Entrust Sigma DS2 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Using the Printer
This chapter describes how to perform the basic tasks required to
operate the printer.
Printer Overview
The Card Printer is used with other equipment and software to create a card personalization
system. The system produces cards for a specific purpose, and the cards must meet defined
requirements.
Equipment
The system can include:
 A PC, with software to support the printer, such as:
 The XPS Card Printer Driver for Windows.
 ID software designed specifically to capture, format, and save the data for cards, such as
Datacard® TruCredential™ Suite Software.
 A retail application, such as Microsoft Word.
 Capture devices (optional), such as:
 A digital camera connected to the PC to take photos.
 A signature capture pad, fingerprint reader, or PIN pad.
 The printer with supplies and a facility power source.
 A data connection between the printer and PC. The connection can be via USB, network,
Wi-Fi (if installed), or a Cloud connection.

Entrust Sigma DS2 Specifications

General

Print Resolution	300 dpi
Card Capacity Input Hopper	125 cards
Card Capacity Output Hopper	25 cards
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Print Technology	Direct-to-card dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
Card Sizes	CR80
Operating System Support	Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008
Card Thickness	0.010 inches to 0.040 inches (0.25 mm to 1.02 mm)
Print Speed	Up to 250 cards per hour (YMCKO)