User guide

20 Card Design
Image Placement
The following suggestions can help you locate
important images, such as a photo, logo, or bar code.
When placing images, avoid areas of high wear and
avoid uneven areas which can result in inconsistent
print quality.
• Do not place an important image on the front of the
card in the same area as a magnetic stripe or other
machine-readable feature. Frequent use of a card in a reader can wear away
the image on the opposite side of the card.
• Important images can include the photo, logo, and bar code.
• Do not place an important image directly on the opposite side of a signature
panel. Residue from the panel can cause printing problems on an adjacent
card. Place the image above, below or to the side of the panel.
• Avoid uneven areas which can result in inconsistent print quality.
• Do not place an important image over a contactless chip because the surface
of the card might not be even in that area. Contact your card manufacturer to
learn the location of the chip in the type of card you use.
Badges
If cards are used as badges, you might want to punch a hole or slot after printing
so cards can be attached to clips. The illustration shows the maximum size for a
slot. A smaller slot will be stronger and contribute to durability in the slotted
area.