Zebra Card Printers (formerly Eltron)
Zebra Varnish Overlay and Laminate Ribbons and Laminate Patches
(Holographic or Hologram Images)
Zebra TrueSecure Laminate Ribbons
All printed plastic cards containing any useful information are
subject to counterfeiting, alteration, duplication and forgery.
Zebra TrueSecure media includes protective materials such as varnish
overlays and laminates that are designed to help eliminate these
threats. Card applications subject to these types of card threats
should use laminate or varnish overlay to protect the card image.
Protection of a card with varnish overlays and lamination will
prolong the life of the card by shielding the printed image from UV
light (fading of image), preventing dye-migration, reducing normal
wear from handling, and reducing wear to the card image caused by
frequent swiping of card through magnetic stripe readers.
This type of media consists of clear and holographic varnish
overlays and laminate patches that are specially formulated for
exceptional quality in card protection for a projected card life
span of 2 to 7 years. Varnish overlays can be used on all Zebra card
printers (except P200 series). Laminate ribbons can only be used
with models P500, P520/P520i and P720/P720i.
Varnish Overlay ribbons
use the same concept as thermal transfer monochrome ribbon. Varnish
overlay ribbons consist of polyester foil (carrier), special
backcoat, and ink. The ink transfer can be done by a printhead or by
a hot roller. It applies a 4 micron thick protective layer to the
top of the card after printing the image and text. All Zebra
printers, except the P200 series can apply the holographic varnish
overlay. For extra protection, you can apply the holographic varnish
overlay with O-panel applications. Varnish overlay ribbons are
available in clear or with a standard or custom hologram. Holograms
are created using a two-dimensional photograph and recorded to a
holographic layer at a +90 degree incline (also known as a contact
method). Varnish overlays are applied with a thermal transfer
technology. Contact RACO
Industries for a Sales Representative to get a quote on a custom
hologram.
Laminate Patch ribbon is
available in a 1 mil (25 microns) or .6 mil (15 microns) thick
polyester laminate. The laminate patches provide added protection
against abrasion, dye migration and fading for printed PVC and
composite PVC cards. Laminating printers apply the laminate using
heat rollers and a cooling system. The laminated cards meet ISO
flatness specifications when using composite PVC cards. Options for
various types of laminates include cutouts for magnetic stripes and
smart cards, and varying degrees of holographic protection. Patches
should not be applied in applications where overlay varnishes are
used. Zebra stocks clear laminate and three standard holograms:
Pcard image, World Globe image, and Genuine Secure text. Custom
hologram designs are also available.
For custom holographic laminate
information, contact RACO Industries for a Sales Representative to
get a quote.
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| Pcard Image |
World Globe Image |
Genuine Secure Text Image |
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