Chapter 4: Printing Cards; Before Starting To Print - DataCard SD Series User Manual

Chapter 4: Printing Cards

Before Starting to Print

This section explains how to print a card. Make sure that:
Cards are loaded in the printer or available to insert.
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Ribbon is loaded in the printer. For the steps to follow, refer to "Load the
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Print Ribbon" on page 20. If you are using the SD460 system, refer to
Appendix A, "SD460 Laminating System", for information about preparing
the laminator.
The card design is set up. If you need to set up or modify the design, refer to
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"Elements of Card Design" in your printer's Installation and Administrator's
Guide.
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Make sure that magnetic stripe cards are loaded correctly. The printer shows the
correct position.
You also can:
Print a test card directly from the printer. Refer to "Print a Test Card" on
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page 18.
Print a driver sample card. Refer to "Printing a Driver Sample Card" in your
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card printer's Driver Guide.
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