DataCard Maxsys User manual

CARD PERSONALIZATION
CARD DELIVERY
PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS
CERTIFIED SUPPLIES
GLOBAL SERVICES
DATACARD®MAXSYS®CARD ISSUANCE SYSTEM
DELIVER MAXIMUM IMPACT

WORLD LEADER IN SECURE ID
AND CARD PERSONALIZATION SOLUTIONS
In your world, competition is always intense. Consumer needs never stop
changing. Deadline pressures are constant and the drive to reduce costs is
relentless. This is precisely why successful card issuers trust Datacard Group.
Serving thousands of customers in more than 120 countries, Datacard Group
is the undisputed world leader in card issuance solutions. It is a position
we have held for more than 35 years, because we provide what card
issuers need to succeed — innovative total solutions that combine
card personalization, card delivery, productivity software,
supplies and services.
CARD
PERSONALIZATION CARD DELIVERY PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES GLOBAL SERVICES

PRIMARY MARKETS SERVED
• FINANCIAL/PAYMENT
• HEALTHCARE/INSURANCE
• SERVICE BUREAUS

The Datacard®Maxsys®system integrates
advanced technology that enables issuers to
reach new levels of performance and gain
critical competitive advantages.
UNPARALLELED HIGH-VOLUME CARD PERSONALIZATION

The Datacard®Maxsys®card issuance system offers an unparalleled combination of
speed, capabilities and uptime that make an immediate impact on productivity and
profitability. Ultimately, this premier high-volume system helps you meet your
customers’ needs more effectively and grow your business in competitive markets. The
system delivers up to 3,000 cards per hour, significantly increasing capacity and
providing superior levels of data integrity, reliability and card quality. The Maxsys
system also reduces operating costs, so you can minimize cost-per-card. And it
incorporates several innovative usability features to improve ease of use and
streamline job management.
POWERFUL BUSINESS BENEFITS
• EXCEPTIONAL SPEED AND THROUGHPUT
• HIGH RELIABILITY
• SUPERIOR DATA INTEGRITY
• PREMIUM SYSTEM SECURITY
• STRONG INVESTMENT PROTECTION
• OPTIMUM UPTIME
• INTUITIVE SYSTEM OPERATION
CARD
PERSONALIZATION

INNOVATIVE INLINE CARD DELIVERY
The Datacard®MXD™card delivery
system expands the capabilities of the
Maxsys system, creating a fully integrated
inline solution that offers features and
throughput in a footprint smaller than any
other system with similar functionality.

Integrate the Maxsys system with the Datacard®MXD™card
delivery system to create the world’s fastest inline card
issuance solution. This platform is specifically engineered to
provide exceptional throughput and card and form integrity.
Innovative technology and a proven design help ensure
outstanding reliability for high-speed operations. Unique,
new features provide tools to attract and retain your best
customers. Plus, its modular, field upgradeable design can
easily adapt to your changing business needs.
MXD SYSTEM ADVANTAGES
• EASY INTEGRATION WITH MAXSYS SYSTEM
• SMALL FOOTPRINT SAVES FLOOR SPACE
• MODULAR, UPGRADEABLE DESIGN
• OPERATOR FRIENDLY
• SUPERIOR CARD/FORM INTEGRITY
• SHORT SET-UP TIMES
• SINGLE PROCESS FOR CARDS AND FORMS
• SPECIAL ADHESIVE PREVENTS FORMS FROM TEARING
CARD DELIVERY

FLEXIBLE, MODULAR DESIGN
The Datacard®Maxsys®card issuance system
and the Datacard®MXD™card delivery system
deliver unprecedented capacity for high-volume
card issuance operations.

To help protect your investment, the Maxsys system features a flexible,
modular design that can grow in parallel with your operation. Start with
the capabilities you need today, then add modules as your business needs
change. The MXD system provides the same flexibility, so you can easily scale
up your card delivery capabilities — including dual page personalization
and spot-color printing features that can expand your marketing options.
In addition, Datacard Group continuously develops new modules that
incorporate the latest technology. You can integrate new modules into your
Maxsys or MXD system seamlessly and cost-effectively at any time.
MAXSYS SYSTEM MODULES
• SYSTEM CONTROLLER
• CARD INPUT
• CARD CLEANING
• MAGNETIC STRIPE ENCODING
• OCR-B/BAR CODE SCANNER
• CONTACT SMART CARD PERSONALIZATION
• CONTACTLESS SMART CARD PERSONALIZATION
• GRAPHICS PRINTING
• MULTI-CARD BUFFER
• HIGH-SPEED EMBOSSING
• INDENT PRINTING
• TOPPING
• CARDGARD™TOPCOAT
• LABEL AFFIXING
• CARD OUTPUT
MXD CARD DELIVERY SYSTEM OPTIONS
• DUAL PAGE PERSONALIZATION
• HIGH-SPEED FOLDER
• HIGH-SPEED PRINTER
- SPOT COLOR
- MAGNETIC INK CHARACTER
RECOGNITION (MICR)
• DATACARD®MXi™ENVELOPE
INSERTION SYSTEM
CARD DELIVERY
CARD
PERSONALIZATION

Datacard Group offers a range of productivity solutions specifically engineered to
help you maximize the efficiency of your Maxsys system. These highly intuitive
applications integrate easily with the Maxsys system controller software, so you can
capitalize on every opportunity to drive productivity and reduce operating costs.
Reflecting more than 35 years of industry leadership, these solutions provide the
tools you need to manage your card issuance infrastructure more effectively,
shorten cycle times and improve throughput.
The Datacard®Syntera®manufacturing efficiency software, for example, gives
you complete control over operational data. Its advanced data management
capabilities allow you to manage smaller jobs efficiently, distribute work to
multiple systems, track workflow and eliminate bottlenecks.
If your operation uses legacy software to drive production, we can also develop a
customized productivity solution that meets your specific needs. The solutions we
develop can be used to integrate and manage software and hardware components
from multiple vendors.
EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT
• MANAGE MULTIPLE MAXSYS SYSTEMS SIMULTANEOUSLY
• ACHIEVE SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES
• TRACK AND MANAGE PRODUCTION PROCESS FLOWS
• GENERATE CUSTOMIZED REPORTS
• AUTOMATE DATA BACKUP AND RESTORATION
PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS
PRODUCTIVITY
SOLUTIONS

CERTIFIED SUPPLIES
MAXIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Datacard®Certified Supplies are system-matched for the Maxsys system to deliver
optimum performance. With Datacard Certified Supplies you can also take advantage of
Intelligent Supplies Technology™that automatically improves supply utilization efficiency,
validates that operators are using correct supplies and provides supply low notification.
To make sure you are using Datacard Certified Supplies, look for our distinctive
blue cores
with platinum flecks®.
INTELLIGENT SUPPLIES TECHNOLOGY
FEATURES
• SUPPLY IDENTIFICATION
• ENHANCED SUPPLY UTILIZATION
• SUPPLY LOW NOTIFICATION
BENEFITS
• HIGH QUALITY
• REDUCED SUPPLY COSTS
• MAXIMUM UPTIME
SUPPLIES

OPTIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITABILITY
To reach even higher levels of productivity, card issuers rely on DatacardSM Global Services.
Our Global Services team can plan, design and implement new programs, improve operations
and help you optimize efficiency. Essentially, the Datacard Global Services team provides the
global coverage, innovative thinking and specialized expertise that help bring your entire
solution together.
GLOBAL SERVICES
• SOLUTION DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
• SMART CARD PLANNING
• SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
• PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
• SOFTWARE SUPPORT
• OPERATOR AND ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING
• LOCAL ON-SITE/ON-CALL SUPPORT
GLOBAL SERVICES
x
y
PLANNING
SERVICES
SUPPORT
SERVICES
MIGRATION
SERVICES
START-UP
SERVICES
WARRANTY

DELIVER MAXIMUM IMPACT
Whether you need to expand operations, improve lead times, drive down cost-per-card
or generate new streams of revenue, the Maxsys system, together with the MXD card
delivery system, delivers maximum impact in every area of your high-volume card
issuance operation. This powerful, flexible system is the ideal choice for card issuers
that want to make immediate improvements in productivity, compete more effectively
by deploying new technology, and protect capital investments through the continuous
innovations of the world leader in card personalization solutions.
ENHANCE YOUR CARD OPERATION TODAY
To learn more about the Maxsys card issuance system and the MXD card delivery
system, as well as our productivity solutions, Datacard®Certified Supplies and
DatacardSM Global Services, please contact your local Datacard Group representative
or visit www.datacard.com.

Datacard, Maxsys, MXD, MXi, Syntera, CardGard and the Color Blue with Platinum Flecks are registered trademarks,
trademarks and service marks of DataCard Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Names and logos on
sample cards are fictitious. Any similarity to actual names, trademarks or tradenames is coincidental.
©2005-2007 DataCard Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A.
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AND CARD PERSONALIZATION SOLUTIONS