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PVC ID Card Handling Precautions

  • See the documentation provided with your PVC ID card for more information on handling the card or writing data.

  • Print on the PVC ID card first, and then write your data to it.

  • Depending on the PVC ID card type or printing data, smearing may occur. Try making a test print on a spare card. Check the printed surface after waiting for one full day.

  • Compared to printing on genuine Epson paper, the print density is lowered to prevent ink from smearing on the PVC ID card. Adjust the print density as necessary.

  • Allow the printed PVC ID cards at least 24 hours to dry avoiding direct sunlight. Do not stack or insert the cards into your device until they are completely dry.

  • If the printed surface is sticky even after it has dried, lower the print density.

  • Reprinting on the same PVC ID card may not improve the print quality.

  • If the disc/ID card tray is accidentally printed on, immediately wipe off the ink with a damp cloth that has been wrung out thoroughly.

  • When printing on the PVC ID card using borderless printing, the disc/ID card tray may get dirty. Wipe the disc/ID card tray with a damp cloth that has been wrung out thoroughly.