Printing Sample Cards; Setup Tips - DataCard ImageCard Magna User Manual

Install the printer
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Printing sample cards

The printer is shipped with cards that are printed in the factory. You can also print a
sample card, which looks like one of the factory-printed cards, using the Status
Monitor.
Print sample cards
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Setup tips

Make sure that:
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User's Guide for ImageCard® Magna™ and UltraGrafix® Magna™ Printers
Optional settings, such as orientation and print margin, can also be changed.
Begin with the printer powered on and connected to the PC, supplies loaded, the
printer driver installed, and Windows running.
Open the Status Monitor by clicking on the printer status icon in the lower right
corner of the Windows desktop. See
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Click the Sample Card button.
The driver identifies the type of printer and whether it prints color or monochrome
images and then sends the appropriate sample card to print.
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If the printer is an ImageCard (color) printer and is using a monochrome (K)
ribbon, the printed sample card will be mostly black, not full-color.
Compare the cards you printed with the cards shipped with the printer.
When you have printed the card and are satisfied that it matches the factory-
printed card, close the Status Monitor.
Use the card the evaluate how well the printer is operating:
– If you have just completed installation, use the comparison to complete the
Installation Report and mail or fax the report to Datacard.
– If you are checking the operation of the printer, see
appearance" on page
The card cartridge is in place and contains cards.
The data cable is connected to the parallel or USB port of the printer and the
corresponding port of the PC. The ports used for each printer are the same as
were installed. (For example, a printer cannot be installed through a parallel port
and then used through a USB port.)
"Using the Status Monitor" on page 3-10
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