User's Guide

User Guide
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Product Overview
The printer described in this User Guide provides full color dye-sublimation or monochrome thermal transfer
printing on standard 54x86 mm plastic cards. PVC, PVC Composite, PET, ABS, PET and re-printable cards
are supported (accordingly with varnished card product configuration). It is managed from the computer
through the USB port or via Ethernet/Wi-Fi.
The ribbon carrier, that comes with the printer, allows the ribbon to be replaced quickly and easily.
Several options are available so that the printer can be configured to operate in different types of
environments:
 Magnetic encoder
 Smart Card Encoding Station
 Contact and Contactless Smart Card encoder
 10/100 Ethernet and/or 802-11 Wi-Fi connection
 Single Card Feed Option
 Connection for external smart card encoding
 Locking system for input Hopper, reject bin and ribbons.
Getting Started
The printer comes with several accessories; check carefully that they have been all received. This list may
vary depending on the location where the printer will be used.
The printer is shipped in special packaging designed to prevent damage during transportation. If any visible
damage is noticed upon reception, contact the dealer immediately.
Maintain the printer packaging intact and store it in a clean and dry place.
Note: If the printer must be returned, it must be returned integrally with its full original packaging (box, cushions
and protective bags). If it is returned without its original packaging and any components are damaged
during transportation, such components will no longer be covered by the warranty. Matica will also
charge for the new packaging which will be required to ship the printer back.