Configuring ActivID CMS for Printing

Note: The Printer Configuration page enables you to configure ActivID CMS for all of the card printing operations. Refer to Configuring the Operator Workstation for information about:

  • Installing image capture software

  • Supported printers

  • Configuring Fargo® printers

Important: Both the Datacard and Fargo – EPI Builder printers use obsolete technology and are no longer supported in ActivID CMS. You need to use the Fargo – Asure ID printer.

Make sure that you have a printer attached to ActivID CMS.

  1. Select the Configuration tab.

  2. Click the Client Configuration sub-tab to display the Printer Configuration page.

  3. From the The printer type for issuance is drop-down list, select the printer type.

  4. Select the card reader for the printer type displayed in the Choose the printer smart card reader drop-down list.

    Important: You can only deploy ActivID CMS with one type of printer.

  5. Click Submit.

  6. Select the Policies tab to display the Policies page.

  7. Click Add Assignment to display the Group Assignment Creation page.

  8. In the General Information section, enter values in the following text boxes or click to select an option in the drop-down list:

    • Name—Defines the name of the group assignment.

    • Description—Describes the group assignment.

    • Organizational Group drop-down list—Select the group to which the device policies will be assigned.

  9. In the Device Policies table, select the Initial Issuance option.

  10. In the Card Printing Layouts table, select the appropriate card printing layout option.

  11. Click Create.

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