Quick Start

Quick Start Guide

1) Install and Register Software from Disk
● 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
● From the Start menu, select Run
● Type D:\EspressoID.exe or substitute “D” with the appropriate CD-ROM drive letter
● Follow the installation instructions on the screen
● Register EspressoID
● Fill in your name and organization on the registration screen
● Fill in the serial number located on the disk cover
   (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
● 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)
● A number of fields are inserted by default. You can delete any all or of these at will and add your own fields.
We suggest keeping the First Name and Last Name as these fields will be associated with the photos if you
export your database.
● 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.
● 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.