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General| Print Technology | Dye Sublimation |
|---|---|
| Print Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Print Capabilities | Full-color, monochrome |
| Card Capacity | 100 cards (input hopper), 30 cards (output hopper) |
| Card Sizes | CR80 (85.6 mm x 54 mm / 3.375" x 2.125") |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating System Support | Windows 7, 8, 10 |
Skills required to perform printer installation procedures.
Guidelines for selecting a suitable location for the printer.
Recommendations for printer placement and environment.
Order of installation for printer with system components.
Steps to install the Smart Driver on Win XP/2000 via USB.
Steps to install the Smart Driver on Win Me/98 via USB.
Steps to install the Smart Driver on Win NT via network.
Step-by-step instructions for unpacking the printer and its accessories.
Procedure for powering on SP35/SP55 printer models.
Procedure for powering on the SP75 printer model.
Information on connecting necessary data cables.
Checklist before installing the printer driver.
Overview of various printer installation methods.
Detailed steps for installing the Smart Driver on Win XP/2000 via USB.
Detailed steps for installing the Smart Driver on Win Me/98 via USB.
Detailed steps for installing the Smart Driver on Win NT via network.
Recommendations for successful sample card printing.
How to configure user permissions in Windows XP/2000.
How to configure user permissions in Windows NT.
Modifying user permissions via the Registry Editor.
Advice on managing printer type settings.
Overview of network printing concepts.
Steps to prepare the printer for network setup.
Methods for connecting the printer to a network.
Instructions for connecting via the Ethernet port.
Steps for USB connection with a wired print server.
Steps for USB connection with a wireless print server.
Configuring network addressing on the printer.
Configuring data format for SP55 printers with Ethernet/Open Card.
Setting up the printer and its driver.
Information on SNMP features for network printers.
Process to update drivers on Windows XP/2000.
Process to update drivers on Windows Me/98 SE/NT.
Steps to uninstall the current printer driver.
Using the utility to remove leftover driver files.
Steps to reinstall the printer and its driver.
General issues and solutions for printer installation.
Specific problems and solutions for USB installations.
Issues with network setups involving print servers.
Problems specific to Ethernet-connected printers.
Procedure to remove devices from Device Manager.
How to connect multiple printers via USB.
Considerations for using multiple printers on a single PC.
Overview of the printer pooling feature.
Steps for utilizing printer pooling.
Prerequisites for sharing a printer on a local network.
Components needed for printer sharing.
Steps to configure printer sharing.
How to install the driver on client PCs for shared printers.
Tasks performed on the host PC for shared printers.
How client PCs use a shared printer.
Configuring USB ports across different operating systems.
Configuring serial ports for Windows XP/2000.
Configuring serial ports for Windows Me/98.
Configuring serial ports for Windows NT.
Details on the Smart Driver CD-ROM contents and path.
Driver details for Windows XP/2000.
Driver details for Windows Me/98.
Driver details for Windows NT network printing.
Installation programs for various e-Guides.
Information on choosing the correct e-Guide.
Initial steps for setting up card designs.
Process for creating card designs.
Definition and components of a card design.
Timing for performing setup tasks.
Using the Properties dialog for printer settings.
Using Printing Preferences for printer settings.
Using Default Document Properties dialog.
Using the Printer Toolbox for tasks and settings.
Special mode for printer configuration.
Using the Printer Diagnostics tool.
Reasons for multiple printer setup interfaces.
Advice for using Properties/Printing Preferences.
Settings in the Properties dialog for Windows Me/98.
Settings in Properties/Printing Preferences for Windows 2000/XP.
Settings in Properties/Default Document Properties for Windows NT.
Steps to use the Properties dialog box.
Steps to use the Printing Preferences dialog box.
Steps to use the Default Document Properties dialog.
Tasks for setting up monochrome printing.
How to use the Ribbon Saver feature.
Adjusting brightness, contrast, and sharpness for card appearance.
Steps to access the Color Settings page.
General steps for changing printer settings.
How to adjust print intensity for optimal results.
Adjusting print position for edge-to-edge printing.
Adjusting laminator settings for SP75 printers.
Overview of custom blocking features for card printing.
Available blocking options and their purposes.
Steps to create custom blocking areas using bitmaps.
Advice for successful magnetic stripe setup.
Using magnetic stripe escape codes for custom formatting.
Steps to enable magnetic stripe escape compatibility.
How to use magnetic stripe escapes for data encoding.
Items needed for smart card personalization.
Identifying smart card module codes from the printer label.
Checking smart card reader installation in Windows.
Types of laminator materials for SP75 printers.
Printing cards using Datacard ID software.
Printing cards using PC applications like Word.
Laminating cards without printing a design.
Tips for handling and resolving printer messages.
Steps to clean the printer's rollers.
Steps to clean duplex module rollers.
Steps to clean the printer's printhead.
Procedures for cleaning the laminator on SP75 printers.
Steps to remove the printhead cartridge.
Steps to install a new printhead cartridge.
Recommendations for PC maintenance tasks.
Quick guide to identifying printer problems.
Guidelines for troubleshooting printer issues.
Procedure to find the source of printer problems.
Verifying printer functions with test cards.
Testing magnetic stripe encoding with specific cards.
Using sample cards for verification.
Steps to print a printer test card.
Issues related to printed card appearance.
Problems specific to black and white image printing.
Issues related to topcoat application on cards.
Topcoat issues specific to SP75 printers.
Problems with laminate patch application on SP75 printers.
Communication issues with directly connected printers.
Communication issues for local/network printers.
Communication issues for networked printers.
Other issues causing communication disruption.
Verifying magnetic stripe encoding with a test card.
Common issues with magnetic stripe data and their solutions.
Conditions that require obtaining printer service.
Steps to pack the printer for shipping.
Recommendations for installing Printer Diagnostics.
Overview of supplies and cards for SP Series printers.
Information on available color and monochrome print ribbons.
Types of laminator materials for SP75 printers.
Guidelines for storing supply rolls.
Specifications and guidelines for card stock.
Guidelines for ensuring high-quality card printing.
Guidelines for handling cards to prevent damage.
Guidelines for storing cards.
Environmental specifications for card storage.
Details on printer cleaning cards.
Information on replaceable cleaning sleeves.
Details on the printhead cleaning pen.
Cleaning cards for SP75 laminator.
Details on the replaceable printhead cartridge.
Information on the print ribbon cartridge.
Details on the cleaning roller spindle.
Information on the Printer Guide holder.
Details on the USB data cable.
Information on the printer's power supply.
Details on available power cords.
Information on smart card cables.
Details on the smart card serial cable.
Information on the carrying case.
Details on the laminator cartridge for SP75.
Information on the high-capacity output hopper.
List of related printer publications.
