Go to CP Menu I cardPresso License

 

First, close all instances of cardPresso and unplug the USB key. Plug it on a new USB port and check if your OS correctly detected the USB key. They run cardPresso software and check if the license is recognized. 

It is possible to install cardPresso in more than one PC. But you will benefit from all the features of cardPresso if the dongle is connected to your PC. cardPresso can also be installed on multiple PCs, but it please note that only the PC where the USB key is plugged will run in full licensing mode

cardPresso supports Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista (32 and 64bit), Windows 7 (32 and 64bit), Windows 8 (32 and 64bit), and Mac OS X 10.5+. For now, there is no cardPresso version compliant with Linux operating system.

Import / edition :

cardPresso includes an integrated image manipulation tool that applies image manipulations such as crop, flip, rotation, color balance, contrast and brightness as well as monochrome conversions to an image. cardPresso can also automatically resize images to fit into a defined rectangular area and includes a FaceCrop tool for easy face detection and crop.

Image acquisition is also available. cardPresso will work with any Directshow, WIA or TWAIN compliant digital camera, webcam or scanner.

Export: with cardPresso, you can export images it as one of the available types: .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .mng, .pbm, .pgm, .png, .ppm, .tif, .xbm and .xpm.

XXS-Lite (only for Evolis): In a version exclusive to Evolis and cannot be sold separately of Zenius printers. Exactly the same as XXS, but internal database limited to 50 records. 

To develop your own application(s) and monitor all Evolis printers, a development kit is available for download, which provides you with all the tools, escape commands, DLL and code samples that you require. Please contact your Evolis reseller/distributor for more information on this.

Yes it is possible to encode. Magnetic encoding is available with this edition. You can select this feature when you select the type of card you are will create.

A driver is software used to communicate with the printer through the computer in order to manage ribbon choice, print intensity, contrast, insertion modes, magnetic settings, lamination settings, etc.

The driver also broadcasts internal notification and information from the printer. The driver must be installed before the first use of the printer and must be compatible with the target operating system.

Administrator rights are required for its installation.

To upgrade the printer’s firmware:

1. Download the printer’s firmware on your hard disk (see “Driver & Support” section from Evolis web site)
2. Open the Evolis Print Center / Printer properties /  Maintenance / Firmware update, click on “Launch the firmware update wizard” button  and follow the instructions.

 

Evolis components used to detect the printer, manage the communication and notifications. It’s also the graphic interface to set and display the information related to each detected printer.
The print center is also in relation with the printer manager for the notifications.

The Primacy ribbons are also compatible with Zenius ribbons, except for the R5F005xxx (YMCKO), R6F003xxx (YMCKOK) and R2F010xxx (KO).

It will not be possible to use a ribbon from the other ranges (Pebble, Quantum, etc...) in a Primacy printer and vice-versa. Primacy printers and the ribbons use now different technologies and frames. This is why they are not interchangeable.

A half-panel YMCKO color ribbon is a dye-sublimation ribbon which has the same ink specifications as the standard or full-panel YMCKO color ribbon. The difference between the standard YMCKO ribbon and the half-panel ribbon is in the Yellow, Magenta and Cyan panels which have a maximum length of 35 mm.

This ribbon is useful and cost-effective if the color-printed area of your layout is no bigger than a logo or an ID picture.

The difference between the standard black monochrome ribbon and the Black Wax one is in the ink composition. The Black Wax ribbon will enable you to print on cards (ABS, PET, paper …) which are not compatible with the standard black ribbon.

ONLY Evolis ribbons must be used with an Evolis printer. Using generic ribbons with an Evolis printer will expose you to printing problems, plus, the warranty will be null and void. No support request will be entertained if generic ribbons have been used.

The “User’s Guide” provides you a clear explanation of every LED on the control panel.
This guide is available on the Evolis CD-ROM shipped with the printer, or, it can also be downloaded from our website. 

MODIFICATION

Please refer to the user's guide or to the "How to" delivered on the CD with the printer .

Please refer to the
user's guide or to the "
How to" available on the Evolis web site and delivered on the printer CD.

The Ethernet port will be only available for the Zenius EXPERT line. It will be equipped with an Ethernet + USB + USB-Hub mother board.
All the configuration and administration software tools for TCP/IP networking will be delivered through the Evolis Print Center.

All PVC, composite PVC, composite PET, composite ABS* and special varnished* cards can be used with Tattoo 2.

Please note that printing quality may vary depending of the card manufacturer.

* Subject to special conditions

The technical test card (or Stt) will provide you with important information regarding the printer: serial number, firmware version, print head kit number, position of the image (offset), number of printed lines, number of cleaning cycles …
This card can be printed by the Print center/Properties/Testing cards.

If the colors on the printed card are too dark or too fade, the following points have to be checked:

1. Are the contrast/intensity values too high or to low?

2. Is the power supply an Evolis one?

3. Make sure that the Evolis power supply is not faulty.

If the issue remains even after checking these points, please contact your Evolis reseller/distributor.

Primacy is also compatible with Zenius print heads.

For mechanic, adjustment and also warranty reasons, the print head of the previous ranges (Pebble / Quantum, ...) are not compatible with the Primacy. Each print head has a specific part number.