Polaroid 539957-020 Rev. A, User Manual

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6 Welcome to Card Printer Information
Printer System
The card printer is used with other equipment and software to create a card
production system. The system produces cards for a specific purpose and the
cards must meet requirements. Ask about the requirements for cards that you
produce, or see
“Card Design and Setup” for typical requirements.
The system can include:
1.
A PC, with software to support
the printer, such as:
•
The XPS Card Printer Driver
for Windows.
•
ID software designed
specifically to capture, format,
and save the data for cards.
•
A retail application such as
Microsoft
®
Word or Adobe®
Photoshop
®
.
•
See “Installation
Requirements” .
2.
“Capture” devices, such as:
•
A digital camera to take photos for ID badges and other cards, connected
to the PC.
•
A signature capture pad or fingerprint reader.
3.
The printer with supplies and a facility power source.
4.
A data connection between the printer and PC, which can be a USB
connection or a network connection. (Do
not use both connections with one
printer.)
Tasks and Users
In most work places, more than one person uses the printer. Each person might
use it differently.
•
The Operator makes cards using the printer, loads supplies, and handles
minor problems such as a card jam.
•
The Manager sets up the card making system, sets up card designs, and
might identify new ways to use the card printer in the organization.