Chapter 4: Print Cards; Before You Begin - Entrust EM1 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 (refer to
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Ribbon is loaded in the printer (refer to
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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.
You can use card personalization software to create and print card designs. The software handles
the types of information used on cards and sends it to the printer. If you do not use ID software,
you can use a retail PC application, such as Microsoft Word, with the XPS Card Printer Driver, to
design and print the cards. With any application, make sure that you test each card design to
verify that it is printing correctly and meets your requirements.
You also can:
Print a test card directly from the printer. Refer to
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on page 15.
Print a test card from the Printer Dashboard. Refer to the Printer Dashboard Help for
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complete information.
Print a driver sample card. Refer to "Print a Driver Sample Card" in the XPS Card Printer Driver
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User's Guide.
EM1, EM2 Card Printers User's Guide
"Load Cards"
"Replace the Print Ribbon"
"Print a Test Card with Network IP Address"
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on page 16).
on page 17).
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