Card Printer System Overview; Equipment; Tasks And Users - DataCard SD Series User Manual

Card Printer System Overview

The card printer is used with other equipment and software to create a card
production system. The system produces cards for a specific purpose, and the
cards must meet requirements.

Equipment

The system can include:
1.
A PC, with software to support the
printer, such as:
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2.
Capture devices, such as:
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3.
The printer with supplies and a facility power source.
4.
A data connection between the printer and PC, which can be a USB
connection or a network connection. (Do not use both with one printer.)

Tasks and Users

Typical roles in a card production system include:
The operator, who makes cards, loads supplies, and handles minor problems
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such as card jams.
The system administrator, who sets up the card printer and other hardware,
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sets up card designs, configures card production software, and identifies the
best use of the card printer in the organization.
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ID software designed
specifically to capture, format,
and save the data for cards.
A retail application such as
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Microsoft Word or Adobe®
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Photoshop .
A digital camera connected to the PC to take photos for ID badges and
other cards.
A signature capture pad or fingerprint reader.
Using the System