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Datacard® XPS Card PrinterSolution GuideOctober 2011539956-001 Rev. B

6 How the Printer WorksOutside of the Printer

7 Printer Configuration LabelThe printer has a label on the side of the cover arm that shows the components installed. Find the label on the side of t

8 How the Printer WorksFeatures Supported by Printer ModelTo determine whether your printer has an optional feature, see the configuration label on t

9 Printer ThroughputThroughput is a measure of how many personalized cards a printer produces within a period of time under ideal conditions. The spec

10 How the Printer Works

11Chapter 4: Implementation Choices for FeaturesMany features have more than one method or choice available for implementing them. This section descri

12 Implementation Choices for Featuresfor other printers. Escape codes provide a limited ability to customize magnetic stripe formats.• The printer

13 card. Even dual interface readers (which can read contacted and contactless cards) are designed for specific card specifications.Contact CardsConta

14 Implementation Choices for FeaturesSmart Card ProcessingThis section presents information about how to set up a system if you are personalizing sm

15 • Smart card application module (which uses the SDK for the smart card and reader type).• Smart cards that work with the reader in the printer.Se

iiNoticeSee the notices in the XPS Card Printer Installation and User Guide.Please do not attempt to operate or repair this equipment without adequat

16 Implementation Choices for Features

17Chapter 5: Card DesignCard design is the name given to the combined features of the printed cards. Cards are useful only when all cards contain the

18 Card DesignB. For the photo capture systems, set up lighting, distance, and backdrop to produce consistent quality images. Choose an area that ha

19 • Contactless cards up to 0.037 in or 1.0 mm thick can be read in a card printer.• For best results, print on cards only once. Do not print over

20 Card DesignImage PlacementThe following suggestions can help you locate important images, such as a photo, logo, or bar code. When placing images,

21 MarginsAny unprinted area at the edge of the card is called the margin. Some card printers can print edge to edge, which is the same as a margin of

22 Card DesignBar codes will print more successfully when you follow these guidelines:• Maintain the required quiet zone around the actual bar code.

23 • Always test the readability of bar codes under production conditions. Factors to consider include:• If you will print cards one at a time, make

24 Card DesignChanging a Card DesignIf you make substantial changes to the way you produce cards, review setup tasks to make sure cards continue to h

25 • If using batch printing (where many cards are sent at a time and the printer operates continuously), test the first card of the batch and the 20

i 1. Welcome to Card Printer Solutions _________________________________ 1New Printer Family ______________________________________________________ 1I

26 Card Design• Keep out of direct sunlight, which can warp the card. Avoid physical damage to the card. Do not bend or twist the card. Do not use t

27Chapter 6: Magnetic StripeMagnetic stripe is an option available in most printers. Two options are available: Single-track and three track.This sect

28 Magnetic StripeIf you are encoding cards with data already on a particular track, the track can be turned off using the Printer Manager. See“WebAd

29 About CoercivityCoercivity is a property of the magnetic stripe material on the card. It measures how difficult it is to change the polarity or ali

30 Magnetic StripeMagnetic Stripe EncodingThe printer can receive magnetic stripe data in one of the following ways:• From a Windows application, su

31 • If you set up customized formats, choose “Use Printer Settings” in Printing Preferences (so the driver does not send the format setting with eac

32 Magnetic StripeMagnetic Stripe FormatsThis section lists the default character sets for the printer.The IATA, ABA, and TTS character sets are the

33 Single-Track OptionThe default data encoding format for a single-track magnetic stripe module is the JIS Type II format.JIS (Japanese Industrial St

34 Magnetic Stripe

35Chapter 7: Smart Card ModuleSolutions that include a smart card (including contact cards and contactless cards) require software that can communicat

ii Magnetic Stripe Module________________________________________________ 29Magnetic Stripe Encoding ______________________________________________ 30

36 Smart Card Modulecard. Even dual interface readers (which can read contacted and contactless cards) are designed for specific card specifications.

37Chapter 8: System ToolsThis section describes the tools you use to implement a solution.It includes:• “The XPS Card Printer Driver”• “Windows Prin

38 System ToolsWindows Printing PreferencesThe Printing Preferences dialog contains settings that Windows uses to manage your card design. The Prefer

39 Printer Front PanelThe front panel of the printer provides the controls you need to operate the printer. It includes the following:

40 System ToolsUse the LCD Menu SystemThe front panel of the printer includes an LCD display with keys. When the printer is not actively printing car

41 Printer ManagerThe printer includes the Printer Manager, which displays information about the printer. Managers or service providers can use the Pr

42 System ToolsOpen the Printer Manager1. Obtain the printer Network IP Address or the USB IP Address and record it. 2. Open a Web Browser on the

43 Printer Manager Access LevelsThe Username field controls the level of access to information and settings. Choose the Access Level that matches your

44 System ToolsPrint a Printer Manager PageTo print the information from any Printer Manager page to a paper printer use your Internet browser Print

45 About Printer ManagerThis page displays the versions and build dates of the Printer Manager. Printer Setting MenuFrom the Printer Setting menu, a W

1Chapter 1: Welcome to Card Printer SolutionsThis manual describes the XPS Card Printer and how to use it to meet your organization's needs for a

46 System ToolsVitalProductDataTo view or print VPD, choose VPD from the Status menu and use the Internet browser print feature. File > Print.A We

47 FlipperFlipper settings are used to set values for the duplex module in duplex-option printers. Flipper settings are available for WebService acces

48 System ToolsMaintenance MenuThe Maintenance menu provides the WebUser access level with the ability to run a cleaning card from the Printer Manage

49 WebAdmin Access LevelThe WebAdmin access level provides settings and information used by a system administrator or advanced user. In a card product

50 System ToolsCommunicationThe Communication menu provides the WebAdmin access level with settings to change the Ethernet address method from DHCP t

51 Example:Change the Filter Job States status in the Activity Log to help isolate a card production problem. To change the Filter Job States:1. Log

52 System ToolsVitalProductDataTo view or print Vital Product Data, choose VPD from the Status menu and use the Internet browser print feature. File&

53 PrintThe Print selections provide a WebAdmin access level with the ability to fine tune the card design by adjusting the print intensity, topcoat p

54 System Tools• Selecting None from the ColorManagement dropdown list disables color management in the printer and color management will be handled

55 MagStripeGeneralMagnetic stripe settings are available for WebAdmin and WebService access levels only. WebAdmin access levels can use the following

2 Welcome to Card Printer SolutionsIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for technical professionals who are implementing a card-based solution. T

56 System ToolsMagStripeCustomTracksCustom magnetic stripe settings are available for WebAdmin and WebService access levels. WebAdmin access levels c

57 4. Click the Set Current button to apply your changes.Update PasswordWebAdmin access level personnel can choose to password protect the Printer Ma

58 System ToolsTroubleshooting MenuThe Troubleshooting menu for the WebAdmin access level contains settings and tools for isolating card production i

59 • TestPattern4: This is a color step test card that uses all panels of the print ribbon and displays the steps of each color from darkest to light

60 System ToolsMaintenance MenuThe Maintenance menu provides the WebAdmin access level with the ability to run a cleaning card from the Printer Manag

61Chapter 9: How Do I . . .Solutions to Common Print Production IssuesWebAdmin and WebService access levels can use the following troubleshooting sect

62 How Do I . . .Ribbon Break at Leading EdgeIf the ribbon breaks at the onset of printing, the likely cause is that the printhead has moved into pos

63Chapter 10: Related PublicationsThis section lists publication about the card printers that might be useful to you.User InformationThe following use

64 Related PublicationsInformation for IntegratorsThis Solution Guide provides detailed information about implementing solutions that use features of

3Chapter 2: Card Printers and SolutionsThis chapter describes solutions that include features that a card printer can support. Solutions include all c

4 Card Printers and SolutionsTime and AttendanceA card can interface with automated systems, such as time and attendance, using a magnetic stripe, a

5Chapter 3: How the Printer WorksThe printer performs all actions through jobs. Jobs are submitted using an external source such as the printer driver