Driver Task Overview; Printer/Driver Communication - DataCard SD260 User Manual

Driver Task Overview

Refer to "Install the Driver"
After the Card Printer Driver has been installed, it does the following:
1.
Receives card data from an application.
2.
Processes it for personalizing a card.
3.
Optionally, encrypts data transactions with the printer for secure printing.
4.
Sends the prepared data to the printer.
5.
Checks the printer for card completion.
6.
Displays any conditions (messages) associated with the card job.
The information included in this Guide does not apply to all printers supported by
the Card Printer Driver. Check your printer configuration label to verify your printer
model and the features and options it includes.

Printer/Driver Communication

The printer communicates with the PC through the Card Printer Driver using either a USB cable or
an Ethernet cable. For both connection types, the printer treats communication as if the PC is
connected over a network.
You can update printer settings using the Printer Manager web interface. Refer to the

printer's Installation and Administrator's Guide for information about using Printer Manager.
You can customize applications to control card personalization features through the Card

Printer Driver. If you use a customized application, follow the instructions in your application.
Secure printing is available on current models of SD, CD, and CE series printers and the CR805

Retransfer Card Printer. Print jobs are secured with data protection automatically when the
printer is configured to communicate securely. For more information, refer to
Printer Driver for Secure Printing"
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on page 9 for the steps to follow to install the printer and driver.
on page 26.
"Use the Card
About the Printer Driver