Register a printer for EliteID
To print from EliteID the printer must be registered using VDS PrintManager and linked to a Station.
VDS PrintManager is installed on the workstation connected to the (USB/Network) ID printer. Refer to Install VDS PrintManager then return to this page.
Administrator permission is required to complete the below registration process, or the PC must be restarted after the printer is added.
Launch VDS PrintManager by searching for it in the Start menu search, or Start > Vision Database Systems > VDS PrintManager
The first time PrintManager is launched a login prompt is presented to the user. While it is not required we recommend applying a non-user (service) account dedicated to printing to avoid possible service disruption. To create a service account use any email even if it’s fictitious such as EliteID-Service@school.edu. See User Management to create an account.
Login
Enter the credentials in the VDSapps Credential window.
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You can change the VDSapps Credential at any time by accessing Security > VDSapps Credential.
Register a printer
After applying the Web Credential the next step is to select the local printer to be used with EliteID.
Select the ID printer in Local Unregistered Printers
Enter a Location for the printer (the PC name, Front Desk, Student Services, etc.)
Set the Printer Type to Card
Click the right arrow to add the printer
Restart the PrintManager service
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The printer is now listed under Registered Printers
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For clients using mag encoding open Card Printer Settings to select the encoding profile.
Click Take me to RapIDadmin or visit https://www.VDSapps.com/RapIDadmin to complete the last step of the printer registration
Magnetic Encoding Profile
Open Card Printer Settings to access the magnetic encoding profiles.
Configure the printer in RapIDadmin
The following steps are performed in RapIDadmin (https://www.vdsapps.com/RapIDadmin)
Configure the printer type and assign a Station
In these steps we associate the ID printer with an EliteID Station and configure the printer type.
Go to Administration > Printers
The printer you added is displayed with an (Inactive) status until it is configured.
Click Actions > Edit on the printer
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Enable Card
Enable Mag Card to allow magstripe cards
Select a Station (if there are no Stations in the pick list see Station Setup )
Click Save
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The status will indicate ONLINE as shown
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Troubleshooting
If the printer status remains offline try restarting the service. If the status indicates (Inactive) be sure to select a Station and Prints card types.
Open Services and restart VDS PrintManager
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Test Print
Refer to your ID card printer’s user guide for specific instructions.
To test the printing from VDSapps:
Click Actions > Test Print
A print job will be sent to the ID printer.