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User’s Guide for the Magna™ Class Printer

Two-step printing process

If you use a two-step printing process, you should plan to print at least 
one step of the process as a batch. For example, if you print a one-
color logo before you personalize cards, print enough cards with the 
logo to last (you might print enough for one day’s personalization or 
one week’s personalization). (In the following process, you would 
begin with step 3.)

If you use the scratch-off ribbon and have one printer, you must print 
each card twice, first to personalize the cards, second to print the 
scratch-off material. Plan to use a batch process, first personalizing 
cards and then printing with the scratch-off ribbon. A suggested batch 
process is:

1

Personalize cards with a ribbon that does not include a T panel. 
Use a ribbon such as YMCK or K. If you use a T panel, make 
sure the design blocks the T panel from printing in the area where 
scratch-off ribbon will be printed. 

Be sure to print some sample cards for use in testing the scratch-

off ribbon.

Carefully handle printed cards that you plan to print again. Avoid 

getting dirt or fingerprints on the cards.

2

Run a printer cleaning card. See 

3

Power off the printer, and then install a monochrome printhead. 
See 

4

Change the ribbon in the printer. See 

5

Power on the printer before using the Properties or Default 
Document Properties dialog boxes.

6

Set the Print Ribbon Type to "K." See 

7

Set the Intensity value for K. See 

“Changing operational settings” 

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