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HDP600 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.5) 7-6
Conducting the Tape adhesion Test
It is important to conduct Tape adhesion tests because Fargo cannot be certain which
transfer temperature and Dwell Time will work best (when printing cards other than UltraCard
III or HDP-PVC). (Note: The optimal transfer settings may vary from card type to card type.)
Caution: Inadequate time and temperature could produce cards that are more
vulnerable to accelerated wear and dye migration. Use sufficient time and temperature to
transfer HDP Film to the card to ensure a long lasting, durable card.
Step Procedure
1 Test the adhesion quality of the HDP Film to the card by printing sample cards
and completing an adhesive tape test.
(Note: The Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits
(IPC) outlines a pressure sensitive tape test that evaluates adhesion quality.
Refer to their IPC-TM-650-3.7.1D test Guide, Section 3.7, Number 1.)
2 Select the UltraCard IIIs-Glossy PVC if the card is glossy and print a test card.
OR
Select the HDP Cards-Matte PVC if the card has a buff, matte finish and print a
test card.
3 a. Apply a strip of ½ (12mm) wide Scotch-type clear adhesive tape (such as
3M brand 600), at least 2 (50mm) long, firmly across the surface of the
card, pressing out all air bubbles with a fingertip.
b. Remove the tape by smoothly and rapidly (approximately 2 inches/second
(50mm/sec)) pulling it up at a perpendicular (90 degree) angle to the card.
(Note: The IPC recommends a minimum of three tests for each card type
evaluation.)