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Entrust Sigma DS3 User Manual (90 pages)

Brand: Entrust | Category: Printer | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1: Introduction

11
- About this Manual
  
  11
- Intended Audience
  
  11
- Technical Support
  
  11
Chapter 2: About the Printer

13
- About the Sigma Card Printers
  
  13
- Printer Components
  
  14
  - Printer Left Side
    14
  - Printer Front and Right Side
    15
    
    Single-Hopper Printer
    15
    
    The Printer Cover
    16
    
    Multi-Hopper Printer
    17
    
    Multi-Hopper Cartridge
    18
  - Inside the Printer
    19
  - Print Ribbons
    20
    
    Ribbon Cartridge
    20
    
    Prefilled Print Ribbon Cassette
    21
  - Printer Back
    22
- Printer Configuration Label
  
  23
Chapter 3: Using the Printer

25
- Printer Overview
  
  25
  - Equipment
    25
  - Tasks and Users
    26
- Secure Encryption
  
  26
- Printer Controls
  
  27
  - Power Button
    27
  - Down Arrow, up Arrow, and Enter Key
    27
  - LCD Panel Icons
    28
  - LCD Panel Menus
    29
- Retrieve the Printer's Network IP Address
  
  31
  - Retrieve an Ipv4 Address
    31
  - Retrieve an Ipv6 Address
    33
- Print a Test Card
  
  35
- Load and Replace Supplies
  
  36
  - Load Cards
    36
    
    Single-Hopper Printer
    36
    
    Use the Exception Slot
    36
    
    Multi-Hopper Printer
    37
    
    Use the Multi-Hopper Exception Slide
    38
  - Replace the Print Ribbon
    39
    
    Load the Print Ribbon Cartridge
    39
    
    Install the Prefilled Print Ribbon Cassette
    40
- Use the Printer Dashboard
  
  41
Chapter 4: Print Cards

43
- Before You Begin
  
  43
- Print Cards
  
  44
  - Print from ID Software
    44
  - Print from Other Software
    44
Chapter 5: System Maintenance

47
- Maintain the Printer
  
  47
- Clean the Printer
  
  48
  - Single-Hopper Printer
    48
  - Multi-Hopper Printer
    49
  - Run the Cleaning Card
    49
  - Prepare the Printer for Use
    51
- Clean the Printhead
  
  52
- Empty the Reject Tray
  
  53
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

55

Entrust Sigma DS3 Installation And Administrator's Manual (66 pages)

Direct to Card Printers

Brand: Entrust | Category: Printer | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1: Printer Installation

9
- PC Requirements
  
  9
- Ethernet Requirements
  
  10
- USB Requirements
  
  10
- Electrical Requirements
  
  10
- Site Requirements
  
  11
  - Printer Dimensions
    11
    
    Single-Hopper Printer
    11
    
    Multi-Hopper Printer
    12
  - Clearance Requirements
    13
    
    Single-Hopper Printer
    13
    
    Multi-Hopper Printer
    14
  - Operating Environment
    14
- Secure Printing Requirements
  
  15
- Set up the Printer
  
  16
  - Unpack the Printer
    16
  - Secure the Printer (Optional)
    17
    
    Use the Optional Cable Lock
    17
    
    Use the Bolt-Down Openings
    17
  - Load Cards
    20
    
    Single-Hopper Printer
    20
    
    Multi-Hopper Printer
    20
  - Install the Print Ribbon
    22
    
    Load the Print Ribbon Cartridge
    22
    
    Install the Prefilled Print Ribbon Cassette
    23
- Prepare the Printer to Print Rewritable Cards
  
  24
- Connect the Printer to a Computer
  
  25
  - Connect Using a USB Cable
    25
  - Connect Using a Network Cable
    25
- Plug in and Power on the Printer
  
  26
- Use the Front Panel
  
  27
- Run the Quickinstaller
  
  27
- Set up an Administrator in the Printer Dashboard
  
  27
- Set the Printer Network IP Address
  
  29
  - Use Ipv4 Addressing
    29
    
    Set a Static Ipv4 Address
    30
  - Use Ipv6 Addressing
    32
    
    Enable Ipv6
    32
    
    Set a Manual Ipv6 Address
    34
- Run a SSA Test Card
  
  35
Use Opencard Data Format

37
- Configure Logical Hoppers
  
  37
- Use the Card Printer Driver
  
  37
Chapter 2: Elements of Card Design

39
Basic Card Design

39
Printing Design

40
- Color Printing
  40
  - Full-Panel Ribbon
    40
  - Short-Panel Color Print Ribbon
    41
  - Split-Ribbon Color Printing
    41
  - Manage Color
    41
  - Print Text in Color
    41
  - Print Graphics in Color
    42
  - Types of Color Images
    42
- Monochrome Printing
  42
  - Monochrome Printing with Full-Color Ribbon
    42
  - Monochrome Ribbon
    43
  - Ribbon Saver
    43
  - Print Text in Monochrome
    43
- Print Bar Codes
  44
- Apply Topcoat
  47
- Non-Printing Areas
  47
- Card Layout
  49
  - Margins
    49
  - Backgrounds
    50
  - Image Placement
    50
Magnetic Stripe Design

51
- Magnetic Stripe Data Formats
  51
  - Three-Track Option (ISO/IAT)
    51
  - Single-Track Option (JIS)
    52
- Magnetic Stripe Coercivity
  53
Smart Card Design

53
Settings for Card Design in the Printer Dashboard

55
Chapter 3: Supplies and Parts

57
- Print Ribbon
  
  58
  - Color Print Ribbon
    58
    
    Full-Panel Color Print Ribbon
    58
    
    Short-Panel Color Print Ribbon
    58
    
    Color Print Ribbon Kits
    59
  - Monochrome Print Ribbon
    59
    
    Monochrome Print Ribbon Kits
    59
    
    Ribbon Saver
    60
  - Print Ribbon Storage Guidelines
    60
- Cards
  
  61
  - Card Size
    61
  - Card Material
    61
  - Pre-Punched Cards
    61
  - New Cards for Color Printing
    62
  - Adhesive-Backed Cards
    62
  - Card Quality Guidelines
    63
    
    Card Surface
    63
    
    Card Handling
    63
    
    Card Storage
    63
- Cleaning Supplies
  
  64
- Replacement Parts and Optional Equipment
  
  64
  - Print Ribbon Cartridge
    64
  - 125-Card Input Hopper
    64
  - Cable Lock
    64
- Cables and Power Supplies
  
  65
  - Data Cables
    65
    
    USB Cable
    65
    
    Network Cable
    65
    
    USB Smart Card Cable
    65
  - Printer Power Supply
    65
  - Power Cords
    66

Entrust Sigma DS3 User Reference Manual (22 pages)

Direct to Card Printers

Brand: Entrust | Category: Printer | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
2
The Sigma DS Direct to Card Printer
3
Front Panel
3
Sigma DS Printer with Optional Multi-Hopper
4
Load Cards in a Single-Hopper
5
Use the Exception Slot
5
Load Card in a Manual Feed Input Hopper
6
Load Cards in a Multi-Hopper
7
Use the Multi-Hopper Exception Slide
8
Load the Print Ribbon Cartridge
9
Install the Prefilled Ribbon Cassette
10
Empty the Reject Tray
11
Clear a Card Jam
12
Single-Hopper Printer
12
Multi-Hopper Printer
12
Repair a Broken Print Ribbon
13
Check the Printer Power Connections
14
Check the Printer Data Connection
15
Usb
15
Network
15
Common LCD Messages
16
Clean the Printer
17
Single Hopper Printer
17
Multi-Hopper Printer
18
Run the Cleaning Card
19
Clean the Printhead
20

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Entrust Sigma DS3 User Manual (90 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

About this Manual

Intended Audience

Technical Support

Chapter 2: About the Printer

About the Sigma Card Printers

Printer Components

Printer Configuration Label

Chapter 3: Using the Printer

Printer Overview

Secure Encryption

Printer Controls

Retrieve the Printer's Network IP Address

Print a Test Card

Load and Replace Supplies

Use the Printer Dashboard

Chapter 4: Print Cards

Before You Begin

Print Cards

Chapter 5: System Maintenance

Maintain the Printer

Clean the Printer

Clean the Printhead

Empty the Reject Tray

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

Locate a Problem Within the Card Production System

Locate a Problem with Basic Printer Functions

Installation Problems

Card Printer Driver Problems

Card Appearance

Magnetic Stripe Problems

Use Advanced Troubleshooting Tools

Clear a Card Jam

Messages and Conditions

Repair a Broken Ribbon

Entrust Sigma DS3 Installation And Administrator's Manual (66 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Printer Installation

PC Requirements

Ethernet Requirements

USB Requirements

Electrical Requirements

Site Requirements

Secure Printing Requirements

Set up the Printer

Prepare the Printer to Print Rewritable Cards

Connect the Printer to a Computer

Plug in and Power on the Printer

Use the Front Panel

Run the Quickinstaller

Set up an Administrator in the Printer Dashboard

Set the Printer Network IP Address

Run a SSA Test Card

Use Opencard Data Format

Configure Logical Hoppers

Use the Card Printer Driver

Chapter 2: Elements of Card Design

Basic Card Design

Printing Design

Magnetic Stripe Design

Smart Card Design

Settings for Card Design in the Printer Dashboard

Chapter 3: Supplies and Parts

Print Ribbon

Cards

Cleaning Supplies

Replacement Parts and Optional Equipment

Cables and Power Supplies

Entrust Sigma DS3 User Reference Manual (22 pages)

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