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Frequently Asked Questions for Datacard Users

Troubleshooting PC Problems:

I just changed an ID number or name of a student or faculty/staff person in ISIS/HRS. When can I expect those changes to be reflected in the access card system?

Name and ID number changes are processed every night by the access card System. The cardholder will need to return the next day to get a revised access card printed. If the ID number changed, you may need to take a new picture of the cardholder.

I tried to retrieve a cardholder on a Datacard PC and received an 11092 database error. How can I fix this?

There are a few possible causes of this happening. Try following these troubleshooting steps:
1. Check to make sure your network wire is connected to the back of the PC and to the wall jack.
2. Check to see if the G: drive is connected on the PC. Open Windows Explorer and click on the G drive. If it is not connected, right click on 'My computer' icon on your desktop and left click on 'map network drive', then change the drive to 'G:' and then choose path '\\dc0.temple.edu\video' from the path dropdown box. Make sure there is check in the 'reconnect at Logon' box and then click ok. You should be prompted for the vidimg password and then a window with folders will appear. Close that window and go back to searching for the cardholder.
3. If you are still experiencing problems, contact the help desk at 1-8000. You may have a network problem.

I tried to print a card for a cardholder and received an 11092 error when I clicked on print. How can I fix this? (If you are using IDworks Software):

There are a few possible causes of this happening. Try following these troubleshooting steps:
1. Check the issue number of the cardholder. If it is equal to 9, you will need to have Administrative Computer Services reset the number to zero.
2. Check to make sure the bottom of the production window does not say "1 of 2". If it does, click on the right arrow to move to "2 of 2" and retake the ID picture. The first record is an old card number from an ID number change and can't be used.
3. Check to make sure your network wire is connected to the back of the PC and to the wall jack.
4. Check to see if the G: drive is connected on the PC. Open Windows Explorer and click on the G drive. If it is not connected, right click on 'My computer' icon on your desktop and left click on 'map network drive', then change the drive to 'G:' and then choose path '\\dc0.temple.edu\video' from the path dropdown box. Make sure there is check in the 'reconnect at Logon' box and then click OK You should be prompted for the vidimg password and then a window with folders will appear. Close that window and go back to searching for the cardholder.
5. If you are still experiencing problems, contact the help desk at 1-8000. You may have a network problem.

There is a former student or employee still showing on the Datacard PC when I do a search. How can I delete them so I can issue a Courtesy card?

Students and employees are not deleted from the Access card system unless requested for Courtesy Cards. Contact Administrative Computer Services to have the cardholder type change to 'Other Cardholder' so that a Courtesy Card request can be processed.

I receive "No records exist in the current query" message when performing a search from the IDworks Production Screen.

1. Make sure you typed the correct ID number.
2. For Courtesy Cardholders, check to make sure you received the courtesy card data entry form back from Administrative Computer Services. This will verify that your request was received and entered into the Access Card system.

I receive "Cannot find path %1" or you get an hourglass that stays on for a long period of time.

1. This means that your first login didn't attach you to the network. Try rebooting the PC and login again.

You receive an error message similar to this "Unable to update Informix; Intersolv…" when trying to print an ID card.

1. Although the ID card may still print out, you should not give this card to the cardholder. This message means that an issue number was not incremented on the system database. The ID card will not match the database and therefore, will not work in the in the Access Card readers. Try rebooting the PC and printing another card to reestablish your connection to


Receive message 'Security key not found'.

Means that the PC cannot communicate with the printer either because it is turned off or the printer cable came loose on the back of the PC.

Troubleshooting IC2+ and ICIII Printer Problems:

Problem: The Error light on the printer is blinking or solid.
Try resetting the printer by pressing the ready key.
Problem: The "ribbon" light is flashing and there is still ribbon in the printer.
Check to see if the black rubber wheel above the print head is mounted properly. It should be rolling on top of the unused portion of the ribbon. If not, press it down into place.
Problem: The jam light keeps blinking.
This means that a card is jammed somewhere in the printer. Remove the jammed card and press the ready key. If the printer still does not respond, turn the printer off for 10 seconds and turn it back on.
Problem: The card light blinks along with the jam light.
This means that the input hopper failed to pick a card for printing. Remove the bottom card in the stack of blank cards and turn the printer off for 10 seconds and then turn it back on. Try to reprint the card.
Problem: The ready light keeps blinking.
This is not a problem. A blinking ready light means that the printer is receiving data from the PC or is busy printing a card. The ready light should always be on or at least blinking. A solid ready light means that the printer is on line and ready to receive data and start printing.

Troubleshooting Magna and ICIV Printer Problems

Printer problems with Magna and ICIV printers can be troubleshot by following the on-line help that pops up on your PC screen when a problem arises.


      


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