Standard Magnetic Stripe Non-Printing Area; Standard Smart Card Non-Printing Area; Custom Non-Printing Areas - DataCard SD260 Installation And Administration Manual

Standard Magnetic Stripe Non-Printing Area

The 3‐track magnetic stripe typically is on the back of the card, while the single‐
track magnetic stripe is usually on the front of the card. The green arrow shows
the direction the card travels through the printer.
Use the following dimensions to prevent printing in the magnetic stripe area.
3-track
2-track
Single-track (JIS)

Standard Smart Card Non-Printing Area

The smart card area typically is on the front
of the card. The green arrow shows the
direction the card travels through the printer.
Use the following dimensions to prevent
printing in the smart card area.
A
0.88 in
22.4 mm

Custom Non-Printing Areas

Use ID software, a custom application, or escape codes to define custom non‐
printing areas for one or more of the following:
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A
3.37 in 1.46 in
85.6 mm 37.1 mm
3.37 in 1.57 in
85.6 mm 39.9 mm
3.37 in 1.60 in
85.6 mm 40.6 mm
B C
1.17 in 0.88 in
29.8 mm 22.4 mm
Blocking printing but not topcoat
Non‐standard areas, such as a preprinted logo or a signature panel
More than one area on the same side of the card
B C
0.66 in
16.8 mm
0.55 in
14 mm
0.52 in
13.2 mm
D
1.47 in
37.3 mm
Elements of Card Design