Standard glossy photo paper absorbs ink quickly. Printable PVC absorbs ink slowly. If too much ink is deposited, the image will "puddle" or smudge. If too little is deposited, the image appears washed out.
Epson L805 PVC Card Template PSD – Perfect Fit for ID & CR80 Cards
Step-by-step:
Always check the packaging says “For inkjet printers” – otherwise the ink will not absorb.
The template is useless if the printer driver is not configured to interpret the PSD correctly. The Epson L805 driver requires specific settings for PVC: epson l805 pvc card template psd
A deep template should embed a custom ICC profile.
This paper explores the technical methodology required to print high-fidelity PVC ID cards using the Epson L805 printer. Unlike standard document printing, PVC card production on an inkjet platform requires a rigorous understanding of substrate physics, ICC color profiling, and raster image processor (RIP) alignment. This document details the architecture of a specialized PSD (Photoshop Document) template designed to mitigate common failure points such as misalignment, color bleeding, and paper jams, ensuring professional-grade output for ID badges, membership cards, and security passes. Standard glossy photo paper absorbs ink quickly
| Problem | Likely cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | Ink smears | Not enough drying time | Use hair dryer on low heat or wait 24h | | Poor color saturation | Wrong paper type setting | Change to Ultra Glossy | | Cards misaligned | Template guides off | Print alignment grid on plain paper, adjust guides | | Ink scratches easily | Wrong PVC sheet | Must be inkjet printable PVC (e.g., Neenah, Apex, Nu-ID) | | Paper feed issues | Thick PVC sheet | Use rear paper feed (if L805 has it) or feed one sheet at a time |