On occasion, customers have asked that I explain what "over-the-edge printing" means. Over-the-edge printing refers to the 
printing capability that prints past the edge of a card (also referred to as "full-bleed"). This results in a printed card that has no white border. Reverse transfer printers are best known to produce this type of printing. The primary reason why over-the-edge printing is so popular is because it offers better image quality and more durable, longer-lasting cards.
How The Process Works Retransfer printers print the images to be featured on an ID card directly onto a clear film and then retransfer the film to the surface of the card. This allows the entire surface of the card to be covered, while keeping the printhead from coming into direct contact with the card. Because they do not come into actual contact with the card, retransfer printers are ideal for printing technology cards, like proximity cards, smart cards, pre-punched cards, key tag cards, and any card with an antenna or embedded circuit. Another valuable feature of retransfer printers is that they produce more crisp, vivid images, offering the most optimal image quality in the card printer industry. To learn more about "over-the-edge" printing or retransfer printers, contact an ID Professional today at (800) 321-4405!