User guide

4 Card Printers and Solutions
Time and Attendance
A card can interface with automated systems, such as time and attendance, using
a magnetic stripe, a bar code, or smart card.
Multiple Types of IDs for One Organization
Many organizations plan to use more than one type of card, and need a solution
that provides the correct card when needed. For example:
• Schools might need faculty, staff, student, volunteer, and visitor cards.
• Casinos might need loyalty cards and staff IDs.
Multi-purpose Cards
Many cards serve more than one purpose:
• School IDs can provide building access, access to a payment system, and be
used to check out library books, in addition to identifying those authorized in
the school. School IDs can also serve as ATM cards, phone cards and bank
affinity cards. Affinity cards combine a bank’s credit or debit card with the
logo of an organization such as the school alumni association. The
organization receives a small percentage of the purchases made with the card.
• Business organizations may require secure IDs to provide building access and
as part of a two-factor ID for network access. Cards might also be used for
cashless payment, transit, and other secure transactions.
• Casino loyalty cards might also need to work as room keys. Casino staff IDs
might be used to track time and attendance and provide access to secured
areas, in addition to identifying staff members.
Secure Card Issuance
In addition to card feature requirements, organizations can have requirements for
the management and issuance of cards to ensure security. Tracking of cards,
securing supplies, operating system security, and securing the printer in its
location can reduce or eliminate the opportunity for unauthorized users to access
the printer. All printers include a lock receptacle for a cable-style lock (a popular
brand is a Kensington
®
lock).
• The printer driver provides card counters and card status which lets you track
the result of each card job.
• The Printer Manager can also be used to provide secure access to the printer
and its settings.