Laminator Setup; Laminator Overlay Materials - DataCard SD260L User Manual

Laminator Setup

The SD460 supports full‐color print ribbons that do not have a topcoat (T) panel, including YMCK
and YMCK‐K ribbon. The topcoat or patch overlay applied by the laminators provides protection
against wear and color fading, so the print ribbon topcoat panel is not needed. However, the
DuraShield clear overlay requires that the ribbon topcoat be applied to the card first.
The SD460 also supports full‐color print ribbon with a front‐side ultraviolet (UV) fluorescing (F)
panel, YMCKF‐KT. The UV (F) panel is designed to create an optically variable image on the card.
Refer to the printer's Driver Guide for information on designing a card to use a UV ribbon.

Laminator Overlay Materials

The L1 and L2 laminators can apply either topcoat or patch material. Topcoat is a continuous film
and patch is a die‐cut polyester shape.
Patch overlays have a registration mark that is used by the printer to align the patch with the
beginning of the card. The registration mark is a rectangular hole between the patches.
Patches can cover the entire card, can have an opening for a smart card chip, or can cover the
card under the magnetic stripe. If both L1 and L2 laminators are installed, each laminator can
apply different overlay material. For example, you might apply a patch that covers the complete
card on the front, and a patch sized for a magnetic stripe on the back.
Complete Card
A-6
Topcoat
Smart Card
Patch
Magnetic Stripe
SD460 Laminating System