56 September 2017
Printer Preferences PLT-03159, Rev A.0
4.7.1 Defining an Overlay or Print Area
To define an overlay or print area:
1. Select the Front or Back option to specify the side of the card to apply the area definition.
2. From the Overlay / Print Area drop-down select the option that serves your purpose.
Field Description
Overlay / Print Area
Full Card Select this option to overlay and/or print the entire card.
Defined Area(s) Select this option to overlay and/or print only in the selected and define an area(s).
Undefined Area(s) Select this option to overlay and/or print in the space outside the selected and
defined area.
Omit Smart Chip Area Select this option to overlay and/or print only in the space outside the standard
location of a smart chip.
Omit Mag Strip Area Select this option to overlay and/or print only in the space outside the standard
location of an ISO-standard magnetic stripe.
Omit Signature Area Select this option to overlay and/or print only in the space outside the standard
location of a signature panel.