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1. 2009 ZIH Corp Zebra QuikCard ID Solution User s Guide A Card Printer A4 LI E Solutions Copyright Notice 2009 ZIH Corp This document contains information proprietary to Zebra Technologies Corporation This document and the information contained within is Copyrighted by Zebra Technologies Corporation and may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without written approval from Zebra While every effort has been made to keep the information contained within current and accurate as of the date of publication no guarantee is given that the document is error free or that it is accurate with regard to any specification Zebra Technologies Corporation reserves the right to make changes for the purpose of product improvement at any time Trademarks QuikCard ID Solution is a trademark and Zebra is a registered trademark of Zebra Technologies Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries All other trademarks or registered trademarks are marks of their respective holders Contents Introduction 1 Do you have everything 1 Installation ES de eee Win ee ee a Ee 2 QuikCard Software Overview 3 Buld a Cal Sxcnnca rene ne eee te bbe Phe he ee 4 Run QuikCard 4 Pick a Template pre designed card 5 Modify2. Modify Template Objects Examine the selected template in Design View LS 2009 Family Adventure Pass The Smith Family To change the background 1 Click on the Design option on the Dashboard 2 View the various backgrounds in the thumbnail display area 3 Select a new background by clicking on the thumbnail circled below Step 1 Design Here to Here to 4 The new background will replace the old background For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 6 To position the objects on the card 1 Manually position the objects text boxes images etc via the drag and drop method Step 3 Position Step 2 Alignment Tool Valid Through 12 3 2 Align selected objects text boxes images etc via the Alignment Tool 3 Align the text within the text boxes left center right etc via the Position option on the Dashboard 4 Apply text attributes font size color etc via the Text option on the Dashboard For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 7 To change text Text in the pre designed text boxes can be changed via the Design option on the Dashboard Company Logo EES ee ary COMPANY MAME lt ebra Technologies TAGLINE TAGLINE Simply enter the text in the appropriate field
3. click on the View button to change from the Design View to the Database View and vice versa Step 2 A gt LE View Button mith EE 1 00 Flynn Dr Ventura N o RTE 91023 TT 60 555 1212 E 200 ST 127212009 Family For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 15 To add a new record 1 Click on the Add Record icon on the toolbar A new data entry screen will appear Step 1 Add Record La Step 3 Save Record 2 Enter data as required 3 When finished entering data click on the Save Record icon Note All data files Microsoft Excel Worksheets are stored in default sub folders within the QuikCard Program y 1 Folder refer to QuikCard Software Overview on page 3 for details For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 16 To take a picture with the camera 1 Click on the Live Image icon Step 1 Live Image Step 3 Preview Step b Live Image Step 2 Step 4 Take Picture OK 2 Click on the Take Picture icon 3 Preview the captured image a Ifthe image in the preview window is OK go to Step 4 b Otherwise click on the Live Image icon on the Imager and repeat Step 2 4 Click on the OK icon For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manu
4. D setup where D is your CD ROM drive letter d Follow the on screen instructions for Installation and Registration Note If the software does not find the USB License Key Sy please refer to the support FAQ on the Zebra web site www zebracard com quikcard for details on detecting the license key from the SCOS Control Panel For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 2 QuikCard Software Overview The QuikCard ID Solution is based on the use of pre designed card templates This greatly simplifies card design Templates are organized in the following categories though any template could be used for any particular function e Clubs and Associations e ID Cards e Other Card Designs e Retail and Loyalty Cards e Schools and Libraries e Visitor Badges The use of a card template on QuikCard allows you to choose images for predefined objects like background and logos as well as create new design objects over a template Data is stored on a spreadsheet with point to image file fields images are stored in a specific location that can be linked to predefined objects on the card template All template related files data image etc are stored in default sub folders within the QuikCard Program Folder C Program Files QuikCard Templates lt category folders gt Within the category folders are sample card folders e g Adventurep
5. badges business cards and many other purposes The QuikCard ID Solution includes pre designed Card Templates so you don t have to be a graphic designer Simply select a template quickly add or change elements including text add your logo take and add a color picture and print top quality plastic cards If you wish you can easily keep the individual data for each card in a simple Microsoft Excel data file This lets you do things like keeping a person s name address ID number and picture together for future use This Getting Started Guide will show you how easy it is to create and print your own cards Do you have everything Zebra Card Printer Ribbon Cards QuikCard Software Camera with Tripod USB Cable For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive Installation 1 Install and configure your Printer see the printer s Quick Start Guide 2 Install the Webcam Driver and Camera refer to the camera s installation instructions 3 Install QuikCard Software a Plug the USB PenDrive Memory and License key device Pen Drive into a USB port Note that the Pen Drive must remain connected in order to run this software this is your license key b The QuikCard Setup Screen will appear after a few moments c Ifthe QuikCard Setup Screen does not show up automatically choose Run from the Windows Start Menu then type
6. e g COMPANYNAME circled above Note Text can also be edited or replaced by selecting the text directly For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 8 To change the Company Logo The Company Logo can be changed via the Design option on the Dashboard Valid Through 12 31 Company Logo WA a COMPANY NAME lt ebra Technologies TAGLINE TAGLINE 1 Click on the Get Logo button 2 Browse to and select the new logo you want to import and click on the Open button 3 If necessary re position and or re size the logo e To re position the logo simply drag and drop the image to the new location e To resize the logo click and drag a sizing handle until the outline of the logo is the right shape and size For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 9 To add a fixed image A fixed image is repeated on every card similar to the Company Logo 1 On the Drawing toolbar click the Image Tool the pointer will change to a hand with an Image Icon Valid Through 12 3 2 Move the pointer to the location on the card where you want to place the the upper left hand corner of the image 3 Press and hold the left mouse button and drag from left to right As you drag an image frame forms Continue dragging until the frame is th
7. Template Objects 6 To change the background 6 To position the objects on the card T To change text 8 To change the Company Logo 9 To add a fixed image 10 To add edit or delete data file elements 11 To add a Bar Code 12 Save the Template as Your Card Design 14 PRIMING Cards acid Lire set pads ia dede ees 15 To add a new record 16 To take a picture with the camera 17 To print the card 18 For technical assistance 19 C3 USB Port USB Port USB Port Important You will need at least three USB 2 0 ports to connect the Printer Camera and Pen Drive to your computer You may need to add a powered USB Hub for additional connections Note The recommended computer configuration is Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista with 1 GB of memory Note The included Zebra QuikCard ID Solution Software specifically supports Zebra Value Class Printers P110i and P1205 To print to other Zebra Printers contact your reseller Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Zebra Technologies QuikCard ID Solution The QuikCard ID Solution includes everything you ll need to easily create and print full color plastic cards for use as ID cards visitor
8. al on the QuikCard Pen Drive 17 To print the card 1 Use the Card Print command from the File menu to print your card design a File gt Card Print b View the Card Print Process dialog box c From the drop down menu select your printer P1107 or P120i d Make the appropriate Operations Layout Print Range and Copies selections e Click on the OK button 2 The card will be printed Printing time time will vary depending on the complexity of the card design and the processing speed of the computer 3 Once the printing is completed the card is ejected into the printed card hopper 4 Remove the card from the card output hopper and check for any discrepancies If the card is correct your printer is ready to produce more cards For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 18 For technical assistance e Reseller For questions relating to the operation of Zebra equipment and QuikCard software contact your reseller first e Zebra Technologies Alternately contact Zebra Technical Support by using one of the following methods Technical Support Phone 1 800 511 9909 or 1 805 577 7002 then press option 1 Zebra Technologies 1001 Flynn Road Camarillo CA USA 93012 You can also visit us on the web at www zebracard com quikcard To upgrade your QuikCard Standard software to the QuikCard Professional version Con
9. ass CountryClub Skipass etc Each sample card folder is structured as follows e __ Backgrounds Landscape or Portrait _ Data Microsoft Excel Worksheet and Photos Folder e __ Card Template Adventurepass car file For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 3 Build a Card Run QuikCard 1 Ensure that the Pen Drive is plugged into a USB port 2 Click on the QuikCard desktop icon Note that the icon was automatically placed on the desktop when QuikCard was installed 3 The QuikCard splash screen will briefly display Zebra QuikCard ID Solution Standard Testing KeyFive 4 View the initial template selection screen For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 4 Pick a Template pre designed card 1 Select the desired Template Type from the drop down menu e g Clubs and Associations Template Browser Template Type 2 Click on the desired template circled above to select it 3 Click on the Se ect button 4 The selected template will open in Design View are 2009 Family Adventure Pass The Smith Family aN ALT nr 3 TER EN RECURS tayo 2 A For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 5
10. e desired size 4 Release the mouse button A dialog box will appear Look ix O dpat 5 a 4 Ss My Recent 4 Documents A animaloO arimaz arimal003 Desktop eh My Computer File name My Network Files of type All Image Fies 5 Browse to and select the image you want to import circled above and click on the Open button 6 If necessary re position and or re size the image For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 10 To add edit or delete data file elements A data file element contains data that is linked to a data file and changes on every card 1 Drag and drop the desired field e g First Name from the Database option on the Dashboard into your card then position and size the text box Step 2 J A Position Step 1 Database Ef Valid Through 12 31 2 pn 2 g 2 Align the text left center right etc via the Position option on the Dashboard 3 Apply text attributes font size color etc via the Text option on the Dashboard Note The ID Photo is not considered a fixed image It is a s variable element created at the time of card issuance or y 7 printing See To take a picture with the camera on page 17 to add a photo as part of the card creation process For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manua
11. l on the QuikCard Pen Drive 11 To add a Bar Code The following steps show how to add a bar code to your card using an existing database field in this example the Expiration Date 1 On the Drawing toolbar click the Bar Code Tool the pointer will change to a hand with an Bar Code Icon Step 8 Source Step 1 D Bar Code Tool Step 7 Bar Code Step 6 Bar Code 2 Move the pointer to the location on the card where you want to place the the upper left hand corner of the image 3 Press and hold the left mouse button and drag from left to right As you drag a rectangle forms Continue dragging until the rectangle 1s the desired size 4 Release the mouse button The Bar Code value dialog box will appear Bar Code Value 5 Click on the OK button 6 Select the Bar Code on the card layout For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 12 7 Select the Bar Code option on the Dashboard a From the Style drop down menu select the desired bar code format b Mark the desired field attribute checkboxes 8 Select the Source option on the Dashboard a From the drop down menu select Database Source The Select Column dialog box will appear Select Column Available Data Columns First Name Last Name Cancel Help b Select the desired data field in this example the Expiration Date c Click on the Finish b
12. tact your Reseller or Zebra Technologies Technical Support North America and Latin America Zebra Technologies Card Printer Solutions 1001 Flynn Road Camarillo CA 93012 8706 USA Phone 800 511 9909 when calling within the U S Phone 1 805 577 7002 option 1 when calling from Latin America email techsupport zebra com Europe Middle East and Africa Zebra Technologies Card Printer Solutions Europe Middle East Africa Dukes Meadow Millboard Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5XF England Phone 44 0 1628 556000 from outside U K Phone 1628 556 000 from inside U K FAX 44 0 1628 556 001 email cardts zebra com Asia Pacific Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific LLC 120 Robinson Road 06 01 Parakou Building Singapore 068913 Phone 65 6885 0833 email esoh zebra com Website Printed on www zebracard com Eo chlorine free recycled paper d o Solutions Card Printer P1009004
13. utton 9 If necessary re position and or re size the Bar Code EJ Line 1 Line 2 itis E munun E 4 P x a Sg M 12 31 2009 Valid Through 12 31 if For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 13 Save the Template as Your Card Design Use the Save As command from the File menu to save the template as your card design 1 File gt Save As 2 View the Save dialog box Save in Q Miscellaneous Cards a Clothes store la Phone Card a Deck Tech House BC S Electronic Purse Travel pass la Fruit store a Gift Card la Hotel Key Save as type Card Files car vl 3 Choose a file name and location where your card design will be stored Note that the default storage location for cards is the Card folder in the QuikCard program files directory To save a document previously named and with its location defined use the Save command from File menu or the Ctrl S shortcut For more details and the use of additional options see the CardFive Card Software User s Manual on the QuikCard Pen Drive 14 Printing Cards 1 Locate and open your card design a File gt Open b From the Open dialog box locate and select your card design c Click on the Open button d Examine your card design in Design View Valid Through 12 31 2 Select the Database View
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