Datacard Group ImageCard SelectTM and UltraGrafix SelectTM Printers Setting parallel port values

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•Setting printer permissions

•Setting serial port values

Setting parallel port values

Port values include the port to which the printer is assigned, the communication mode for the port, and printer spooling.

Set parallel port values for Windows 2000 and NT 4.0

1From the Windows NT taskbar select Start, then Settings, and then Printers. The Printers window appears.

2Highlight the Select printer driver icon by clicking on it once.

3From the menu bar, select File and then Properties. The Properties window for the Select printer driver appears.

4Select the Ports tab.

5Make sure the correct port (usually LPT1) is selected in the Port list. “Select“should appear in the Printer column for the checked port.

6Make sure that Enable Bidirectional Support is checked.

7Select OK to save the settings and close the Properties window.

8Close the Printers window.

9If you change the port to which the PC prints, power off the printer, shut down the PC, and restart both of them before printing cards.

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Setting printer permissions

If the PC to which the printer is attached has other users, set permissions that:

•Allow users to use all features of the printer and driver, including messages. (Messages inform users when they need to change the ribbon, load cards, and fix problems.)

•Prevent any access to the printer by unauthorized users.

Set printer permissions for Windows 2000

1From the Windows taskbar select Start, then Settings, and then Printers. The Printers window appears.

2Highlight the Select printer driver icon by clicking on it once.

3From the menu bar, select File and then Properties. The Properties window for the Select printer appears.

User’s Guide for ImageCard® Select™ and UltraGrafix® Select™ Printers