Javelin J100i User manual
User's manual
J100i
NBS Technologies - December 2008
Rev. B
C
R
Quick Start
1. Unpack your Javelin card printer
Make sure the following items are included:
- Power & USB cables - Ribbon cartridge - Printer cleaning kit
- Power Transformer - Quick Start guide - Card cleaning kit
- Drivers/documentation CD
If any items are missing, please contact your dealer.
2. Open lid
Open printer lid by pressing the cover release button on the
top of your printer.
3. Black printer roller
Ensure printer is turned off.
Remove the small black printer roller from the card cleaning kit and
place it between the blue clips behind the card entry slot.
While pressing the roller down, turn power on. You will hear a loud
click as the roller is secured. At this point, let go of the roller and turn
power off.
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4. Card cleaning cartridge
Remove the card cleaning cartridge from the card cleaning kit.
Lift the small lid of the cartridge and remove the white
adhesive roller.
Gently peel off the wrapper and replace back into the cartridge.
Avoid touching the roller surface.
Close cartridge lid and install into printer - behind the card entry
slot - by gently squeezing the two clips.
5. Loading ribbon cartridge
Peel off protective wrapper by gently pulling on the tape.
Insert the ribbon cartridge so the gears on the ends of the
rollers fit into the appropriate slots.
Close the printer lid and push down until you hear an audible click.
6. Starting to print cards
Install the Windows driver on your PC, connect the interface cable
and switch on the printer when prompted.
Insert card into slot for printing.
Card will exit from slot after printing.
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Table of Contents
1Introduction.............................................................................. 6
Printer features
Controls, connectors, and indicators
LCD panel
2Installation and Setup................................................................ 9
General information
Unpacking the printer
Card cleaning components
Loading ribbon cartridge
Inserting cards
Installing the print driver software and setting driver options
Connecting your printer
Printing a test card
Storing cards and rollers
3Printing a Card.......................................................................... 17
Creating a sample card
Printing a sample card
4Cleaning................................................................................... 19
When to clean / how to clean
Cleaning the printhead
5Troubleshooting......................................................................... 22
Print quality issues
Ethernet connection and adapter
6Technical Specifications.............................................................. 28
General
Colour printing
Bar code
Cards
Card dimensions
Ribbon cartridges
Interface
Printer dimensions
Electrical
Environmental
Options
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Appendix A Magnetic Encoder............................................................ 31
Magnetic card stripe encoder
Introduction
Media loading orientation
Magnetic encoder cleaning
Appendix B Smart Card Encoding.......................................................... 33
Introduction
Media loading orientation
Contact smart card
Contactless smart card
Appendix C Connecting to a Network................................................... 34
Appendix D Accessories & Supplies..................................................... 35
Ribbons
Cards
Other consumables
Accessories
Appendix E Warranty Information....................................................... 37
Printers
Printheads
Supplies
Spare parts
Appendix F Technical Support.......................................................... 38
How to return your printer
Appendix G Declarations of Conformity............................................. 39
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1Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Javelin J360i Card Printer.
This manual guides you to efficient start up and operation of your new Card Printer.
Printer Features
The following shows the main functional features found on your J360i Printer.
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1Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Javelin J100i card printer.
This manual guides you to efficient start up and operation of your new card printer.
Printer Features
The following shows the main functional features found on your printer.
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CARD ENTRY / EXIT SLOT
LID OPEN BUTTON
RIBBON CARTRIDGE
CARD AND CLEANING ROLLER
STORAGE AREA
MULTI - FUNCTION
CONTROL BUTTON
LCD DISPLAY
PANEL
CARD CLEANING
CARTRIDGE
Rear Panel Controls, Connectors, and Indicators
Your printer has an LCD display panel and a panel button on the front and a power
connector, power switch, USB port and *optional Ethernet connectors/indicators at the rear.
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USB PORT
POWER SOCKET
POWER SWITCH
REAR
*NETWORK
STATUS/ACTIVITY
INDICATOR
*ETHERNET
ADAPTER STATUS
INDICATOR *ETHERNET RESET
BUTTON
(RECESSED)
*ETHERNET
CONNECTOR
J100i
LCD
PANEL
CONTROL
BUTTON
FRONT
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LCD Panel
The LCD panel
can display the
following messages:
Message
Operational
INITIALISING
READY
DOWNLOADING DATA
MAG ENCODING
PRINTING CYAN
PRINTING YELLOW
PRINTING MAGENTA
PRINTING BLACK
PRINTING OVERLAY
DOWNLOADING FW
CONTACT ENCODING
CONTACTLESS ENCODING
REMOVE CARD AT EXIT
CLEANING
REMOVE RIBBON THEN CLOSE LID
FEED LONG CLEANING CARD IN EXIT
REMOVE LONG CLEANING CARD
SINGLE CARD READY-PRINT OR EJECT
INSERT CARD
REMOVE CARD
LCD Panel
The LCD panel can display the following messages:
Warnings (Printer will still operate)
CLEAN PRINTER
CHECKING RIBBON
CLEANING CYCLE
CLEANING HEAD
CLEANING ROLLERS
ENCODING ERROR
CLEAN MAG HEAD
INVALID MAGNETIC DATA
REMOVE RIBBON
Errors (Printer will not operate)
CHECK RIBBON
OUT OF RIBBON
MECHANICAL ERROR
PARAMETER ERROR
COMMAND ERROR
CONTACT ERROR
CONTACTLESS ERROR
INVALID CONTACT DATA
INVALID CONTACTLESS DATA
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2Installation and Setup
General Information
This section will guide you through the installation and setup of your card printer.
This consists of the following procedures, which should be performed in the order
presented.
Unpacking the printer
Installing the card cleaning components
Loading a ribbon
Loading cards
Installing the print driver software and setting driver options
Connecting the printer to your computer
Connecting power
Printing a test card to verify printer operation
The printer should be placed in a location that allows easy access to all sides.
The printer should never be operated while resting on its side or upside down.
Electric Shock Caution: Limit AC power supplied to the printer to 110 ~ 230
volts, 60 ~ 50 Hertz. Limit excess current draw to 16 amps or less, using an associated
circuit breaker or other such device.
Never operate the printer in a location where operator, computer, or printer can get wet.
Personal injury could result.
The printer must be connected to an earthed electrical power source and properly
protected against electrical surges and grounding faults; the electrical reliability of the
printer is based on the reliability of the mains power source and with the earth connection.
The printer’s power supply is an internal unit that can only be serviced or replaced by
trained and authorised personnel.
Unpacking the Printer
Your card printer ships in a carton and protective anti-static bag.
Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or reship the printer.
Inspect the shipping container to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipment.
If any damage is apparent, file a claim with the shipper.
Please ensure that you have a clean and nearly dust free environment for proper
operation and storage of the printer.
Make sure the following items are included with your printer:
Quick start guide and Ribbon cartridge Printer cleaning kit
Drivers/documentation CD
Transformer Power & USB cables Card cleaning kit
If any items are missing, please contact your dealer.
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Quick
Start!
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