DataCard SP35 Plus User manual

CONVENIENT DESIGN,
EXCELLENT EASE OF USE
Convenient card printing
The SP35 Plus card printer is
designed for easy operation
and maintenance. User-friendly
features include:
• A printer driver that provides
message prompts, recovery
instructions, color image previews
and online user help
• Driver support for Microsoft®
Windows®2000 and XP
operating systems
• Quick-change supplies
• Operator-replaceable printheads
• Front-facing input and
output card hoppers
• Small, efficient design
• Continuous card cleaning
The Datacard®SP35 Plus card printer delivers everything you need to print vivid,
one-sided cards. With its productive print speed, superb image quality and easy
operation, this convenient printer is ideal for issuing education, healthcare and
staff IDs — and more.
• Exceptional productivity. The SP35 Plus card printer personalizes up to 160
full-color cards or 750 one-color cards per hour. This printer is also extremely light
and portable, weighing only nine pounds. Its sleek design and compact size make
it a welcome addition to any desktop.
• Superb edge-to-edge imaging. The SP35 Plus card printer leverages Advanced
Imaging Technology™to produce vivid and vibrant full- or one-color photos,
graphics and text across the entire card surface. This exclusive technology uses
optimized print ribbons and user-adjustable controls to yield smooth, uniform and
solid backgrounds, improved color matching with image capture devices,
enhanced bar code printing and sharp reproduction of edges and fine text.
• Multiple options and capabilities. In addition to standard bar code printing, the
SP35 Plus card printer gives you the option to integrate magnetic stripe encoding
and smart card personalization with a factory option or simple field upgrade. So,
you can purchase these printers with confidence, knowing you can upgrade your
card printing capabilities at any time.
DATACARD®
SP35 PLUS CARD PRINTER

11111 Bren Road West
Minnetonka, MN 55343-9015
[phone]
[phone] FAX
www.datacard.com
DATACARD®
SP35 PLUS
CARD PRINTER
The Datacard®SP35 Plus card printer offers an ideal mix of convenience and simplicity in an attractive, compact model.
Front-facing 100-card input hopper
makes it easy to load blank card stock
Datacard, Intelligent Supplies Technology and
Advanced Imaging Technology are registered
trademarks, trademarks and/or service marks of
DataCard Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Names and
logos on sample cards are fictitious. Any similarity to
actual names, trademarks or tradenames is
coincidental.
©2007 DataCard Corporation. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
DP7-9005
Standard features
Print capabilities
One-sided edge-to-edge printing
Continuous-tone, full-color,
black-and white photos
Alphanumeric text, logos
and digitized signatures
Variety of bar codes
Background patterns
Advanced Imaging Technology™
Print speed
Full-color printing:
Up to 160 cards per hour
One-color printing:
Up to 750 cards per hour
Capacity
Input hopper: 100 cards,
0.03 in. (0.76mm)
Output hopper: 20 cards,
0.03 in. (0.76mm)
Operating system support
Bi-directional USB supported on
Microsoft®Windows®2000 and XP
operating systems
Printer driver pooling supported on
Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP
operating systems
Datacard®Open Platform printer
driver for non-Windows platforms
Printer driver
User-adjustable image and color
controls
Stand-alone driver diagnostics
Color image and test card preview
Online user help
Add text, image or pattern
to topcoat
Supply usage tab
User-friendly operation
Audible and visual message prompts
Automatic card feed
Operator-replaceable printhead
Continuous cleaning roller
Easy-access components including
quick-change ribbon cartridges
Highly accessible card path
Datacard®Certified Supplies featuring
Intelligent Supplies Technology™
Automatic identification and
validation for ribbons
Automatic printer settings
Low ribbon warning
Ribbon saver
Warranties
24-month standard depot warranty
24-month printhead warranty
(no pass restrictions)
Options
Magnetic stripe encoding
ISO: IAT or NTT
Dual high- and low-coercivity
Tracks 1, 2 and 3 (1 track for NTT)
Smart card personalization
Contact/contactless all-in-one reader
Contact station
Clear card personalization
Input hopper empty alert
Soft-sided carrying case
Specifications
Physical dimensions
L 16.5 in. x W 7.8 in. x H 9.0 in.
(41.25 cm x 19.5 cm x 22.5 cm)
Weight
8 to 9 lbs (3.6 kg to 4.1 kg)
depending on options
Print resolution
300 dots per inch, 256 shades
Electrical requirements
100/120V, 50/60 Hz
220/240V, 50/60 Hz
Plastic cards accepted
ISO ID-1/CR-80 size cards
3.370 in. x 2.125 in.
(85.6 mm x 53.98 mm)
PVC with glossy laminate surface
Clear cards
Other core materials with PVC
overlaminates are optional
Card thicknesses accepted
0.009 in. to 0.055 in.
(0.2286 mm to 1.397 mm)
Operating environment
60°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C)
20% to 80% non-condensing
humidity
Storage environment
5°F to 140°F (-15°C to 60°C)
10% to 90% humidity
Agency approvals
Safety: CE, UL, cUL
FCC Emissions: FCC CFR 47, part 15,
subparts b and c, class A
European EMC Emissions:
EN55022: 1998, EN61000-3-2,
ENC61000-3-3 ,
Immunity (EN55024: 1998 )
RTTE ETSI 300-330, ETSI 300-489-
3:2000
Canada Emissions: RSS-003
Industry of Canada approval
to RSS-210
Japan:VCCI V.3/2001.04
China: CCC, GB4943-2001, GB9254-
1998 GB17625.1-1998
Taiwan: RPC, DGT
RoHS compliant: EU, China
USB port for industry-
standard connectivity
Quick-change ribbons
switch out in seconds
Front-facing output
hopper allows
placement in space-
restricted locations
Datacard Group sales channels are your exclusive source for Datacard®Certified Supplies.
Datacard®SP Plus Series card printers require the use of Datacard Certified Supplies in order to print properly.
Optional magnetic
stripe encoding
and smart card
personalization