DataCard SD260, User Manual

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78 Card Design Tasks
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When the split-ribbon option specifies black, printing on that side of the card is done only in
black, even if the original text and images are in color.
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Based on the split-ribbon option selected, the printer flips the card multiple times to print
and apply topcoat. This increases the time it takes to print a card, and the cards may be
stacked upside down in the output hopper.
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If you use the split-ribbon option with manual duplex printing on a simplex printer, a message
displays on the printer LCD panel each time you have to flip the card to print the other side. A
card may be flipped multiple times.
To apply split-ribbon color printing:
1.
Open the Printing Preferences window.
2.
On the Layout tab, click Advanced .
3.
Select a Split ribbon option from the
drop-down list. The default is No ,
split-ribbon printing is not used.
4.
Click OK to save your selection and
then click Apply on the Layout tab.