DataCard SD260, User Manual

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2 About the Printer Driver
Driver Task Overview
Refer to “Install the Driver” on page 9 for the steps to follow to install the printer and driver.
After the Card Printer Driver has been installed, it does the following:
1.
Receives card data from an application.
2.
Processes it for personalizing a card.
3.
Optionally, encrypts data transactions with the printer for secure printing.
4.
Sends the prepared data to the printer.
5.
Checks the printer for card completion.
6.
Displays any conditions (messages) associated with the card job.
Printer/Driver Communication
The printer communicates with the PC through the Card Printer Driver using either a USB cable or
an Ethernet cable. For both connection types, the printer treats communication as if the PC is
connected over a network.
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You can update printer settings using the Printer Manager web interface. Refer to the
printer’s
Installation and Administrator’s Guide for information about using Printer Manager.
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You can customize applications to control card personalization features through the Card
Printer Driver. If you use a customized application, follow the instructions in your application.
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Secure printing is available on current models of SD, CD, and CE series printers and the CR805
Retransfer Card Printer. Print jobs are secured with data protection automatically when the
printer is configured to communicate securely. For more information, refer to
“Use the Card
Printer Driver for Secure Printing” on page 26 .
The information included in this Guide does not apply to all printers supported by
the Card Printer Driver. Check your printer configuration label to verify your printer
model and the features and options it includes.