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Chapter 4: Print Cards
This chapter provides an overview of how to use application software to
prepare card designs and send card data to the printer.
Before You Begin
Before you start to print cards, make sure that you have met the following requirements:
 Cards are loaded in the printer, or available to insert.
 Ink ribbon and retransfer film are loaded. Refer to “Replace the Ink Ribbon” on page 34 and
“Replace the Retransfer Film” on page 38. If your system includes the optional laminator,
refer to Appendix A: "CR805 Card Printer with Inline Lamination” for information about
preparing the laminator.
 The card design is set up. If you need to set up or modify the design, refer to “Elements of
Card Design” in the printer’s Installation and Administrator’s Guide, and the documentation
for your card personalization software.
You can use card personalization software, such as TruCredential software, to create and print
card designs. The software handles the types of information used on cards and sends it to the
printer. If you do not use ID software, you can use a retail PC application, such as Microsoft Word,
with the XPS Card Printer Driver, to design and print the cards. With any application, make sure
that you test each card design to verify that it is printing correctly and meets your requirements.
You also can:
 Print a test card directly from the printer. Refer to “Print a Test Card” on page 28.
 Print a driver sample card. Refer to “Print a Driver Sample Card” in the XPS Card Printer Driver
User’s Guide.