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Chapter 5: Card Design
Card design is the name given to the combined features of the
printed cards. Cards are useful only when all cards contain the
required information.
Card design includes:
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The card design includes the
different types of data (name,
ID number, and so on), images
(logo, photo, and so on), and
special features such as a bar
code, magnetic stripe, or smart
card on the card.
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Card design also includes the
way those components are
arranged.
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A card design should be created in one application and all of the information
for a card must be sent as one print job.
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Card design includes processes, such as applying topcoat to improve card
security or card life.
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Card design frequently includes quality guidelines. For example, corporate
style guidelines might require that a specific shade of red be used for a logo.
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An organization might have more than one card design. For example, a health
club is likely to produce member cards and employee cards.
Sequence of Tasks
1. Set up all components of the ID system, which might include the printer and
driver, ID software, database (if any), photo capture system, and other devices
such as a smart card reader.
A. Make sure that data transfers correctly to and from each component of the
system.
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