12
Using the Printer and Laminator
Before You Begin
Make
sure
that
the
printer
and
laminator
(if
used)
are
set
up
and
the
printer
driver
installed.
Refer
to
the
Datacard
SR200
&
SR300
Card
Printers
and
LM200
&
LM300
Laminators
Installation
Guide
for
instructions.
Create
the
card
design(s)
to
use,
and
test
each
design
before
beginning
production.
Be
sure
to
use
production
card
stock,
and
test
all
data
and
all
processes.
For
example:
Encode
and
read
magnetic
stripe
data,
if
used.
and
verify
the
colors
and
quality
of
printing.
Laminate
test
cards
and
make
sure
that
the
results
meet
your
requirements.
Ask
your
service
provider
for
assistance,
if
needed,
to
make
your
design
work.
Loading Supplies
Before
using
the
printer,
make
sure
that
the
correct
cards
have
been
loaded
into
the
card
hopper,
that
ink
ribbon
and
retransfer
film
cartridges
are
installed
in
the
printer,
and
that
(if
used)
laminate
film
cartridge(s)
are
loaded
in
the
laminator.
Loading Cards
The
card
hopper
can
hold
up
to
100,
0.030
inch
(0.75
mm)
cards.
The
cards
are
held
in
position
with
a
hopper
cover.
Make
sure
that
magnetic
stripe
cards
or
smart
cards
are
loaded
in
the
proper
orientation
for
processing.
1.
Slide
the
card
hopper
latch
open
(1).
2.
Slide
the
hopper
cover
up
(2).
If
the
printer
uses
the
security
lock,
refer
to
“Security
Lock
Tab”
on
page 49
.
Unlock
the
printer
before
starting
any
of
the
tasks
in
this
chapter.
