User's Manual

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XPS Card Printer Guide
Printer Guide
About the Printer
Using the Printer
Card Design and Setup
Card
Components
Color Printing
Monochrome
Printing
Topcoat Printing
Magnetic Stripe
Printing & Non-
printing Areas
Layout
Settings
Printer Driver
Printing Cards
Troubleshooting
Supplies and Parts
Installation Guide
Topcoat Printing
When a ribbon with a topcoat or "T" panel is installed, the printer can apply topcoat to the card
using the printhead.
Full color ribbon (YMCKT) and KT ribbon include topcoat panels.
Topcoat protects the printed image on the card. Full-color printing fades if it lacks topcoat
protection. Make sure that most printing is covered with topcoat.
Topcoat must be requested by the application or driver sending the card to the printer. When
you use the XPS Card Printer Driver, it automatically requests topcoat for YMCKT and KT
ribbons. Most ID software also requests topcoat automatically..
Topcoat should not be applied over the magnetic stripe, smart card chip, or signature panel of a
card. To prevent topcoat application, see Print and Non-printing Areas for more information..
Hints & Tips
Topcoat is applied as an even,
consistent film. If it appears, ask your
administrator or service provider for
assistance.
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