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When laminating with the Thermal Transfer Film overlaminate, there are three
different options for controlling how the film will be applied. If the Film
Lamination option is selected, the film lamination is applied to the printed card,
then the card is ejected. This is the fastest way to apply the film lamination, yet it
provides the lowest film durability.
If the Overlay then Film Lamination option is selected, the ribbon’s clear overlay
panel is applied to the printed card first, then the film lamination is applied. This is
a slightly slower way to apply the film lamination, yet it provides higher film
durability due to the added protection of the ribbon overlay.
If the Film Lamination then Overlay option is selected, the film lamination is
applied to the printed card first, then the ribbon’s clear overlay panel is applied.
This is the slowest way to apply the film lamination, yet it provides maximum film
durability due to the added protection of the ribbon overlay. For this reason, it is
highly recommended that this film lamination option be used when laminating
with the film material.
NOTE: If you select the Overlay then Film Lamination or Film Lamination then Overlay
option, you must be using a ribbon which provides a clear overlay panel. The ribbon types
which do not provide an overlay panel or support overlay printing are the resin-only
ribbons and the Full-Color YMCKK ribbon. Avoid using these types of ribbons in
conjunction with these Thermal Transfer Film options.
When laminating with the PolyGuard overlaminate, select the appropriate option
according to the thickness of the PolyGuard material you are using. PolyGuard is
available in either a .6 mil or a 1 mil thickness. DO NOT apply the ribbon overlay
when laminating with PolyGuard!
The Lamination window also provides options for controlling the Lamination
Dwell Time or through-put speed of a card in seconds/inch as well as the
Lamination Temperature. The default settings for the Lamination Dwell Time and
Temperature are preset for manufacturer-recommended card stocks and
overlaminate types. Some adjustment to these settings may be required if using
other brands of these supplies. See Section 5 for additional overlaminate
information.
After your selections have been made, close out of the printer setup window. You
are now ready to go to an application program and print. All printer driver options
selected will stay the same until you change them.
Magnetic Track Options
This option only applies if your printer has an optional Magnetic Stripe Encoding
Module installed. Select this option to control the magnetic stripe encoding process.
See Appendix A for more information about these options and on the printer’s
magnetic encoding process.
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