CE870 Instant Issuance System Refer to your printer’s Installation and Administrator’s Guide, found on the Owner’s Library CD, for detailed installation instructions. 1. Select a Location for the Printer • Install the printer in a location that is clean and well ventilated, free of vibration or shock.
Quick Install Guide 2. Unpack the System Remove the printer and the embosser from their shipping cartons. Single-Hopper Printer Multi-Hopper Printer 527261-001L...
CE870 Instant Issuance System Embosser 3. Remove Shipping Items a. (Multi-hopper printer only): Unlock the printer and open the printer supplies access door and the multi-hopper cover. b. Remove the packing material inserted behind the hopper and inside the cover.
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Quick Install Guide c. Unlock the embosser and remove the indent ribbon and topping foil cartridges. d. Remove the foam “T” and block inserts used to secure the embosser topping and transport mechanisms during shipping. 527261-001L...
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CE870 Instant Issuance System 4. Secure the System a. Secure the embosser to the work surface (if required). Refer to the printer’s Installation and Administrator’s Guide for detailed installation instructions and measurements. Bolt Washer Lock Nut Work Surface 527261-001L...
Quick Install Guide 5. Assemble the Printer and Embosser a. Locate the interconnect cable in the cable routing area of the embosser, and make sure that it remains accessible. b. Slide the printer locking lever inside the embosser to the left to move the mounting lock to the unlocked position.
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CE870 Instant Issuance System d. Press down carefully, but firmly, on the printer to position it. e. Push the printer locking lever to the right to lock the printer to the embosser. Make sure that the printer is locked securely to the embosser.
Quick Install Guide 6. Connect the Power Cords a. Connect the printer power cord into the printer and into the power supply. b. Connect the power supply cord into the power outlet. c. Connect the embosser power cord into the embosser and power supply.
CE870 Instant Issuance System 7. Load Supplies Supplies are ordered separately. a. Load the indent ribbon onto the cartridge. Do not separate 527261-001L...
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Quick Install Guide b. Load the topping foil onto the cartridge. 527261-001L...
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CE870 Instant Issuance System c. Replace the cartridges in the embosser. d. Remove the print ribbon cartridge. 527261-001L...
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Quick Install Guide e. Load the cleaning sleeve onto the cartridge. If your printer is equipped with the optional printhead, load the print ribbon onto the cartridge. g. Install the print ribbon cartridge in the printer. 527261-001L...
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CE870 Instant Issuance System h. Load the cards in the input hopper. Refer to the diagram inside the hoppers for the correct orientation. Single Hopper Printer Multi-Hopper Printer Close and lock all printer and embosser doors. 527261-001L...
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Quick Install Guide 8. Connect the Network Data Cable The cable is ordered separately. 527261-001L...
CE870 Instant Issuance System 9. Power On the System Press the power button on the front panel to power on the system. The printer may or may not require activation. If Print job queue is deactivated displays on the LCD •...
Quick Install Guide 10. Activate the Printer a. If the printer requires activation, call 1-800-328-3996 to obtain an activation code. b. Have the printer and embosser serial numbers ready when you call. The printer serial number is located on the printer swingarm label. The embosser serial number is on the configuration label located inside of the embosser on the lower enclosure.
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CE870 Instant Issuance System c. Enter the activation code. Press until correct digit displays Repeat 6 & 7 for each digit 527261-001L...
Quick Install Guide 11. Set a Static IP Address Datacard CardWizard issuance software requires the ® ® printer to have the same IP address at all times. a. Obtain the following information from your system administrator: IP address _________________________ Subnet mask _______________________ Gateway address ____________________ b.
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CE870 Instant Issuance System c. Follow the same process to set the subnet mask and gateway address. 527261-001L...
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Quick Install Guide 12. Print a Test Card (Optional) a. Using an internet browser, enter https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the printer IP address. b. Log on to Printer Manager as WebAdmin. c. Select Troubleshooting >Test Card. 527261-001L...
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CE870 Instant Issuance System d. Select the Emboss test card option and the test card to run. Each test card tests the position and quality of embossed and indented characters. Refer to the printer’s Installation and Administrator’s Guide for a description of the test cards.
Quick Install Guide 13. Next Steps • Define the printer to CardWizard software. Refer to the CardWizard and Card Printer Setup Guide for information. • Contact your system administrator to set up the rest of the system. • Set up security, including network authorization to the printer.
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