Category Archives: Datacard
Update Firmware – Datacard SD260
It is very important to keep your Datacard SD260 printer driver and firmware up to date. Go to Datacard’s SD260 Support Page for detailed instructions on how to update your printer firmware.
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Tagged Datacard, Datacard SD260, How to, Info, SD260, Update Firmware, Upgrade Firmware
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Print Head Removal – Datacard SP55
Take the following steps to remove the Print Head: Press the black lever as shown below and the print head will release Remove the cable
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Tagged Datacard, How to, Info, Print Head Removal, remove print head, SP55, SP55 Plus
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Can I fix a broken printer ribbon?
The answer is Yes. Cut the ribbon cleanly on both of the broken sides and tape it back together. Wind up the ribbon carefully so that it is correctly aligned.
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Tagged broken dye film, Dye film, Evolis Primacy, Fix a printer ribbon, fix broken ribbon, Fix dye film, Fix ribbon, How to, how to repair a broken print ribbon, Id Printers, Info, Ribbon Break
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How to print to a file
Printing to a file can help you to find if the issue is between the printer and the driver or between the software and the driver. This file is used to check what data/image are sent to the printer Open … Continue reading
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Tagged Driver Port, How to, How to print to a file, Info, Print to file, Prn file
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Print Head Removal – Datacard SP75
Take the following steps to remove the Print Head: Press the black lever as shown below and the print head will release Remove the cable
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Tagged Change Print Head, Datacard, How to, Info, Print Head Removal, remove print head, SP75, SP75 Plus
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Mag Encoding Fails – Datacard SP75
Take the following steps if your Datacard SP75 is not mag encoding: Try different cards first Update your printer firmware and driver to the latest on Datacard’s website Make sure that the encoder is enabled in the driver Run a … Continue reading
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Tagged Datacard, Info, Mag Encoding, Mag encoding fails, SP75, SP75 Plus
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How to Check Your Datacard SD Driver Version
Go to your printers and faxes folder, right click on the XPS Card printer, choose printing preferences. Click the about tab
Posted in Datacard, How-To, SD260, SD360
Tagged Datacard, Driver Version, Info, SD260, SD360
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Lam Comm Error – Datacard SP75
If your Datacard SP75 is displaying a “Lam Comm” error please take the following steps: Update your printer driver and firmware to the latest on Datacard’s website The lamination mainboard will need to be replaced if this does not resolve … Continue reading
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What is Firmware?
Firmware is a resident software saved in a memory flash on the printer main board. The firmware is used to manage the printer’s processes. Check for Firmware updates on the printer manufacturer’s website. Updated firmware provided by the manufacturer can … Continue reading
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Limited Edition Pink Datacard® SD260™ Card Printer
Datacard announces a Limited Edition Pink SD260. Click here for more info.
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