Specifications

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Datacard® SD Series Card PrintersDatacard Group Confidential [Q: Is this an internal document?]
October 2014
The driver provides control of advanced card production features with escape codes that can
be integrated into most card production applications. Escapes are provided for topcoat
control, print blocking, and magnetic stripe encoding, embossing, laminating, and input hopper
selection.
For applications where a direct program interface is preferred, a driver SDK is available that
uses a standard Windows API and requires no additional files or configuration.
Extensive SDK sample code demonstrates best practices for most card personalization
processes and card printer status.
When the printer requires operator attention, the driver displays helpful notifications that help
users recover from problems quickly and automatically close if the issue is resolved at the
printer.
The Datacard printer driver is Microsoft-certified, which assures that the driver meets the
Microsoft standards for compatibility, reliability and security. Because of the Microsoft-certified
driver, users can expect trouble-free operation and a familiar easy-to-use Windows operating
system experience.
The Datacard Printer driver is available in the following languages:
User Interface:
• Czech
• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Romanian
• Russian
• Simplified Chinese
• Spanish
• Traditional Chinese
Driver Installation:
• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Simplified Chinese
• Spanish
• Traditional Chinese
During the driver installation, the language of the operating system is automatically detected
and the appropriate language is loaded without any user interaction.
The printer driver installs a complete set of user information, including:
Quick Install Guide: Outlines the simple printer installation process
Installation Guide and Administrator’s Guide: Provides detailed guidance and
additional installation choices