Magicard Ultima - Choosing the Right Cards; Card Size; Card Thickness; To Obtain Good Quality Prints the Cards Must be

ReTransfer ID Card Printer – User Manual
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT CARDS
Card size
Card thickness
To obtain good quality prints the Cards must be…
Printable area of the Card
 Glossy white.
 Free from contamination.
 Free from surface irregularities.
 Free from burrs at Card edges.
The printable area of a standard CR80 Card
is
size of 1036 x 664 pixels to obtain
“over the edge” print quality.
Not all white PVC Cards are the same. For best image quality always use high grade PVC Cards.
Pure PVC Card stock or laminated PVC/Polyester Cards are available. The latter are more durable and
better suited to heavy use and heat lamination when required. For access control and Smart Card
applications, your Dealer should provide the appropriate type for Retransfer printing.
For consistent results, stick to a single variety of good quality Cards, such as those available from your
ID Card Printer Supplier.
CR80
(Standard) = 3.375” x 2.125
” (
86.5 mm x 53.98 mm). (w x h)
Standard
–
0.030
” (
0.76 mm).
Maximum – 0.063” (1.25 mm).
5
6.27
mm
2.21 inches
664 pixels
8
7.79
mm
3.45 inches
103
6 pixels