DataCard 285 User Guide
Overview
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User’s Guide for the Magna™ Class Printer
The ML and M2L models of the printer include the overlay
module which applies a durable polyester patch (overlay) to one
or both sides of the personalized card. You can select the type
and thickness of the overlay to use.
module which applies a durable polyester patch (overlay) to one
or both sides of the personalized card. You can select the type
and thickness of the overlay to use.
Printer features
Use the information in this section to identify the features and controls
you use on the printer.
you use on the printer.
Figure 1-4: Front of the Magna Class printer
Front of the printer
Find the following on the outside of the printer:
Card cartridge
The card cartridge holds blank cards to print. It holds about 100 cards
(with a nominal thickness of 0.030 inches (0.76 mm)). At the bottom
of the card cartridge, the exception card slot allows you to insert a
single card that is different from the cards in the card cartridge.
(with a nominal thickness of 0.030 inches (0.76 mm)). At the bottom
of the card cartridge, the exception card slot allows you to insert a
single card that is different from the cards in the card cartridge.
Duplex module
Swing arm
Cover
Card cartridge
Exception card slot
Overlay module
Overlay supply
cartridge
cartridge
Overlay card
feed knob
feed knob
Print ribbon cartridge
Printhead cartridge
Manual card
feed knob
feed knob
Ready button
Status light
Card output
stacker
stacker
Top cover support
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