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The topcoat add statement begins with ~TA%
Examples:
Topcoat Remove
With a topcoat remove escape, the topcoat is omitted in the areas defined by the
escape.
• The topcoat remove statement begins with ~TR%
• Each blocking area is defined as a series of four values (in millimeters)
separated by a space: top left width height.
• Asemicolon (;) is used to separate topcoat rectangles if more than one area is
specified within the same escape.
For example: ~TR% rect1top rect1left rect1width rect1height;rect2top rect2left
rect2width rect2height?
• After the last rectangle, the ? character is used to end the escape sequence.
Full Card Topcoat Options
• The application can use the string ~TR%? to override the driver preset masks
and topcoat the entire card side.
• The application can use the string ~TA%? to override the driver preset masks
and apply no topcoat to the entire card side.
Hints & Tips
• Blocking typically extends 0.1 inch beyond the edges of a feature. The
dimensions listed include the extended blocking region.
• Print several cards using your card design and application to verify that
printing and topcoat are applied as you intend.
• If you do not use the driver or ID software, you can use the dimensions
provided for smart card and magnetic stripe to customize your print and
topcoat areas.
• Use ID software, a custom application, or escapes to define custom non-
printing areas for one or more of the following:
~TA%0 0 86.5 37? Topcoat is applied to one large area of
the card and any topcoat setting in
Preferences are not used.
~TA%16.8 0 37.1 5;30.5 45.23 15 15? Printing is blocked in two areas and any
topcoat setting in Preferences is not used.
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