The drive belts seemed in good shape, but my prints were spotty and faint. I did not know what caused that, so I considered returning the printer. I searched for other people selling the same printer. One promising option came without a power unit, so I looked for a replacement 24V adapter.
When I began packing up my current purchase, I saw that my unit came with a 19.5V adapter. I connected a variable power supply and set it to 24 volts. The printer encountered a new error because it tore the ribbon. I replaced the new belt with a tighter one, but it did not change the outcome. I reduced the voltage to 22.5V, and the printer worked perfectly!
Underpowering the unit meant the printer head could not reach full temperature, but the electronics and motors worked well enough to print poorly. The stock adapter was rated for 3A, and my variable supply was set to provide 5A. Too much available current led to excessive heat from the print head that melted the ribbon to the card and caused the breaking.
I spent a lot more time fixing this printer than I wanted, but I am happy to see it working. The alignment is spectacular, and my cards are comparable to those I ordered from online sellers.
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2024-04-29
When I began packing up my current purchase, I saw that my unit came with a 19.5V adapter. I connected a variable power supply and set it to 24 volts. The printer encountered a new error because it tore the ribbon. I replaced the new belt with a tighter one, but it did not change the outcome. I reduced the voltage to 22.5V, and the printer worked perfectly!
Underpowering the unit meant the printer head could not reach full temperature, but the electronics and motors worked well enough to print poorly. The stock adapter was rated for 3A, and my variable supply was set to provide 5A. Too much available current led to excessive heat from the print head that melted the ribbon to the card and caused the breaking.
I spent a lot more time fixing this printer than I wanted, but I am happy to see it working. The alignment is spectacular, and my cards are comparable to those I ordered from online sellers.
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| Working badge printer |
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2024-04-29
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