DataCard SD260L, Installation And Administrator'S Manual

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80 Printer Manager
Enter the value(s) for the type of test card to print, and then click Run to send the test card to
print.
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Input Hopper Number—Select the input hopper from which the test card should be picked.
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Magnetic Stripe—Print the test card with encoded magnetic stripe data.
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Magnetic Stripe JIS—Print the test card with encoded JIS magnetic stripe data.
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Color—Print the test card using the YMCK panels of the print ribbon on the front or back.
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Monochrome—Print the test card using a monochrome ribbon (or the K panel of a color
ribbon) on the front or back.
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Topcoat—Print the test card with topcoat on the front or back.
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Second Topcoat—Print the test card with a second topcoat on the front or back.
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Test Pattern to use for Color and/or Monochrome—Select the type of test pattern to use on
the front or back of the test card. You can select from the following:
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TestPattern1—Use this test to evaluate the overall print quality of the card. The color test
prints a full-color test card using the YMCK panels of the print ribbon. The monochrome
test card prints several lines of text.
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TestPattern2—Use this test to evaluate the overall print quality when using short-panel
color print ribbon. The monochrome test card prints several lines of text.
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TestPattern3—Use this test to identify print intensity issues that can appear as wrinkles
on the printed card. The color test prints a dense blue color card to test the density of the
printed card. The monochrome test card prints a calibration grid.
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TestPattern4—Use this test to print a color-step test card that uses all panels of the print
ribbon and displays the steps of each color from darkest to lightest. The monochrome
test card prints a calibration grid.
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TestPattern5—Use this test to set up the card registration of the printer. Print the card to
verify changes to the card registration settings. The monochrome test card prints a
calibration grid.
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TestPattern6—Use this test to print a marbles-image color test card to evaluate general
appearance. The monochrome test card prints several lines of text.
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TestPatternRegistration and TestPatternCheckered—Use these tests to check card
registration mechanically. Side/side or lead/trailing issues may indicate a chassis, card
guide, or roller problem. The monochrome test card prints several lines of text.
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TestPatternShort—Use this test to print a short-panel ymcKT test card. The monochrome
test card prints text on the card.
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TestPatternGrid—Use this test to print a full K panel test card.