SD260L/SD360/SD460 Card Printers User’s Guide 25Chapter 4: Printing CardsBefore Starting to PrintThis section explains how to print a card. Make sure that: Cards are loaded in the printer or available to insert. Ribbon is loaded in the printer. For the steps to follow, refer to “Load the Print Ribbon” onpage 23. If you are using the SD460 system, refer to Appendix A: "SD460 Laminating System”for information about preparing the laminator. The card design is set up. If you need to set up or modify the design, refer to “Elements ofCard Design” in your printer’s Installation and Administrator’s Guide.H INTS & TIPS Make sure that magnetic stripe cards are loaded correctly. The printer shows the correctposition. Do not touch the card surface to be printed. Handle cards by their edges or wear gloves.You also can: Print a test card directly from the printer. Refer to “Print a Test Card” on page 22. Print a driver sample card. Refer to “Print a Driver Sample Card” in your card printer’s DriverGuide.
