User`s guide

6-2 Before you install
User’s Guide for Magna™ Platinum Series™ Printers
Installation audience
This manual is intended for persons using a Magna printer. To perform the procedures
in the installation section of this guide, you need the following skills:
• Ability to read and understand written and graphical instructions
• Experience and comfort installing hardware (such as a printer, scanner, expansion
card, etc.) in a personal computer (PC)
• Experience with configuring applications and ports
• Experience installing and using Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows Me, Windows
2000, Windows XP, or Windows NT® (for Windows 2000, XP and NT the installer
must have administrator access to the PC)
• Ability to perform simple troubleshooting using written and graphical instructions
If you do not feel comfortable with installing the printer, find a network support or other
technical professional to install the printer. Datacard-authorized service personnel
also install printers.
General requirements
When choosing a site for the Magna printer and its supplies, consider the following
general requirements:
• Keep all dust, dirt, food, liquids, etc. away from the Magna 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 printer.
• Place the Magna printer on a stable platform; keep it off the floor.
• Place the Magna printer away from direct sunlight.
• Place the Magna printer away from heating ducts, blowers, or other air vents.
• Do not use the Magna printer for purposes other than its intended use.
• When cleaning around the Magna printer, prevent debris from entering the printer.
• Place the Magna 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.
• Store all supplies in a clean, cool, dry location. See “Card storage specifications”
on page B-9 and “Supply roll storage” on page B-5 for information about the
storage environment for Magna supplies.