displays the device configuration. Applies the selected value to the printer. m [Refresh] button Displays the printer settings on the screen. Ink ribbon cannot be recognized If the ink ribbon cannot be recognized, the cause for this problem is indicated in the [Name] field under [Ink Status]. .
Setup [Printer Select] Tab m This tab is used for selecting a printer and specifying the network settings. m Registering printers for the IPv4 address A Select [IPv4], and enter the IPv4 address in the pull-down menu. B Click [Scan Printer] to display the registration confirmation dialog box. C Click [OK] to register the printer for the entered IP address to the pull-down menu. Registering printers for the IPv6 address A Select [IPv6], and enter the IPv6 address in the pull-down menu.
Setup m Obtain and IP Address Automatically m Security Setting Values such as the IPv4 address can be automatically acquired from the DHCPv4 server. If the DHCPv4 server is not found, settings in the [Use the following IP Address] will be applied. For setting items related to the IPSec of Ethernet (LAN). The settings are displayed in the read-only mode when connection is established via Ethernet (LAN). The settings cannot be changed.
Setup File settings required for preshared key authentication A preshared key file is required for preshared key authentication. m 1 4 Select [CA Certificate] for [Download Type], and click [Select...] 5 Select a certification authority certificate file, and click [Write] 6 Click the [Close] button on the [IPSec Setting] screen . . Select [Preshared Key] for [Download Type], and click [Select...] 2 .
Setup [Security Lock] Tab [Others] Tab For displaying and setting the security lock status. This tab enables you to perform test prints and download the firmware. Memo: For printers connected via Ethernet (LAN), the test print and firmware download items are not displayed. . v m Status Displays the current security lock status. m Setting m [Security Lock] Select [Security Lock], followed by clicking [Update] to activate the security lock.
Setup Inline Encoding v v m "Inline Encoding Format" (A page 118) "Character Code List" (A page 119) Text string following prefix A Usable character code list B Max. string length C 1 ~ ?0 String denotes JIS2 magnetic encoding data. D 7-unit code 69 2 ~ ?1 String denotes ISO track 1 magnetic encoding data. 6-unit code 76 3 ~ ?2 String denotes ISO track 2 magnetic encoding data. 4-unit code 37 4 ~ ?3 String denotes ISO track 3 magnetic encoding data.
Setup Character Code List m ASCII character code list Below is the list of usable ASCII character codes. Specify the text string to encode using the usable half-width characters for each of the unit codes. .
Setup List of Error Codes Printer (Error Code:0x01000000-0x01040000) No. 1 2 3 Error Code 0x0102D000 0x0102D100 0x0102D300 Description Actions (Reference Page No.) Cards have run out. Replenish the cards. (A page 31) The card hopper is detached. Install the card hopper. (A page 63) The printer door is open. Close the door, and press K N B to reset the printer.(A page 22) The cleaning unit is detached. Install the cleaning unit. (A page 35) The printer is busy.
Setup Printer (Error Code:0x01040000-0x02000000) No. Error Code Description Actions (Reference Page No.) 25 0x01044400 A hardware error has occurred. 26 0x0104AB00 An error has occurred in the mechanical component of the magnetic encoder. 27 0x0104AC00 A hardware error has occurred in the magnetic encoder. 28 0x0104C100 A heating roller operation error has occurred. 29 0x0104C200 The temperature of the bend remedy heating roller or retransfer heating roller is too high.
Setup Printer Driver (Error Code:0x02000000-) No. Error Code 1 0x02RRRRRR Printer is not found. Check the printer connection. 2 0x0300274D Printer is not found. Check the printer connection. Printing using a USB-connected printer cannot be performed via Ethernet (LAN) connection. To print via Ethernet (LAN) connection, disconnect the USB cable from the printer. (A page 64) Printer is not found. Check the printer connection. 3 0x03RRRRRR Description Actions (Reference Page No.
Setup Frequently Asked Questions v v v Image at the top right corner is not printed "Printing Settings" (A page 123) "UV Ink" (A page 123) "Others" (A page 123) Printing Settings The edge of the image is not printed v v In the case of printing using UV ink, the printer always prints the MAC address. If the “Number of retransfer film panels” in the UV ink settings is set to “1 panel”, the printer will not print the image that is inside the MAC address printing area (top right or bottom left corner).
CX-7000 Card Printer LST1006-002A
