Retransfer printing (also known as "reverse image transfer printing") is one of the two main types of ID card printing available. Unlike
the direct-to-card printing process that prints images directly onto the card's surface (as the name implies),
retransfer printers print onto a film which is then heat rolled onto the face of the card.
The advantages of this type of printing technology are many. Here are our top 4 benefits of retransfer printing:
- Vibrant, sharp images
Retransfer printers create crisp, vivid images. It prints your images on a transfer film that is then fused to your card, making it ideal for printing on technology cards. It’s also great for intricate, detailed card designs.
- Durable, longer-lasting ID cards
Cards printed with retransfer technology are more durable and secure. The film acts as a buffer from everyday wear and tear. It's highly tamper-evident; if a counterfeiter attempts to peel apart the layers, the image will be destroyed. The film covers the entire surface of the card, and this full-coverage is referred to as "over-the-edge" printing.
- Reduced cost of ownership
Retransfer printers offer great protection for your card printing investment. There's considerably less wear and tear on the printhead, because the image is printed on transfer film rather than the card. Retransfer printers also come with a lifetime printhead warranty that offers full replacement should your printhead become damaged
- Versatility
With retransfer printing, you can print to many more types of ID cards, including standard PVC, PVC-PET, technology cards with embedded circuitry, chip cards, and more.
To learn more about
retransfer card printers and the benefits of retransfer printing, call an ID Professional at (800) 321-4405. Find out how retransfer printers can produce superior-looking credentials for your organization's ID card program. We love sharing our printing knowledge and expertise with you!
