User manual POLAROID ID CARD PRINTER DESIGN AND OPERATIONS GUIDE

[. . . ] Web Site: Technical support Street Address: Phone: Summary: rfideas. com techsupport@rfideas. com 4238 B Arlington Heights Road #244 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 847-870-1723 RF IDeas is a provider of HID® Prox, Casi®, iCLASS®, pcProx®, and Indala® prox card solutions. Polaroid P3000 and P4000 ID Card printers with a proximity card module can read facility codes and identification numbers from the card, encode a magnetic stripe, program a smart card chip, or print on the card, all in one operation. RF IDeas provides other components of the solution, including an SDK, cards, and desktop card readers. Steps to success A successful system that uses proximity cards requires attention to many details. This list provides the steps you can take to personalize (print) cards that meet your needs. [. . . ] Follow the prompts to install the utility. To start the utility, select Start, Programs, and RF IDeas. Then select the folder and utility installed in step 6. On the Advanced tab in the utility, select "Disable sending card data as keystrokes" before making any other settings. Enter values for the card you use. Use the configuration utility. Install any other application components that you might need. For example, this is the time to install the Proximity Card Plug-In from the ID Card Maker Proximity and Smart Card Utility CD-ROM. Perform any setup tasks needed for your application, such as setting up links between your identity database and the facility code and identification numbers retrieved from cards. 9 Personalizing Proximity Cards with Polaroid ID Card Printers: Setup, Design, and Operations Guide 2 Designing Proximity cards To achieve the best quality cards, follow these guidelines. Card stock · If you have a choice, select glossy PVC cards designed for dye sublimation and mass transfer printing. (Some cards are available in matte or glossy finish; matte finish cards are not supported. ) · · Optional features, such as a magnetic stripe or a mylar signature panel, should not be visibly raised from the surface of the cards. For best results, punch holes in cards after personalizing them, not before. InfoCentral includes information about cards and where hole punches are allowed before printing. Contact your card manufacturer or integrator to learn the recommended areas for punching holes in cards. Many Proximity card manufacturers indicate the location(s) where holes can be punched in cards by printing a series of pale dots on the card surface. Proximity cards that are up to 0. 037 in or 1. 0 mm thick can be read in the printer. For best results, print on cards only once. · · · Backgrounds The following suggestions can help you select background components for a professional looking card. The design should not show the location of the electronic components embedded in the card and should avoid variations in the color or evenness of background areas. · · · · Avoid using a solid color background over a large area of the card, because it can show the location of the embedded electronics. Avoid half tones, especially gray, which can highlight the location of the embedded electronics. Consider using a white background for the card to achieve consistent professional results. Consider using smaller blocks of color, patterned areas, or gradients to highlight printed card features such as a name, photo, or logo. Image placement The following suggestions can help you locate important images, such as a photo, logo, or bar code. When placing images, avoid areas of high wear and avoid uneven areas which can result in inconsistent print quality. · Do not place an important image over the embedded chip in the card because the surface of the card might not be even in that area. The location of the chip can vary with different types of cards. Contact your card manufacturer or integrator to learn the location of the chip in the type of card you use. [. . . ] Each package of cards can vary in the amount of dust in the package. If you notice an unusual amount of dust or debris, you can clean unprinted cards with 99% isopropanol and a soft, lint-free, non-scratching cloth. As an alternative, you can change the printer's cleaning roller and run a cleaning card more often. For best print quality, change the cleaning roller and run a cleaning card at least after every 250 cards. [. . . ]