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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
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.
UltraCard stock, which has a PVC core and offers medium card
durability. UltraCard III stock has a 40% polyester core and offers
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.)
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