How ID Card Printer Works and Why Do I Need Ribbons For It
                     How ID Card Printer Works & Why 
Do I need Ribbons for It?
How does it work?
 ID Card Printer has a heater printhead over a ribbon that 
transfers all the colour and symbols on the card to make print your 
design. Various kinds of Printers provide advanced Printing option 
with that you can print almost any design.
 There are mainly two types of printing methods are available, first 
is Dye sublimation and second is Reverse transfer printing. Both 
come with a printhead, plain card, and Ribbon.
Direct To Card Printing
 With dye sublimation 
printing (which is also 
known as direct to card 
printing), the printhead 
applies a directly ribbon on 
the Blank card. This method 
is known for speeds, perfect 
for organizations like event 
and exhibitions that needs 
to quickly and reliable ID 
cards.
Reverse Transfer Method
 In the reverse transfer 
method, your design is first 
pasted to a clear transfer 
film, then the film is applied 
on the Blank card. In this 
method, the transfer film is 
slightly larger than a card 
and will wrap completely 
around the face of the card 
that’s why it’s also known as 
over the edge.
 Because the printhead 
doesn’t touch the card, it’s 
just the film, reverse transfer 
printers are recommended 
for uneven surfaces Card 
Print such as technology 
cards.
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this ribbon comes in 
different colours and can 
print single-colour images 
and text.
 YMCK: Full, four-colour 
ribbon with a Black section. 
This ribbon does not have a 
transparent overlay panel, 
so it can be used with 
reverse transfer ribbons or 
laminating printers.
 YMCKO: Four-color plus 
overlay. YMCKO ribbon is the 
most popular ribbon type 
because of its versatility. 
This ribbon includes a 
transparent coating overlay 
that provides extra 
protection to your card from 
wear and tear.
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