Enable and Configure Embossing

Embossing imprints elevated text or numbers on the credential. Follow these steps to configure emboss printing.

Preparation notes:

  • Verify that the printer supports embossing.
  • Design what information will be embossed on each credential. Common examples are the applicant's name or user number.

Steps:

  1. Create a new credential design or open an existing credential design.
  2. Enable the Emboss layer.
    1. Click Expand Expand to expand the Layers pane.
    2. Click the checkbox next to Emboss to enable the layer.
  3. With the Layers pane expanded, click Expand Expand to open the properties for the Emboss/Indent layer.
    • Select Show the emboss and indent boundary to highlight the area on the credential where the printer is able to emboss characters.
    • To display the emboss topping on the credential design, select Show the emboss topping then select a color from the color selector.
  4. Add fields to the Emboss/Indent layer on the credential design.
    • Add a Static Text field to emboss text on the credential. The Static Text field remains the same for all credentials.
    • Add a Text field to add text that contains information gathered from the applicant during enrollment.

    For more information on configuring field properties, refer to Edit Field Properties.

  5. Click Save .
  6. To update the enrollment based on the changes made, click Generate Enrollment . Instant ID as a Service updates the enrollment design with the new fields on the credential design.