Chapter 2: About The Printer; About The Cr825 And Ce875 Systems - Entrust Datacard CR825 User Manual

Chapter 2: About the Printer

This chapter describes how to identify and access the components of the
CR825 and CE875 Instant Issuance Systems.

About the CR825 and CE875 Systems

The CR825 and CE875 instant issuance systems use retransfer technology to produce high-quality,
over-the-edge printing on a variety of PVC and non-PVC card materials. The retransfer process
provides a reliable print quality on card surfaces that have minor variations, such as those due to
smart chips or RFID antennas embedded in the card.
The retransfer printing process uses two types of supply: a color pigment ink ribbon and a
retransfer film. Heat from a thermal printhead causes the ink pigment to release from the ribbon
and adhere to the retransfer material. The film is then bonded to the card using a heat and
pressure process that also applies the film to the edges of the card. The printer also has the ability
to apply two layers of the retransfer film on the front side or on both sides of a card, for added
durability.
The printer supports several types of color ink ribbon. The ribbon typically contains the following
panels: cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and primer (CMYKP). Ink ribbons also may include an
inhibitor panel that prevents any ink or retransfer material from being applied to areas of the card
that have a magnetic stripe or signature panel. Refer to the printer's Installation and
Administrator's Guide for a list of ink ribbons available for the printer.
The printer prints at a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. It can print on one side or both sides of the
card. It also can encode data on a magnetic stripe or a smart card chip. Magnetic stripe and
single-wire smart card capabilities are standard.
The printer is manufactured without an input hopper, which allows you to install either a 125-
card single hopper, or a multi-hopper with six input hoppers, each with a 125-card capacity. An
optional 125-card output hopper also is available and can be installed without tools on single-
hopper CR825 systems. In addition, an optional upgrade kit allows you to install a Wi-Fi Dongle in
the printer.
The CE875 system includes an embosser that creates the raised lettering and numbering found on
financial cards (refer to
Refer to "Printer Configuration Label"
factory-installed options in the printer.
CR825 and CE875 Instant Issuance System User's Guide
Appendix A: "CE875 Instant Issuance System"
on page 12
for complete information).
for more information about identifying the
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