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DataCard SD160 User Manual (156 pages)

SD Series, Instant Issuance System/Retransfer Card Printer, XPS Card Printer Driver

Brand: DataCard | Category: Printer | Size: 4.99 MB

Proprietary Notice
2
Trademark Acknowledgments
2
Compliance Statements
3
Notice for Canada
4
Regulatory Compliance
4
Notice for Japan
5
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1: About the Printer Driver

13
Chapter 2: XPS Card Printer Driver Installation

17
- Before You Install
  
  17
- Installation Overview
  
  17
- Identify Your Installation Requirements
  
  18
- Prepare to Install the Card Printer Driver
  
  19
  - Download the Installation File (Optional)
    19
  - Start the Installation
    20
- Install the Driver
  
  21
- Update the Card Printer Driver
  
  29
  - Update Restrictions
    29
  - Update the Driver
    30
  - Update a Shared Printer Client
    32
    
    Update a Client PC Manually
    32
    
    Verify the Client Update
    33
- Install Support Files
  
  34
- Install User Documentation
  
  35
- Advanced Setup
  
  35
- Connect more than One Printer
  
  36
  - Print to more than One Printer from One PC
    36
  - Install Additional USB Printers
    36
- Use the Card Printer Driver for Secure Printing
  
  38
  - Secure Printing Overview
    38
  - Use Printer Manager to Set up Secure Printing
    39
- Use Printer Sharing
  
  40
- Use Printer Pooling
  
  44
Chapter 3: Card Printer Driver Management Tasks

49
- The Printer Properties Window
  
  49
  - General Tab
    50
  - Sharing Tab
    50
  - Ports Tab
    51
    
    View Network Information
    51
    
    Change a Network IP Address
    51
  - Advanced Tab
    55
  - Color Management Tab
    55
  - Security Tab
    56
  - Printer Status Tab
    58
    
    Printer Status
    59
    
    Port Type
    60
    
    Printer Information
    60
    
    Print a Driver Sample Card
    60
  - Card Counts Tab
    63
  - Supplies Tab
    65
  - About Tab
    67
- Uninstall the Card Printer Driver
  
  68
  - Uninstall the Driver with the Driver Installation CD or Downloaded File
    68
  - Uninstall the Card Printer Driver Without the Driver Installation Media
    72
Chapter 4: Card Design Tasks

75
- Change a Card Design
  
  76
- Design Tasks in Windows Printing Preferences
  
  77
  - Layout Tab
    77
    
    Print on both Sides of the Card
    78
    
    Set up Duplex Printing
    78
  - Advanced Options
    80
    
    Paper Size
    80
    
    Copy Count
    80
    
    Disable Printing
    81
    
    Disable Printing Examples
    82
    
    Print Black Image Pixels Using Monochrome
    84
    
    Rotate the Card Image
    86
    
    Apply a Second Layer of Retransfer Material
    87
    
    Split-Ribbon Color Printing
    88
    
    Input Hopper
    91
    
    Impress Card
    92
  - Print Area Tab
    93
    
    Print and Topcoat Blocking
    93
    
    Select a Preset Mask
    94
    
    Use a User-Defined Topcoat Bitmap
    95
    
    Select a User-Defined Bitmap
    97
    
    Select an Erase Pattern
    98
    
    Retransfer Printer Print Area Tab
    100
  - Color Adjustment Tab
    101
    
    Brightness
    101
    
    Contrast
    102
    
    Color Balance
    103
  - Print Mode Tab
    104
    
    Select the Print Resolution
    104
    
    Select the Rewrite Feature
    105
  - Lamination Tab
    106
    
    Apply an Overlay
    106
    
    Debow the Card
    107
  - About Tab
    107
- Printer Setup for Rewritable Cards
  
  108
  - Set up the Printer
    108
  - Set up Printer Manager
    108
  - Set up the Card Printer Driver
    109
- Card Design for UV Ribbon
  
  111
  - Set up a UV Card Design
    112
  - Print UV Design Elements
    113
- Escapes
  
  114
  - Print Blocking Escapes
    115
    
    About Non-Printing Areas
    115
    
    Print Blocking Syntax
    116
    
    Print Blocking in a Direct-To-Card Printer
    116
    
    Escape Support for Rewritable Cards
    119
    
    Print Bocking in a Retransfer Printer
    119
  - Magnetic Stripe Escapes
    121
    
    Supported Escapes
    121
    
    Set up Magnetic Stripe Escapes
    122
  - Input Hopper Selection Escape
    123
  - Laminator Escape
    124
  - Impresser Escape
    125
  - Apply a Second Retransfer Layer Escape
    126
  - Embosser Escape
    127
    
    Embosser Escape Syntax
    127
    
    Escape Preamble
    127
    
    Embosser Font Number
    127
    
    Emboss/Indent Position
    128
    
    Emboss Data Restrictions
    128
    
    Emboss Example
    129
- Magnetic Stripe Fonts
  
  130
Chapter 5: Installation Troubleshooting

133
- Troubleshoot the Card Printer Driver Installation
  
  133
  - USB Installation Troubleshooting
    134
  - Network Installation Troubleshooting
    136
- Use Advanced Troubleshooting Tools
  
  136
Appendix A: Windows Printer Sharing

137
- Installation
  
  137
  - Set up the Host PC for Printer Sharing
    137
  - Install the Card Printer Driver on the Client PC
    141
Appendix B: Windows Server 2008 and 2012 Printer Sharing

145
- Windows Server 2008 or 2012, 64-Bit Installation
  
  145
  - Set up the Host PC for Printer Sharing
    145
  - Install the Card Printer Driver on the Client PC
    150
Appendix C: Tactile Identifier Mark Conversion

153

DataCard SD160 Installation And Administrator's Manual (90 pages)

Brand: DataCard | Category: Printer | Size: 1.04 MB

Proprietary Notice
2
Trademark Acknowledgments
2
Compliance Statements
5
Notice for Canada
6
Notice for Europe
6
Regulatory Compliance
6
Revision Log
9
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1: Installation

15
- PC Requirements
  
  15
- Ethernet Requirements
  
  16
- USB Requirements
  
  16
- Electrical Requirements
  
  16
- Site Requirements
  
  17
- Set up the Printer
  
  18
  - Prepare the Printer
    18
    
    Load Cards
    18
    
    Load the Print Ribbon
    19
    
    Load the Cleaning Sleeve
    19
    
    Install the Ribbon Cartridge
    20
    
    Prepare the Printer to Use Rewritable Cards
    21
  - Install Optional Equipment
    22
    
    Install a Large Output Hopper
    22
    
    Install the 200-Card Input Hopper
    24
    
    Install the Optional Cable Lock
    25
- Plug in and Power on the Printer
  
  26
- Use the Front Panel
  
  27
- Install the Card Printer Driver
  
  27
Chapter 2: Elements of Card Design

29
- Basic Card Design
  
  29
- Printing Design
  
  30
  - Color Printing
    30
    
    Full-Panel Ribbon
    30
    
    Short-Panel Ribbon
    30
    
    Split-Ribbon Color Printing
    31
    
    Manage Color
    31
    
    Print Text in Color
    31
    
    Print Graphics in Color
    31
  - Monochrome Printing
    32
    
    Monochrome Printing with Full-Color Ribbon
    32
    
    Monochrome Ribbon
    33
    
    Ribbon Saver
    33
    
    Print Text in Monochrome
    33
  - Rewritable Card Design
    34
  - Print Bar Codes
    34
    
    Bar Code Guidelines
    35
    
    Test Bar Codes
    36
    
    Card Design Changes that Affect Bar Codes
    36
    
    Print Bar Codes with the Card Printer Driver
    36
  - Apply Topcoat
    37
  - Non-Printing Areas
    37
    
    Standard Magnetic Stripe Non-Printing Area
    38
    
    Standard Smart Card Non-Printing Area
    38
    
    Custom Non-Printing Areas
    38
  - Card Layout
    39
    
    Margins
    39
    
    Backgrounds
    40
    
    Image Placement
    40
- Magnetic Stripe Design
  
  41
  - Magnetic Stripe Data Formats
    41
    
    Three-Track Option (ISO/IAT)
    41
    
    Single-Track Option (JIS)
    42
  - Magnetic Stripe Coercivity
    43
- Smart Card Design
  
  43
  - Smart Card Processing Requirements
    43
  - Smart Card Codes on the Printer Label
    44
- Settings for Card Design in Printer Manager
  
  44
Chapter 3: Printer Manager

45
- Printer Manager
  
  45
  - Printer Manager User Access Levels
    46
    
    Webuser
    46
    
    Webadmin
    46
    
    Webservice
    46
  - Access Printer Manager
    47
  - Printer Manager Settings
    48
  - Print a Printer Manager Page
    48
- Use Printer Manager
  
  49
  - Status Menu
    49
  - Printer Setting Menu
    51
    
    Communication
    53
    
    Activitylog
    54
    
    Behavior
    56
    
    Vitalproductdata
    56
    
    Frontpanel
    57
    
    Print
    58
    
    Trailtrim
    63
    
    Ymcpower
    63
    
    Ymcpower600
    63
    
    Ymcpowerduplex
    63
    
    Pick
    64
    
    Transport
    64
    
    Flipper
    64
    
    Ymcwhiteshade
    64
    
    Magstripegeneral
    65
    
    Magstripecustomtrack 1-3
    67
    
    None
    67
    
    Update Password
    70
  - Troubleshooting Menu
    71
    
    Testcard
    72
    
    Activity Log
    74
    
    Reset Log
    74
    
    Reset Counters
    75
    
    Printer Reset
    75
  - Maintenance Menu
    76
    
    Cleaning
    76
    
    Updates
    77
  - Log out Menu
    77
Chapter 4: Supplies and Parts

79
- Print Ribbon
  
  80
  - Color Print Ribbon
    80
    
    Full-Panel Color Print Ribbon
    80
    
    Short-Panel Color Print Ribbon
    80
    
    Color Print Ribbon Kits
    81
  - Monochrome Print Ribbon
    81
    
    Monochrome Print Ribbon Kits
    81
    
    Ribbon Saver
    82
  - Print Ribbon Storage Guidelines
    82
- Cards
  
  83
  - Card Size
    83
  - Card Material
    83
  - Pre-Punched Cards
    83
  - New Cards for Color Printing
    83
  - Adhesive-Backed Cards
    84
  - Rewritable Cards
    84
  - Card Quality Guidelines
    85
    
    Card Surface
    85
    
    Card Handling
    85
    
    Card Storage
    85
- Cleaning Supplies
  
  86
- Replacement Parts
  
  87
  - Printhead Cartridge
    87
  - Print Ribbon Cartridge
    87
  - Cleaning Roller Spindle
    87
- Optional Equipment
  
  88
  - Large Output Hopper
    88
  - 200-Card Input Hopper
    88
  - Cable Lock
    88
- Cables and Power Supplies
  
  89
  - Data Cables
    89
    
    USB Cable
    89
    
    Ethernet Cable
    89
    
    USB Smart Card Cable
    89
  - Power Supply
    89
  - Power Cords
    90

DataCard SD160 User Manual (78 pages)

Brand: DataCard | Category: Printer | Size: 0.76 MB

Proprietary Notice
2
Trademark Acknowledgments
2
Compliance Statements
5
Notice for Canada
6
Notice for Europe
6
Regulatory Compliance
6
Sd160/Sd260 Card Printers User's Guide
9
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1: Introduction

15
- About this Manual
  
  15
- Intended Audience
  
  15
- Technical Support
  
  15
Chapter 2: About the Printer

17
- About the SD160 and SD260 Card Printers
  
  17
- Printer Components
  
  17
  - Printer Top and Front
    18
  - Printer Left Side
    19
  - Inside the Printer
    20
  - Print Ribbon Cartridge
    21
  - System Label
    22
Chapter 3: Using the System

23
- How the Card Travels
  
  23
- Card Printer System Overview
  
  24
  - Equipment
    24
  - Tasks and Users
    24
- Printer Controls
  
  25
  - Power Button
    25
  - Down Arrow, up Arrow, and Enter Key
    25
  - LCD Panel Menus
    26
  - User Button and Light
    28
  - Ribbon Light
    29
  - Card Light
    29
- Retrieve the Printer's Network IP Address
  
  30
- Print a Test Card
  
  32
- Load and Replace Supplies
  
  33
  - Load Cards
    33
  - Load the Print Ribbon
    34
  - Load the Cleaning Sleeve
    34
  - Install the Ribbon Cartridge
    35
  - Prepare the Printer to Print Rewritable Cards
    36
Chapter 4: Printing Cards

37
- Before Starting to Print
  
  37
- Print Cards
  
  38
  - Print from ID Software
    38
  - Print from Other Software
    38
Chapter 5: System Maintenance

39
- Clean the Printer
  
  39
- Clean the Printhead
  
  40
- Run a Printer Cleaning Card
  
  42
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

45

DataCard SD160 Quick Install Manual (8 pages)

For Printers Using the Datacard XPS Card Printer Driver

Brand: DataCard | Category: Printer | Size: 0.95 MB

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DataCard SD160 User Manual (156 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: About the Printer Driver

Supported Operating Systems

Supported Printers

Driver Task Overview

Printer/Driver Communication

Chapter 2: XPS Card Printer Driver Installation

Before You Install

Installation Overview

Identify Your Installation Requirements

Prepare to Install the Card Printer Driver

Install the Driver

Update the Card Printer Driver

Install Support Files

Install User Documentation

Advanced Setup

Connect more than One Printer

Use the Card Printer Driver for Secure Printing

Use Printer Sharing

Use Printer Pooling

Chapter 3: Card Printer Driver Management Tasks

The Printer Properties Window

Uninstall the Card Printer Driver

Chapter 4: Card Design Tasks

Change a Card Design

Design Tasks in Windows Printing Preferences

Printer Setup for Rewritable Cards

Card Design for UV Ribbon

Escapes

Magnetic Stripe Fonts

Chapter 5: Installation Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot the Card Printer Driver Installation

Use Advanced Troubleshooting Tools

Appendix A: Windows Printer Sharing

Installation

Appendix B: Windows Server 2008 and 2012 Printer Sharing

Windows Server 2008 or 2012, 64-Bit Installation

Appendix C: Tactile Identifier Mark Conversion

DataCard SD160 Installation And Administrator's Manual (90 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Installation

PC Requirements

Ethernet Requirements

USB Requirements

Electrical Requirements

Site Requirements

Set up the Printer

Plug in and Power on the Printer

Use the Front Panel

Install the Card Printer Driver

Chapter 2: Elements of Card Design

Basic Card Design

Printing Design

Magnetic Stripe Design

Smart Card Design

Settings for Card Design in Printer Manager

Chapter 3: Printer Manager

Printer Manager

Use Printer Manager

Chapter 4: Supplies and Parts

Print Ribbon

Cards

Cleaning Supplies

Replacement Parts

Optional Equipment

Cables and Power Supplies

DataCard SD160 User Manual (78 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

About this Manual

Intended Audience

Technical Support

Chapter 2: About the Printer

About the SD160 and SD260 Card Printers

Printer Components

Chapter 3: Using the System

How the Card Travels

Card Printer System Overview