Epson L805 Pvc Card Template Psd ((top)) [Original ★]

How to create and use an Epson L805 PVC card template (PSD) — complete guide If you want to design PVC-style ID cards, membership cards, gift cards, or small photo cards and print them cleanly on an Epson L805 using a PSD template, this guide walks you step-by-step from template setup to printing and finishing. Quick overview

Target output: PVC-style cards sized 85.6 × 54 mm (CR80) or custom small photo cards. Software: Adobe Photoshop (PSD template). Printer: Epson L805 (inkjet; uses dye-based ink—good color but limited water resistance unless laminated). Media: Matte photo paper or thin PVC-compatible card stock; final PVC durability requires lamination or transfer to real PVC via retransfer/thermal printing.

1) Decide card size & bleed

Standard CR80 ID card: 85.6 × 54 mm . For photo-card sizes (wallet): common is 54 × 86 mm or various small prints—pick one. Add bleed: 3 mm on all sides (so document size = card size + 6 mm width & height). Safety margin (keep important elements inside): 3–5 mm from trimmed edge. epson l805 pvc card template psd

2) Create the PSD template (Photoshop)

New document settings:

Size: card width+bleed × height+bleed (mm). Convert to pixels at 300 DPI (recommended for sharp print). Example: CR80 at 300 DPI → 1010 × 638 px (plus bleed → add 71 px both directions for 6 mm at 300 DPI). Resolution: 300 dpi . Color mode: RGB (Epson L805 prints from RGB better than CMYK; convert carefully if needed). Bit depth: 8-bit. How to create and use an Epson L805

Layers to include:

Guides: add trims and safety guides (use View → New Guide or Guide Layout). Background layer (locked). Bleed artwork layer (extend background/graphics into bleed). Main artwork layer (logos, photos, text). Photo/placeholders layer (smart objects for interchangeable photos). Variable/data layer (for serials, names). Crop marks (optional) on a separate print/non-print layer. Notes layer (specs: final size, bleed, safe area, DPI, color mode).

Use Smart Objects for photos so you can update images without resizing artifacts. Fonts: outline text for final print if sending PSD to another party; otherwise keep editable but embed or list fonts used. Printer: Epson L805 (inkjet; uses dye-based ink—good color

3) Design tips for PVC appearance

Use high-res photos (≥300 dpi at final print size). Colors: boost saturation modestly—inkjet + glossy paper can reduce perceived saturation. Use test prints. Simulate varnish/spot-gloss by creating a separate layer for highlights—these are for design only and require actual finishing (lamination or UV varnish) to match. Include a barcode or magnetic stripe placeholder if planning encoding later; note that L805 cannot encode—this is only visual.