JVC CX-7000 Series User Manual

Card PrinterCX-7000 SeriesElectronicManualThank you for purchasing this product.Please read through this “Electronic Manual”carefully in advance to en

SpecificationsMain SpecificationsItem DescriptionRecording system Dye sublimation retransferPaper feed mode AutomaticRecording density 300 dpiReproduc

Single-sided UV Printing.Clicking [UV Ink...] opens the [UV Ink] dialog box..mApplication softwarevGraphic: coloredvText: black.mPrintervGraphic: YMC

Page Split. .mApplication softwarePage 1vGraphic: coloredvText: coloredPage 2vGraphic: blackvText: black.mPrintervGraphic: YMC ink + Resin K inkvText:

Example of Encode SettingEncoding Only (ISO Card). .mApplication softwarevGraphic: coloredvText: black.mPrintervGraphic: nonevText: nonemInline Encodi

Encoding and Printing (ISO Card)..mApplication softwarevGraphic: coloredvText: black.mPrintervGraphic: YMC inkvText: YMC ink + Resin K inkmInline Enco

Encoding and Printing (JIS Card)..mApplication softwarevGraphic: coloredvText: black.mPrintervGraphic: YMC inkvText: YMC ink + Resin K inkmInline Enco

Card Turn Over Illustration. ..Tur ns over the card after loadingDouble-sidedLogical configuration of printerEject PrintMagneticencode Contact ICencod

Port Monitor Settingsv"[Property] Tab" (A page 106)v"[Version] Tab" (A page 106)[Property] TabmUSB connection.mPort NameName of th

Status Monitor SettingsmWhat is status monitor?The status monitor is software for displaying the printer status aswell as specifying various printer s

Screen Configuration.A Close buttonCloses the status monitor.B Screen selection tabsUse these to switch to the following screens.vPrinter StatusDispla

mPrinter iconsThe icon on the left is displayed when the printer is functioningnormally. After printing more than 1000 cards since the last cleaning,i

OptionsOptionsvBend remedy unitDevice for correcting card bend after printing.vMagnetic encoderDevice for writing data to a magnetic stripe card.It ca

[Printer Setting] TabFor specifying the printer settings.Make sure that you take down the set values before making anychanges..mPrinter SettingmYMC In

[Retransfer] TabThe retransfer settings screen enables you to set the conditions ofretransfer to the card..mFront/Back side settingsmSetting procedure

[Bend Remedy] TabThe bend remedy settings screen enables you to set the conditions forthe card’s bend remedy..mBend Remedy SettingmSetting proceduresv

mFilm TypeDisplays the specification of the loaded retransfer film in the number ofimages. This is not an indication of the current film level.m[Updat

[Printer Select] TabThis tab is used for selecting a printer and specifying the networksettings..mCurrent PrintermSelecting a printerSelecting a print

mObtain and IP Address AutomaticallyValues such as the IPv4 address can be automatically acquired fromthe DHCPv4 server.If the DHCPv4 server is not fo

mFile settings required for preshared key authenticationA preshared key file is required for preshared key authentication.1Select [Preshared Key] for

[Security Lock] TabFor displaying and setting the security lock status..mStatusDisplays the current security lock status.mSettingm[Security Lock]Selec

Inline Encodingv"Inline Encoding Format" (A page 118)v"Character Code List" (A page 119)Inline Encoding FormatvInline encoding can

Character Code ListmASCII character code listvBelow is the list of usable ASCII character codes. Specify the textstring to encode using the usable hal

Printing a CardCautions:vIf you see an [Initializing..] or [Preheating..] message on the LCDpanel of the printer, this means the printer is not ready

List of Error CodesPrinter (Error Code:0x01000000-0x01040000)No. Error Code Description Actions (Reference Page No.)1 0x0102D000 Cards have run out. R

Printer (Error Code:0x01040000-0x02000000)No. Error Code Description Actions (Reference Page No.)25 0x01044400 A hardware error has occurred. Turn off

Printer Driver (Error Code:0x02000000-)No. Error Code Description Actions (Reference Page No.)10x02RRRRRRPrinter is not found. Check the printer conne

Frequently Asked Questionsv"Printing Settings" (A page 123)v"UV Ink" (A page 123)v"Others" (A page 123)Printing Settings

CX-7000Card PrinterLST1006-002A

Operation PanelName and Functions of Parts.ReadyTotalReset Menu***ABCA Operation panelvDisplays the settings, operating status, and error messages.B S

Operation Panel Operation DisplayBackground colorChanges according to the printer’s operating status.vDuring startupBright greenvUnder normal circumst

Setting ModevSettings can be viewed on the printer’s operation panel.vSettings can be changed on the status monitor of the computer."Setting Usin

Bend RemedyvDisplays the bend remedy mode settings.SettingsvTemp Level: -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, OffFor setting the bend remedy heating roller temperatu

Sequence of Setting ModesvSettings can be viewed on the printer’s operation panel.vSettings can be changed on the status monitor of the computer."

...Operating the Printer18

Factory SettingsmMediaItem Factory SettingsInk Type -Film Type 1000Card Thickness StandardmPrintItem Factory SettingsYMC Level 0Black Level 0Black Mod

ContentsBefore UseAbout this Manual ... 3Precautions ...

Security LockvThe security lock function can be applied to the printer door and cardhopper to prevent opening of the printer door as well as removal o

Deactivating the Security LockvWhen a security lock is turned on, you can deactivate it as follows.1Press the operation button (center) for at least t

Setting Using the Operation PanelInitializationvWhenever the power is turned on, cue (initialization) is performedautomatically on the ink ribbon and

mInitializing printer after feeding by two imagesA Press J to set to [2'nd Panel, OK?].B Press BvAn [Initializing..] message appears, and the pri

Firmware Update1Press IvA [Cleaning] message appears..2Press J to set to [Download]vPressing it each time displays the next setting item..3Press GvA [

Display Mode SettingvThis is used for setting the information to be displayed on theoperation panel.SettingsvCounter:Displays the counter preset in &q

6Press FvEnters the settings change mode..7Press A and select a setting8Press B to confirm the settingvPressing B confirms the setting and returns you

Contrast SettingvFor setting the contrast of the operation panel display.Settingsv-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3Selecting a larger value increases the contras

Buzzer SettingvFor setting whether to sound the buzzer when an error occurs orwhen settings are changed.SettingsvOn: turns on buzzer sound, Off: turns

Transport Mode SettingvWhen transporting or moving the printer, ensure that the heatingroller is fastened to a safe position.Cautions:vMake sure that

About this ManualContents of this ManualvThe copyright of this manual belongs to our company. Reprint andduplicate of this manual in part or full with

Setting Using the Status Monitor"Status Monitor Settings" (A page 107)Operating the Printer30

CardsCards have Run OutvReplenish the cards.vThe card hopper is able to store up to about 100 cards with athickness of 0.76 mm.Cautions:vGet ready car

Ink RibbonInk Ribbon has Run OutvReplace with a new ink ribbon.Cautions:vIf the security lock is on, deactivate it. After work is complete,activate th

6Press KNB to reset the printer.Memo:vTo avoid printing errors, it is recommended that you forward by oneor two images after installing the ink ribbon

3Install a new retransfer filmvInstall while referring to the indication on the label of the cassette.A When installing the retransfer film, make sure

Servicing of PartsmRequest for routine servicingvIn order to prevent printing errors and malfunctions from occurringin advance, please request for rou

Card Load RollervCard jams may occur if the card load roller is dirty.Cautions:vIf the security lock is on, deactivate it. After work is complete,acti

Card Feed Roller/Heating RollervThe color of the printed card may appear faded or dirt may appearconspicuous if the card feed roller or heating roller

9Press BvA [Cleaning..] message appears..Cautions:vIf the retransfer heating roller is hot, a [HR is too hot!] message willbe displayed. Turn off the

Magnetic HeadvIf the magnetic head is dirty, errors may occur during writing to orreading of the magnetic stripe card.vClean the magnetic head after a

Warnings...Before Use4

9After the cleaning card is discharged, turn off the power, and installthe card hopper..vTo turn on the power again, do so after an interval of at lea

4Apply alcohol to a cotton swab (large), and use it to wipe the fourbobbin holders(Cotton swab and alcohol: sold separately).5Insert the retransfer fi

3Press and hold down the cassette button, and remove the retransferfilm cassette (on the left).4Apply alcohol to a cotton swab (large), and use it to

Servicing Based on Print OutputColors Appear Faded or Dirt is Conspicuousv"Clean the cleaning roller." (A page 35)v"Clean the fan filte

When an Error Message is DisplayedvCheck the error code and error code number displayed on theoperation panel..List of Error CodesvClick on an error c

Ink Run Out B2.vInk ribbon has run out."Replace with a new one." (A page 32)Hardware 44.vA hardware failure has occurred on the printer.Turn

CardsCards have Run Outv"Replenish the cards." (A page 31)Card JamvError codes are displayed on the operation panel according to thelocation

mIf the card cannot be dischargedA Turn off the powerB Open the printer door, and check the position of the jammedcard.C Attach the jog dial to the cl

5Remove the jammed card in the card turn over unit from the cardload slot."If the card cannot be removed" (A page 48)6Install the cleaning u

vTurning the card turn over unit moves the card inside the unitoutward. Turn the card turn over unit while turning thecleaning roller shaft so that th

Caution..Before Use5

Error Code Jam(Transfer) 93vCard jam in the card feed roller..1Press KNB to reset the printer.vThe card is discharged from the NG card outlet..mIf the

Error Code Jam(Discharge) 94vCard jam near the card outlet..1Press KNB to reset the printer.vThe card is discharged from the card outlet..mIf the card

Error Code Jam(Retran.) 95vCard jam near the retransfer heating roller..1Open the printer doorvA [Please Remove Jam Card!] or [Please Close Door] mess

mIf the card is inside the printer unitvIf the card is not drawn into the card feed roller and is left insidethe printer, use the tweezers (supplied)

mIf the card is caught in the card feed roller to the left of theretransfer heating rollerA Turn off the powerB Check the position of the cardC Attach

4Turn the take-up side using your hand until the broken portion canno longer be seen.vAlign the yellow side of the unused portion with the arrow indic

Retransfer FilmRetransfer Film has Run Outv"Replace with a new retransfer film." (A page 33)Retransfer Film is BrokenvRepair the retransfer

Unable to Fit Retransfer Film Cassette into PrintervWith the printer door closed, turn on the power to cancel thetransport mode.vWhile in the transpor

Printer not Operating as DesiredCard is not Fed into the PrintervIs the card load roller dirty?"Clean the card load roller." (A page 36)vIs

Installation and ConnectionPrinter InstallationCautions:vUsing the printer in an environment beyond the operating ambienttemperature range may result

Precautions During UsevPlease read through all the following items before using the printer.Printer InstallationvWhen the printer is not in use, it is

Printing MediaInstalling the Ink RibbonCautions:vStand the cassette on a flat surface as illustrated in the diagram. Avoiddoing so on the floor as dus

Installing the Retransfer FilmCautions:vStand the cassette on a flat surface as illustrated in the diagram.Avoid doing so on the floor as dust attache

6Press KNB to reset the printer.Memo:vTo avoid printing errors, it is recommended that you forward by oneor two images after installing the ink ribbon

3Align the orientation of the cards, and set them in the printermMagnetic stripe cardsvSet the card with the magnetic stripe facing upward and towardt

Printer and Computer ConnectionConnecting with a USB CableCautions:vWhile printing is in progress, do not turn off the power of thecomputer, or switch

Computer SettingsmSystem RequirementsvThe printer software runs under the following environments.vMicrosoft Windows Vista 32 bit (Service Pack 1)vMicr

mWindows VistavA [AutoPlay] screen appears..vClicking [Run SETUP.exe] displays the [User Account Control]screen.vClicking [Allow] displays the card pr

vEnter the shared name when you are sharing a printer..Memo:vYou can also set the shared name after installation is complete.8Click [Next]vA port sele

B Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], andclick [Next]vA [Hardware Installation] screen appears..C Click [Continue Anyway]vA “Co

mWindows 2000vA [Digital Signature Not Found] screen appears..A Click [Yes]vA printer installation complete screen appears..15Click [Finish]vExits the

Disclaimer.Name and Functions of PartsInternal Mechanism Diagram.A Card feeder unitvThis is the roller for feeding cards.B Bend remedy unit (optional)

mWindows VistavA [AutoPlay] screen appears..vClicking [Run SETUP.exe] displays the [User Account Control]screen.vClicking [Allow] displays the card pr

10Click [Next]vA port selection screen appears.vSelect [CX-7000N Port] under [Create a new port]..11Click [Next]vAn install information confirmation s

mWindows VistavA [Windows Security] screen appears..A Click [Install] partmWindows 2000vA [Digital Signature Not Found] screen appears..A Click [Yes]v

Network Sharing of PrinterWindows XP/ Windows 2000Cautions:vCheck to ensure that you can access the computer to which theprinter is connected.vCheck a

Cautions:vWhen the access authority of the computer is not proper, the printermay not be able to perform printing even if installation of the printerd

Status MonitorInstalling the Status MonitorCautions:vThe same status monitor can be used for printers connected viaUSB and Ethernet.vMake sure that th

7Click [OK]vExits the installation program.vYou can now start the status monitor from [Start menu].Cautions:vThe following error may occur when you st

5Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], and click[Next]vA [Hardware Installation] screen appears..6Click [Continue Anyway]vA “Comp

7Click [Install this driver software anyway]vAn installation complete screen appears..8Click [Close]vInstallation of the USB driver is complete.Window

Electronic ManualInstalling the Electronic Manual1Start up Windows, and set the supplied CD-ROM into the computervA card printer setup screen appears.

Front.A Sliding knobvOpens/closes the printer door.vSlide it upward, and pull toward you to open the printer door.B Operation buttonsvFor selecting an

UninstallCautions:vTo uninstall the software, log into the system as an administrativeuser (Administrators group).vA part of the illustrations in this

7Select the printer to uninstall, and click [Next]vAn uninstall information confirmation screen appears..8Check the details, followed by clicking [Fin

5Click [Next]vA [Delete the CX-7000 Ethernet printer] screen appears..6Check the details, followed by clicking [Next]vA printer model selection screen

Status MonitorUninstalling the Status MonitorCautions:vDo not execute “Uninstall” if there are applications that are currentlyrunning.vIf document pri

IPSecSetting Procedures.CA.cerPC1.pfxCA.cerPC2.pfxCA.cerPrinter01.pfxCA.cerPrinter01.pfxCertificate AuthenticationA Request the “PC Certificate” from

3Make use of applications such as Windows Notepad to create apreshared key string, and save it as a file with the extension “.key”.vAfter saving, this

Memo:vFor procedures to set “Certificate Authentication” on the printer, referto the section of the Status Monitor Settings."File settings requir

Printer Driver Settingsm"[Setup] Tab" (A page 87)m"[Print] Tab" (A page 87)v"[Printing area] Dialog Box" (A page 89)v&qu

mUsing of Resin K inkFor specifying the component to print using the Resin K ink.vExtractionPrints the black color component on each page using the Re

[Printing area] Dialog BoxSettings related to the printing area using the peel-off ink or areas notto be printed using all YMCKUV inks...Direction of

When Printer Door is Open.A Card feed roller shaftvWhen a card jam occurs, attach a jog dial to turn the card feedroller.B Card turn over unit shaftvW

[Color] Dialog BoxSettings related to color adjustment..mBrightnessBrightness level.mContrastContrast level.mHueHue level.mGammaGamma level.m[Default]

[Dither] Dialog BoxSettings related to dithering..Cautions:vThis setting is enabled only when the [Print mode] item inside the[Print] tab is specified

mFile informationSettings related to the image file to be printed using the UV ink.Memo:vThis setting is enabled when [Extraction]-[File] for the fron

m[Portrait] Orientation.BCA1234-5678-90AB1234-5678-90ABA MAC address printing position when [Upper Right] is selectedB MAC address printing position w

[Printer settings] Dialog BoxSettings related to the printer.Select the checkbox for the setting item to enable, followed byspecifying a value. Doing

mICmNon-contact IC encodeAllows writing of data to a non-contact IC.mContact IC encodeAllows writing of data to a contact IC.mTurns over the card afte

Example of Printer SettingSingle-sided Printing (Landscape). .mApplication softwarevGraphic: coloredvText: black.mPrintervGraphic: YMC inkvText: YMC i

Single-sided Printing (Portrait). .mApplication softwarevGraphic: coloredvText: black.mPrintervGraphic: YMC inkvText: Resin K ink.Setup97

Double-sided Printing (Default). .mApplication softwarevGraphic: coloredvText: black.mPrintervGraphic: YMC inkvText: YMC ink + Resin K ink.Setup98

Double-sided Printing (Single-side Lamination). .mApplication softwarePage 1vGraphic: coloredvText: coloredPage 2vGraphic: blackvText: black.mPrinterF