Datacard UltraGrafix User Manual
User’s Guide for the
Magna™ Class Printer
ImageCard® and
UltraGrafix™ Series
May 2000
Part No. 539043-001
Please note and heed the WARNING and CAUTION labels that have
been placed on the equipment for your safety. Please do not attempt
to operate or repair this equipment without adequate training.
Liability statement
This Datacard® product has been built to the high standards of
Datacard Corporation. See “Safety and compliance” on page A-1 for
the statement of liability.
Regulatory compliance
This Datacard product conforms to regulatory requirements as specified in North America and Europe. See “Safety and compliance” on
page A-1 for detailed regulatory compliance information.
Trademark acknowledgments
Trademark, service mark, and copyright acknowledgments are listed
in “Safety and compliance” on page A-1.
Proprietary Notice
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All drawings and information herein are the property of Datacard Corporation. Copyright © 2000 Datacard Corporation. All rights reserved.
Revision Log: User’s Guide for the Magna™ Class Print er
Revision Date Affected Pages Description of Changes
A Sept. 99 All Initial release
B May 2000 Many, especially 1-6—1-11,
2-5—2-10, 3-7—3-1 1, 4-9— 4-10,
5-12—5-20, 6-3—6-18, &
B-2—B-11
Datacard
11111 Bren Road West
Minnetonka, MN 55343-9015
www.datacard.com
952.933.0333
Fax: 952.935.2314
© 1999-2000 Datacard Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
User’s Guide for the Magna™ Class Printer
Updated unpacking, cleaning,
operation, and part number
information
Contents
Chapter 1: Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
About the Magna Class printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Printer models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Printer features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
How options are identified in this manual . . . . .1-10
PC and software specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Chapter 2: Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Selecting the site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Physical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Unpacking the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Who to call for assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Connecting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Loading cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Loading the print ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Loading the overlay material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Removing the overlay cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Loading overlay in the cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Replacing the overlay cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Verify the debower position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Powering on the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Setup tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Making and evaluating test cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Printer test card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
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Chapter 3: Using the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Working with printer settings and data . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Settings and data for Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Settings and data for Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Using the Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Opening and using the Status dialog box . . . . . . 3-8
Viewing Status Monitor information . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
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Exiting the Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Starting or quitting diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Starting or quitting advanced setup . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Making cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Removing cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Responding to messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Shutting down the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Chapter 4: Maintaining the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Using the printer cleaning card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Using the duplex/overlay cleaning card . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using the magnetic stripe cleaning card . . . . . . . . 4-5
Cleaning the printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Cleaning the supply tracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Cleaning the overlay heated roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Replacing the printhead cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Chapter 5: Advanced Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Reinstalling the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Network printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Requirements for local printer sharing . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Printer and PC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Setting up printing over the network . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Installing the printer driver on the client PC . . . . . 5-9
Perform management tasks at the host PC . . . . 5-10
Using the printer from the client PC . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Changing the type of print ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Change the print ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Change the Print Ribbon Type setting . . . . . . . . 5-13
Change the card design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Change the printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Change printhead settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Print sample cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
When to change what . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Changing operational settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
If you think the printer is not working . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Problems with card appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Print station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Topcoat applied using the print ribbon . . . . . . . . 6-8
Optional overlay station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
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Obtaining service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
When to obtain service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Packing the printer for shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Appendix A: Safety and compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Notice for USA (FCC notice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Notice for Canada (CSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Notice for Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Notice to Users of Printers Equipped with
Contactless Smart Card Coupler . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Liability statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Safe environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Safe human interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Appendix B: Supplies and cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Personalization supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Print ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Overlay material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4
Supply roll storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
Card specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
Card size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6
Card material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6
Pre-punched cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7
New cards preferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7
Card quality guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7
Card storage specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-8
Cleaning supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-9
Printer cleaning card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-9
Duplex/overlay cleaning card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-9
Magnetic stripe cleaning card . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-10
Printhead cleaning pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-10
Overlay roller cleaning stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-10
Printer driver CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-10
Anti-static wrist strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-10
Printer components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-11
Printhead cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-11
Interface cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-12
Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-12
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Smart card serial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-13
Print ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-13
Card cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-14
Card output stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-14
Overlay cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-15
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-15
Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-16
Appendix C: PC settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
PC settings for all operating systems . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Configuring the ECP parallel port . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
PC settings for Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4
Setting port values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4
Setting printer permissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
Setting a smart card serial port—Windows NT . .C-6
PC settings for Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-7
Setting port values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-8
Setting a smart card serial port—Windows 98 . .C-9
Appendix D: Magnetic stripe encoding . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1
IATA, ABA, and TTS character sets . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1
NTT character set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-2
Magnetic Stripe settings used by
the Magna Class printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-3
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Declaration of confo rmity
Overview
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This chapt er presents the following:
• The purpose of this manual
• Who should use this manual
• The Magna Class printer, including a description of the printer,
• How information about optional features is identified in this
• Specifications for the PC used with the printer and the software
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the models available, and their components
manual
that runs on the PC
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About this manual
This manual provides detailed information about the Datacard®
Magna™ Class photo ID printer. It also explains how to install, use,
and maintain the printer and its printer driver.
Audience
This manual is intended for persons using a Magna Class printer.
To perform the procedures in this manual, you must have the
following skills:
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Ability to read and understand written and graphical instructions
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Ability to operate a personal computer (PC)
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Experience with Microsof t® Windows® 98 or Windows NT®
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Ability to load supplies
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Ability to perform simple troubleshooting using written and
graphical instructions
Datacard-authorized service personnel also use this manual.
Overview
About the Magna Class printer
The Magna Class photo ID printer includes the printer and a printer
driver which runs on a PC. The printer uses supplies such as print
ribbon and blank cards when printing cards.
The Magna Class printer prints full-color or monochrome images on
one or both sides of PVC cards. The images printed can include
photos, text, logos, barcodes and digitized signatures. The printer can
perform additional personalization tasks, such as encoding magnetic
stripe data and sending data to smart card chips. With the optional
overlay module, the printer can apply a durable polyester patch
(overlay) to one or both sides of the personalized card.
The printer driver receives digital information from a card creation
application and processes the data to send to the printer. When the
printer receives the data, it prints the card. The driver keeps track of
the progress of the card in the printer, and sends data for the next
card as soon as the printer is ready and the data is available.
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Overview
See “PC and software specifications” on page 1-10 for more
information about the printer driver and the PC on which it runs.
Printer models
Several models of the printer are available. A printer can be ordered
with the following optional modules:
• Magnetic stripe module, for either 3-track encoding or single-
• Smart card module. The smart card module is available with a
• Duplex module, which can automatically print on both sides of the
• Overlay module, to apply a durable polye ster patch (overlay) to
Table 1-1 lists the models and their features.
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track NTT encoding. The module is installed in-line with the print
operation. It encodes data on the magnetic stripe and then
verifies the data.
contact coupler, a contactless (RF) coupler, or with a contact
station with external coupler. A custom smart card application can
use the module to initialize and program the smart card chip on a
card.
card, and is required if a smart card module is present.
one or both sides of the personalized card.
Table 1-1: Magna Class printer features
Model name Colors printed Overlay module Duplex module
ImageCard M Full color or monochrome No No
ImageCard M2 Full color or monochrome No Yes
ImageCard ML Full color or monochrome Yes No
ImageCard M2L Full color or monochrome Yes Yes
UltraGrafix M Monochrome only No No
UltraGrafix M2 Monochrome only No Yes
UltraGrafix ML Monochrome only Yes No
UltraGrafix M2L Monochrome only Yes Yes
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Overview
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Monochrome printing uses a ribbon with a single color, such as
black. To optimize monochrome printing, use a monochrome
printhead cartridge.
Figure 1-2 shows the M and M2 models of the Magna Class printer.
The ImageCard and UltraGrafix printers have the same appearance.
Figure 1-2: M and M2 models of the Magna Class printer
Figure 1-3: ML and M2L models of the Magna Class Printer
Figure 1-3 shows the ML and M2L models of the Magna Class printer.
The ImageCard and UltraGrafix printers have the same appearance.
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Overview
The ML and M2L models of the printer include the overlay
module which applies a durable polyester patch (overlay) to one
or both sides of the personalized card. You can select the type
and thickness of the overlay to use.
Printer features
Use the information in this section to identify the features and controls
you use on the printer.
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Top cover supp ort
Front of the printer
Find the following on the outside of the printer:
Card cartridge
Card cartridge
Exception card slot
Ready button
Figure 1-4: Front of the Magna Class printer
Duplex module
Swing arm
Cover
Status light
Overlay module
Overla y su p ply
cartridge
Card output
stacker
Overlay card
feed k nob
Print ribbon cartridge
Printhead cartridge
Manual card
feed k nob
The card cartridge holds blank cards to print. It holds about 100 cards
(with a nominal thickness of 0.030 inches (0.76 mm)). At the bottom
of the card cartridge, the exception card slot allows you to insert a
single card that is different from the cards in the card cartridge.
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Card output stacker
Cover
Overlay module
Ready button
Overview
The card output stacker holds the cards after they have been
processed. Both completed cards and rejected cards go to the card
output stacker.
The cover protects the internal parts of the printer from dust and
debris. It also lessens the sound from the printer.
The overlay module is part of all ML and M2L printer models. The
overlay module applies a die-cut polyester patch to one or both sides
of the card after it has been personalized. You can choose the
DuraGard™ protective overlay or a holographic overlay. Both provide
a durable and long-lasting protective surface to the card. The
holographic overlay includes a tamper-evident image.
The Ready button allows you to pause the printer while printing a
card, to clear an error condition, to cancel a print job and delete all
data for the job, or to create a printer test card.
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To pause the printer, press and hold the Ready button for three
seconds or less. Any cards being printed complete the current
operation and stop. The status light continues to blink green while
the printer is paused.
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If the printer is paused and a message box is displayed on the
PC, use the buttons on the message box to clear the message. If
you press the Ready button to clear the error, the current print job
is cancelled. If you press the Ready button to clear a pause
condition, the job is not cancelled.
•
To cancel and clear the current print job, press and hold the
Ready button for between three and ten seconds. When the
sound changes tone, release the Ready button. The job is
cleared from printer memory and the card is ejected.
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Overview
Status light
Top cover support
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• You can verify that the printer is working correctly by making a
printer test card. See “Making and evaluating test cards” on
page 2-29 for more information.
The status light indicates that the printer is processing data, ready to
receive data, or in an error condition.
• When the status light is steady green, the printer is on and ready
to print cards.
• When the status light blinks green, the printer is receiving data
from the PC, is printing, or is paused.
• When the status light blinks yellow, the printer has identified a
problem and stopped.
• The status light can turn red on rare occasions. If this happens,
contact your service prov ide r promptly for assistance.
The top cover support holds the top cover in the open position while
you perform tasks with the printer, such as changing the print ribbon
or optional overlay material, or clearing a card jam. Use the top cover
support whenever you work inside the printer.
Inside the printer
Duplex module
On all M2 and M2L printer models, this area contains the duplex
mechanism, which turns the card over for printing on both sides or
applying overlay on both sides.
Manual card feed knob
The manual card feed knob turns to move a card along the card
transport track. Use it to release stuck cards in the print module.
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Overlay supply cartridge
This cartridge holds the overlay supply and can be removed for easy
reloading.
Overlay card feed knob
The overlay card feed knob turns to move a card along the card
transport track. Use it to release stuck cards in the overlay module.
Print ribbon cartridge
The print ribbon cartridge holds the print ribbon.
Printhead cartridge
The printhead, contained in the printhead cartridge, uses heat and
pressure to transfer dye and other material from the print ribbon to the
card. The printhead cartridge is replaceable.
Swing arm
Overview
The swing arm opens to give you access to the printhead cartridge
and print ribbon cartridge. Push down on the left (curved) end of the
swing arm to open it.
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Overview
Back of the printer
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Figure 1-5 shows the back of the printer:
ECP parallel port
USB port (for futur e use)
Contactless smart card serial port
Contact smart card serial port
Power button
Power receptacle
Figure 1-5: The back of the printer
Find the following on the back of the printer:
ECP parallel port
Use the ECP parallel port to connect the printer's interface cable to
the PC.
Power button
Use the power button to power on or power off the printer.
Power receptacle
This is the receptacle for connecting the power cable.
Smart card serial port(s)
On printers equipped with the smart card option, use these
connectors for the serial cable from the PC or contact station that
carries the data to encode on the smart card chip.
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How options are identified in this manual
This manual describes all of the features of the Magna Class printer,
including all the options. Because many printers do not have all
options, the following method is used to help you identify information
that applies to an option.
The icons for each option are:
Magnetic stripe encoding module
Smart card module
Overlay station
Overview
When you see the icon for an option, use the section or follow the
step if you have the option installed in your printer. If your printer does
not have the option, you can ignore the section or step.
PC and software specifications
The Magna Class printer must be used with a PC that runs the printer
driver. The PC also runs a card creation application that captures and
organizes the data to appear on each card.
To support the printing speed that the Magna Class printer can
deliver, the PC must meet the following requirements:
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Have a 233 MHz (or faster) Pentium MMX-compatible processor
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The PC resources, including processor speed, memory, and
available hard disk space, can have a dramatic effect on card
processing speed. For faster card printing, use a 450 MHz or
faster processor with 128 MB of RAM.
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Overview
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• Have an enabled ECP parallel port
• Have at least 64 MB of memory (RAM)
• Have a CD-ROM drive to install the printer driver
• Have 50 MB or more of hard disk space available to store the
printer driver and provide working space for preparing card data
• Have one of the following operating systems:
– Windows 98
– Windows NT 4.0 with service pack 5 or 6
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The Windows 98 printer driver is designed to work on Windows
98 or Windows 98 Second Edition. The printer driver can be
installed and used on Windows 95; however it is possible that
some unexpected results could occur. If you experience
problems, consider upgrad ing the PC’s operating system to
Windows 98.
The PC must also have a card creation application that formats and
prepares the card data. For the PC requirements of your card
creation application, see the application's documentation.
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Getting started
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This section describes how to install the
Datacard® Magna™ Class photo ID printer. It
describes:
• General requirements for using the printer
• Selecting the site
• Unpacking the printer
• Who to call for assistance
• Connecting the cables
• Loading supplies, including cards, print ribbon, and optional
overlay material
• Powering on the printer
• Installing the printer driver
• Printing test cards
General requirements
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When choosing a site for the Magna Class printer and its supplies,
consider the following general requirements:
• Keep all dust, dirt, food, liquids, etc. away from the Magna Class
printer at all times.
• Keep the top cover closed at all times, except when changing
supplies, fixing problems, or performing maintenance.
• Do not use supplies or cards that have been dropped on the floor
or have otherwise become contaminated.
• Keep paper and foreign materials off the Magna Class printer.
• Do not block the back, left- and right-side air vents on the Magna
Class printer.
• Place the Magna Class printer on a stable platform; keep it off the
floor.
• Place the Magna Class printer away from direct sunlight.
• Place the Magna Class printer away from heating ducts, blowers,
or other air vents.
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Do not use the Magna Class printer for purposes other than its
intended use.
•
When cleaning around the Magna Class printer, prevent debris
from entering the printer.
•
Place the Magna Class printer in a clean office environment,
protected from any type of construction.
•
Store all supplies (ribbons, cards, etc.) in the original packaging
until loaded in the cartridges. Keep the original packaging closed.
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Store all supplies in a clean, cool, dry location. See “Supply roll
storage” on page B-5 for information about the storage
environment for Magna Class supplies.
Selecting the site
After meeting general requirements, the site for the Magna Class
printer should meet the electrical, physical, and environmental
requirements of the printer. Finally, be sure to select an appropriate
site for printer supplies.
Electrical requirements
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The Magna Class printer requires the following electrical conditions
for optimal performance:
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90-254 VAC at 50/60 Hz (The Magna Class printer automatically
adjusts to any power within this range.)
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Single phase, 3-wire grounded receptacle only
The maximum input current for the Magna Class printer is 3 amps at
100 VAC applied.
Physical requirements
The Magna Class printer requires an environment that
accommodates its physical dimensions and weight.
The printer weighs between 36 and 44 pounds or 16.4 and 19.5
kilograms. The weight varies depending on the options installed in the
printer.
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The surface holding the printer might also need to bear the
weight of other equipment such as a PC and camera.
The dimensions are:
• Width of 26.75 inches (67.9 cm) for M and M2 models
• Width of 34.75 inches (88.3 cm) for ML and M2L models
• Depth of 10.25 inches (26.1 cm)
• Height of 13.25 inches (33.7 cm)
10.5 in
(26.7 cm)
10.25 in
(26.1 cm)
13.25 in
(33.7 cm)
2-3
3 in
(7.5 cm)
6 in
(15.3 cm)
Figure 2-1: Magna Class M and M2 models dimensions and
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(5.1 cm)
26.75 in
(67.9 cm)
clearance
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10.5 in
3 in
(7.5 cm)
6 in
(15.3 cm)
(26.7 cm)
34.75 in
(88.3 cm)
10.25 in
(26.1 cm)
13.25 in
(33.7 cm)
2 in
(5.1 cm)
Figure 2-2: Magna Class ML and M2L models dimensions and
clearance
The clearance required is:
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3 inches (7.5 cm) in back of the printer, for an overall depth of
13.25 inches (31.1cm)
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6 inches (15.3 cm) on the left end of the printer and 2 inches (5.1
cm) on the right (output) end to remove the card cartridge and
card output stacker. The overall width needed for the M and M2
models is 34.75 inches (88.3 cm) and the overall width for ML
and M2L models is 42.75 inches (109.7 cm).
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10.5 inches (26.7 cm) above the printer to allow the cover to
open, for an overall height from the work surface of 23.75 inches
(60.3 cm).
Environmental requirements
The Magna Class printer requires the following environmental
conditions for optimal operation:
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Operating relative humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
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Operating temperature range: 55° F to 95° F (13° C to 35° C)
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If you store the Magna Class printer, provide an environment with the
following conditions:
• Storage relative humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
• Storage temperature range: 0° F to 100° F (-17.8° C to 37.8° C)
Unpacking the printer
Follow these steps to unpack the printer. Be sure to select a location
that meets the site requriements for the Magna Class printer. See
“Selecting the site” on page 2-2 for more information.
You need scissors or another cutting device to unpack the printer.
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Make sure you have one or more people to assist with unpacking the
printer. One or two people can lift the printer while another person
assists with removing packaging.
Unpack the printer
1 Place the shipping carton on a firm level surface.
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2 Use a scissors to open the taped area on top of the shipping
carton.
3 Open the shipping carton (step 1 in Figure 2-3).
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Figure 2-3: Unpack the printer
4 Remove the accessories box (step 2 in Figure 2-3).
5 Open the top of the packing material (step 3 in Figure 2-3).
The printer weighs 36 to 45 pounds (16.4 to 19.5 kilograms).
Use proper lifting techniques. Make sure you have enough
people to lift the printer comfortably.
6 Lift the printer from the carton (step 4 in Figure 2-3) and place it
on a counter or other solid surface.
7 If the end of the packing material comes out of the box, slide it off
the end of the printer and place the entire printer on a counter or
other solid surface.
Save all packing material, including the plastic bag, shipping
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carton, shipping cushions, and accessories box.
8 Open the accessories box and remove the contents. The
accessoris box contains:
– Card output stacker
– Power cable
– Interface cable
– Warranty and declaration of conformity
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– User’s Guide
– Printer driver
– Supplies kit if one was ordered with this printer
Figure 2-4: Place the card output stacker on the printer
9 Place the card output stacker on the right end of the printer
(Figure 2-4). The card output stacker hooks into the printer.
10 Make sure the card cartridge is securely seated in the printer. If
needed, move it gently to seat it.
11 Remove the printhead packing tape.
a Lift the top cover and then move the support down so it rests
on the internal frame, as shown in Figure 2-5.
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Figure 2-5: Move the top cover support down
b Lift an edge of the packing tape and pull it off the swing arm
and chassis (Figure 2-6). Discard the tape.
Figure 2-6: Remove the printhead packing tape
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Who to call for assistance
If you work with a Datacard-authorized distributor or value-added
reseller, contact your reseller for assistance. A value-added reseller
provides the Magna Class printer as part of an overall system.
If any contents of the box are missing, contact your distributor or
reseller. If you purchased your printer directly from Datacard, contact
Datacard. Make sure you have the serial number, located on the
bottom of the printer, when you call.
Connecting the printer
This section explains how to connect the printer to a power source
and to the PC that runs the printer driver. It also explains how to
connect the optional smart card cable.
Connect the printer
1 Attach the interface cable to the ECP parallel port on the PC.
Attach the other end of the interface cable to the printer (step 1 in
Figure 2-7).
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The interface cable must be a shielded, Type C, IEEE 1284
parrallel port cable, up to a maximum of 2 meters long.
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If the PC has more than one parallel port, make sure you use the
ECP capable parallel port on the PC. Also, note whether the port
is LPT1 or LPT2, so you can specify the port when installing the
printer driver.
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Figure 2-7: Connect the printer cables
2 If your printer has a smart card module, the ports to use
correspond to the module installed:
– The lower port (step 3 in Figure 2-7) is for a contact smart
card module or a contact station.
– The upper port (step 2 in Figure 2-7) is for a contactless
module.
– Both ports are installed for a module containing both
contactless (upper port) and contact couplers (lower
port).
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If the printer includes a smart card module, the printer’s smart
card serial port is connected to the PC using a smart card serial
cable. The cable must be a shielded DB9 serial cable, up to a
maximum of 3 meters long.
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If the PC has more than one serial port, attach the serial cable to
the serial port for the smart card application. See information with
your smart card application for the correct port to use.
Verify that serial port settings are correct using the steps in “PC
settings” on page C-1.
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3 Attach the power cord to the power receptacle on the back of the
printer (step 4 in Figure 2-7).
4 Plug the other end of the power cord into a single phase, 3-wire
grounded receptacle with 90-130V AC or 195-254V AC at 50 or
60 Hz (step 5 in Figure 2-7).
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The printer power supply automatically adjusts to the voltage of the
input power.
Loading cards
Load cards when beginning work or when the card cartridge is low on
cards or empty. You can load cards when the printer power is on or
off. You can also load cards while the printer is printing.
To order more cards, contact your card vendor. For information on
card requirements, see “Supplies and cards” on page B-1.
Load cards
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1 Lift the card cartridge up and out of the card cartridge cavity (see
Figure 2-8).
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Pull up on the lower, rounded edge of the card cartridge to
release the card cartridge.
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