Configure UV Printing

UV elements on a credential improves the security of the credential by adding elements that are difficult to forge. The UV layer adds elements like text fields, images, and shapes.

Preparation notes:

  • Determine if the credential would benefit from UV security elements.
  • Design an image or text to use in UV printing.
  1. Create a new credential design or open an existing credential design.
  2. Enable the UV/Luster layer.
    1. Click Expand to expand the Layers pane.
    2. Click the check box next to UV/Luster Layer to enable the layer.
  3. With the Layers pane expanded, click Expand to open the properties for the UV/Luster layer.
  4. Add fields to the UV/Luster layer.
    • Add a Text Text field field to print text entered during enrollment onto the credential.
    • Add a Static Text Static Text fieldfield to print text onto the credential.
    • Add a Photograph Photograph field field to print a photograph of the applicant taken during enrollment on the UV/Luster layer.
    • Add a Static Graphic Static Graphic field field to print an image on the credential design using the UV/Luster layer.
    • Add a Signature Signature field field to print the signature of the application the UV/Luster layer.
  5. Click Save 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.