DataCard Datacard SP35, Installation Manual

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SP Series Info Central: Setup
— In the ID software, print one or more sample cards.
— Click the Print Sample Card button to print a card.
6 Use a permanent marker to mark the back of the card with a 2 (or the next number if repeating these steps).
— If you printed the sample card from the Color Settings tab, the current settings are printed on the card.
— If you printed the sample card from the ID software, record the new Contrast setting on the card.
7 Evaluate the appearance of the sample card(s).
8 Repeat these steps until the sample cards meet your requirements.
How do I make the dark colors darker and the light colors lighter?
1 After making a sample card, click on the pointer in the Contrast box.
2 Drag the slider to the new position. Move it to the right to increase the difference between light and dark colors.
3 Wait a moment while the Color Image Preview changes to show the effect of the new setting.
4 If preview shows the change you want, click the Apply Changes button. If not, return to step 2.
5 Print a sample card, using the same method as you used previously.
— In the ID software, print one or more sample cards.
— Click the Print Sample Card button to print a card.
6 Use a permanent marker to mark the back of the card with a 2 (or the next number if repeating these steps).
— If you printed the sample card from the Color Settings tab, the current settings are printed on the card.
— If you printed the sample card from the ID software, record the new Contrast setting on the card.
7 Evaluate the appearance of the sample card(s).
8 Repeat these steps until the sample cards meet your requirements.
How do I make the printed cards less fuzzy?
1 After making a sample card, click on the pointer in the Sharpness box.
2 Drag the slider to the new position. Drag the slider to the right to increase sharpness.
3 Wait a moment while the Color Image Preview changes to show the effect of the new setting.
4 If preview shows the change you want, click the Apply Changes button. If not, return to step 2.
5 Print a sample card, using the same method as you used previously.
— In the ID software, print one or more sample cards.
— Click the Print Sample Card button to print a card.
6 Use a permanent marker to mark the back of the card with a 2 (or the next number if repeating these steps).
— If you printed the sample card from the Color Settings tab, the current settings are printed on the card.
— If you printed the sample card from the ID software, record the new Sharpness setting on the card.
7 Evaluate the appearance of the sample card(s).
8 Repeat these steps until the sample cards meet your requirements.
How do I improve the color of my logo?
1 Evaluate the problem, such as “The logo has a yellow cast” or “The logo is reddish.”
If most of the card prints with the correct colors, consider using a graphics application to change the logo or
other part of the card that needs color improvement.
2 After making a sample card, click on the pointer for the color that is a problem.