CD820 Instant Issuance System User’s Guide 3Chapter 2: About the PrinterAbout the CD820 Instant Issuance SystemThe card printer applies images, text, and encoded data to plastic cards. It prints full-color andmonochrome images, depending on the print ribbon installed.A busy issuance site might issue several thousand cards a month. During busy times, the sitemight use more than one printer to keep up with demand. The printer issues cards either one at atime or in batches—up to 100 cards at a time. A 200-card input hopper is available and can beinstalled without tools. In addition, an optional multi-hopper with six input hoppers, each with a100-card capacity, is available.Other options available for the card printer include magnetic stripe and smart card modules. Theconfiguration label on the printer shows the options installed. Refer to “System Label” on page 8for more information about recognizing the factory-installed options on your card printer.Printer ComponentsRefer to the following to view the printer components and the different options: Printer Left Side on page 4 Printer Right Side on page 5 Printer with Single Input Hopper on page 6 Printer with Optional Multi-Hopper on page 7 Print Ribbon Cartridge on page 8 System Label on page 8
