37SP Series Info Central: SetupSmart card setupThis section presents information about how to set up a system if you are personalizing smart cards. Smart cardprocessing is different from other types of personalization, because the “smart card” step of personalization iscontrolled by an application (or application module) that is different from the rest of card personalization.The data for smart card personalization is sent from the smart card application using a separate smart card cable.RequirementsTo personalize a smart card, you need to obtain or create the following:• A direct local connection between the printer and the PC• Smart card reader (coupler) in the printer OR a contact station in the printer plus an external reader• A smart card cable for each smart card port used• Card application that is customized to work with the SP Series printer and the smart card application (using theSmart Driver™ SDK or an application such ID Works with the Smart Card Application Manager)• Smart card application (which uses the SDK for the smart card and reader type)• Smart cards that work with the reader in the printerSmart card codes on the printer labelThe printer label includes codes to identify the type and model of smart card module installed in the printer. Themodel(s) of reader available might change and additional models might become available. (SP35 printers mighthave identifiers that describe the reader, such as SC430.)
