Datacard Group ImageCard SelectTM and UltraGrafix SelectTM Printers manual

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•Some parallel communication devices use a cable with a plug that allows another device to be attached, so that two parallel devices are attached to one PC parallel port, known as a pass-through or piggy-back plug. The printer and printer driver cannot communicate reliably through such a plug. Install a second parallel port in the PC if needed.

–USB port (used with the Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 operating system)

•The PC might have more than one USB port, or USB devices already attached to the PC might provide USB ports to use.

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–A network connection to support printer sharing or direct networking Have a CD-ROM drive to install the printer driver

Have one of the following operating systems:

–Windows Me (recommended)

–Windows 98 Second Edition

EThe Windows 98 printer driver is designed to work on Windows Me or Windows 98 Second Edition. The printer driver can be installed and used on Windows 95 (OSR 2 recommended); however it is possible that unexpected results could occur. If you experience problems, consider upgrading the PC’s operating system to Windows Me or 98. The printer cannot be connected to a PC running Windows 95 using a USB port.

–Windows 2000 with service pack 2 (recommended)

–Windows NT 4.0 with service pack 5 or higher

EThe Windows NT printer driver is designed to work on Windows NT with Service Pack 5 or 6. The printer driver can be installed and used on Windows NT with Service Pack 4; however it is possible that unexpected results could occur. If you experience problems, consider installing Service Pack 5 or 6. The printer cannot be connected to a PC running Windows NT using a USB port.

The PC must also have a card creation application that formats and prepares the card data. For the PC requirements of your card creation application, see the application's documentation.

ID system installation sequence

You might use this printer as part of an identification system (with a camera) or you might use it with existing data and applications. When you set up this printer along with other system components, install the printer driver after setting up the PC and before installing the card creation application and capture software and devices. Verify the success of each installation step before continuing.

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