FARGO electronic II - Manual (Page 27)

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B. About
Overlaminates The Color ID Card PrinterÕs internal lamination
system allows you to choose between either a
thermal transfer film overlaminate or a polyester
chip overlaminate called PolyGuardª. These two
unique overlaminates are available in two specific
designs. The film overlaminate is available as
simply a clear material or with a generic,
preprinted holographic-type design and is
approximately 2 microns thick.
PolyGuard, which is approximately 1 mil (.001Ó)
thick, is available in these same designs but
provides for greater durability than the thermal
film overlaminate. PolyGuard should always be
used if you need ID cards with the highest degree
of durability and security.
If you require custom thermal transfer film or
PolyGuard overlaminate designs, please contact
your reseller or the printer manufacturer for more
information.
If using the thermal transfer film overlaminate, you must
use it in conjunction with a ribbon which provides a clear
overlay panel. When used with this type of ribbon, the
printer will apply the clear overlay panel of the ribbon
over the film lamination layer of a printed card. This
process is required for maximizing card durability when
laminating with the thermal transfer film material. The
ribbon types which do not provide an overlay panel or
support overlay printing are Monochrome Resin and 5
Color Resin black.
Avoid using these types of ribbons
in conjunction with the thermal transfer film material.
These ribbon types are ideal, however, when laminating
with PolyGuard.
IMPORTANT!