DataCard SP55 Manual de usuario

SP55 Printer Guide554733-001August 2004

Page 7Loading print ribbon1 Open the printer.2 Remove the ribbon cartridge. 3 Remove both used ribbon spools from the cartridge (if present).Tips

Page 85 Load the new roll of print ribbon on the cartridge.— Put the full spool of ribbon on the supply spindle of the ribbon cartridge. Push until

Page 9Check the PC connectionThe printer and PC are connected when the printer is set up. Before beginning card processing, make sure the connection i

Page 10Power on the printerPlug in the printer to power it on. The printer does not have a power switch.1Make sure the power supply cord connects to

Page 11Status lightThe front of the printer has a light that provides information about the current state of the printer.At startup, the status light

Page 12Blinking Amber The printer has an error. Check the following:• See the PC for a message.• If you used the Power-on/Ready sequence to print a

Page 13Opening Properties or Printing PreferencesBegin with the printer connected to the PC and powered on so values are saved correctly.1 Choose Star

Page 145The dialog box opens.6 View settings or change settings.• Make sure that driver settings match printer features and supplies used.• The Prin

Page 15Open the Printer ToolboxThe Printer Toolbox icon is located in the lower right corner of the Windows desktop. The icon shows the status of comm

Page 16The Printer Toolbox displays:• The current state of communication between the driver and printer.• Message text, if there are any messages. •

Information resources for the SP55 Printer Installation To install the printer:To install one printer on a PC using a USB cable, see the Installation

Page 17Cleaning the printerRun a cleaning card and change the cleaning sleeve when changing the print ribbon. Make sure that all cards sent to the pri

Page 1810Slide the used cleaning sleeve off the spindle.11 Discard the used cleaning card and used sleeve. 12 Place a new cleaning sleeve on the spi

Page 19Printer suppliesDatacard-certified ribbon kits and cleaning supplies are available for the printer. Ribbon kits contain a roll of print ribbon,

Page 20Ribbon Saver increases the number of cards printed with each roll of ribbon. Available monochrome colors include:Cleaning suppliesIn addition

Page 21Getting the most out of your printerTo get the best quality cards and to maintain printer performance, follow these tips for success: • Use the

Page 22• Use cables that meet specifications and connect them correctly.• Keep cards and Datacard-certified supplies on hand and store them safely.•

Page 23TroubleshootingWhat is the problem? Try this:1 A message appeared on the PC or LCD panel.• Click the Help button on the message box to see poss

Page 245 The printer does not respond when I print a card or when I click “Resume” on the Printer Toolbox.• Make sure the printer is plugged in. See

Page 25Site requirementsOperating environment• Relative humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing• Temperature: 60° F to 95° F (15° C to 35° C) Electrical r

Legal Notices (FCC)Please note and heed the WARNING and CAUTION labels that have been placed on the equipment for your safety. Please do not attempt t

539335-001 Rev. C Page iiiContentsAbout the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Loading cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Page 1About the printerThe outside of the printerDuplex Module: Optional module at the back of the printer.Printer Cover.Latch: Lift the latch to open

Page 2Ports are located on the left side of the printer.USB Data Port: Connect the data cable to the printer. ALL printers have this port.Manual Adv

Page 3The inside of the printerCover Arm: Holds the cover and printhead cartridge in place.Printhead Cartridge: Applies the image to the card. The lab

Page 4Features and options Features and options are identified on the printer label.• Printers with “U” printing can print one color (monochrome) on

Page 5Loading cards1 Open the input hopper cover.2 Remove cards from the original package. Tips: Handling cards• Do not touch the surface of cards bef

Page 63 Place the cards in the input hopper. The diagram shows the typical locations for the magnetic stripe and smart card chip.4 Push the input h