C: Smart Card Options
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Contact Smart Cards
Contact Smart Cards have a pad of contacts on the surface of the card that connects to the 
circuitry embedded into the card. 
Encoding data onto Smart Cards and reading the data previously encoded on them is totally 
under control of the application software; no operator action is required. If you experience any 
problems with encoding or reading data, refer to the users manual or other documentation for 
the application software.
All other printer operations remain the same as the standard models.
Media Loading Orientation for Contact Smart Cards
Place the cards in the Card Feeder in the correct orientation with the gold-plated Smart 
Card contacts at the top surface of the cards as shown. Ensure that the cards are seated 
properly in the feeder.
Printing on Contact Smart Cards
When designing material to be printed on Contact Smart Cards, be sure the printing will not be 
on the contact area.