DataCard SD460 Quick Install Manual

SD460
DataCard
Brand
DataCard
Model
SD460
Category
Laminators
Type
Quick Install Manual

The DataCard SD460 is a high-performance laminating system designed to enhance the security and durability of your printed cards. With its ability to apply two layers of protective laminate, the SD460 ensures that your cards are shielded against wear, tampering, and environmental factors. This versatile system is ideal for producing secure ID cards, access control badges, and other critical credentials, making it a valuable asset for organizations of all sizes. The SD460 integrates seamlessly with compatible DataCard printers, allowing for a streamlined card issuance process.

The DataCard SD460 is a high-performance laminating system designed to enhance the security and durability of your printed cards. With its ability to apply two layers of protective laminate, the SD460 ensures that your cards are shielded against wear, tampering, and environmental factors. This versatile system is ideal for producing secure ID cards, access control badges, and other critical credentials, making it a valuable asset for organizations of all sizes. The SD460 integrates seamlessly with compatible DataCard printers, allowing for a streamlined card issuance process.

SD460 SLM Laminating System
Quick Install Guide
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SD460 Laminating System Quick Install Guide
1. Select a Location for the System
• Install the system in a location that is clean and well
ventilated, free of vibration or shock.
• For venting and clearance, choose an area that’s large
enoughforyoursystemconguration.Refertothe
SD460 site requirements in the printer’s Installation and
Administrator’s Guide.
• Do not install the printer in direct sunlight.
• Install the system in a location that has access to an
AC outlet and a network port (if you are using a network
connection).
Refertotheprinter’sInstallation and Administrator’s
Guide found on the Owner’s Library CD that ships
with the printer for detailed installation instructions.
Thelatestrmwareanduserdocumentationfor
your SD460 system is available for download at
www.datacard.com.
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2. Unpack and Secure the System
a. Removetheprinterandthelaminatorfromtheshipping
cartons. The SD460 Quick Install Guide (this guide) is
included in the shipping carton.
Save the shipping cartons and packing materials. They
are required if you need to store, move, or return the
system for service.
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b. Secure the laminator to the mounting surface (optional).
Refertotheprinter’sInstallation and Administrator’s
Guide for detailed measurements and instructions.
i. Carefully tip the laminator onto its left side (the side
without the access door). Insert the M6 well nuts
into the bolt-down openings in the bottom of the
laminator.
ii. Returnthelaminatortoitsuprightpositionand
secure the laminator to the mounting surface with
the two M6 screws.
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3. Assemble the Printer and Laminator
a. Locate the interconnect cable in the cable routing area
at the top of the laminator and make sure that it remains
accessible.
b. Open the laminator access door.
c. Slide the printer locking lever in the laminator to the left
to move it to the unlocked position.
Laminator
Back
Laminator
Front
Interconnect
Cable
Unlock
Lock
Printer Locking
Lever
Laminator
Front
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d. Lift the printer over the laminator and align the pins on
the laminator with the holes on the underside of the
printer.
Back
Front
e. Pressdownontheprintercarefully,butrmly,to
position it.
f. Push the printer locking lever to the right to lock the
printer to the laminator. Make sure that the printer is
locked securely to the laminator.
g. Connect the interconnect cable to the bottom data port
of the printer.
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4. Connect the Power Cords
a. Connect the printer power cord to the printer and to the
power supply. Plug the power supply cord into the power
outlet.
b. Connect the laminator power cord to the laminator and
to the power supply. Plug the power supply cord into the
power outlet.
Back
Front
Back
Front
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5. Load Laminator Supplies
Supplies are ordered separately.
RefertotheSD and CD Series Card Printers Quick Install
Guide to load printer supplies.
TheL1(green)andL2(orange)cartridgestonlyin
their assigned locations inside the laminator. They
are not interchangeable.
a. Open the laminator access door.
b. RemovetheL1(green)cartridgefromthelaminator.
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c. Load the overlay onto the cartridge.
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d. Replacethecartridgeinthelaminator.
e. RemovetheL2(orange)cartridge,ifinstalled,fromthe
laminator.
f. RepeatSteps5cand5dtoloadtheoverlayontotheL2
cartridge.
g. Closethelaminatoraccessdoorwhennished.
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6. Power On the System
Press the power button on the front of the printer. The
printer and laminator perform internal checks and initialize
supplies.
The laminator contains heaters for the L1 and L2
cartridges, and for the impresser if one is installed. It can
take several minutes for the heaters to reach their correct
operating temperature before the system is ready to print
cards.
7. Install the Card Printer Driver
RefertotheSD and CD Series Card Printers Quick Install
Guide or the printer’s Driver Guide to install the Card
Printer Driver and connect the system to a single PC or to
a network.
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5
3
6
7
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8. Print a Test Card
Use the printer’s LCD panel to print a test card. The card
tests the L1 and L2 laminators (if L2 is installed), debows
the card, and impresses the card if an impresser is
installed.
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Notice: Warning: This product contains chemicals, including
lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
9. Verify the Test Card
Examine the test card to verify the following:
• The overlays are applied properly:
• Each overlay is applied completely to the card.
• The material adheres well to the edges of the card.
• The overlay does not come off when the card is
bent or twisted.
• The card is debowed correctly.
• The impression is positioned correctly and has the
proper depth.
If you need to adjust the laminator settings, refer to the
“Printer Manager” section of the printer’s Installation and
Administrator’s Guide.
11111 Bren Road West
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
952.933.1223 • 952.933.7971 Fax
www.datacard.com/id
© 2014 DataCard Corporaon.
All rights reserved.
March 2014
527442-001 Rev A
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DataCard SD460 Quick Install Manual

SD460
DataCard
Brand
DataCard
Model
SD460
Category
Laminators
Type
Quick Install Manual

The DataCard SD460 is a high-performance laminating system designed to enhance the security and durability of your printed cards. With its ability to apply two layers of protective laminate, the SD460 ensures that your cards are shielded against wear, tampering, and environmental factors. This versatile system is ideal for producing secure ID cards, access control badges, and other critical credentials, making it a valuable asset for organizations of all sizes. The SD460 integrates seamlessly with compatible DataCard printers, allowing for a streamlined card issuance process.

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