Chapter 1: Installation
This chapter describes system requirements and provides setup
instructions for the Datacard® SD™ Series Card Printers.
Your installation may have additional requirements for a card production
environment. Consult your system administrator to determine the optimum
location for card production.
For Card Printer Driver installation troubleshooting and card production
troubleshooting information, refer to your printer's Driver Guide and User's Guide.
PC Requirements
Use a PC that meets or exceeds the following:
A 32‐ or 64‐bit processor, running at 2GHz or faster
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2GB or more memory (RAM) and at least 1GB free space on the hard drive
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One of the following supported operating systems:
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USB 2.0 port or Ethernet network connection
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ID software or other card production software to capture and organize the
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data to print on each card
SD Series Installation and Administrator's Guide
Windows 8.1
Windows 8, 32‐ or 64‐bit
Windows 7, 32‐ or 64‐bit
Windows XP, 32‐bit, Service Pack 3
Windows Server 2012, R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008, 64‐bit
Windows Server 2003, 32‐bit
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