HID ProxCard Handling Guide - Manual (Page 3)

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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
HID's ISO and Duo Prox cards are shipped to you shrink
wrapped. Care should be taken not to scratch cards when
opening shrink wrapping, especially when using a knife or
other sharp object.
1.
Even with careful card handling, it is possible that the image
quality may vary. This can be due to printer setup variations,
lot to lot material variations, environmental changes, printer
types, background color selections and other variables. HID
Corporation is not responsible for image quality variations.
These cards have been quality controlled to a specification
that meets requirements for high quality images. Failure to
achieve the desired image quality is not a fault of the card.
2.
Gloves that are free of any powder residue should be worn
when handling cards. Oils from your hands will transfer to
the cards and may cause smudging, fingerprints or other
distortions to appear on the cards.
3.
Cards should be handled by the edges, not the flat,
finished surface.
4.
Always check cards for noticeable debris. In some instances
there may be minute pieces of vinyl on the card. Carefully
clean all cards with 99% pure Isopropyl alcohol. You can
find this at your local pharmacy. Anything other than
99% pure alcohol may leave residues on the card surface.
5.
The office where you plan to print cards should be neat,
clean and free of airborne particles. Any dirt or debris that
is on the cards, or that gets into the printers, may render the
card unprintable and/or damage the printer.
6.
Check the printer's roller often. The manufacturer's instructions
generally call out for the roller to be cleaned after 250 cards
have been run or, with every ribbon change. We recommend
a maximum of 50 cards being run before the roller is cleaned.
Check your printer manual or contact the printer manufacturer
for specific details.
7.
If a card has been dropped or mishandled, do not attempt to
print on it until it has been thoroughly cleaned with 99% pure
Isopropyl alcohol only.
8.
Occasionally, very fine scuff marks may be seen on the surface
of cards. These marks will not affect the printer, nor will they
affect the outcome of the printed images. These scuff marks
sometimes occur during final inspection and testing for
functionality of the card.
9.
Surface imperfections caused by embedded components may
cause color variations or printing voids. When designing card
artwork, avoid large areas with solid or screened color
backgrounds or half-tones, do not place a logo or a photo portrait
over the chip location or opposite the edge of a magnetic stripe,
and use art with varied color or pattern. A white background gives
a professional appearance, and is most likely to yield successful
results. Always print a few test cards, and be prepared to make
minor adjustments the artwork to create the best appearance.
10.