DataCard SP55 User Manual

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SP Series Info Central: Troubleshooting
5 After it is printed, remove the card from the output hopper. A printer test card is shown in "Printer test card".
Tips for success
• Press the Ready key firmly. You might need to hold the printer in place as you keep the Ready key pressed.
• Allow 30 to 60 seconds for the printer to begin printing the test card.
• The status light will flash green while the printer is processing the data.
• If the status light is steady amber and the printer beeps, the printer is paused. Press the Ready key once to un-
pause the printer.
• If the printer test card did not print successfully, try the procedure again, making sure you follow the
instructions. If the test card does not print, or if the printer does not initialize, contact your service provider for
assistance.
Printer test card
The printer test card is designed to perform most functions available in the printer.
• Check the following:
• The test card has the pattern shown on the front of the card. (The pattern will be monochrome dots, not colored
dots, if the printer uses a monochrome ribbon.)
• If a magnetic stripe module is installed in the printer, the following data is encoded on the card:
• The tracks available depend on the type of module installed.
• The magnetic stripe data on the printer test card is generated by the printer and does not test driver-to-printer
communication.
Track Format Data
Track 1 (IATA) TEST PATTERN IATA CHARACTER
SUBSET 0123456789
Track 2 (ABA) 012345678012345678990123456789
Track 3 (TTS) 0123456789=9876543210
Track 3 (NTT) 0123456789=9876543210

DataCard SP55 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Dye Sublimation
Print Resolution	300 dpi
Print Capabilities	Full-color, monochrome
Card Capacity	100 cards (input hopper), 30 cards (output hopper)
Card Sizes	CR80 (85.6 mm x 54 mm / 3.375" x 2.125")
Connectivity	USB
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Operating System Support	Windows 7, 8, 10