56 Elements of Card Design
Smart Card Codes on the Printer Labels
The configuration labels include codes that identify the type and model of the smart card reader
installed in the printer. The following table lists the codes used on the configuration labels.
The S1 value on the configuration label indicates that the printer has the basic smart card
components installed. Basic components include the mounting hardware only. An integrator
must install a contactless reader.
If the Sx value is included in the configuration code, the printer has the basic components of an
S1, plus the appropriate interface installed.
Single-Wire Smart Card
Single-wire smart card processing allows a single USB or Ethernet connection with the printer to
carry data for both smart card personalization and printing.
The single-wire smart card feature is available through the Windows Driver Software
Development Kit (SDK), or through your card personalization software.
Code on Label Type of Smart Card Module
S1 Integrator Contactless
S5 iCLASS Read/Write Contactless
S11 Identive
S12 pcProx Plus Dual Frequency
S13 DUALi Single Wire
S14 HID SEOS Reader
The smart card readers available may vary by printer model. Contact your authorized
dealer for more information.
The single-wire smart card programming interface is similar, but not identical, to
the PC/SC standard. Applications using PC/SC to personalize smart cards may
require modification to use the single-wire smart card interface.