Loading Cards
This section shows how to load plastic cards into the printer. The J330i/m can use cards
with a range of thickness from 10 mil (0.25 mm) to 60 mil (1.5 mm).
The printer can also load and print cards fed individually. Information on this is given in
the next chapter.
The plastic cards generally come in decks of 100 cards; the card feeder can hold a full deck of
100 30-mil cards. Cards sometimes will stick together; this can cause mis-feeding or double
feeding. To avoid this, separate the cards before loading.
Note:
Do not mix cards of different thicknesses!
Note:
Do not bend cards or touch print surfaces as this can reduce print quality.
The surface of the cards must remain clean and dust free. Always store cards in an enclosed
container. Ideally, use cards as soon as possible.
Note:
For cards with magnetic stripe, refer to Appendix A for loading instructions.
Note:
To reduce contamination and ensure better print quality, minimise the time the card
feeder cover is open.
Open card feeder cover and place the cards in the input hopper.
Note:
that there will be a 'gap' in the card stack, with several cards lying flat and the cards
above angled upward. This is normal and ensures proper feeding.
Caution:
Do not touch print surfaces of the cards; this can reduce print quality
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