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CR825 and CE875 Instant Issuance System Installation and Administrator’s Guide 115
Card Die Cutting
Cards printed on retransfer printers can have a small, sometimes noticeable, void area (a small
white border) around the perimeter of the card where the printing does not transfer to the card.
The orientation of the cards during the die cutting manufacturing process has an effect on the
size of the non-transferred perimeter.
To obtain the smallest void area, place the image on the card side where the die cutter exited the
plastic during the manufacturing process the burr side).
Work with your card supplier to manage the card manufacturing and packaging to ensure the
correct orientation of the die-cut cards before shipment. Operators also must be aware that they
need to load the cards in the correct orientation into the card printer.
For additional information about card stock guidelines, refer to the
Card Stock Requirements
Guide
.
Card Handling
These guidelines apply to unprinted cards.
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Debris or particles on blank card stock can reduce card quality and damage the system.
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Grease or oils, such as oils from your fingers, also reduce card quality. Keep cards completely
clean. Do not touch the print surface of a card with your fingers or hands. Handle blank card
stock by the edges only, or wear gloves.
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Do not use a rubber band to bind blank cards together.
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If you drop a card on the floor, clean it using a lint-free cloth before using it in the system. Do
not use solvents to clean the card.
This is an issue only when using cards with blank white surfaces on both sides since
the burr side is not obvious after the card is removed from the card tray. Trays of
blank white cards should be labeled to indicate the burr side.