DataCard Introduces Exclusive Smart Printer Driver for Family of Photo Id Printers; Unique Feature Simplifies Operation and Maintenance.WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 1998--DataCard Corporation debuted the new DataCard(R) Smart Driver(TM) printer driver for its family of digital photo ID printers today at the CardTech/SecurTech Conference in Washington, D.C. The new smart driver is now a standard feature for the DataCard(R) ImageCard Express(TM) photo ID printer, the company's value-priced, low-volume printer. It also will be a standard feature on the DataCard(R) ImageCard(R) IV photo ID printer, a high-volume printer that will be available this summer. The smart driver greatly simplifies printer operation and maintenance by allowing two-way, on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. communication. Highlights include operator prompts, online help and instructions designed for simple error recovery. Graphical tabs also allow users to manage key functions without deciphering blinking See dry eyes. lights. "The smart driver makes photo ID printing a simple, point-and-click process," said Steve Blake Steven Hanson Blake (born February 26, 1980 in Hollywood, Florida) is an American professional basketball player at the point guard position. Currently, he plays for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers; previously he played for the Washington Wizards, Portland Trail Blazers, , vice president of DataCard's photo ID printer group. "If you can use a mouse, you can produce high-quality IDs quickly and easily." Operators can follow on-screen directions to configure ribbon type, card orientation, duplex printing The ability to print on both sides of the paper. , image intensity and cleaning intervals. The new smart driver also allows users to monitor the printer's status and perform diagnostics to determine if the printer needs attention. "The driver allows operators to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting, even if they have very basic PC skills," Blake added. "This reduces downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. , increases productivity and minimizes service costs." "When the printer needs maintenance, visual alerts automatically appear on the screen. Users simply point and click through intuitive, step-by-step instructions," said Blake. "Operators find these messages and help screens a great relief, because they eliminate the blinking lights that have to be deciphered de·ci·pher tr.v. de·ci·phered, de·ci·pher·ing, de·ci·phers 1. To read or interpret (ambiguous, obscure, or illegible matter). See Synonyms at solve. 2. To convert from a code or cipher to plain text; decode. on most other photo ID printers." DataCard Corporation, is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. based in Minneapolis, Minn., provides customers around the world with fully integrated solutions for a variety of financial, identification and healthcare applications. In addition to turnkey solutions, the company offers complete lines of digital photo ID systems and printers, card personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. systems and transaction systems. (www.datacard.com) CONTACT: DataCard Corporation Mark Iverson, 612/988-1763 mark_iverson@datacard.com |
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