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Datacard ImageCard IV User Manual (204 pages)

ImageCard Series

Brand: Datacard | Category: Printer | Size: 7.05 MB

Liability Statement
2
Proprietary Notice
2
Regulatory Compliance
2
Trademark Acknowledgments
2
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Overview

8
- About this Manual
  
  8
- Audience
  
  8
- Serial Numbers
  
  8
- About the Imagecard IV Printer
  
  8
- Imagecard IV Printer Options
  
  11
- How Options Are Identified in this Manual
  
  13
- How the Printer Works
  
  14
- PC and Software Specifications
  
  15
  - Who to Call for Assistance
    16
Chapter 2: Getting Started

18
- General Requirements
  
  18
- Selecting the Site
  
  18
  - Electrical Requirements
    18
  - Physical Requirements
    19
  - Environmental Requirements
    20
- Unpacking the Printer
  
  20
- Contents of the Accessories Bag
  
  22
- Supplies, Parts, and Tools
  
  23
  - Supplies
    23
  - Parts
    24
Chapter 3: Setting up the Printer

26
- Connecting the Printer
  
  26
  - Unlocking the Cover
    28
- Loading Cards
  
  29
  - Load Cards
    30
  - Verifying the Debower Position
    31
  - Printing Thicker or Thinner Cards
    32
  - Installation Choices
    35
  - Installing the Printer Driver
    35
- Changing Required Printer Settings
  
  41
- Printing Sample Cards
  
  42
- Setup Tips
  
  42
- Changing Optional Settings
  
  43
- Setting Printer Permissions
  
  44
Chapter 4: Loading Supplies

48
Chapter 5: Using the Printer

66
- Buttons and Lights
  
  66
  - Buttons
    66
  - Panel Lights
    67
- Powering on the Printer and PC
  
  68
- Making Cards
  
  69
  - Print from a Pc Application
    71
  - Card Production Rate
    73
  - Operating Tips
    73
  - While Making Cards
    73
- Removing Cards
  
  77
- Responding to Messages
  
  78
- Shutting down the Printer and PC
  
  80
Chapter 6: Using the Printer Driver

84
Chapter 7: Maintaining the Printer

102
- Using the Cleaning Card
  
  102
- Routine Maintenance and Cleaning
  
  104
- Cleaning the Printhead
  
  109
- Cleaning the Magnetic Stripe Head
  
  111
- Cleaning the Heated Roller
  
  114
- Replacing the Printhead Cartridge
  
  115
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

123
- Troubleshooting Guide
  
  125
- If You Think the Printer Is Not Working
  
  125
- Making and Evaluating Test Cards
  
  126
  - Printer Test Card
    127
  - Windows Test Page
    129
  - Magnetic Stripe Test Card
    130
- Problems with Card Appearance
  
  131
  - Print Station
    132
  - Optional Topcoat Station
    140
  - Optional Overlay Station
    142
- Obtaining Service
  
  145
  - When to Obtain Service
    145
- Packing the Printer for Shipping
  
  146
Appendix A: Safety and Compliance

149
- Regulatory Compliance
  
  149
  - Notice for USA (FCC Notice
    149
  - Notice for Canada
    149
  - Notice for the European Union
    149
  - Notice for Taiwan and China
    150
  - Notice for Japan
    150
  - Notice to Users of Printers Equipped with Contactless Smart Card Coupler
    150
- Liability Statement
  
  150
- Safety
  
  150
  - Safe Environment
    151
  - Safe Human Interface
    151
- Acknowledgments
  
  151
Appendix B: Supplies and Cards

154
- Personalization Supplies
  
  154
  - Print Ribbons
    154
  - Laminate Material
    156
  - Topcoat Material
    158
  - Supply Roll Storage
    158
- Cards
  
  159
  - Card Specifications
    159
  - Card Quality Guidelines
    161
  - Card Storage Specifications
    162
- Cleaning Supplies
  
  162
  - Cleaning Tape
    162
  - Cleaning Card
    162
  - Cleaning Pen
    162
  - Heated Roller Cleaning Stick
    163
- Printer Driver CD-ROM
  
  163
- Anti-Static Wrist Strap
  
  165
- Printer Components
  
  165
  - Printhead Cartridge
    165
  - Print Ribbon Cartridge
    166
  - Interface Cable
    167
  - Power Cable
    167
  - Smart Card Cable
    167
  - Overlay Cartridge
    168
  - Topcoat Cartridge
    169
  - Spool Cap
    170
  - Optional Key
    170
  - Tray Latching Pin
    171
  - Fuse
    171
  - Card Input Tray
    171
  - Card Output Tray
    172
  - Cleaning Tape Cartridge
    173
Appendix C: PC Port Settings

175
- PC Port Settings for All Operating Systems
  
  176
  - Setting Parallel Port Values
    178
  - Setting a Smart Card Serial Port-Windows 2000, XP, and NT
    179
- PC Settings for Windows Me and 98
  
  181
  - Setting Parallel Port Values-Windows Me and 98
    182
  - Setting a Smart Card Port for Windows
    183
Appendix D: Magnetic Stripe Encoding

185
- Magnetic Stripe Setup
  
  185
- Magnetic Stripe Escapes
  
  187
  - Enabling Magnetic Stripe Escapes
    187
  - Using Magnetic Stripe Escapes
    188
- IATA, ABA, and TTS Character Sets
  
  190
- NTT Character Set
  
  191
- Magnetic Stripe Settings Used by the Imagecard IV Printer
  
  192
Appendix E: Related Publications

195
Appendix F: Laminate Material Default Settings

195
- Topcoat
  195
- Laminate
  195
Index

197

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Datacard ImageCard IV User Manual (204 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Overview

About this Manual

Audience

Serial Numbers

About the Imagecard IV Printer

Imagecard IV Printer Options

How Options Are Identified in this Manual

How the Printer Works

PC and Software Specifications

Chapter 2: Getting Started

General Requirements

Selecting the Site

Unpacking the Printer

Contents of the Accessories Bag

Supplies, Parts, and Tools

Chapter 3: Setting up the Printer

Connecting the Printer

Loading Cards

Changing Required Printer Settings

Printing Sample Cards

Setup Tips

Changing Optional Settings

Setting Printer Permissions

Chapter 4: Loading Supplies

Change the Print Ribbon

Changing the Cleaning Tape

Changing the Laminate in the Overlay Station

Changing the Topcoat in the Topcoat Station

Chapter 5: Using the Printer

Buttons and Lights

Powering on the Printer and PC

Making Cards

Removing Cards

Responding to Messages

Shutting down the Printer and PC

Chapter 6: Using the Printer Driver

Working with Properties and Other Driver Dialog Boxes

Using the Printer Toolbox

Changing Operational Settings

Chapter 7: Maintaining the Printer

Using the Cleaning Card

Routine Maintenance and Cleaning

Cleaning the Printhead

Cleaning the Magnetic Stripe Head

Cleaning the Heated Roller

Replacing the Printhead Cartridge

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

If You Think the Printer Is Not Working

Making and Evaluating Test Cards

Problems with Card Appearance

Obtaining Service

Packing the Printer for Shipping

Appendix A: Safety and Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Liability Statement

Safety

Acknowledgments

Appendix B: Supplies and Cards

Personalization Supplies

Cards

Cleaning Supplies

Printer Driver CD-ROM

Anti-Static Wrist Strap

Printer Components

Appendix C: PC Port Settings

PC Port Settings for All Operating Systems

PC Settings for Windows Me and 98

Appendix D: Magnetic Stripe Encoding

Magnetic Stripe Setup

Magnetic Stripe Escapes

IATA, ABA, and TTS Character Sets

NTT Character Set

Magnetic Stripe Settings Used by the Imagecard IV Printer

Appendix E: Related Publications

Appendix F: Laminate Material Default Settings

Index