Print Sample Cards; When To Change What - DataCard ImageCard User Manual

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Print sample cards

After the printhead, settings, and/or card design are changed, print
sample cards, using the new or changed card design (s). Test all
aspects of the card design, including printing, alignment, magnetic
stripe encoding, barcode readability, and durability.
When you use a two-step printing process, make sure to prepare
enough cards in the first step to allow thorough testing in the second
step of your overall printing process.

When to change what

This section provides some representative examples of changes you
might make and the changes required for the printer.
Change
Add color printing to the
back of a card with color on
the front
User's Guide for the Magna™ Class Printer
Use the Printhead tab to change K intensity values. Record the
current K value and ribbon type.
Change the K intensity value, using the following guidelines:
– For scratch-off ribbon, the recommended intensity range is
10000 to 12000. Begin by setting the lower value (10000).
Increase the value by 500 until the scratch-off material covers
the intended area so that you cannot see through the
scratch-off material. See Help for the Printhead tab for
detailed steps to follow.
– For printing text with a K panel, the intensity range is usually
near 14000. The intensity is correct when all of the characters
are fully formed (no blank spots), but not fuzzy due to
"growth" at the edges. Smaller text characters can require a
higher intensity than larger characters. See Help for the
Printhead tab for detailed steps to follow.
– The correct setting produces cards that meet your guidelines.
Record the new value in the log and return to printing mode.
Print
ribbon 1
YMCKK
(old design)
Print Change
ribbon 2 printhead?
YMCK/ No
YMCK
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Change K
intensity?
No