SP55 Datacard Hi, after I changed the ribbon from my sp55 datacard printer it will only print monochrome.. First card is magenta, 2nd card is black and third card yellow blue. How do I recalibrate this? Do I need to just run another cleaning card. Please help asap.

problem on ribbon

datacard has manuals on line and also you can use the troubleshooter on your computer to see if it can detect any isues

The printer needs to be serviced, The Monochrome issue could be related to a problum with the RFID chip in the take up wheal of the ribbon, but the duplex offset can only be adjusted by an authorized service provider using a special password and diagnostic tool.
www.TulsaBiz.net offers a depot service.

Hello,
You have a physically damaged print-head.
The print head is in the cover and us user replaceable by pressing the lever inside the cover.
Print heads are considered consumables and need to replaced at maintenance. You can contact Datacard at there web site and they can have someone come out and change for, as well as service the printer. Or you can buy one online about $550 and change your self.

The rollers in the printer that move the card wear out and the rubber degrades over time, You need to have all the roller replaced and the printer should function like new. Contact MIdWestIDSolutions.com for pricing on parts or service.

PR-01726 Ribbon Out
Out of print ribbon.
Possible Cause 1 : The print ribbon Cartridge is empty.

Solution 1 : Reload the print cartridge. Change the cleaning sleeve and replace the cartridge in the printer. Run a cleaning card as soon as printing is completed.

Possible Cause 2 : The printer ribbon is not loaded correctly.
Soultion 2 :Load the printer ribbon correctly and then close the cover.

Possible Cause 3 : This ribbon has been completely used.
Solution 3 : Use a new roll of ribbon.

Tips for Success
* When this message appears, replace the old ribbon with the new ribbon of the same type. The printer has already prepared the card data for this ribbon type. You can change the colors of monochrome ribbon (such as from dark blue to gold).

* If you must change the type of ribbon (such as (YMCKT to KT) when this message appears, install the new ribbon, cancel any cards waiting to print, and change the ribbon type settings. Finally, return to the card creation program to send the card data to print.

* If the ribbon was repaired, the wrong take-up spool was used. Repair the ribbon again, using the correct take-up spool.

If you cannot fix the problem contact your service provider for assistance.

FTB

http://www.datacard.com/id-card-printers/sp55-plus-id-card-printer

Try this link:
http://support.securitworld.com/pub/Drivers/ID_Card_Printers/Datacard-ID_Card_Printer_Drivers/

I think you need to adjust the temperature by the driver.