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Plastic card printing technology

  • 27.01.2023
Plastic card printing technology

Plastic cards have firmly entered the everyday life of a person, they have great demand and prevalence. Every modern person has this integral attribute in his wallet: bank credit cards, ID passes, driver's licenses, club cards, etc. The card has undeniable advantages — size, functionality and durability.

How to print on a plastic card, what is thermal transfer printing, what types of thermal labels and printing are there? These and other questions are of interest not only to business representatives, but also to a simple consumer who carries more than one card with him. Sometimes it is interesting and useful to know more.

Maps are produced on special equipment that is capable of printing text on plastic products. Digital printing technology — a complex process in which the surface is painted directly without the use of separate typographic forms. This method of applying paint to the map is preferred for creating small batches.

Types of plastic card printing

The stores offer a large assortment of printers that print on PVC cards. Experienced specialists recommend that you pay attention to the Zebra TM products, which are characterized by reliability, high print quality, and a number of indisputable advantages. The cost of the equipment varies within different limits and also depends on the printing method.

Today, the following methods of printing on plastic cards are the most recognized:

  • offset;
  • digital;
  • thermo and retransfer.

The first and second methods are best used for the production of large print runs, which do not require personalization. But with this method, it is impossible to print with gold and silver colors. In addition, if it is necessary to reprint the print run, it is impossible to repeat the colors exactly.

The offset type of printing has a wide range of color rendering capabilities and provides a low unit cost for large volumes.

On the technology of printing on plastic cards by the sublimation method, a number of advantages can be distinguished from the point of view of safety and operational efficiency. There is no need to transfer personal information, the layout and the card itself to third parties. This type of printing makes it possible to transfer images directly to plastic, which is convenient when making small runs.

Achieving high print quality with low quality is possible thanks to the retransfer method. This type allows you to print an image or text on the film, which is then applied to the card.

What is digital printing of plastic cards? This is one of the available and inexpensive ways of applying any images to the surface of products. The transfer is carried out directly from the data source — smartphone, laptop, computer.

How to print text on plastic cards

Many are interested in the question of how to print on plastic cards using a special printer. In the printing process, ready-made plastic of standard sizes 54 x 86 mm is used. The material has a matte surface, as in ready-made products. The sides of the card are printed on different sheets.

Purchased equipment TM "Zebra" in the online store in Kyiv, each client receives technical support, service, and an official manufacturer's warranty. Store specialists will help you choose a product depending on the budget and wishes of the client.

The cost of the models depends on the type of plastic card printing. However, almost any "Zebra" TM printer can be used to produce standard plastic cards, discount cards, club cards, ID cards with alphanumeric printing, barcodes, logos, etc.