Printing Thicker Or Thinner Cards - DataCard ImageCard IV User Manual

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Printing thicker or thinner cards

The ImageCard IV printer can print cards that are as thin as 0.020 inch (0.5 mm or
500 microns) and as thick as 0.050 inch (1.3 mm). (These are nominal dimensions,
and cards can be 10 percent thicker or thinner than the stated dimension.)
The ImageCard IV printer is factory-set for cards that are 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) thick.
You might need to change the card separator so that just one card is picked each time
the printer starts printing a card.
Go to the "Installing the printer driver" steps later in this chapter if you plan to print
0.030 inch (0.76 mm) thick cards.
If you use a topcoat or overlay station, you must use cards that are at least
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0.030 inch or 0.760 mm thick.
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Make sure the debower latch drops into position.
Figure 3-8: Lift the handle, move the debower, and lower it
Close the cover of the printer. If needed, lock the printer.
If you are setting up the printer, check the bow on the test card when you make it.
If you are changing this setting after running the printer with other cards, make
several test or sample cards to be sure the setting produces the result you want.
If you are switching to proximity cards or use smart cards, be sure to test the
function of the card after applying the overlay or topcoat.
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If you use a topcoat station, an overlay station, or both, purchase and use
composite cards with a nominal thickness of at least 0.030 inch (0.76 mm).
Setting up the printer
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User's Guide for the ImageCard® IV Printer