HID DTC4500e User Guide - Manual (Page 18)

DTC4500e_User Guide_EN, PLT-01669, Rev. 1.1
Page 18 April 2014
1.6 Printer Components: Blank Cards
Type Description
Card Size The Card Printer accepts standard CR-79 and CR-80 sized cards.
Card Surface Suitable cards must have a polished PVC surface free of
fingerprints, dust or any other types of embedded contaminants. In
addition, cards must have a completely smooth, level surface in
order for the printer to achieve consistent color coverage.
Certain types of proximity cards have an uneven surface that inhibits
consistent color transfer.
Certain types of smart card chips are raised slightly above the card’s
surface, which also results in poor color transfer.
UltraCard™ Brand
Cards
The UltraCard™ product line, available exclusively as part of HID's
Global's FARGO brand secure card issuance solutions, has a long
standing reputation among dealers and end-Users for consistent
quality in construction.
• In addition to blank stock, the UltraCard line is available in a
variety of configurations for magnetic stripe, custom
holograms and other additional anti-counterfeiting feature.
• UltraCard Premium is the preferred card for Direct-to-Card
(DTC®) applications that require a higher quality card. The
UltraCard Premium’s composite material construction
provides for maximum durability, flexibility and card life, with
optimal resolution print quality for lamination and fluorescent
panel Ribbon printing applications.
• UltraCard PVC cards are medium-durability cards for a
glossy, photo quality finish. These cards are manufactured
to ensure clean, scratch-free cards for high-quality prints
and extended printhead life.