Datacard Group SP Series - Manual (Page 8)

Overview
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User’s Guide for Express™ and Select™ Class Printers
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Smart card module. The smart card module is available with a contact coupler.
The Select 2 printer is available with a contactless (RF) coupler. Both printers are
available with a contact station with external coupler. A custom smart card
application can use the module to initialize and program the smart card chip on a
card.
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Duplex module, available on Select Class printers, which can automatically print
on both sides of the card.
Table 1-1 lists the models and their features.
Monochrome printing uses a ribbon with a single color, such as black. To optimize
monochrome printing, use a monochrome printhead cartridge.
An existing printer cannot have options added; options must be factory-installed.
Figure 1-2 shows the E and S models of the Express or Select printer. The ImageCard
and UltraGrafix printers have the same appearance.
Table 1-1: Express or Select printer features available
Model name Colors printed
Duplex
module
Magnetic
stripe
#
#. Optional
Smart
Card
#
ImageCard E Full color or monochrome No
Yes
# †
†. Only one option--either magnetic stripe or smart card--can be installed in a printer.
Yes
# †
ImageCard S Full color or monochrome No
Yes
# No
ImageCard S2 Full color or monochrome Yes
Yes
#
Yes
#
UltraGrafix E Monochrome only No
Yes
# †
Yes
# †
UltraGrafix S Monochrome only No
Yes
# No
UltraGrafix S2 Monochrome only Yes
Yes
#
Yes
#
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