Re transfer printing is the leading technology in plastic card printing and is able to produce true over-the-edge printing in the highest quality card printing available.

Re-transfer printing offers unique printin gcapabilities such as

• Prints true over th edge
• Produces accurate colour matching due to controlled print surfaces
• Prints directly on to smart cards and prox cards
• Print head is not exposed and reduces the risk of damage

The printer ribbon is available in YMCK (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan and Black Resin) and YMCKK format and is used to print all of the images on your card by mixing these colors in a Dye Sublimation process. The printer then transfers the image to the re-transfer film where it is able to accurately reproduce colour and prints an image that has an “over the edge” bleed to ensure 100% card coverage. It is this process that also ensures that the print head does not come in contact with the card, extending its life. The printer then, via a heated roller lays, the re-transfer film onto the card bonding the image to the card.

• Reduced cost of ownership - Due to the superior print process there is a very low wastage factor in card production. This is particularly important when printing to expensive smart cards that often are imperfect cards which will cause problems in traditional direct to card printing. There is no need to factor in the cost of a replacement print head due to the unique printing process and a one year print head warranty.
• Enhanced Print Quality - Cards produced on a re-transfer printer are vibrant with accurate colour representation.