Datacard Group SP Series - Manual (Page 10)

Overview
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User’s Guide for Express™ and Select™ Class Printers
Figure 1-4: Front of the Express or Select printer
Front of the printer
Find the following on the outside of the printer:
Top cover
The cover protects the internal parts of the printer from dust and debris. It also lessens
the sound from the printer.
Status light
The status light indicates that the printer is processing data, ready to receive data, or
in an error condition.
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When the status light is steady green, the printer is on and ready to print cards.
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When the status light blinks green, the printer is receiving data from the PC, is
printing, or is paused.
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When the status light blinks yellow, the printer has identified a problem and
stopped.
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The status light can turn red on rare occasions. If this happens, contact your
service provider promptly for assistance.
Card cartridge
The card cartridge holds blank cards to print. It holds about 100 cards (with a nominal
thickness of 0.030 inches (0.76 mm)). At the bottom of the card cartridge, the
exception card slot allows you to insert a single card that is different from the cards in
the card cartridge.
Status light
Card cartridge
Exception card slot
Card output stacker
Ready button
Power button
Top cover