DataCard CD800 User manual

CD800™ Card Printer
Quick Install Guide

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CD800 Card Printer Quick Install Guide
1. Select a Location for the Printer
• Install the printer in a location that is clean and well
ventilated, free of vibration or shock.
• For venting and clearance, choose an area that’s large
enough for your printer conguration based on its
options. Refer to the site requirements in the printer’s
Installation and Administrator’s Guide.
• Do not install the printer in direct sunlight.
• Install the system in a secure location.
• Install the system in a location that has access to an
AC outlet and a network port (if you are using a network
connection).
• If you also are installing a CLM laminator with the printer,
refer to the CD Series Printers CLM Laminator Quick
Install and Upgrade Guide, shipped in the laminator
carton.
Refer to the printer’s Installation and Administrator’s Guide,
found on the Owner’s Library CD, for detailed installation
instructions.
The latest rmware and user documentation for your CD800
printer is available for download at www.datacard.com.

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2. Set Up the Printer
a. Unlock the printer, if necessary, and open the printer
cover.
b. If your printer has the optional multi-hopper, remove the
packing material inserted behind the hopper.

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3. Load Supplies
Supplies are ordered separately.
a. Remove the print ribbon cartridge.
b. Load the print ribbon onto the cartridge.

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c. Load the cleaning sleeve onto the ribbon cartridge.
d. Install the print ribbon cartridge in the printer.
e. Close the printer cover. Press down on the cover ridges
to make sure that the cover latches properly on both
sides.

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f. Load cards in the hopper.
Multi-Hopper
g. Close the printer doors and lock the printer, if necessary.
Single Hopper

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4. Plug In and Power On the Printer
a. Connect the printer power cord to the printer and to the
power supply.
b. Plug the power supply cord into the power outlet.
c. Press the power button on the front panel to power on
the printer. Wait until the system has powered up and
Ready displays on the LCD panel.

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5. Retrieve the Network IPv4 Address
a. Use the front panel to nd the printer IP address. You
also can display the subnet mask, and gateway address,
if necessary.
b. Write them down:
IP address _____________________
Subnet mask ___________________
Gateway address ________________
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c. You will need to enter the printer IP address, when you
are prompted, during installation of the Card Printer
Driver.
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If your site plans to use IPv6 addressing, refer to the
printer’s Installation and Administrator’s Guide for
information about enabling IPv6.

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6. Install the Card Printer Driver (Optional)
If you plan to use the XPS Card Printer Driver, refer to
your printer’s Driver Guide for installation instructions
using either a USB or a network connection.
7. Print a Test Card (Optional)
Use the printer’s LCD panel to print a test card:
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