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Chapter 6: Adjustments
The 150i Card Personalization System operates as a standalone card embosser. This chapter provides information for adjusting the 150i. Introduction 6-2 Mechanical Adjustments 6-2
Magnetic Stripe Head Height Adjustment 6-2 Rear Indent Drive Belt Adjustment 6-4 Interlock Switch Adjustment 6-6

Electrical Adjustment 6-8
Display Contrast Adjustment 6-8

Software Offsets 6-10
Start Diagnostic Routines 6-10 Position Offsets Menu 6-11 Pick Offset 6-13 Smart Card Offset 6-14 MagStripe NTT Offset 6-15 MagStripe Standard Offset 6-16 MagStripe Variables Offset 6-18 Emboss Location Offset 6-19 Topper Offset 6-20 Topper Noise Offset 6-21 Exit Offset 6-22 Emboss Height Offset 6-23 Indent Depth Offset 6-24 Throat Gap Offset 6-25 Wheel Home Offset 6-26 Card Bow Offset 6-27

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Introduction
This chapter presents mechanical, electrical, and software adjustment procedures for the 150i. These procedures are not part of preventive maintenance and are performed only as unscheduled maintenance requirements identified during fault isolation.

Mechanical Adjustments
The following pages describe the mechanical adjustments for the 150i. The software offset adjustments appear after the mechanical adjustments.

Magnetic Stripe Head Height Adjustment
The purpose of this adjustment is to insure proper pressure and contact of the encoding head with card stripe. Symptoms If this adjustment is not correct, the magnetic head will not come in contact with the magnetic stripe and read/write errors will occur. If the magnetic head is too high, card jamming may occur. Tools
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Hex key set

Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Unlock and lift up the Top Cover (see Opening the Top Cover in Chapter 7, Removal and Replacement). Power OFF the 150i and remove the power cord. Loosen one Magnetic Stripe height holding screw on the side of the Magnetic Stripe module. Manually rotate the Card Transport carriage lead screw so the Card Transport carriage is in front of the Magnetic Stripe module. Manually insert a card with the magnetic stripe up in the Card Transport carriage grippers. Position the card over the Magnetic Stripe head.

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7.

Adjust the Magnetic Stripe head height so as a card enters the nip of the roller, minimum deflection of the card occurs, while still making good contact with the Magnetic Stripe head. Tighten the Magnetic Stripe height holding screw.

8.

Head Height Adjustment Wheel Height Holding Screw

Figure 6-1: Magnetic Stripe Head Height Adjustment

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Rear Indent Drive Belt Adjustment
The purpose of this adjustment is to ensure the Rear Indent Drive Belt engages with the motor and drive pulleys. Symptoms If this adjustment is not correct, the Indent ribbon will not advance. Tools
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#10 Torx driver

Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Unlock and lift up the Top Cover (see Rear Indent Drive Belt Adjustment in Chapter 7, Removal and Replacement). Power OFF the 150i and remove the power cord. Loosen two Rear Indent Motor adjustment screws. Adjust the bracket so the Rear Indent Drive belt has enough tension so it will not slip when driven. Tighten the two Rear Indent Motor adjustment screws.

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Adjustment Screws

Drive Belt

Rear Indent Motor

Figure 6-2: Rear Indent Drive Belt Adjustment

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Interlock Switch Adjustment
This adjustment is to ensure power will be OFF to the 150i when the Top Cover is opened. Symptoms If this adjustment is not correct, the 150i will not operate. Tools
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#20 Torx driver

Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Unlock and lift up the Top Cover (see Opening the Top Cover in Chapter 7, Removal and Replacement). Power OFF the 150i and remove the power cord. Loosen two bracket adjustment screws. Adjust the bracket so when the Top Cover is fully closed and seated, the Interlock switch is activated. Tighten the two bracket adjustment screws. Test the Key Lock using a key and the password control to open the Top Cover.

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Bracket Adjustment Screws

Figure 6-3: Interlock Switch Adjustment

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Electrical Adjustment
The following pages describe the electrical adjustment for the 150i.

Display Contrast Adjustment
This adjustment sets the viewing brightness of the 150i display for optimum viewing. Symptoms If this adjustment is not correct, the display will be too faint or too bright to read. Tools
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Pot adjustment tool

Procedure 1. 2. 3. Unlock and lift up the Top Cover (see Opening the Top Cover in Chapter 7, Removal and Replacement). Power ON the 150i and adjust the contrast control (R212) for the best readability for an operator. Power OFF the 150i and replace Front Access Panel.

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Display Contrast Adjustment Pot

Figure 6-4: Display Contrast Adjustment

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Software Offsets
The following software adjustments are used to set up, calibrate, and define the operating parameters for the 150i.

Start Diagnostic Routines
To select the diagnostic programs from the 150i front panel, perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press 2 (Diagnose) to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, the user must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message:

5. 6.

Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu appears. When running diagnostics from the front panel, the 150i System is in the off-line mode. The keypad is used to navigate through the menus as they are displayed on the front panel of the 150i System. Table 6-1: Keypad Navigation Key
# 0 2 3 4 5 6 8 Selects option (Enter key). Aborts menu option or backs-up 1 menu option. Scrolls the menu UP or will increment a setting. Offset adjustments range toggle from ±1 times the increment to ±10. Scrolls the menu LEFT. Changes offset from (-) negative to (+) positive Scrolls the menu RIGHT. Scrolls the menu DOWN or will decrement a setting.

Description

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Position Offsets Menu
This option menu is used to control the X and Y position offsets used in the 150i System. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the # key to change an offset value or to view offset values. When there are more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Increasing the offset moves the carriage away from the home position. Decreasing the offset moves the carriage towards the home position. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to save the setting. Once an offset has been changed, the display will show a . This is a reminder that the new offset has been detected and should be saved. 7. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape. Table 6-2: Position Offsets Menu Position Offsets
Pick Smart Card MagStripe NTT MagStripe Standard MagStripe Variables Pick [x1] X or Y Offset Smart Card [x1] X, Y Offsets Magstripe Front [x1] X, Y, Coercivity Offsets Magstripe Rear [x1] X, Y, Coercivity Offsets

# Key Pressed Example
[ [ [ [ 0] 0] 0] 0]

Magstripe variables [x1] LTJ, BBJ Subinterval, Start Sent Var [ Emboss [x1] X or Y Offsets Topper [x1] X or Y Offset Topper Noise Offset Exit [x1] X or Y Offset [ [ [ [

0] 0] 0] 0] 0]

Emboss Location Topper Topper Noise Exit

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Position Offsets
Reject Emboss Height Indent Depth Throat Gap Wheel Home Card Bow Reject [x1] X Offset

# Key Pressed Example
[ [ [ [ [ [ 0] 0] 0] 0] 0] 0]

Emboss Offsets [x1] Lower or Upper Indent Offsets [x1] Lower or Upper Throat Gap [x1] Offset Wheel Home [x1] Offset Card Bow [x1] Offset

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Pick Offset
The purpose of this offset is to adjust the position of the card grips so they are flush and centered on the card being picked. Table 6-3: Pick Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset Decrease offset 0 Moves the grip position to the left-hand sided of a card. Moves the grip position to the right-hand sided of a card.

Pick X-Offset
0

Pick Y-Offset

Moves the grip position closer to a card. Moves the grip position away from a card.

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, a card will not be properly gripped and may hit obstructions as it moves through the 150i. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to Pick, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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5. 6.

10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape. 150i Card Personalization System Maintenance Manual 6-13

Smart Card Offset
The purpose of this offset is to set the Smart Card Offset position to position a smart card accurately over the programming pins. Table 6-4: Smart Card Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset Decrease offset 0 Moves a card to the left-hand side of the programming pins. Moves a card to the right-hand side of the programming pins.

Smart Card X-Offset
0

Smart Card Y-Offset

Move a card closer to the programming pins. Moves a card away from the programming pins.

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, a smart card will not make proper contact with the smart card programming pins. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to Smart Card, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to save the setting.

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5. 6.

10. Press the 0 key and follow the prompts to save the new setting.

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MagStripe NTT Offset
The purpose of this offset is to set the front MagStripe NTT Offset position and select the coercivity. Table 6-5: MagStripe NTT Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset 0 Moves a card to the left-hand side of the Magnetic Stripe Head. Move a card to the right-hand side of the Magnetic Stripe Head.

MagStripe NTT X-Offset
0

MagStripe NTT Y-Offset
2

MagStripe NTT Coercivity

Raises the track position on the card. Lowers the track position on the card.

Decrease offset

1 = 25 ma (Loco) 2 = 50 ma 3 = 75 ma 4 = 100 ma 5 = 150 ma (Hico)

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, the track data may be positioned too high or too low on the magnetic stripe. No data or data errors will occur if not positioned correctly. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to MagStripe NTT, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

MagStripe Standard Offset
The purpose of this offset is to set the rear MagStripe Standard Offset position and select the coercivity. Table 6-6: MagStripe Standard Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset 0 Moves a card to the left-hand side of the Magnetic Stripe Head. Move a card to the right-hand side of the Magnetic Stripe Head.

MagStripe XOffset
0

MagStripe YOffset
1

MagStripe Coercivity

Raises the track position on the card. Lowers the track position on the card.

Decrease offset

1 = 25 ma (Loco) 2 = 50 ma 3 = 75 ma 4 = 100 ma 5 = 150 ma (Hico)

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, the track data may be positioned too high or too low on the magnetic stripe. No data or data errors will occur if not positioned correctly. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to MagStripe Standard, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset.

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5. 6.

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8. 9.

Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to save the setting.

10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

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MagStripe Variables Offset
The purpose of this offset is to set the MagStripe Variables Offset percentages. Table 6-7: MagStripe Variables Offset Reference Point
Default value Offset Value

MagStripe Variables LTJ Offset
12 10 to 20% 15

MagStripe Variables BBJ Subinterval

MagStripe Variables Start Sent Var
0 8 to 100%

10 to 25%

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, offset errors will occur. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to MagStripe Variables, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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5. 6.

10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

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Emboss Location Offset
The purpose of this offset is to set the Emboss Location Offset position so characters can be embossed in the proper location on a card. Table 6-8: Emboss Location Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset Decrease offset

Emboss Location XOffset
-10 Moves embossing to the right-hand side on a card. Moves embossing to the left-hand side on a card.

Emboss Location YOffset
-10 Raises the embossing on a card. Lowers the embossing on a card.

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, embossed characters may not be properly located on a card. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to Emboss Location, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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5. 6.

10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

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Topper Offset
The purpose of this offset is to adjust the position of a card in the Topper. Table 6-9: Topper Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset Decrease offset 0 Moves the card position to the left of the Topper. Moves the card-position to the right of the Topper.

Topper X-Offset
0

Topper Y-Offset

Moves the card position closer to the Topper. Moves the card position away from the Topper.

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, topping quality will be bad or missing on the bottom of a topped card. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to Topper Offset, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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5. 6.

10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

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Topper Noise Offset
The purpose of this offset is to set the Topper Noise Offset attempts to lessen the noise made by the topping solenoid. Table 6-10: Topper Noise Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset Decrease offset 0 Makes the solenoid louder. Makes the solenoid quieter.

Topper Noise Offset

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, excessive noise may be generated by the topping solenoid. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to Topper Noise, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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5. 6.

10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

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Exit Offset
The purpose of this offset is assure cards are placed accurately in the Output Hopper. Table 6-11: Exit Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset Decrease offset -100 Moves a card to the left-hand side of the Output Hopper. Moves a card to the right-hand side of the Output Hopper.

Exit X-Offset
-100

Exit Y-Offset

Moves a card closer to the Output Hopper. Moves a card away from the Output Hopper.

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, cards will not be placed in the Output Hopper and/or not released from the card pick mechanism. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to Exit, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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5. 6.

10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

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Emboss Height Offset
The purpose of this offset is to set the Emboss Height Offset position. Table 6-12: Emboss Height Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset Decrease offset 0 Increases the distance the lower stepper drive moves. Decreases the distance the lower stepper drive moves.

Emboss Height Lower Offset
0

Emboss Height Upper Offset

Increases the distance the upper stepper drive moves. Decreases the distance the upper stepper drive moves.

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, may become bowed. Characters may experience excessive height when the card is embossed or too little height. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to Emboss Height, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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5. 6.

10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

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Indent Depth Offset
The purpose of this offset is to set the Indent Depth Offset position. Table 6-13: Indent Depth Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset Decrease offset

Indent Depth Lower Offset
0 Increases the distance the lower stepper drive moves. Decreases the distance the lower stepper drive moves. 0

Indent Depth Upper Offset

Increases the distance the upper stepper drive moves. Decreases the distance the upper stepper drive moves.

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, cards may become bowed. Wheel characters may experience excessive pressure when the card is indented or not enough pressure to properly intent a card. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to Indent Depth, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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5. 6.

10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

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Throat Gap Offset
The purpose of this offset is to set the Throat Gap Offset position in order to process preembossed cards. Table 6-14: Throat Gap Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset Decrease offset 0 Widens the throat gap. Narrows the throat gap.

Throat Gap Offset

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, the 150i may jam cards in the Input Hopper. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to Throat Gap, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. The throat gap should be approximately 0.015 inch between the card and the pick plate. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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5. 6.

10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

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Wheel Home Offset
The purpose of this offset is to properly align the print wheel for embossing characters on cards. Table 6-15: Wheel Home Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset Decrease offset 0 Moves the wheel further clockwise from the home position. Moves the wheel further counter clockwise from the home position.

Wheel Home Offset

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, characters will be not be registered on the card correctly. Damage could also be incurred to the punches and dies on the print wheel or emboss errors from the lower emboss and upper emboss motors will occur. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to Wheel Home, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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5. 6.

10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

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Card Bow Offset
The purpose of this offset is to set the Card Bow Offset position to minimize card bowing. Table 6-16: Card Bow Offset Reference Point
Default value Increase offset Decrease offset 0 Affects card bowing in one direction. Affects card bowing in the opposite direction.

Card Bow Offset

Symptoms If this offset is not correct, cards may be bowed when they exit the 150i. Procedure 1. 2. 3. Press *#3253 on the front keypad. Press the 2 key to select the diagnostic control application. The system will reboot and go into the diagnostics mode. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: 150i Diags Rev X.XX Service To select the front panel options, you must first press the # (pound) key. After a short pause, the 150i front panel will display the following message: Loading Onboard Diags Please wait... The main menu will appear. Press the 8 key until Position Offsets appears. Press the # key to enter the Position Offsets menu. Scroll down to Card Bow, and then press the # key. When there is more than one editable offset, press the 4 or the 6 key to move between offsets. 7. 8. 9. Press the 2 key to increment the offset or the 8 key to decrement the offset. Press the 3 key to toggle the increment constant between one and ten. The [x1] is used to display the times 1 or times 10 increment range. After changing the offset, press the # key to store the setting.

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10. Press the 0 key and the message "Save Changes?" appears. Press the # key for Yes, the 1 key for No or the 0 key to Escape.

150i Card Personalization System Maintenance Manual

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