SP Series Info Central 1 What do you want to do? 1 Answer questions you have about using the printer 2 Learn how to use this online information 3 Learn more about tasks, such as installation, setup, or maintenance 5 Solve problems with printing 6 Access an online version of the Printer Guide 7 Access online information about the Built-in Ethernet Options 8 Open help for Properties or Printing Preferences 9 Open help for the Printer Toolbox and Messages 10 Safety and compliance (FCC) 11 SP Series Info Ce
1 SP Series Info Central Welcome to Info Central for Datacard® SP Series card printers.
2 Answer questions you have about using the printer What is “Smart Driver™”? The Smart Driver™ is the printer driver for several Datacard® desktop printers, including SP35, SP55, SP60, and SP75 card printers, Magna™ and Select™ Platinum™ Series printers, Magna and Select Class printers with Advanced Imaging Technology, and the ImageCard IV printer. Older printers, such as the Express Class, use a similar driver that supports only that type of printer.
3 Learn how to use this online information The following descriptions can help you use the HTML Help Viewer window to find and read the information you want. About Info Central SP Series Info Central is a library on the PC that provides access to all user information for SP Series printers. Info Central is made up of several compiled Microsoft HTML Help files which are linked together. It includes: • Toolbox and Message Help for the SP Series Printer is one of the files linked to Info Central.
4 Help viewer window size: You can change the size of the viewer window like any other window: • Minimize the window so it displays only in the task bar. • Maximize the window so it occupies the whole desktop. • Restore the default size. • Position the cursor over the edge of the window and drag the edge to a new location. Left-hand pane: You can hide (close) or show (open) the left-hand side of the HTML help viewer.
5 Learn more about tasks, such as installation, setup, or maintenance The middle part of the Contents list is organized by tasks. Make sure the left-hand pane is displayed and scroll through the list to see the tasks available. If needed, close or open books to help you find the information you want. You can also use the Index or Search tabs to find information about a task.
6 Solve problems with printing Is a message displayed on the PC? Is the quality of the printed card a problem? Is the problem with the printer? For example, is it making noise? Is a card stuck in the printer? Is there a problem with the magnetic stripe? Is the printer not responding when you send a card from the PC? SP Series Info Central
7 Access an online version of the Printer Guide Do one of the following: • The Printer Guides (one for SP35, one for SP55, one for SP55 and SP60 with the Built-in Ethernet option, and one for SP75) are included in the Contents list of Info Central, near the end of the list. Make sure the left-hand pane is displayed and scroll through the list to see the tasks available. If needed, close or open books to help you find the Printer Guide for the type of printer you have.
8 Access online information about the Built-in Ethernet Options Do one of the following: • The Built-in Ethernet Option for SP55 and SP60 printers has its own guide, the SP Series Network Printer Guide, which is included in the Contents list of Info Central, near the end of the list. Make sure the left-hand pane is displayed and scroll through the list to find the SP Series Network Printer Guide. • The Open Card option is documented in the SP Series Data Formatting Guide.
9 Open help for Properties or Printing Preferences Help for the Properties or Printing Preferences uses the Microsoft Windows Help format (not HTML Help), so it is not included in the Contents list of Info Central.
10 Open help for the Printer Toolbox and Messages Help for the Printer Toolbox and Messages is included in the Contents list of Info Central, near the bottom of the list.
11 Safety and compliance (FCC) Regulatory compliance Notice for USA (FCC notice) This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, it may interfere with radio communications.
12 Notice to Users of All SP Series Printers The printer emits radio-frequency waves and must be used as installed and recommended by Datacard®, the printer manufacturer. You may not modify the printer or how it is used without the written permission of Datacard®. You may not operate the printer after modifying it or its method of operation.
13 other countries. The color blue with Platinum Flecks mark is a registered trademark of Datacard Corporation in the European Union and other countries. SCM is a trademark of SCM Microsystems, Inc. Indala is a registered trademark of Indala Corporation. Casi-Rusco is a registered trademark of GE Interlogix, Incorporated. Gemplus is a registered trademark and GemPC is a trademark of Gemplus S.C.A. Corporation. iCLASS and HID are registered trademarks of HID Corporation.
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14 online 7 Printer Toolbox help 10 Printing Preferences help 9 Properties help 9 R regulatory compliance 11 S safety 12 safety and compliance notification 11 Smart Driver, definition 2 SP60 printer 3 support 2 T Technical Support 2 trademarks 12 W Web site 2 SP Series Info Central
