Do you want to increase the durability of your printed cards, counterfeit prevention or reliability while issuing cards?
If so, adding a laminator or laser engraving module can solve all your worries.
However, these can be an expensive option.
In this case, adding a laminator or laser engraving module can solve all your worries.
To use the strongest solution, you have to afford a very high cost.
Although IDP Watermark is not as expected as the high-security features, durability, and reliability provided by laminating or laser engraving, there are ways to increase the reliability of the cards you issue in a simple way without any additional module and cost.
Normally, the last step of printing the overlay panel covers the entire card surface to protect the information which was written on the card surface.
The main purpose of the overlay panel is to reduce dye-migration (movement of inks after printing), fading, and to seal the surface from moisture.
It will also provide some protection against scratching or marring of your cards.
Additionally, with this overlay application process, it is possible to create images, patterns or even text to increase your cards’ security.
IDP Watermark
Applying an image or pattern with the overlay panel is a cost-effective way to add visual security to your card and is a feature supported by most card printers.
However, the overlay pattern feature has one drawback.
In the process of the overlay, it proceeds as coating except for the patterned part. In other words, parts of the card surface will be unprotected and will fade over time.
These worries can be solved with the Watermark feature.
IDP's SMART Series card printers come standard with an ‘IDP Watermark’ feature in the driver.
This feature is similar to an overlay process but does not omit the overlay on the patterned area. Rather, it is now possible to add visual security and protect the entire card surface.
All IDP’s SMART Series card printer users enable to adjust free Watermark customization at no extra cost.
UV Panel
The UV Panel included in the YMCFKO Ribbon (F = fluorescent), is an advanced panel for added security of your cards.
UV printing is considered a strong security element as it is not visible with the naked eye but only fluoresces when exposed to UV lights.
This feature is commonly used in many documents such as passports, government IDs, currency, and more to reduce counterfeiting.
When shining the UV light directly on the card, patterns such as images and text printed with UV panels appear clearly.
As with the overlay, no additional devices are required, you can design individual logos or trademarks for free.
During the printing process, the UV panel is applied after color inks and then the entire card surface is protected with the overlay panel.
These features can be a perfect solution to your cards during the printing process without purchasing any additional hardware or expensive software.
They are simple to implement and will greatly increase the security of your cards.
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