User's Manual

XPS Card Printer Installation and User Guide 17
Printer System
The card printer is used with other equipment and software to create a card production system.
The system produces cards for a specific purpose and the cards must meet requirements. Ask
about the requirements for cards that you produce, or see
Card Design and Setup for typical
requirements.
The system can include:
• A PC, with software to support the
printer, such as:
o The XPS Card Printer Driver
for Windows.
o ID software designed
specifically to capture,
format, and save the data for
cards.
o A retail application such as
Microsoft® Word or Adobe®
Photoshop®.
o
See PC Requirements.
• "Capture" devices, such as:
o A digital camera to take
photos for ID badges and other cards, connected to the PC.
o A signature capture pad or fingerprint reader.
• The printer with supplies and a facility power source.
• A data connection between the printer and PC, which can be a USB connection or a
network connection (Do NOT use both connections with one printer.)
Tasks and Users
In most work places, more than one person uses the printer. Each person might use it
differently.
• The Operator makes cards using the printer, loads supplies, and handles minor
problems such as a card jam.
• The Manager sets up the card making system, sets up card designs, and might identify
new ways to use the card printer in the organization.
Information for Users
This guide provides operator information and describes how to install, use the printer, and
perform routine tasks.
An additional Solutions Guide is available for use by Administrators or by professionals designing
a new system for printing cards.
When the XPS Card Printer Driver is installed, the information is also installed. The installation