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Laminates

Buy Nisca Laminates

To maximize print quality and printer durability of your Nisca printer, use only genuine Nisca overlaminates. Nisca laminates provide a thin layer of protection to increase resistance to fading and wear, reducing your need to reprint ID cards. Get yours today, and save money with our guaranteed low prices and FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $100!

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How do I Know Which Laminate to Use in My Nisca Printer?

There are two ways to find manufacturer-approved Nisca laminate for your specific printer model.

  1. Use the Printer Supplies Finder at the top of this page. To quickly and easily find laminate for your Nisca ID card printer, simply select your Nisca printer model! It’s a great tool to bookmark for future ordering!
  2. Use the "Narrow Your Results By" options in the left column to drill down by printer model, laminate thickness, and more!

As always, if you have any difficulty finding the Nisca laminate you need, you can also call an ID Professional at (800) 321-4405.

What is the Difference Between the Different Types of Nisca Laminates?

Laminate is a clear layer of film that is applied to the top of a printed card during the regular printing process in a laminating Nisca printer. While all laminate offers added card durability and fade resistance, there are some differences to consider when deciding which one is best for your use:

  • Laminate thickness varies from .5 mil to 1.0 mil, depending on the type. The thicker the laminate, the more protected and durable your cards will be.
  • Laminate coverage varies by type. Some types of laminates cover the entire surface of your cards while others are "patch" style. Patch laminates leave a small non-laminated border around the outer edge of your cards.
  • Clear laminate is simply a clear film that provides added durability to your cards.
  • Holographic laminate includes an embedded holographic design. In addition to providing card durability, holographic laminate makes your cards more distinct and difficult to counterfeit. Holographic laminates come in a variety of standard designs, as well as custom designs for the highest level of card security.

Nisca Thinfilm Overlay vs. Patch Laminate

Nisca Thinfilm Overlay Laminate is a continuous laminate that covers the entire surface of your cards. At 0.5 mil thick, it is the thinnest laminate option. Nisca Thinfilm Overlay Laminate is available in clear or holographic, featuring embedded holographic designs that protect cards from tampering and counterfeiting.

Nisca Patch Laminate leaves a small non-laminated border around the edge of the card. Patch Lamination is available in 0.5 mil or 1.0 mil thickness, and in either clear or with embedded holographic designs. Patch is available in styles to fit almost any card, including:

Standard Full Patch Laminate covers the surface of the card and may be used on one or both sides of your cards.
Alternating Laminate is designed for cards that have different laminate needs on each side of the card, such as full coverage with or without a smart chip cut-out on one side and half-card coverage on the other side for magstripe cards.
3/4 Laminate is designed for use with magnetic stripe cards. It only covers a little over half of the card, leaving the mag stripe exposed.
 

Nisca Laminate Options

 

Thinfilm Overlay

Patch

Jumbo Patch

Thickness

0.5 mil

0.5 mil or 1.0 mil

1.0 mil

Style

Full-card coverage

Patch coverage

Patch coverage

Designs

Clear or Holographic

Clear or Holographic

Holographic

Card Coverage

Over-the-edge coverage

Leaves a small non-laminated border

Edge-to-edge coverage

Other Options

 

Full-card, smart chip cut-out, 3/4 patch for use with mag stripe cards, and alternating for use with mag stripe and/or smart chip cards in dual-sided lamination

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