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Pro-LX Laminating Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 5.0)
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Resolving the Lamination (not adhering to the card surface)
problem
problem
Symptom: The lamination will not transfer to the card or is easily peeled off the card.
Step
Procedure
1
Ensure the Card quality by verifying that these requirements are met:
a. Requirement 1: That the Printer does print onto any card with a clean,
level and polished PVC surface. (Note: Although the Printer is equipped
with card cleaning Rollers, it is very important to always print onto cards
specifically designed for direct-to-card dye-sublimation printing to ensure
proper print quality.)
with card cleaning Rollers, it is very important to always print onto cards
specifically designed for direct-to-card dye-sublimation printing to ensure
proper print quality.)
b. Requirement 2: That suitable cards display a polished PVC surface
free of fingerprints, dust or any other types of embedded contaminants.
(Note: In addition, cards must have a completely smooth, level surface
in order for the Printer to achieve consistent color coverage.)
(Note: In addition, cards must have a completely smooth, level surface
in order for the Printer to achieve consistent color coverage.)
c. Requirement 3: That certain types of Proximity cards with an uneven
surface (which can inhibit consistent color transfer) are identified. (Note:
Likewise, some smart card chips are raised slightly above the cards
surface, which also results in poor color transfer.)
Likewise, some smart card chips are raised slightly above the cards
surface, which also results in poor color transfer.)
d. Recommendation: That high-quality blank cards (e.g., a factory-
approved card stock called UltraCard
™
are in use.
UltraCard stock has a glossy PVC laminate on top and bottom and is
optically inspected to provide the cleanest, most scratch and debris-
reduced cards possible.
reduced cards possible.
UltraCard stock, which has a PVC core and offers medium card
durability. UltraCard III stock has a 40% polyester core and offers
high durability.
high durability.
Both types of UltraCards produce printed images with a glossy,
photo-quality finish. For the flattest possible cards when laminating, it
is recommended use of UltraCard III card stock.)
is recommended use of UltraCard III card stock.)
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