DataCard 295 User manual

Adopt a powerful,
modular patient
identification solution
In a fast, single-pass operation, the
Datacard®295 card personalization
system enables you to issue high-
quality patient ID cards imprinted
with your choice of embossed
characters, bar codes, logos, text,
graphics, encoded magnetic stripes
and smart card chips.
This powerful, compact system
offers all the card personalization
capabilities you need to provide
faster service, better care and
stronger marketing programs that
can help you increase patient loyalty
and decrease costs.
Grow your system to meet
your changing needs
The Datacard 295 system features
a modular design that allows you to
minimize your capital investment and
prepare for the future. You can begin
with simple embossing capabilities,
then add graphics printing and
a variety of machine-readable
technologies as your needs change.
Capitalize on tools to
increase patient loyalty
This powerful card personalization
system supports all the features and
technologies you need to enhance
the image of your organization and
improve patient loyalty. You can add
photos, graphics and logos to cards
to strengthen your image as a
quality provider. Also add magnetic
stripe, bar code and smart card
technologies to automate more of
your operations and deliver the
fast, accurate service today’s
healthcare consumers demand.
Choose from a variety of
consumer-based solutions
The 295 system serves as the base
operating platform for the Datacard®
RapidReg®patient registration
solution and Datacard®OnDemand™
Labels solution. The RapidReg®
solution can help you increase
accuracy and eliminate duplicate
records by automating the admitting
process. The OnDemand™Labels
solution lets you print the exact
number of labels and wristbands
you need for any patient, any time.
Gain marketing advantages
with graphics printing
Now you can eliminate the time
and expense of pre-printing cards.
An optional inline Datacard®
UltraGrafix®print module enables
you to add logos, text, bar codes and
other graphics to your cards. The
UltraGrafix®module features high-
resolution, 300 dots-per-inch printing
and a range of color choices. It
provides all the advantages of instant
issuance and the high-quality look of
a pre-printed card.
Your members carry these attractive
cards that boldly display your logo
and give your enterprise an image
of quality and distinction.
Save time and money with
data conversion software
The 295 system features robust
data conversion utility software that
makes it easy to convert embossing
data to graphics or encoding without
modifying your hospital information
system. This capability is ideal for a
variety of applications such as
creating cards for seniors, kids and
other targeted patient groups.
Expert service through
planning, implementation
and maintenance
Datacard is committed to providing
outstanding support for all its
solutions, no matter where they
are installed around the globe.
Our network of service specialists
provides support in more than 120
countries worldwide. Our
comprehensive professional
service offerings include smart card
planning and consulting, integration
and customization, card issuance,
program management,
implementation planning, onsite
installation, software support and
training. These offerings extend
beyond traditional hardware
services to provide complete
turnkey services for our customers.
Your best choice for supplies
Protect your investment in
Datacard®solutions by only using
Datacard®Certified Supplies. You
can count on Datacard for all of
your supplies needs. We engineer
superior performance and reliability
into every system-matched supply
item we offer. For you, that means
smooth printing, brilliant image
quality, high security and
exceptional performance.
Worldwide representation creates
a fast, direct connection with the
supplies and support you need,
when and where you need them.
Datacard®
295 Card Personalization System
The Datacard®295 system provides a secure,
modular solution for low-volume issuance of
transaction and identification cards.

Datacard is a registered trademark
and service mark of DataCard Corporation.
UltraGrafix, RapidReg and ID Works are
registered trademarks of DataCard
Corporation. OnDemand is a trademark
of DataCard Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
© 2003 DataCard Corporation.
Specifications subject to change
without notice.
3HC-3002
11111 Bren Road West
Minnetonka, MN 55343-9015
[phone]
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www.datacard.com
Standard features
• 93-character embossing wheel
• Dual operating mode (online
or offline)
• Error recovery software
• Automatic card counter
• RS-232 communications
• 2-line by 40-character
message display
• Nine stored formats
• Password access
• Field-upgradable
• Security keylock on system cabinet
Options
• 327X or 5256 internal communication
interface
• Print drivers for Microsoft®Windows®
95, Windows® 98, Windows NT®4.0
and Windows® 2000 Professional
• Printer interface
• Pop-up keyboard
• Detached typewriter-style keyboard
• CRT/keyboard
• Aluminum card embossing
• CR-80 or CR-50 card capability
• Automatic card feed
• 200-card input hopper
• Security keylock on input hopper
• Variety of card output configurations
• Datacard®UltraGrafix®printing
• Magnetic stripe encoding
• Color topping
• Smart card personalization
• Indent printing
• Data conversion utility software
• Wristband/label printer
• Datacard®ID Works®identification
software (Microsoft®Windows® 98,
Windows NT®and Windows® 2000
Professional)
• User prompts in language of choice
Specifications
• Physical dimensions:
– With output hopper:
25.0 in. x 17.75 in. x 16.5 in.
(635 mm x 451 mm x 412 mm)
• Footprint:
15.0 in. x 14.74 in.
(381 mm x 375 mm)
• Footprint with color topping module:
19.75 in. x 15.5 in.
(502 mm x 394 mm)
• Footprint with extended cabinet:
21.25in. x 14.75 in.
(540 mm x 375 mm)
• Weight:
- 80 lbs. (36.3 kg)
- With topper: 123 lbs. (55.8 kg)
- With extended cabinet: 111 lbs.
(50.4 kg)
• Embossing speed: Up to 380 cards
per hour
• Electrical requirements:
- 120V, 50/60 Hz
- 240V, 50/60 Hz
• Plastic cards accepted:
- CR-80, .020 in. to .030 in. thickness
(.51 mm to .76 mm)
- CR-50, .020 in. to .030 in. thickness
(.51 mm to .76 mm)
• Certifications:
- and
Mark certified
- FCC approved
Datacard®295 Card Personalization System