User`s manual

Color Data
Considerations
Color data always enters a color image buffer, ei
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ther as yellow, magenta, cyan, or in the case of a
KsO ribbon, dye sublimation black. If only one color
image buffer exists, the command designates the
buffer differently according to the buffer specifica
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tion parameter in the command. Note that the
specification for dye sublimation only applies to im
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ages produced using a dye sublimation black rib
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bon. All data associated with these commands
represent five-bit-per-dot imaging.
Whether downloading data for a partial image (GS
command) or for a complete card image (PS com
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mand) the data must match the associated card
area. For partial images (sometimes called logos be
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cause of a typical application) the GS command pa
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rameters specify the area imaged. This assures
proper line breaks. Any either over- or under-flow
produces an error. Note that the previous figure
shows different full-card image areas for Standard,
Extended, and Max Secure memory. For proper
appearance, color images should not overprint
other card printing.
Max Secure
Monochrome Data
Considerations
Max Secure printers have no need to print varnish.
However, the varnish buffer is used for mono-
chrome data. Therefore, all data commands for
monochrome data require the “v” preface. A subse-
quent “I” command prints data stored in the varnish
buffer. Note that the IV command serves to indicate
the presence of a ribbon with varnish panels that
then get bypassed.
P3xx~P600
Monochrome Data
Considerations
P-Series printers always download monochrome
data to a monochrome image buffer. Monochrome
data commands prefaced with a “v” designate the
varnish buffer. Commands without the “v” preface
designate the buffer used for resin printing. If only
one monochrome image buffer exists, the com
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mand designates the buffer differently depending
on the associated data.
However, most color imaging does not need a
pre-established varnish buffer to apply the varnish
coating. If no varnish buffer is downloaded, the
printer defaults to the resin buffer for the application
of varnish. This works for three reasons. First, color
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