User guide

14 Implementation Choices for Features
Smart Card Processing
This section presents information about how to set up a system if you are
personalizing smart cards. Smart card processing is different from other types of
personalization, because the “smart card” step of personalization is controlled by
an application module, such as a smart card application plug-in that is different
from the rest of card personalization. If you are not using a purchased ID
software package that includes a smart card application plug-in, the integrator
needs to write this part of the application.
Requirements for Smart Card Processing
To personalize a smart card, you need to obtain or create the following:
• A direct local (USB) data connection between the printer and the PC. The
printer cannot be connected using printer sharing or printer pooling.
Network connections of any kind are not supported.
• Smart card reader (coupler) in the printer.
• A USB smart card cable to connect the smart card port on the printer with a
port on the PC.
• ID software that is customized to work with the card printer and the smart
card, using the XPS Driver SDK and one of the following:
• A smart card plug-in that works with the ID software.
• A software module written using the SDK for the smart card and reader
type.