SD460 ID Card Printer

Id cards on the next level 

Requirements for desktop card issuance are constantly evolving, fueled by growing needs for security, durability and versatility. The Datacard SD460 card printer satisfies these needs. With fast, single-pass printing, encoding, and lamination plus many new features to bolster security, durability and card aesthetics, the SD460 card printer brings card programs to the next level.

SD460 Card Printer Features and Specifications

Print technology	Direct-to-card dye-sublimation/resin thermal transfer
Print and lamination capabilitie	One or two-sided edge-to-edge printing, with standard one-sided and optional two-sided lamination Ultraviolet fluorescent printing Full-color and and monochrome printing capabilities Alphanumeric, text, logos, digitalized signatures, 1D/2D bar code images Printer pooling/sharing
Print resolution	300 dots per inch, 256 shades per color panel
Print, lamination and tactile impression speed	Up to 200 cards per hour front side YMCK ribbon with front side lamination Up to 175 cards per hour front side YMCK-K ribbon, back side K with front side lamination Up to 185 cards per hour (one side print and lamination with tactile) YMCK Up to 150 cards per hour (two sided printer and lamination with tactile) YMCK K
Card capacity	Automatic feed: 100-card input and output for 0.030 in. (0.76mm) cards Manual feed: 1-card input/exception slot
Physical specifications	Lamination station 1 Dimensions: 23.2 in. x 10.6 in. x 20.2 in. (589 mm x 270 mm x 513 mm) Lamination station 1 and 2 Dimensions: 23.2 in. x 10.6 in. x 20.2 in. (589 mm X 270 mm X 513 mm) Lamination station 1, 2 and impressor Dimensions: 26.6 in. x 10.6 in. x 20.2 in. (675 mm x 270 mm x 513 mm)
Weight	Lamination station 1: 29.92 lbs (13.6 kg) Lamination station 1 and 2: 32.78 lbs (14.9 kg) Lamination station 1, 2 and impressor: 36.96 lbs (16.8 kg)
Connectivity	Bidirectional USB 2.0 high speed; Ethernet 10 Base-T/100-Dase-TX (with activity light)
Warranties	30 Months Standard Depot Warranty; 30 months printhead warranty (no pass restriction) Full warranty details can be found in the printer documentation kit

What's included:

• SD460 Card Printer
• Printer Driver CD
• Quick Install Guide
• Cleaning roller spindle
• USB Cable
• Power Cord

SD460™ Card Printer - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GENERAL

Q. What is the print speed of the Datacard® SD460™ card printer?

A. The print speed for the SD460 printer is: Up to 200 cards per hour, YMCK ribbon with front side lamination Up to 185 cards per hour, YMCK ribbon with front side lamination and tactile impression Up to 175 cards per hour, YMCK-K ribbon with front side lamination Up to 150 cards per hour, YMCK-K ribbon with front side lamination and tactile impression

Q: What standards does the magnetic stripe encoder support?

A: The magnetic stripe encoder supports ISO 7811 standards and high- and low-coercivity.

Q: What encoding protocols are supported by the smart card encoder?

A: The encoder supports ISO 14443 A/B and ISO 7816 protocols.

Q. Is the SD460 printer field upgradeable?

A. The SD460 printer is field upgradeable for magnetic stripe encoding, smart card options, the L2 lamination module and 200 card input hopper by a Datacard authorized service representative or a trained Datacard Channel Partner; however, the Standard Lamination Module as a whole is not field upgradeable.

Q: Is there an option for an extended input hopper? And is it field upgradeable?

A: Yes, there is a 200 input hopper option available.

Q. How many cards can the Output Hopper hold?

A. 100.

Q. What communication interfaces will the SD460 printer support?

A. USB and Ethernet connectivity are supported.

Q. What driver does the SD460 printer use?

A. The SD460 printer and Standard Lamination Module uses driver version 5.0. Q. Is there a reject bin in the laminator? A. Yes – it holds up to 10 cards.

Q. How does the card debower work and can it be adjusted?

A. The card debower holds the card in a position to reduce the bow in the card. You can turn the debower off via settings in the printer driver.

Q: Is the tactile impression field upgradeable?

A: Yes, this can be purchased later, and can be upgraded in the field by a Datacard authorized service representative or a trained Datacard Channel Partner.

Q: Does a user need access to the internet or a network in order to use the Printer Manager?

A: No, you can access Printer Manager through a USB connection.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The SD460 printer requires 100-240V, 50/60 Hz.

Q: What operating systems support the SD460 printer?

A: The SD460 printer is supported by the following Microsoft operating systems: Windows 8 (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows XP with SP3 (32 bit), Windows 2003 R2 Server (32 bit), Windows 2008 R2 Server (64 bit), Windows 2012 Server (64 bit).

Q: Is smart card encoding field upgradeable for the SD460 printer?

A: Yes, smart card encoding can be upgraded in the field by a Datacard authorized service representative or a trained Datacard Channel Partner.

Q: Can the SD460 Standard Lamination Module be used as a standalone laminator?

A: No, the SD460 SLM must be attached to a SD460 printer in order to work.

Q. Can the SD460 laminate without printing?

A: Yes.

Q. Can the SD460 create a tactile impression without printing or laminating?

A: Yes.

Q: Where is the diagnostic program located?

A: The diagnostic tools are now built into the SD460 printer and are accessible through the browserbased Print Manager.

Q: Are two different printheads needed to support color printing and monochrome printing?

A: No, a single printhead produces excellent print results for both color and monochrome printed cards. SUPPLIES

Q: Is DuraShield™ overlay a laminate patch?

A: No. DuraShield™ clear overlay is a coated polyester film that provides true edge-to-edge protection for ID-1 card substrates.

Q: Can DuraShield™ overlay be used with non PVC composite cards?

A: PVC Composite cards are recommended to improve aesthetics and avoid card warping and flash.

Q: Can DuraShield™ overlay be used with a chip card?

A: No, DuraShield cannot be used with a chip card.

Q: Can DuraShield™ overlay be used with non “T” panel supplies?

A: No; DuraShield™ clear overlay has been formulated and tested to work with our patented Datacard supplies with “T” panel only.