CR805 Card Printer
| CR805 Card Printer | |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Manufacturer | Entrust / Datacard |
| Model | CR805 |
| Owner | nep |
This prints ID cards of standard CR80 dimensions.
Use 54 mm x 86 mm with 600dpi. (2.23 x 3.51 in)
Drivers are Windows only. :(
https://www.entrust.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/528075-001h-linux-driver-user-guide-1-7.pdf is linux drivers and mentions this card printer model
Issues
Currently, the printer has CMYK layer seperation. This creates a chromatic aberration effect on any cards printed in colour. In the manual, it seems they suggest that you "return it for service to re-tension the transfer/ink ribbons. I can't find any details on this process online, nor any service manuals.
HOW TO PRINT:
- prepare your files. create a PDF of what you want to print with the following page settings: 2.23in x 3.51in 600dpi
- put that sucker on a flash drive and stick it into the eMachine desktop that sits to the right of the card printer. the computer should probably be turned on.
- VNC into it. the details are on the front of the computer.
- open up and print as normal
- NOTE: when selecting "double sided", the second side will be in monochrome. if you want both sides to be in colour, you will need to do 2 print jobs, running the card through twice. put the already once-printed card at the bottom of the stack, printed side down
TODO: put it on the network somehow so we don't have to VNC in
| Name | Date | Work Done |
|---|---|---|
| Tara | 11/13/24 | Ran cleaning card, Replaced cleaning sleeve, cleaned head |