Using Pre-Punched Cards on Card Printers

Description

The following information explains why the use of custom pre-punched cards is not recommended

Applies To

• All card printer models
• Custom pre-punched cards

Details

Zebra does not recommend or support the use of pre-punched cards. Examples of pre-punched cards are the ones with a slot at the top or side of the card where a clip or hanger would attached.

Using pre-punched cards may cause the following:

• Ribbon tearing or sticking to the card
• May cause incorrect operation of the sensors in the printer; this could cause transport or other problems while printing
• Pre-punched cards frequently have a rough or jagged edge around the punched hole that can damage the print head during printing

It is recommended that hole punching be the final operation in preparing a card (i.e. after all printing / personalization and lamination is completed)