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DataCard ImageCard series User Manual (159 pages)

Magna Class Printer

Brand: DataCard | Category: Printer | Size: 5 MB

Proprietary Notice
2
Regulatory Compliance
2
Trademark Acknowledgments
2
Table of Contents
3
Declaration of Conformity
7
Chapter 1: Overview

10
- About this Manual
  
  10
- Audience
  
  10
- About the Magna Class Printer
  
  10
  - Printer Models
    11
  - Printer Features
    13
    
    Inside the Printer
    15
    
    Back of the Printer
    17
  - How Options Are Identified in this Manual
    18
- PC and Software Specifications
  
  18
Chapter 2: Getting Started

20
- General Requirements
  
  20
- Selecting the Site
  
  21
  - Electrical Requirements
    21
  - Physical Requirements
    21
  - Environmental Requirements
    23
- Unpacking the Printer
  
  24
  - Unpack the Printer
    24
- Who to Call for Assistance
  
  28
- Connecting the Printer
  
  28
  - Connect the Printer
    28
- Loading Cards
  
  30
  - Load Cards
    30
- Loading the Print Ribbon
  
  33
  - Load the Print Ribbon
    34
- Loading the Overlay Material
  
  36
- Verify the Debower Position
  
  40
- Powering on the System
  
  42
  - Power on the Printer
    43
- Installing the Printer Driver
  
  44
  - Install the Printer Driver
    45
- Setup Tips
  
  47
- Making and Evaluating Test Cards
  
  48
  - Make a Printer Test Card
    48
  - Printer Test Card
    50
Chapter 3: Using the Printer

53
- Working with Printer Settings and Data
  
  53
  - Settings and Data for Windows NT
    53
    
    Use the Properties Dialog Box
    54
    
    Use the Default Document Properties Dialog Box
    55
  - Settings and Data for Windows 98
    57
- Using the Status Monitor
  
  59
- Making Cards
  
  63
  - Print from a PC Application
    63
- Removing Cards
  
  65
- Responding to Messages
  
  66
- Shutting down the System
  
  68
Chapter 4: Maintaining the Printer

70
- Using the Printer Cleaning Card
  
  70
  - Run a Printer Cleaning Card
    70
- Using the Duplex/Overlay Cleaning Card
  
  72
- Using the Magnetic Stripe Cleaning Card
  
  74
- Cleaning the Printhead
  
  75
  - Clean the Printhead
    75
- Cleaning the Supply Tracker
  
  76
- Cleaning the Overlay Heated Roller
  
  78
- Replacing the Printhead Cartridge
  
  80
  - Remove the Printhead Cartridge
    80
  - Replace the Printhead Cartridge
    81
Chapter 5: Advanced Information

83
- Reinstalling the Printer Driver
  
  83
  - Remove the Existing Printer Driver
    84
- Network Printing
  
  89
- Changing the Type of Print Ribbon
  
  95
  - Change the Print Ribbon
    95
  - Change the Print Ribbon Type Setting
    95
  - Change the Card Design
    96
  - Change the Printhead
    98
  - Change Printhead Settings
    98
  - Print Sample Cards
    99
  - When to Change What
    99
- Changing Operational Settings
  
  100
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

103
- If You Think the Printer Is Not Working
  
  103
- Problems with Card Appearance
  
  104
  - Print Station
    105
  - Topcoat Applied Using the Print Ribbon
    110
  - Optional Overlay Station
    113
- Obtaining Service
  
  117
  - When to Obtain Service
    118
- Packing the Printer for Shipping
  
  118
  - Safety and Compliance
    121
Appendix A: Safety and Compliance

121
- Regulatory Compliance
  
  121
- Liability Statement
  
  122
  - Safety
    122
  - Safe Environment
    123
  - Safe Human Interface
    123
- Acknowledgments
  
  123
  - S Upplies and Cards
    124
Appendix B: Supplies and Cards

124
- Personalization Supplies
  
  124
  - Print Ribbons
    124
  - Overlay Material
    127
  - Supply Roll Storage
    128
- Cards
  
  128
  - Card Specifications
    128
  - Card Size
    129
  - Card Material
    129
  - Pre-Punched Cards
    130
  - New Cards Preferred
    130
  - Card Quality Guidelines
    130
  - Card Handling
    131
  - Card Storage Specifications
    131
- Cleaning Supplies
  
  132
  - Printer Cleaning Card
    132
  - Duplex/Overlay Cleaning Card
    132
  - Magnetic Stripe Cleaning Card
    133
  - Printhead Cleaning Pen
    133
  - Overlay Roller Cleaning Stick
    133
- Printer Driver CD-ROM
  
  133
- Anti-Static Wrist Strap
  
  133
- Printer Components
  
  134
  - Printhead Cartridge
    134
  - Interface Cable
    135
  - Power Cord
    135
  - Smart Card Serial Cable
    136
  - Print Ribbon Cartridge
    136
  - Card Cartridge
    137
  - Card Output Stacker
    137
  - Overlay Cartridge
    138
  - Fuse
    138
- Related Publications
  
  139
Appendix C: PC Settings

140
- PC Settings for All Operating Systems
  
  140
  - Configuring the ECP Parallel Port
    140
- PC Settings for Windows
  
  143
  - Setting Port Values
    143
  - Setting Printer Permissions
    144
  - Setting a Smart Card Serial Port-Windows NT
    145
- PC Settings for Windows 98
  
  146
  - Setting Port Values
    147
  - Setting a Smart Card Serial Port-Windows 98
    148
  - M Agnetic Stripe Encoding
    151
Appendix D: Magnetic Stripe Encoding

151
- IATA, ABA, and TTS Character Sets
  
  151
- NTT Character Set
  
  152
- Magnetic Stripe Settings Used by the Magna Class Printer
  
  153

DataCard ImageCard series User Manual (110 pages)

Express and Select Class Printers

Brand: DataCard | Category: Printer | Size: 2 MB

Liability Statement
2
Proprietary Notice
2
Trademark Acknowledgments
2
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Overview

6
- About this Manual
  
  7
- Audience
  
  7
- About the Express or Select Printer
  
  7
  - Printer Models
    7
  - Printer Features
    9
  - Inside the Printer
    11
- PC and Software Specifications
  
  13
Chapter 2: Getting Started

15
- General Requirements
  
  15
- Selecting the Site
  
  16
  - Electrical Requirements
    16
  - Physical Requirements
    16
  - Environmental Requirements
    17
- Unpacking the Printer
  
  17
- Who to Call for Assistance
  
  18
- Connecting the Printer
  
  18
- Loading Cards
  
  20
- Loading the Print Ribbon
  
  21
  - Load the Print Ribbon
    23
- Powering on the System
  
  24
- Installing the Printer Driver
  
  25
  - Installing the Windows 95/98 Printer Driver
    25
  - Installing the Printer Driver on Windows NT
    26
- Setup Tips
  
  28
- Making and Evaluating Test Cards
  
  29
  - Printer Test Card
    30
Chapter 3: Using the Printer

33
- Working with Printer Settings and Data
  
  33
  - Settings and Data for Windows NT
    33
  - Settings and Data for Windows 98
    36
- Using the Status Monitor
  
  37
  - Opening and Using the Status Dialog Box
    38
  - Viewing Status Monitor Information
    39
- Making Cards
  
  40
- Removing Cards
  
  41
- Responding to Messages
  
  42
- Shutting down the System
  
  43
Chapter 4: Maintaining the Printer

45
- Using the Printer Cleaning Card
  
  45
- Using the Duplex Cleaning Card
  
  46
- Using the Magnetic Stripe Cleaning Card
  
  48
- Cleaning the Printer Rollers
  
  49
- Cleaning the Printhead
  
  51
- Replacing the Printhead Cartridge
  
  51
Chapter 5: Advanced Information

55
- Reinstalling the Printer Driver
  
  55
  - Remove the Existing Printer Driver
    55
- Installing Two Printers (Windows 95/98)
  
  59
  - Using Two Printers
    59
- Network Printing
  
  60
- Changing the Type of Print Ribbon
  
  65
  - Change the Print Ribbon
    65
  - Change the Print Ribbon Type Setting
    65
  - Change the Card Design
    65
  - Change the Printhead
    67
  - Change Printhead Settings
    67
  - Print Sample Cards
    68
  - When to Make Changes
    68
- Changing Operational Settings
  
  68
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

70
- If You Think the Printer Is Not Working
  
  70
- Problems with Card Appearance
  
  71
  - Print Station
    71
  - Topcoat Applied Using the Print Ribbon
    76
- Obtaining Service
  
  78
  - When to Obtain Service
    78
- Packing the Printer for Shipping
  
  78
Appendix A: Safety and Compliance

81
- Regulatory Compliance
  
  81
- Liability Statement
  
  82
- Safety
  
  82
  - Safe Environment
    82
  - Safe Human Interface
    82
- Acknowledgments
  
  83
Appendix B: Supplies and Cards

84
- Personalization Supplies
  
  84
  - Print Ribbons
    84
  - Supply Roll Storage
    85
- Cards
  
  85
  - Card Specifications
    85
  - Card Size
    86
  - Card Material
    86
  - New Cards Preferred
    86
  - Pre-Punched Cards
    87
  - Card Quality Guidelines
    87
  - Card Storage Specifications
    88
- Cleaning Supplies
  
  88
  - Printer Cleaning Card
    88
  - Duplex Cleaning Card
    89
  - Magnetic Stripe Cleaning Card
    89
  - Citrus Solvent
    89
- Printer Driver Diskettes
  
  89
- Anti-Static Wrist Strap
  
  89
- Printer Components
  
  90
  - Printhead Cartridge
    90
  - Interface Cable
    90
  - Power Cord
    91
  - Smart Card Serial Cable
    91
  - Print Ribbon Cartridge
    92
  - Card Cartridge
    92
  - Fuse
    93
Appendix C: PC Settings

94
Appendix D: Magnetic Stripe Encoding

103

DataCard ImageCard series Manual (115 pages)

Brand: DataCard | Category: Printer | Size: 1 MB

Regulatory Compliance
2
Revision Log
2
Trademark Acknowledgments
2
Table of Contents
3
Declaration of Conformity
5
Chapter 1: Introduction

6
- About this Manual
  7
- Required Skills
  7
- The Printer and Its Features
  7
- Parts of the Printer
  10
- Printer Software Requirements
  14
- Card Quality Guidelines
  15
  - Card Surface
    15
  - Card Handling
    15
  - Card Storage and Maintenance
    15
- Supplies
  16
Chapter 2: Getting Started

17
- Choosing a Site
  18
- Connecting Cables
  20
- Loading Supplies
  21
  - Loading Blank Cards
    21
  - Loading and Replacing the Ribbon
    24
- Installing the Printer Driver for the First Time
  26
- Magnetic Stripe Encoding
  31
- Print a Printer Test Card
  34
- Printing Test Cards
  34
- Getting Started
  38
- Printing Magnetic Stripe Test Cards
  39
- The Basics of Printing from an Application
  41
Chapter 3: Day-To-Day Printer Use

42
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

64
- Understanding Messages
  65
- General Troubleshooting
  66
- Troubleshooting
  67
- Making Repairs and Obtaining Service
  74
Chapter 5: Advanced Information

75
Appendix A: Safety and Compliance

100
- Emissions
  100
  - FCC Notice (USA
    100
  - Canada
    100
  - Europe
    100
  - Liability Statement
    100
  - Proprietary Notice
    101
  - Safety
    101
  - Safe Environment
    101
  - Safe Human Interface
    102
- Acknowledgments
  102
Appendix B: Supplies

103
- List of Supplies
  104
- Card Requirements
  105
- Printhead Cartridge
  105
- Ribbon
  107
- Cleaning Supplies
  108
- Ribbon Cartridge
  109
- Card Cartridge
  109
- Interface Cable
  110
- Power Cable
  110
- Power Receptacle Fuse
  111
- Carrying Case (Express & S Models Only
  111
- Publications
  112
- Printer Driver
  112
- I Index
  113