Installation manual
110 Card Setup
Topcoat/Laminate Element
Use the following information to define the properties of a Topcoat/Laminate 
Element.
Element Group Element Groups allow you to split graphic/text/Barcode 
element operations between multiple devices. This is done to 
improve throughput.
Preceding 
Operations
Click Add/Modify to open the dialog from which you can 
select the operation(s) to occur before this operation. Use the 
arrows to move the operations from one column to the other.
Settings Tab Properties
Name The name of the Topcoat/Laminate Element
Side The side of the card (Front or Back) on which the operation is 
to occur
Type The type (DuraGard, CardGard, or Topcoat) to be used
Topcoat/Laminate 
Foil
The foil stock to be used in the operation. Click the icon to 
select Data Field, Feedback Field, or Runtime Composite 
information for this operation select the foil stock. Note that 
the options available change based on the Type selected.
Topcoat/Laminate 
Roller
The roller type that will be used in the operation.
X An “X” position that supports DuraGard partial patches. This 
value determines the starting position where the partial patch 
should be applied. (The “Y” position is determined by the 
physical characteristics of the DuraGard foil being used.) 
This field is enabled only when a user selects DuraGard as the 
Type, and when the selected foil has a partial width. Click the 
icon to select Data Field, Feedback Field, or Runtime 
Composite information for this operation.










