Datacard Group ImageCard SelectTM and UltraGrafix SelectTM Printers Cards, Card specifications

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•Supply rolls should be at room temperature when they are installed in the printer and used. If supplies are stored in a cooler environment than the printer, allow supplies to reach room temperature before using.

Cards

This section describes specifications and quality guidelines for card stock to use with the Select printer. It also describes the environmental specifications for storage of card stock.

Card specifications

For best results with the Select printer, use high-quality card stock that meets the specifications and recommendations described in this section.

Card size

Use CR-80 size cards with the following nominal dimensions:

Length

Width

Thickness with smart card chip

Thickness (all other cards)

3.37 inches	85.60 mm
2.125 inches	53.98 mm
0.020 to 0.030 inches	0.500 to 0.760 mm
0.020 to 0.050 inches	0.500 to 1.27 mm

iActual card thickness can vary by up to ten percent from the sizes listed. Smart card chips can be raised slightly from the printing surface.

Card bow must be less than the thickness of the card.

Figure B-1: Excessive card bow

Card material

Use cards made of the following types of material:

•Glossy PVC surface, either 100% PVC cards or composite cards with a PVC surface.

•Cards with a magnetic stripe on one side of the card.

User’s Guide for ImageCard® Select™ and UltraGrafix® Select™ Printers