The following example shows retransfer printer print blocking dimensions, and the escape values
to enter, for a three-track magnetic stripe area.
n2
n1
Top of card
n4
Left edge
Landscape
n1 = 5.2 mm
n2 = 0
n3 = 86 mm
n4 = 11.3 mm
The following illustration shows sample retransfer printer print blocking dimensions, and the
escape values to enter, for a smart card chip. The actual measurements can vary depending on
the size and location of the chip.
n1
n4
n2
n3
Left edge
Landscape
n1 = 19 mm
n2 = 9.5 mm
n3 = 10.5 mm
n4 = 10 mm
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n3
H
W
Top of card
H
W
n1
Top of card
n4
H
Left edge
W
n3
n2
Top of card
n1
n4
n2
n3
H
W
Left edge
Portrait
n1 = 0
n2 = 5.2 mm
n3 = 11.3 mm
n4 = 86 mm
Portrait
n1 = 9.5 mm
n2 = 25.5 mm
n3 = 9.5 mm
n4 = 10.5 mm
Card Design Tasks