CD820 Instant Issuance System User’s Guide 3
Chapter 2: About the Printer
About the CD820 Instant Issuance System
The card printer applies images, text, and encoded data to plastic cards. It prints full-color and
monochrome images, depending on the print ribbon installed.
A busy issuance site might issue several thousand cards a month. During busy times, the site
might use more than one printer to keep up with demand. The printer issues cards either one at a
time or in batches—up to 100 cards at a time. A 200-card input hopper is available and can be
installed without tools. In addition, an optional multi-hopper with six input hoppers, each with a
100-card capacity, is available.
Other options available for the card printer include magnetic stripe and smart card modules. The
configuration label on the printer shows the options installed. Refer to “System Label” on page 8
for more information about recognizing the factory-installed options on your card printer.
Printer Components
Refer to the following to view the printer components and the different options:
Printer Left Side on page 4
Printer Right Side on page 5
Printer with Single Input Hopper on page 6
Printer with Optional Multi-Hopper on page 7
Print Ribbon Cartridge on page 8
System Label on page 8