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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 3 2. The lamination 3 What is the lamination? 3 Why use the lamination? 3 Type of films 4 Type of cards 4 To help you in your choice 4 3. The hologram on cards 6 What is a hologram? 6 Why use a hologram as a security feature? 6 Holographic Evolis designs 7 Evolis Custom hologram solution 8 To help you in your choice 12 © 2011 Evolis Card Printer. The content of this document is for informational use only.
1. INTRODUCTION For official document such as National ID cards, driving licenses, or to reinforce the security of your business or organization, a simple ID badge is not enough. In a way to protect your interests and your identity, the setting up of a secured identification can be necessary.
Protective layer (lamination film) Printed data (picture and text) RFID chip Example of card with lamination patch: A patch or a film can have different thicknesses depending of the protection you want for your cards. If you choose to apply a film instead of a patch, it will cover the whole card’s surface. Type of films Patches: these are thick films aiming at protecting a card from 3 to 10 years, depending on patch thickness 0.6 mil (15 microns) or 1.0 mil (25 microns).
To help you in your choice First of all, you have to take account the lifespan and the card resistance. Is a varnish enough? Do you need a superior card resistance? High durability According to the type of material you choose, your cards will be more durable. Varnishes and patches 0.6 mil Estimated lifespan: - Topcoat: 2 to 3 years - Varnishes and patches 0.6 mil thick: until 5 years. - Patches 1.0 mil: up to 10 years. Patches 1.
3. THE HOLOGRAMS ON CARDS What is a hologram? A hologram is a three-dimensional image, created with photographic projection. Unlike 3D or virtual reality on a two-dimensional computer display, a hologram is a truly three-dimensional and free-standing image that does not simulate spatial depth or require a special viewing device. To reproduce the image of an object, the hologram is illuminated by coherent light, ideally the original reference beam.
Holographic Evolis design There are two ways to apply holograms with Evolis printers. First, you can use a printer equipped with a laminator station, such as Securion. Thank to this printer you could apply varnish films or patches, thicker than an overlay, allowing a better lifespan of your cards. - Hologram for Lamination: This design is available as patch or as varnish. The second way to apply a hologram is to use a dye-diffusion thermal transfer.
- Hologram for Thermal Transfer: These two card personalization systems provide flexibility and enable to obtain within a few minutes a finished card-in-hand with hologram. Evolis Custom Hologram Solution Adding security to your badge may require a custom hologram film. Managed as a special project at Evolis, this film will be designed according to your company requirements. Customized hologram will help you to reach a significant security level thanks to its unique and registered design.
- The security levels : LEVEL 1 When the secured document will be viewed by the public LEVEL 2 When the secured document will be subject to inspection LEVEL 3 When the secured document is subject to forensic examination This hologram has features that are visible and discernible to the average person who has no training or instruction. The images, lines or text are immediately obvious to the viewer.
Explanation of the features used: 1. Single Axis CLR (Covert Laser Retrievable) – 7. Rainbow Coloring – Images, lines or characters that Images or characters that are undecipherable to refract light using the full color spectrum. The color the human eye. They are decoded by illuminating changes as viewing angle changes. the coded area with a laser device and looking for (Level 1 - Overt) the refracted light projected back at a specific angle. (Level 2 – Covert) 2.
The following board shows you the other security features proposed by Evolis. Gray Scale Coloring – Images, lines or characters that Dual Axis CLR (Covert Laser Retrievable) – have no color refraction, but are composed of black, Images or characters that are undecipherable to white or neutral variations of gray. the human eye. They are decoded by illuminating (Level 1 - Overt) the coded area with a laser device and looking at the refracted light projected back at a specific angle.
To help you in your choice High Security Custom Hologram Generic Holographic Overlay Generic Holographic Patch Low security According to the type of material you choose, your cards will be more durable and secured. Estimated lifespan and security level: - Generic Holographic Overlay: Intermediate security level. - Generic Holographic Patch: High security level. - Custom Hologram: Maximum security level.
