Hi There,
Sorry to hear you are having a problem with your Alto printer.
A common fault is where the dye fil cassette runs out, the user is warned, but they keep clicking on 'OK' rather than opening the lid and checking the film.
To resolve this, first of all, upgrade your printer's firmware to the latest version (V4.06).
You can download this by following the link below;
http://www.magicardonline.net
Enter your printer's serial number in the QuickSearch box at the top right of the page.
You will then be offered the latest firmware version to download.
Secondy, there is a small 'O' ring drive belt for the dye film advance motor. This is behind the right-hand side panel. This belt may have either come off the pulleys, or it can sometimes double back on itself and get trapped. In either case you may need to replace it to be on the safe side.
The Magicard part number is RIO/0037/R
If you contact your local Magicard service centre they will normally stick one in the post free of charge.
I hope this information is useful to you.
With Best Regards,
MC.