Datacard Group RL90 User Manual

Power on

RP90 Plus E and RL90 User Guide

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Press the “

|" symbol on the 

power switch. 

The printer powers on. The 
LCD panel shows the firmware 
version and the printer begins 
initializing. The LCD panel 
shows "Initializing" while the 
printer checks and positions 
the ink ribbon and retransfer 
film.

When operation checks are 
complete, "Preheating" is 
displayed on the LCD panel for 
approximately four minutes while the retransfer roller and bend remedy 
roller warm to their operating temperatures.

The LCD panel shows "Ready" and the Ready Light is steady green.

The first time you print cards, initialize the ink ribbon. See 

 for the steps to follow.

The first time you print cards, set and initialize the retransfer film. See 

 for the steps to follow.

The printer can require up to 4 minutes between power-on and the “Ready” 
status.

To avoid receiving errors 
on the LCD panel, make 
sure that all supplies are 
properly loaded and in 
position before powering 
on the printer.

Wait while the printer 
initializes. 

Follow the guidelines for 
your organization about 
when to power the 
printer on and off.