Chapter 4: Print Cards; Before You Begin - Entrust Datacard CR825 User Manual

Chapter 4: Print Cards

This chapter provides an overview of how to use application software to
prepare card designs and send card data to the printer.

Before You Begin

Before you start to print cards, make sure that you have met the following requirements:
Cards are loaded in the printer, or available to insert.
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Ink ribbon and retransfer film are loaded. Refer to
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"Replace the Retransfer Film"
Appendix A: "CE875 Instant Issuance System"
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 the printer's Installation and Administrator's Guide, and the documentation
for your card personalization software.
The CR825 and CE875 instant issuance systems use CardWizard software to create and print
cards. CardWizard software is a centralized application that processes card data and obtains the
needed authorization from the financial system that manages customer accounts.
CardWizard software performs the following functions:
Prepares card data
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Links to financial software, so cards issued are linked with customer accounts
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Manages security
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Refer to "Print Cards from CardWizard Software"
cards to the printer. Refer to your CardWizard documentation for complete information about
how to set up card designs and use CardWizard software.
CR825 and CE875 Instant Issuance System User's Guide
"Replace the Ink Ribbon"
on page 37. If your system includes an embosser, refer to
for information about preparing the embosser.
on page 42
on page 32
for instructions about how to send
and
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