Printout transfers to the CardHolder
Our direct-to-card printers uses heat transfer technology or a dye sublimation process. The application of heat to the printed card can result in the softening of the printout, then it transfers it to other surfaces adhered to the card.
This problem occurs when you use a Silicon type plastic card holders,
This type of card holder absorbs heat and transfers it to the card.
So we don't recommend our clients to use these kind of card holders.
Instead,
Please use
1. ABS plastic type Card Holder
2. Polycarbonate type Card Holder
3. Soft vinyl with anti transfer Card Holder
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