Chapter 4: Printing Cards; Before Starting To Print - DataCard CD800 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 Print Ribbon" on
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page 24. If your system includes the optional laminator, refer to Appendix A: "CLM
Laminator" for information about preparing the laminator.
The card design is set up. If you need to set up or modify the design, refer to "Elements of
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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
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position.
Do not touch the card surface to be printed. Handle cards by their edges or wear gloves.
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You also can:
Print a test card directly from the printer. Refer to "Print a Test Card" on page 22.
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Print a driver sample card. Refer to "Print a Driver Sample Card" in your printer's Driver
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Guide.
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