84 Card Design Tasks
Modify a User-Defined Bitmap
Creating a custom bitmap is not recommended. Instead, modify the bitmap files provided with
the driver. The bitmap files are black-and-white, one-bit-per-pixel files that contain the
specifications for blocking. The white areas of the bitmap represent the topcoat blocking area,
and the black area represents the topcoat areas. Each bitmap has a sample image that illustrates
the card orientation. Use a graphics editing program, such as Microsoft Paint, to modify the
driver-provided bitmap.
1. Open the driver-provided bitmap that describes the card side and orientation of your card
design.
2. Draw a black shape over any sample images you want to remove.
If the card design includes more than one blocking area, you must create all blocking areas in
the bitmap file, including smart card chip or magnetic stripe areas. Refer to your printer’s
Installation and Administrator’s Guide for the dimensions of non-printing areas for magnetic
stripes and smart card chips.
The Card Printer Driver searches for the original bitmap file name when using the
bitmap to apply the topcoat. If you want to retain the installed bitmap files as
reference, rename each file using a name that indicates it is the original file. Copy the
file you want to modify and save it using the bitmap name noted above.
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