DataCard select series, Руководство пользователя

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User’s Guide for Select™ Platinum Series™ Printers
Figure B-2: Pre-punched card block-out areas
The dimensions show how far from the edge any punched areas must be (dimensions
include any tolerance):
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The cards cannot have a punched area closer than 0.2 in (0.51 cm) from the left-
hand edge (as loaded in the card cartridge).
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The cards cannot have a punched area closer than 0.45 in (1.14 cm) from the
right edge (as loaded in the card cartridge).
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If the card has a magnetic stripe, the card cannot be punched anywhere in the
stripe.
New cards preferred
The Select printer is designed to print on new card stock. If you print on cards twice,
be careful to avoid getting dirt, fingerprints, or other contamination on cards before the
second printing. Printing on cards that have been issued might introduce substances
that interfere with card printing or damage the printer. See “Problems with card
appearance” on page 5-8 to address card appearance problems with pre-printed
cards.
If a previously printed card has been printed with topcoat, the card cannot be
printed a second time.
Card quality guidelines
Your cards must meet the following card quality guidelines for the Select printer to
print high quality graphics on them successfully.
Card surface
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The card must be free of irregularities such as particles embedded in the surface.
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The card surface must be smooth and even. Surface irregularities can cause loss
of contact, resulting in printing voids.
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The printing surface must be glossy. It cannot have a matte finish (see other
sections in this appendix for more information).
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Card edges must be free of raised burrs, which can cause unprinted areas on
cards (printing voids). This is especially true when printing Edge-to-Edge. Raised
burrs can also cause more than one card to be picked, resulting in card jams.
0.2 in (0.51 cm)
0.45 in (1.14 cm)
Magnetic stripe on back
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