SD Series Drivers

SD260 & SD360 DRIVERS & FIRMWARE

Datacard XPS Card Printer Driver v7.4 for Microsoft® Windows® operating systems

Updated 11/28/2017

The Datacard XPS Card Printer Driver uses Microsoft XPS print technology to support card production using an SD Series, CD8xx Series, CE840 and CR805 systems. The following operating Systems (latest service pack recommended) are supported with the XPS Card Printer Driver v7.4:

  • Windows 10, 32 and 64-bit
  • Windows 8.1, 32 and 64-bit
  • Windows 7 SP1, 32 and 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2016, 64-bit
  • Windows 2012 R2 Server, 64-bit
  • Windows 2008 R2 Server, 64-bit

Note: Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003 R2 are not supported by the Card Printer Driver and cannot be installed on these operating systems.

Documentation describing the installation and use of the printer and driver can be downloaded from the Documentation tab above.

29.2 Mb.exe


Updated 3/12/2014

The Datacard XPS Card Printer Driver uses Microsoft XPS print technology to support card production on the SD, CD and CE series systems. The following Operating Systems (latest service pack recommended) are supported with the XPS Card Printer Driver v6.3

  • Windows 8.1/8, 32 and 64-bit
  • Windows 7, 32 and 64-bit
  • Windows 2012 R2 Server, 64-bit
  • Windows 2008 R2 Server, 64-bit

Documentation describing the installation and use of the printer and driver can be downloaded from the Documentation tab above.

NOTE: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003 R2 are not supported by this version of the Card Printer Driver. However, installation is allowed on these operating systems. Users who are seeing the issues below should upgrade to 6.3 driver on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003 R2

Improvements and Resolved Issues

  • Resolved an issue where languages other than English were missing some text. (V6.2.476-D4)
  • Fixed an issue for some Windows Server OS configurations where the driver was unable to reliably get printer supplies information. (6.2.470-D3)
  • Fixed an issue for a specific bar code representation that did not render narrow bars properly. (6.2.464-D2)

XPS Card Printer Firmware

  • Firmware

InFocus Firmware Update, firmware versions D3.17.5 or D2.15.3 are now available

Updated 10/17/2017

This firmware is intended for all SD, CD and CE series card printers using the following versions of Windows: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 (64 bit)

Begin your InFocus firmware upgrade now


Developer Tools

Datacard XPS Card Printer Driver v7.3 Software Developers Kit

Updated 12/01/2017

The Software Development Kit provides codes samples and documentation to software developers for developing Microsoft Windows applications that work with SD, CD, CE and CR series card printers and the version 7.3 XPS card printer driver. Samples are provided as source code and compiled binaries for Visual C++, Visual C#, Visual Basic, and java. Developers who need application control of printing preferences, application control of card movement, or require data from the card must use the SDK.

NOTE: The v7.3 SDK requires XPS Card Printer Driver v7.3 or later.

15.5 Mb .zip

SD,CD, CR and CE Series Card Printers Windows Driver SDK Programmer's Reference Guide Rev E

Updated 4/28/2017

The Application Programming Interface (API) built into the XPS Card Printer Windows driver (referred to as “the driver” in the remainder of this Guide) provides two methods that your application can use to control card personalization operations through the driver. Both use builtin Windows operating system interfaces.

Download PDF 1.0 Mb .pdf


Smart Card Drivers

pcProx Plus Dual Frequency 125 kHz Proximity and 13.56 Contactless Card Reader

Updated 7/08/2014

The Configuration Utility is used to test and configure the pcProx Plus Dual Frequency 125 kHz Proximity and 13.56 Contactless Card Reader. A user guide is also installed when the program is installed.

6.6 MB .EXE

Identive CLOUD 4000 F DTC Smart Card Driver Version 1.01

Updated 1/31/2014

Identive CLOUD 4000 F DTC Smart Card Driver Version 1.01.

18.4 MB .EXE

Identive CLOUD 4000 F DTC Smart Card PCSC Diagnostics Tool

Updated 1/30/2014

PCSC Diagnostics used to test the Identive CLOUD 4000 F DTC smart card reader.

6.6 MB .EXE

Identive CLOUD 4000 F DTC Smart Card PCSC Reference Manual version 1.0

Updated 1/29/2014

CLOUD 4000 F DTC Dual Interface Smart Card Reader boards reference manual v1.0

1.1 MB .PDF

SCM SCR331DI Dual Interface Firmware Version 7.43

Updated 3/04/2011

This is the latest firmware for the newer style SCM SCR331-DI Smart Card reader. SCM's USB Firmware Update Utility is required to download this file to the SCM reader.

32 KB .BIN

SCM SCR331DI Dual Interface Smartcard Driver Version 5.31

Updated 3/04/2011

This is the smartcard driver for the new SCM SCR331-DI Smart Card reader. The previous version of the smartcard driver for the old SCM SCR331-DI Smart Card reader cannot co-exist with the new version. The old version must be deleted before the new version can be installed. Refer to the smartcard manual for installation instructions to install the smartcard driver.

581 KB .ZIP

User Guides

SD260L, SD360 and SD460 Printer Quick Install Guide

Updated 4/28/2017

Quick Install Guide for SD260L, SD360 and SD460 Printers.

Download PDF 933 Kb .pdf

SD260L, SD360 and SD460 Installation and Administrators Guide

Updated 4/28/2017

SD Installation and Administrators Guide

Download PDF 1.3 Mb .pdf

SD,CD and CE Series Card Printers Windows Driver SDK Programmer's Reference Guide Rev E

Updated 4/04/2017

The Application Programming Interface (API) built into the XPS Card Printer Windows driver (referred to as “the driver” in the remainder of this Guide) provides two methods that your application can use to control card personalization operations through the driver. Both use builtin Windows operating system interfaces.

Download PDF 1.0 Mb .pdf

SD260L, SD360 and SD460 User Guide

Updated 4/04/2017

This manual provides user information for the SD Series Card Printers. The manual includes: An overview of printer components and options, and a description of the system label. How to use the printer, including how to power the printer on and off, how to use the front panel and LCD menus, card processing basics, how to print a test card, and how to load and replace supplies. How to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.

Download PDF 1.3 Mb .pdf

XPS Card Printer Driver Guide


Updated 4/28/2017

The Card Printer Driver uses Microsoft XPS print technology to support printing from currently available applications. This chapter provides a task overview of what the Card Printer Driver does, and a description of the communication between the Card Printer Driver and the card printer.

Supported Operating Systems

  • Windows 7, 32‐ and 64‐bit
  • Windows 8.1, 32‐ and 64‐bit
  • Windows Server 2003 R2, 32‐bit
  • Windows Server 2008 R2, 64‐bit
  • Windows Server 2012 R2

Download PDF 5.0 Mb .pdf

SD/CD/CE Series Card Printer XPS Plug-in Guide

Updated 3/06/2015

This Guide explains how to use Datacard® ID Works® Identification Software, Datacard® IDCentre™ Identification Software, or Datacard® WebID® Identity Information Software with Datacard SD, CD, and CE Series printers

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SD Printer Repackaging for Shipment

Updated 3/06/2015

Repackaging Guide for SD Printers Rev B.