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DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Card Printer Service Manual (Rev. 1.3)
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Reviewing the DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Sequence of Operations (continued)
Step Process
Step Process
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The Print Ribbon Drive engages.
6
The Print Ribbon Sensor looks for the color transition from Yellow to Magenta.
Print Ribbon Encoder detects number of revolutions required to use an entire color
panel.
7
The Print Stepper Motor engages.
8
The Card Feed Sensor detects trailing edge of card.
9
The Print Stepper Motor queues card to the middle of the platen Roller. All Stop
10
The Print Headlift Motor engages.
11
The Print Headlift Sensor detects closed state.
12
The Print Headlift Motor disengages.
13
The Print Stepper Motor engages.
14
The Print Cover Sensor checks for a closed state.
15
The Ribbon Drive Motor engages.
16
The Image data is burned by the Printhead until image data is depleted. All Stop.
17
The Thermistor engages Printhead Cooling Fan to maintain proper operating
temperature.
18
The Headlift Motor engages.
19
The Print Headlift Sensor detects an open state.
20
The Print Headlift Motor disengages.
21
The Print Stepper Motor engages.
22
The Print Ribbon Drive engages.
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