DataCard CD820 User manual

CD820™ Instant Issuance System
Quick Install Guide

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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).
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 CD820
printer is available for download at www.datacard.com.

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2. Set Up the Printer
a. Remove the printer from its shipping carton.
Refer to the following illustration if the printer has the
optional multi-hopper.

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b. Unlock the printer and open the printer cover.
c. If the printer has the optional multi-hopper, unlock the
printer and open the printer supplies access door and
the multi-hopper cover.
Remove the packing material inserted behind the
hopper and inside the cover.

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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.
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
“Print job queue is deactivated” displays on the LCD
panel.

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Serial Number
5. Activate the Printer Through the Front
Panel
a. Before you start the activation process, call Datacard
Technical Support at 1-800-328-3996 to obtain the
activation code.
b. Have your printer’s serial number ready when you
call. The printer’s serial number is located on the
conguration label on the printer swingarm.

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c. Enter the activation code.