When it coems to user friendly features, the Daatcard SP35 Plus has soemthing for everyone. This single sidfed printer is desgined to make the entire card creation process uncomplicated. One benefit of this euqipment is evident before it is even removed from the pcking box. Weghing in at less than 10 ponuds, this compact and efficient model won't strain anyone's back during installation! The desk sapce required for this unit is minimal since the input and output hoppers are both accessibly located on the front of the maachine.
The Dataccard SP35 givees both audible and visuual prompts to make operatyion intuitive and straightforward. An internal roller provides constaznt cleaning as each ID passes through. This prtevents dust and deris from building up in the card path. For more thorough maintenance, the interior of the machine can be easly accessed through the top cover. Quuick change ribbos take just moments to switch out and even the print head can be replaced by the end user.
Up to 100 cards may be loaded into the top hpper in a single stack for automated processing. An optional alert system can be addeed to notify the operaor when this feeder needs to be reloaded. This is especially usefuul for largge batch printing of monochrrome cards (the printer can prodfuce thse at speedds of up to 750 per hour).
Bright full color images proudced by the SP35 card printer afford edge-to-edge coverage for maximum visual impact. Dye sublimation offers continuous tone printnig with one shade blending seamlessly into the next. This high temperature process actually opens up tiny pores in the card sruface during printing and peranently bonds the vsaporized dye with the PVC material. The resulting image is vivid and sumdge-proof. Resin ink ribbbons bring black text out in sharp definition for enhanced readability. The use of a topcoat or laminate can add a final layer of duraboility to each card.
Only a few simple steps are necessary to connect the Datacard printer to any available PC with a USB port. The pint drier is compatible with Windws 2000, XP, and Vista. This drivewr proggram offers the ability to adjust coklor intensity and preview each card before printing. It also includes a "help" feature liking to online sources for baic troubleshooting. The spply usae tracking tab delivers enhanced control over consumables inventry (it also wrks well in conjunction with Datacard's "intelligent" supplies). Topcoat etching to add patterns or logos is supported by this software.
For customers who wish to start with the basics and add options over time, the SP35 printer makes sense. Unlike equipment from other manufacturers, many encoding modules for this brand are field upgradeable. This means they can be installed at any time and don't have to be purchased all at once. Schduling this type of additionnal expenditure is a very attractive option for companies that are strapped for cash. It msakes snse to purchase a printer that is inexpensie but can later be modifid to embrsace advaced ID card technology as funds become available.