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.

Pcard Image	World Globe Image	Genuine Secure Text Image

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