Step 1: Create a Template

Use illustration software and create a template for variable printing.
Figure 1. Employee ID template
NameCard-Sample
IMPORTANT

In cases such as when printing on transparent media, a white plate is not printed in the variable fields even when a white plate is added to the template.

Procedure
  1. Start the illustration software and create a new file.
  2. Decide the fields where variable printing will be performed (fields in which different text and images are printed).
    MEMO Up to 200 variable fields can be created for one template.
  3. Create spot colors with the name VDP_(variable field name) in the same number as the number of variable fields.
    For example, when creating three variable fields for "Department," "Name," and "Photo," create spot colors with the names VDP_Department, VDP_Name, and VDP_Photo. For the method of creating spot colors, see the instruction manual of the illustration software you are using.
    IMPORTANT Be sure to observe the following points when creating spot colors. If the spot color names are incorrect, VersaWorks will not recognize the variable fields.
    • Enter "VDP" in all capital letters.
    • Do not omit the "_" (underscore)
  4. Using the created spot colors, draw rectangular shapes (rectangles or squares) for the variable fields.
    These rectangular shapes will be recognized as variable fields by VersaWorks. Fields with non-rectangular shapes (such as circles and trapezoids) will not be recognized as variable fields by VersaWorks.
    NamecardandVDP
  5. Save the template in PDF, EPS, or PS format.
Step 2: Creating a Data File