Printers are a hefty investment; they are also highly helpful if you have a huge load of printing access cards or identity cards. But when you have to print immense volumes of cards every week or month, you can have a broken ribbon time and again. It’s a huge bother calling the technician and waiting patiently for him to arrive and fix the minor issue of a broken ribbon on your printer.
We are here with an easy solution and a crash course on how to fix a breaking ribbon on a Fargo printer. Follow the steps with extreme caution, and you will be able to professionally handle the bothersome problem without having to call a professional.
In a nutshell, all you need to do is tape the broken ends of your ribbon together, and that should resolve the problem for the time being. You will be able to resume printing in no time; however, if your printer keeps breaking down, here are a few steps you can take to ensure the printer works fine and without any hiccups.
Keep The Printer From Breaking Ribbon Time and Again:
- As a routine, update the drivers to the latest versions on the printer and connected devices. Also, check the firmware when you are at it. The updated versions can be installed through the official website.
- To update, you simply have to access Fargo Workbench and click on your Fargo ID card printer. Proceed by clicking the Update Manager section and again click on the printer. Select Firmware File, and click on the firmware that’s already downloaded. Now, update the version and wait a few minutes for the process to complete. Once the version is updated, you can restart it and use the printer without any hindrance.
- It’s very important to clean your printer. You can easily learn this by watching a couple of online videos on how to clean the printer. Debris and dust can damage the printer beyond repair; all machines need maintenance, and your Fargo is no different.
- Fine-tune the ribbon sensor. Many times, the printer doesn’t recognise a new ribbon, and simply calibrating it can eliminate the issue altogether. You can calibrate the ribbon by accessing the toolbox on your printer software and selecting Calibrate from the Calibrate ribbon section.
- Before you begin to print in bulk, make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed correctly. If you aren’t sure, watch some easy tutorials on how to load ribbons, which should clear any questions you may have.
- Lower the print head power.
- If your current ribbon keeps breaking, try a different one.
- Each printer comes with a different power supply; this can also be a major reason for your printer ribbon breaking down again and again.
- Try working with a power surge protector.
The best way to ensure a long life and hassle-free usage of your printer is to make sure the handler is well-educated about the printer. If the problem still continues, it’s better to call a professional and understand what’s really wrong.
