User`s guide

User’s Guide for Magna™ Platinum Series™ Printers

Using the printer

This section describes how to perform basic tasks required to

operate the Datacard® Magna™ Platinum™ Series photo ID

printer. It describes:

• Tips for success

• Loading cards

• Loading print ribbon

• Loading topcoat or overlay supply

• Powering on the printer and PC

• The ready button and status light on the printer

• Making cards

• Removing cards

• Responding to messages

• Powering off the printer and PC

Begin with the printer set up and the printer driver installed. If the printer is not set up,

see “Before you install” on page 6-1 and “Install the printer” on page 7-1 to set up the

printer and install the driver.