ID Card Printer – User Manual
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Not all white plastic cards are the same. For best image quality always use high quality video grade
PVC cards.
Pure PVC card stock or laminated PVC/polyester cards are available. The latter are more durable and
better suited to heavy use and heat lamination when required. For access control and smart card
applications, your dealer should provide the appropriate type for direct to card printing.
For good consistent results, stick to a single variety of good quality cards, such as those available
from your ID Card Printer’s supplier.
CR80 (Standard) = 3.375” x 2.125” (86.5 mm wide x 53.98mm high).
CR79 = 3.03” x 2.051” (83.90 mm wide x 51.0 mm high).
Minimum - 0.015” ( 0.38mm).
Standard - 0.030” ( 0.76mm).
Maximum - 0.063” ( 1.60mm).
Glossy white.
Free from dirt and grease.
Free from surface contamination.
Free from pits and bumps in the surface.
Free from burrs at the edge of the card.
Completely flat.
This ID Card Printer offers high quality edge
to edge (full bleed) printing.
Dye cut PVC cards typically have an edge
roll off (bevel) which can result in a fine
white line around the edge of full bleed
printed cards.
When setting up your card design using your graphics software on your PC, you should use a
maximum page size of 1016 pixels (3.45”/87.5mm) x 642 pixels (2.13”/54mm).
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CARDS
Card material
Card size
Card thickness
To obtain good quality prints the card must be:
Printable area of the card
53.96 mm
2.125 inches
642 pixels
85.6 mm
3.375 inches
1016 pixels
