Standard PVC Card to Direct to card printers

Standard PVC Card to Direct to card printers


Standard PVC Cards for Direct-to-Card Printers

 

Types of PVC Cards

There are several types of PVC cards available for printing:

  1. Glossy Card
  2. Glossy Card with Adhesive Back
  3. Rewriteable Card
  4. Semi-Matte Card
  5. Matte Card
  6. Sticky Card

Recommended Card Type

 

1. Glossy Card

A glossy card has a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light.

This is the standard and recommended card type for Direct-to-Card printers.

Card Types Not Recommended for Direct-to-Card Printers

 

2. Matte Card

Matte cards have a rough, non-shiny surface.

Matte cards are not recommended for Direct-to-Card printers because they may:

  • Damage the Direct-to-Card printhead.
  • Cause card jams.

 

3. Sticky Card

Sticky cards are primarily designed for inkjet printers.

They are not recommended for Direct-to-Card printers because they may:

  • Damage the Direct-to-Card printhead.
  • Cause card jams.
  • Stick to the printer rollers and damage them.
  • Cause the printer ribbon to cut.

Important: Using Matte or Sticky cards may result in the voiding of the printer warranty.

 

Other Types of PVC Cards

 

4. Glossy Card with Adhesive Back

This type of card can be printed and then attached to other cards that cannot be directly printed, such as Clamshell cards.

 

5. Rewriteable Card

Rewriteable cards are commonly used for visitor cards.

They allow you to:

  • Print a monochrome layout without using printer ribbon.
  • Erase the printed information using Magicard Rewriteable technology.
  • Print and erase the card up to 50 times.

 

6. Semi-Matte Card

Semi-matte cards have a less rough surface than standard matte cards.

Unlike matte cards, semi-matte cards can be used with Direct-to-Card printers.

Recommendation

To help ensure that the card you use is suitable for your printer and does not damage the printer, we recommend purchasing your cards from CCS Support Center.

Website: https://ccs.com.ph