Entrust Sigma DS3 User Manual

Sigma DS1, DS2, DS3 Card Printer User’s Guide 41
Prepare the Printer for Use
1. Unlock the printer locks.
2. Replace the cards in the input hopper of a single-hopper printer and close and lock the
hopper.
3. Install a new print ribbon and cleaning roller on the ribbon cartridge (refer to “Load the Print
Ribbon Cartridge” on page 29), Or, prepare the ink ribbon cassette (refer to “Install the
Prefilled Print Ribbon Cassette” on page 30).
4. Load the print ribbon into the printer.
5. Close the printer cover. Press down on the ridges on the front of the cover to latch it
completely.
6. Lock the printer.
7. Discard the used cleaning card and cleaning roller.
Printer best practices recommend that you clean the printer every 500 cards
processed. If enabled, the message “Cleaning required” displays on the printer LCD
panel when the configured cleaning count is reached. Clean the printer to continue
printing.
An administrator can change the configured cleaning count using the Printer
Dashboard.

Entrust Sigma DS3 Specifications

General

Print Resolution	300 dpi
Card Capacity Input Hopper	100 cards
Card Capacity Output Hopper	25 cards
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Print Technology	Dye sublimation
Print Capabilities	Single or dual-sided
Card Thickness	0.010 inches to 0.040 inches
Supported Card Sizes	CR80 (85.6 mm x 54 mm)
Connectivity	USB and Ethernet
Operating System Support	Windows 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2012, 2016
Weight	5.49 kg (12.1 lbs)
Operating Temperature	15°C to 35°C (60°F to 95°F)
Operating Humidity	20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Print Speed	Up to 250 cards per hour (YMCKT)