10
Using the System
Card Printer System Overview
You
use
the
card
printer
with
other
equipment
and
software
to
create
a
card
production
system.
The
system
produces
cards
for
a
specific
purpose,
and
the
cards
must
meet
requirements.
Equipment
The
system
can
include:
1.
A
PC,
with
software
to
support
the
printer:
The
XPS
Card
Printer
Driver
for
Windows.
ID
software
designed
specifically
to
capture,
format,
and
save
the
data
for
cards.
A
retail
application
such
as
Microsoft®
Word
or
Adobe®
Photoshop®.
2.
Capture
devices,
such
as:
A
digital
camera
connected
to
the
PC
to
take
photos
for
ID
badges
and
other
cards.
A
signature
capture
pad
or
fingerprint
reader.
3.
The
printer
with
supplies
and
a
facility
power
source.
4.
A
data
connection
between
the
printer
and
PC,
which
can
be
a
USB
connection
or
a
network
connection.
(The
SD160
card
printer
connects
via
USB
only.)
Tasks and Users
Typical
roles
in
a
card
production
system
include:
z
The
operator,
who
makes
cards,
loads
supplies,
and
handles
minor
problems
such
as
card
jams.
z
The
system
administrator,
who
sets
up
the
card
printer
and
other
hardware,
sets
up
card
designs,
configures
card
production
software,
and
identifies
the
best
use
of
the
card
printer
in
the
organization.
Summary of Contents for SD160
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