User guide

Chapter 5: Card Design

Card design is the name given to the combined features of the

printed cards. Cards are useful only when all cards contain the

required information.

Card design includes:

• The card design includes the

different types of data (name,

ID number, and so on), images

(logo, photo, and so on), and

special features such as a bar

code, magnetic stripe, or smart

card on the card.

• Card design also includes the

way those components are

arranged.

• A card design should be created in one application and all of the information

for a card must be sent as one print job.

• Card design includes processes, such as applying topcoat to improve card

security or card life.

• Card design frequently includes quality guidelines. For example, corporate

style guidelines might require that a specific shade of red be used for a logo.

• An organization might have more than one card design. For example, a health

club is likely to produce member cards and employee cards.

Sequence of Tasks

1. Set up all components of the ID system, which might include the printer and

driver, ID software, database (if any), photo capture system, and other devices

such as a smart card reader.

A. Make sure that data transfers correctly to and from each component of the

system.