User's Manual

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
Card Layout
The arrangement or layout of components helps to determine how well your card design works
for users. Follow these guidelines to position card design components for best results.
Backgrounds
Consider using a white background for the card to achieve consistent professional results.
Consider using smaller blocks of color, patterned areas, or gradients to highlight printed
card features such as a name, photo, or logo.
Avoid using a solid color background or half tone over a large area of the card. It can
show flaws on the card (such as uneven surface) or the location of card features (such as
a smart card chip).
Image Placement
Important images can include the photo, logo, and bar code.
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.
Do not place an important image directly on the other 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 directly on the other side of a smart card chip. The card
might not be as flat in that area and printing voids can occur.
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.
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