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2.  Create a new erase pattern by drawing a shape that corresponds 
to the erase area of the card. The example shows a custom erase 
area that erases just the middle portion of a portrait-oriented 
card. 
3.  Save the file with the same name and in the same location 
(C:\CardPrinter).
To select an erase pattern on the Print Area tab:
1.  Open the Printing Preferences 
window. 
2.  Select the Print Area tab.
3.  Select one of the following options:
 Erase and print entire side of 
card—The entire front of the card 
is erased before writing.
 Use my bitmap for erasing the 
card—The driver uses the correct 
custom bitmap to erase the card, 
based on the card orientation 
specified on the Layout tab.
The Print Blocking icon displays as 
BMP.
4.  Click Apply to save the setting, and 
then click OK to close the Printing 
Preferences window.
     
     
Printing rewritable cards requires several settings in Printer Manager and in the Card 
Printer Driver. Refer to “Printer Setup for Rewritable Cards” on page 96 for a complete 
discussion of how to set up your system to use the rewritable feature.