Chapter 3: Using The Printer; Working With Printer Settings And Data; Settings And Data For Windows Nt - DataCard ImageCard User Manual

U sing the printer
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This chapter provides information to help you run
the Magna Class printer effectively and
efficiently. It describes:
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Working with printer settings and data

Printer driver settings and data are organized differently for Windows
NT and Windows 98. Use the section that applies to the operating
system you use.

Settings and data for Windows NT

Settings that control the printing and personalization of the card are in
the Default Document Properties dialog box for the printer. These
settings include:
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User's Guide for the Magna™ Class Printer
How to work with printer settings and data
How to make cards
How to remove completed cards and rejected cards
How to respond to messages
How to shut down the system
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At installation, the Magna Class printer driver uses default
settings for the printer. At setup, you need to view, change, and
save printer and driver settings. As you use the printer, you might
change the card design and need to change settings to reflect
that, or you might need to view settings or data about the printer.
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If you use a card creation application specifically designed to
create cards, that application might include card settings that
override driver settings.
Card design settings, such as landscape or portrait orientation
Topcoat pattern during the print cycle
Printer supplies used
Cleaning interval
Magnetic stripe encoding formats and coercivity
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