DataCard ImageCard IV User Manual page 10

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Features of the ImageCard IV printer include:
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Card input and output trays
Whenever you print a card, the printer automatically picks a card from the card
input tray, and then moves it to the card output tray when the card is complete.
The card output tray includes a reject bin for canceled, rejected, or incomplete
cards.
Each tray holds up to 250 cards (with a nominal thickness of 0.030 inches (0.76
mm)). The large capacity reduces the need to handle cards. Handling cards takes
time, and excess handling of unprinted cards can reduce print quality on the card.
The input and output trays are removable. The removable trays allow you to move
card stock and completed cards to a secure location when the printer is not in use.
If you use the ImageCard IV printer to produce more than one type of card with
different card stock, the removable tray also allows you to have one input tray and
one output tray for each type of card stock you use.
Supply cartridges
Supplies, including print ribbon and cleaning tape, are loaded in cartridges for
easy replacement. With cartridges, the operator can easily remove used supplies
and replace them with new supplies. The ImageCard IV optional topcoat and
overlay stations also use supply cartridges.
You can also purchase additional supply cartridges. With additional cartridges, the
operator can load new supplies in one cartridge while the printer is operating with
another cartridge in place. If you use the ImageCard IV printer to produce more
than one type of card and have additional cartridges, you can keep supplies for
each type of card loaded in its own cartridge so you can quickly switch supply
cartridges.
Automatic card cleaning
Card stock has dust and plastic particles on it. To prevent these particles from
getting into the printer and damaging the printhead or reducing card quality, each
card is automatically cleaned as soon as it is picked.
Any particles removed from the cards are transferred from the cleaning rollers to
the cleaning tape at an interval you select, such as after every 20 cards picked.
The cleaning tape captures the particles so they do not harm cards or the printer.
The ImageCard IV printer also uses a cleaning card and cleaning pen. Use them
to keep internal components of the printer clean to preserve printer performance
and card quality.
Replaceable printhead cartridge
The printhead is subject to wear and has a direct impact on print quality. To keep
the printer operational while providing the print quality needed, the printhead can
be replaced by the administrator or operator in just a few minutes. Select the
printhead for the type of card printing you do; color or monochrome.
Messages
The printer driver monitors the printer and displays a descriptive message when a
condition occurs in the printer that the operator needs to know about. Each
message briefly describes the situation and provides a suggested action.
User's Guide for the ImageCard® IV Printer
Overview