3 - Planning and Preparation
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Status page queue display.
By default, the EC2000’s touchscreen shows users a simple device
status page. The default can be changed to show a more advanced “Queue Display” page during
normal operation, which lists transactions in process from all users. See section
and section
8.9.1 About the QueueDisplay Configuration Option
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Two-sided color, color front / monochrome (single color) back, or two-sided monochrome
printing.
The EC2000’s image printing feature can operate in either color or monochrome on each
side of the card, and in half-width or full-width mode, depending on the images sent to the device and
the ribbon that is loaded. Choose and order ribbons appropriate to the application before setup.
Tipper foil colors.
The EC2000 can tip embossed characters with a variety of foil colors. Order
tipper foil rolls appropriate to the application before installation and setup.
Embossing character set.
The EC2000 embosser may or may not contain all characters required for
your embossing application. MagTek can work with you to produce any additional characters, and
the embosser wheel is designed to make it easy for you to add new characters.
Indent printing.
The standard EC2000 model can indent-print on the rear of the card. Order spare
indent ribbon cartridges appropriate to the application before installation and setup.
Card personalization software.
Using the EC2000 to process personalized cards requires use of
card personalization software, such as QwickCards.com. Determine what card personalization
software you will use, and how it will be configured. Processes for installing and configuring the
chosen card personalization software will vary, and are beyond the scope of this document, but some
features will require the EC2000 to be configured a specific way to support them.
Card stock types.
The EC2000 can print to a variety of card stock types, and can have up to seven
types of stock loaded simultaneously. Determine what type(s) of stock your application will use and
which hoppers should be loaded with which stock. MagTek suggests labeling hoppers with decals
showing what type of stock they should hold, which is determined by the configuration of the card
personalization software that will drive the EC2000. Order card stock before installation and setup.
Pre-loaded hoppers.
For additional security and more reliable image printing, you may choose to
have card stock pre-loaded into card stock hoppers at a secure, dust-free off-site facility. Hoppers
may be labeled with a thumbnail image of the stock in the indentation near the handle, secured with
tamper-resistant seals, and shipped to instant issuance locations on demand.
3.4
Disposal Planning
MagTek strongly advises customers to put standard security and disposal procedures in place to ensure
EC2000 users securely dispose of used supplies. Consumable supplies used in the EC2000, such as
image printer ribbons and tipper foil rolls, contain retrievable negatives of processed cards. Signs
documenting standard procedures can be hung near the EC2000 to remind users of these procedures.
Similarly, although the EC2000 has security features that deter unauthorized access to blank card stock
loaded into the device, custom-printed card stock that is not yet loaded into the EC2000 should be stored
securely, and processed and rejected cards should be disposed of securely. MagTek advises customers to
put standard procedures in place to ensure EC2000 users securely dispose of unused or discarded stock.
MagTek offers security devices that can be used for supply storage, and can advise on supply disposal
procedures. Contact your sales representative or MagTek Support Services for additional assistance.
