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Datacard Group SP Series User Manual

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Overview

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User’s Guide for Express™ and Select™ Class Printers

Figure 1-5: Internal parts of the Express or Select printer

Duplex module and door

On the S2 printer model, this area contains the duplex mechanism, which turns the
card over for printing on both sides.

Swing arm

The swing arm opens to give you access to the printhead cartridge and print ribbon
cartridge. Push down on the left (curved) end of the swing arm to open it.

Printhead cartridge

The printhead, contained in the printhead cartridge, uses heat and pressure to
transfer dye and other material from the print ribbon to the card. The printhead
cartridge is replaceable.

Print ribbon cartridge

The print ribbon cartridge holds the print ribbon.

Manual card feed knob

The manual card feed knob turns to move a card along the card transport track. Use it
to release stuck cards in the print module.

Top cover

Printhead cartridge

Swing arm

Print ribbon cartridge

Manual card feed knob

Duplex module and door

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