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1) Install and Register Software from Disk or Downloaded File
     ● Warning: you will need an Internet connection to complete the installation process for EspressoID.
     ● Insert the EspressoID CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.
     ● If the installation does not start automatically you will need to perform the following steps:
     ● Fill in your name and organization on the registration screen.
     ● Fill in the serial number located either on the disc cover or in the purchase confirmation email if you
        purchased the download version (Example: 12345-ABCDE-5OL12-789ZW).
     ● Click the Register button and your computer will contact our server over the Internet to register and
        activate EspressoID.

2) Install Camera (Optional)
     ● Follow manufacturer's installation instructions
     ● Once the camera is installed you will need to select it as the source for images.
     ● From the File menu, choose Select TWAIN Source.
     ● Pick your preferred camera from the list.
     ● Note: A live video interface camera is preferable. Cameras without a live video interface will require you to
        browse to an image file on your hard drive.

3) Install Printer (Optional)
     ● Follow manufacturer's installation instructions.
     ● Once the printer is installed you can assign that printer to a Card Template using Printer Settings from the
        Template menu.
     ● Printer settings are held in each individual Card Template, therefore, different Card Templates can be set up
        to print on different printers.
     ● Note: Printer settings and terminology vary between printer manufacturers and, therefore, may require trial
        printing to find settings appropriate for your required card output.

Tab 1 Overview - Define Fields
     ● Use to assign static or variable field names, create static text and import logos.
     ● Static Fields, when added to a card template, remain the same on all printed cards.
     ● Variable Fields, when added to a card template, will change depending on the Card Holder.
        There are 3 data types for fields (Text, Image and Barcode)
     ● We suggest keeping the First Name and Last Name fields as these are used to name the photos you acquire
        from your camera.
     ● See below and notice that there are automatic help notes under the data entry screen. This feature can be
        turned off and on by selecting the circled arrow to the right.

Tab 2 Overview - Design Template
     ● Use to create, design and manage multiple Card Templates.
     ● Simply drag your database fields onto the card and drop them. Right click the field once it's on the card to
        set properties such as text attributes and color. If you are using the magstripe feature, drop the field onto
        the magstripe and right click it to assign it to track 1, track 2, or track 3. Combined field strings or a single
        field string can contain static text mixed with the variable field data.
     ● Combined field strings or a single field string can contain static text mixed with the variable field data.
     ● To create a combined fields use control-click to select the variable text fields in the desired order and place
        on the card.
     ● To add static characters to a single text field hold down the Control key on your keyboard when placing the
        field on the card.

Tab 3 Overview - Enter Data and Print
● Use to add, edit or delete Card Holders and print finished cards.

Download Template Card Samples
     ● Download the file below to your desktop. File name:"Sample Card Templates.fzr".
    ● From the Import/Export menu select Restore Card Holders. In the file open form navigate to the desktop
      where you saved the "Sample Card Templates.fzr".
    ● Click the Open button on the file open form and the sample card templates data will replace your
       existing data.

Note: The sample cards are stored in an EspressoID backup file. Restoring this backup file will replace all the cards, data and images in your EspressoID installation. It is very important if you are a current user with existing template designs and cardholders that you back this data up first. The Sample Cards Download was not intended for existing users but to help new users get started using EspressoID.

Download Sample Cards (File size is approximately 420KB)