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24 Elements of Card Design
Standard Magnetic Stripe Non-Printing Area
The 3 ‐ track magnetic stripe typically is on the back of the card, while the single ‐
track magnetic stripe is usually on the front of the card. The green arrow shows
the direction the card travels through the printer.
Use the following dimensions to prevent printing in the magnetic stripe area.
Standard Smart Card Non-Printing Area
The smart card area typically is on the front
of the card. The green arrow shows the
direction the card travels through the printer.
Use the following dimensions to prevent
printing in the smart card area.
Custom Non-Printing Areas
Use ID software, a custom application, or escape codes to define custom non ‐
printing areas for one or more of the following:
•
Blocking printing but not topcoat
•
Non ‐ standard areas, such as a pre ‐ printed logo or a signature panel
•
More than one area on the same side of the card
A B C D
0.88 in
22.4mm 1.17 in
29.8mm 0.88 in
22.4mm 1.47 in
37.3mm
A B C
3-track 3.37 in
85.6mm 1.46 in
37.1mm 0.66 in
16.8mm
2-track 3.37 in
85.6mm 1.57 in
39.9mm 0.55 in
14mm
Single-track (JIS) 3.37 in
85.6mm 1.60 in
40.6mm 0.52 in
13.2mm