DataCard SD Series, User Manual

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A-6 SD460 Laminating System
Laminator Setup
The SD460 supports full ‐ color print ribbons that do not have a topcoat (T) panel,
including YMCK and YMCKK ribbon. The topcoat or patch overlay applied by the
laminators provides protection against wear and color fading, so the print ribbon
topcoat panel is not needed. However, the DuraShield overlay requires that the
ribbon topcoat be applied first.
The SD460 also supports full ‐ color print ribbon with a front ‐ side ultraviolet (UV)
fluorescing (F) panel, YMCKF ‐ KT. The UV (F) panel is designed to create an
optically variable image on the card. Refer to the printer’s Driver Guide for
information on designing a card to use a UV ribbon.
Laminator Overlay Materials
The L1 and L2 laminators can apply either topcoat or patch material. Topcoat is a
continuous film and patch is a die ‐ cut polyester shape.
Patch overlays have a registration mark that is used by the printer to align the
patch with the beginning of the card. The registration mark is a rectangular hole
between the patches.
Patches can cover the entire card, can have an opening for a smart card chip, or
can cover the card under the magnetic stripe. If both L1 and L2 laminators are
installed, each laminator can apply different overlay material. For example, you
might apply a patch that covers the complete card on the front, and a patch sized
for a magnetic stripe on the back.
Topcoat
Patch
Complete
Card
Magnetic Stripe Smart Card