Entrust Datacard CR825 - Chapter 4: Print Cards; Before You Begin

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Chapter 4: Print Cards
This chapter provides an overview of how to use application software to
prepare card designs and send card data to the printer.
Before You Begin
Before you start to print cards, make sure that you have met the following requirements:
 Cards are loaded in the printer, or available to insert.
 Ink ribbon and retransfer film are loaded. Refer to “Replace the Ink Ribbon” on page 32 and
“Replace the Retransfer Film” on page37. If your system includes an embosser, refer to
Appendix A: "CE875 Instant Issuance System” for information about preparing the embosser.
 The card design is set up. If you need to set up or modify the design, refer to “Elements of
Card Design” in the printer’s Installation and Administrator’s Guide, and the documentation
for your card personalization software.
The CR825 and CE875 instant issuance systems use CardWizard software to create and print
cards. CardWizard software is a centralized application that processes card data and obtains the
needed authorization from the financial system that manages customer accounts.
CardWizard software performs the following functions:
 Prepares card data
 Links to financial software, so cards issued are linked with customer accounts
 Manages security
Refer to “Print Cards from CardWizard Software” on page42 for instructions about how to send
cards to the printer. Refer to your CardWizard documentation for complete information about
how to set up card designs and use CardWizard software.