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• The print ribbon maintains its quality for about one year. For optimum card
quality, purchase and store quantities that can be used within one year.
• The print ribbon and card stock might require secure storage and tracking.
Follow your policy for storing and tracking the supplies used to make cards.
• Choose a location away from direct sunlight, with a temperature between 32°
F and 77° F (0° C and 25° C). A humidity range from 40% to 60% non-
condensing is recommended.
• Supply rolls should be at room temperature when installed in the printer. If
supplies are stored in an environment that is cooler than the printer
environment, allow supplies to reach room temperature before using.
• If the printer will not be used for an extended period, remove supplies from
the printer and store them with new supplies.
Cards
This section describes the cards to use with the printer. For best results, use high-
quality cards that meet the specifications and recommendations described in this
section.
Card Size
Use ISO ID-1 size cards, also called CR80 cards. Such cards have the following
dimensions:
• 3.37 inches long by 2.125 inches wide (85.60mm long x 53.98mm wide).
• 0.010 to 0.030 inches thick (0.254 to 0.762mm thick)
For encoding magnetic stripe, use cards:
• 3.37 inches long by 2.125 inches wide (85.60mm long x 53.98mm wide).
• 0.010 to 0.030 inches thick (0.508mm to 0.762mm thick)
Actual card thickness can vary by up to ten percent from the sizes listed.
Typically, card bow must be less than the thickness of the card.
Card Material
Use cards with a glossy PVC surface, either 100% PVC cards or composite cards
with a PVC surface. Cards can have with a magnetic stripe on one side of the
card.
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