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DataCard UltraGrafix Magna User Manual (180 pages)

photo ID printer

Brand: DataCard | Category: Printer | Size: 6.74 MB

Proprietary Notice
2
Trademark Acknowledgments
2
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Overview

8
- About this Manual
  
  8
- Audience
  
  8
- About the Magna Printer
  
  8
  - Printer Models
    9
  - Printer Features
    12
  - Inside the Printer
    13
  - Who to Call for Assistance
    17
Chapter 2: Using the Printer

20
- Tips for Success
  
  20
- Loading Cards
  
  21
- Loading the Print Ribbon
  
  23
  - Load the Print Ribbon
    24
- Loading the Overlay or Topcoat Material
  
  25
- Powering on the Printer and PC
  
  31
- Ready Button
  
  32
- Status Light
  
  32
- Making Cards
  
  33
  - Print from a Pc Application
    34
  - Operating Tips
    36
- Removing Cards
  
  36
- Responding to Messages
  
  37
- Shutting down the Printer and PC
  
  39
Chapter 3: Using the Printer Driver

42
- Working with Properties and Other Driver Dialog Boxes
  
  42
  - Tips for Properties, Printing Preferences, and Default Document Properties
    42
  - Properties for Windows Me & 98
    43
    
    Windows 2000 & XP
    44
    
    Windows NT
    47
- Using the Printer Toolbox
  
  50
  - Opening and Using the Printer Toolbox
    52
  - Viewing Printer Toolbox Information
    53
    
    Starting or Quitting Advanced Setup
    54
    
    Color Settings
    54
Chapter 4: Maintaining the Printer

56
- Running a Cleaning Cycle
  
  56
  - Using the Printer Cleaning Card
    56
  - Replacing the Cleaning Roller Sleeve
    57
- Using the Magnetic Stripe Cleaning Card
  
  59
- Cleaning the Printer Rollers
  
  60
- Using the Duplex/Laminator Cleaning Card
  
  63
- Cleaning the Supply Tracker
  
  64
- Cleaning the Heated Roller
  
  66
- Cleaning Tips
  
  67
- Cleaning the Printhead
  
  68
  - Clean the Printhead
    68
- Replacing the Printhead Cartridge
  
  69
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

72
- Troubleshooting Guide
  
  74
- If You Think the Printer Is Not Working
  
  75
- Making and Evaluating Test Cards
  
  75
  - Make a Printer Test Card
    76
  - Printer Test Card
    77
  - Windows Test Page
    78
  - Magnetic Stripe Test Card
    79
- Problems with Card Appearance
  
  80
- Obtaining Service
  
  95
  - When to Obtain Service
    95
- Packing the Printer for Shipping
  
  95
Chapter 6: Before You Install

100
- Installation Audience
  
  100
- General Requirements
  
  100
- Selecting the Site
  
  101
  - Environmental Requirements
    101
  - Electrical Requirements
    101
  - Physical Requirements
    101
- PC and Software Specifications
  
  103
- ID System Installation Sequence
  
  104
Chapter 7 : Install the Printer

106
- Unpacking the Printer
  
  106
  - Unpack the Printer
    106
- Who to Call for Assistance
  
  108
- Connecting Cables
  
  109
- Installing the Printer Driver
  
  114
  - Installation Choices
    114
- Changing Required Printer Settings
  
  123
- Printing Sample Cards
  
  124
  - Print Sample Cards
    124
- Setup Tips
  
  124
- Changing Optional Settings
  
  125
- Setting Printer Permissions
  
  126
Appendix A: Safety and Compliance

129
- Regulatory Compliance
  
  129
  - Notice for USA (FCC Notice
    129
  - Notice for Canada
    129
  - Notice for the European Union
    129
  - Notice for Taiwan and China
    130
  - Notice for Japan
    130
  - Notice to Users of Printers Equipped with Contactless Smart Card Coupler
    130
- Liability Statement
  
  130
- Safety
  
  130
  - Safe Environment
    131
  - Safe Human Interface
    131
- Acknowledgments
  
  131
Appendix B: Supplies and Cards

134
- Personalization Supplies
  
  134
  - Print Ribbons
    134
  - Laminate Material
    135
  - Topcoat Material
    137
  - Supply Roll Storage
    137
- Cards
  
  138
  - Card Specifications
    138
    
    Card Size
    138
    
    Card Material
    138
    
    New Cards Preferred
    140
  - Card Quality Guidelines
    140
    
    Card Surface
    140
    
    Card Handling
    140
    
    Card Storage
    140
  - Card Storage Specifications
    141
- Cleaning Supplies
  
  141
  - Printer Cleaning Card
    141
  - Replaceable Cleaning Sleeve
    142
  - Cleaning Kits (Optional
    142
  - Magnetic Stripe Cleaning Card
    143
  - Duplex/Laminator Cleaning Card
    143
  - Cleaning Pen
    143
  - Heated Roller Cleaning Stick
    143
- Printer Driver CD-ROM
  
  144
- Printer Components
  
  146
  - Printhead Cartridge
    146
  - Print Ribbon Cartridge
    146
  - Card Cartridge
    147
  - Cleaning Roller Spindle
    147
  - Card Output Stacker
    147
  - Data Cable
    147
  - Usb Cable
    148
  - Power Cable
    148
  - Smart Card Cable
    149
  - Serial Cable
    149
  - Overlay Cartridge
    149
  - Topcoat Cartridge
    150
  - Spool Cap
    150
  - Replacement Keys for Optional Locks
    151
  - Optional Security Lock
    151
- Related Publications
  
  151
Appendix C: PC Port Settings

154
Appendix D: Magnetic Stripe Encoding

165
- Magnetic Stripe Setup
  
  165
- Magnetic Stripe Escapes
  
  167
  - Enabling Magnetic Stripe Escapes
    167
  - Using Magnetic Stripe Escapes
    168
- IATA, ABA, and TTS Character Sets
  
  170
- NTT Character Set
  
  171
- Magnetic Stripe Settings Used by the Magna Printer
  
  172
Index

173

Datacard UltraGrafix Magna User Manual (173 pages)

photo ID printer

Brand: Datacard | Category: Printer | Size: 6.03 MB

Regulatory Compliance
2
Trademark Acknowledgments
2
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Overview

8
- About this Manual
  8
- Audience
  8
- About the Magna Class Printer
  8
Chapter 2: Using the Printer

20
- Tips for Success
  20
- Loading Cards
  21
- Loading the Print Ribbon
  23
- Load the Print Ribbon
  24
- Loading the Overlay or Topcoat Material
  25
- Powering on the Printer and PC
  31
- Ready Button
  32
- Status Light
  33
- Making Cards
  34
  - Operating Tips
    36
- Removing Cards
  36
- Responding to Messages
  37
- Shutting down the Printer and PC
  39
Chapter 3: Using the Printer Driver

42
- Working with Properties and Other Driver Dialog Boxes
  42
  - Tips for Properties, Printing Preferences, and Default Document Properties
    42
  - Properties for Windows Me & 98
    43
    
    Windows 2000 & XP
    44
    
    Windows NT
    47
- Using the Status Monitor
  50
Chapter 4: Maintaining the Printer

56
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

73
- Troubleshooting Guide
  76
- If You Think the Printer Is Not Working
  76
- Making and Evaluating Test Cards
  77
  - Printer Test Card
    78
  - Windows Test Page
    79
  - Magnetic Stripe Test Card
    81
- Problems with Card Appearance
  82
  - Print Module
    82
  - Topcoat Applied Using the Print Module
    88
  - Optional Topcoat Module
    90
  - Optional Overlay Module
    92
- Obtaining Service
  96
  - When to Obtain Service
    96
- Packing the Printer for Shipping
  96
Chapter 6: Before You Install

100
- Installation Audience
  100
- General Requirements
  100
- Selecting the Site
  101
  - Environmental Requirements
    101
  - Electrical Requirements
    101
  - Physical Requirements
    101
- PC and Software Specifications
  103
  - ID System Installation Sequence
    104
Chapter 7: Install the Printer

106
- Unpacking the Printer
  106
- Who to Call for Assistance
  109
- Connecting Cables
  109
  - Preparing the Printer for Driver Installation
    113
- Installing the Printer Driver
  114
- Changing Required Printer Settings
  120
- Printing Sample Cards
  121
- Setup Tips
  121
- Changing Optional Settings
  122
- Setting Printer Permissions
  123
Appendix A: Safety and Compliance

127
- Regulatory Compliance
  127
- Liability Statement
  128
- Safety
  128
  - Safe Environment
    128
  - Safe Human Interface
    128
- Acknowledgments
  129
Appendix B: Supplies and Cards

132
- Personalization Supplies
  132
  - Print Ribbons
    132
  - Overlay Material
    133
  - Topcoat Material
    134
  - Supply Roll Storage
    135
- Cards
  135
  - Card Specifications
    136
  - Card Quality Guidelines
    138
  - Card Storage Specifications
    139
- Cleaning Supplies
  139
  - Printer Cleaning Card
    139
  - Replaceable Cleaning Sleeve
    140
  - Cleaning Kits (Optional
    140
  - Magnetic Stripe Cleaning Card
    140
  - Duplex/Laminator Cleaning Card
    141
  - Cleaning Pen
    141
  - Heated Roller Cleaning Stick
    141
- Printer Driver CD-ROM
  141
- Printer Components
  143
  - Printhead Cartridge
    143
  - Print Ribbon Cartridge
    144
  - Card Cartridge
    145
  - Cleaning Roller Spindle
    145
  - Card Output Stacker
    145
  - Data Cable
    146
  - Power Cable
    146
  - Smart Card Serial Cable
    147
  - Overlay Cartridge
    147
  - Topcoat Cartridge
    148
  - Spool Cap
    148
  - Replacement Keys for Optional Locks
    148
  - Optional Security Lock
    148
- Related Publications
  149
  - Pc Port Settings for All Operating Systems
    152
  - Setting Parallel Port Values
    156
Appendix C: PC Port Settings

164
Appendix D: Magnetic Stripe Encoding

164

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DataCard UltraGrafix Magna User Manual (180 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Overview

About this Manual

Audience

About the Magna Printer

Chapter 2: Using the Printer

Tips for Success

Loading Cards

Loading the Print Ribbon

Loading the Overlay or Topcoat Material

Powering on the Printer and PC

Ready Button

Status Light

Making Cards

Removing Cards

Responding to Messages

Shutting down the Printer and PC

Chapter 3: Using the Printer Driver

Working with Properties and Other Driver Dialog Boxes

Using the Printer Toolbox

Chapter 4: Maintaining the Printer

Running a Cleaning Cycle

Using the Magnetic Stripe Cleaning Card

Cleaning the Printer Rollers

Using the Duplex/Laminator Cleaning Card

Cleaning the Supply Tracker

Cleaning the Heated Roller

Cleaning Tips

Cleaning the Printhead

Replacing the Printhead Cartridge

Chapter 5: 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

Chapter 6: Before You Install

Installation Audience

General Requirements

Selecting the Site

PC and Software Specifications

ID System Installation Sequence

Chapter 7 : Install the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

Who to Call for Assistance

Connecting Cables

Installing the Printer Driver

Changing Required Printer Settings

Printing Sample Cards

Setup Tips

Changing Optional Settings

Setting Printer Permissions

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

Printer Components

Related Publications

Appendix C: PC Port Settings

PC Port Settings for All Operating Systems

PC Settings for Windows 2000, XP & NT 4.0

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 Magna Printer

Index

Datacard UltraGrafix Magna User Manual (173 pages)

Table of Contents