Properties For Windows Me & 98 - DataCard ImageCard Magna User Manual

Using the printer driver
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Properties for Windows Me & 98
Settings that control the printing and personalization of the card include:
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Data about the printer is available, including the "About" dialog box which shows the
printer driver version.
Settings that control the non-printing operation of the printer include:
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Use the Properties dialog box
Make sure the printer power is on and the printer is connected to the PC.
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User's Guide for ImageCard® Magna™ and UltraGrafix® Magna™ Printers
When the printer is installed, the default spool setting is "Spool printing so
program finishes printing faster." Use this setting, not "Print directly to printer."
The Printer Type affects the settings that are available. To change the printer type,
disconnect the current printer before selecting another printer type. The settings
displayed change to the last known settings for the new printer type.
When the printer is installed, "Enable bi-directional support" is selected. This
setting is required to display messages, print test cards, and perform other
functions.
When the printer is directly networked to a PC, the Color Settings page of
Advanced Setup can be used from all PCs. The Printhead and Laminator pages
of Advanced Setup should be used only from the administrative PC.
When the printer is networked to more than one PC, make sure to select the same
ribbon type on all networked PCs.
Print on both sides (duplex printing)
Print ribbon type
Card design settings, such as landscape or portrait orientation
Topcoat pattern during the print cycle
Whether to apply topcoat or overlay material to the front of the card, back of the
card, or both
Magnetic stripe encoding formats and coercivity
Printer type
Port to which the printer is attached
Cleaning interval
Select Start from the Windows taskbar.
From the Windows Start menu, select Settings and then Printers. The Printers
window appears.
Click once on the SmartDriver icon.
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