To support clients who require small volume runs or even bespoke card design production, Tag Systems have invested in re-transfer printing systems that offer a cost-effective solution to aid the launch of new programs.
Using CMYK technology, clients can shorten their time to market to produce quality cards avoiding the necessity of having to go through the full production process and associated costs of establishing new programs and card stocks.
In order to use this process, a base stock of cards is required to be put into stock. This stock will have blank white face with scheme logo printed at manufacturing stage and completed reverses including magnetic stripe, signature panel and hologram (where required). Chip modules will be embedded in the card faces as usual.
Re-Transfer Printing
The Re-transfer printing system uses reverse-transfer printing technology. Images are printed onto a thin retransfer film in a “reverse image” and heat transferred onto the card.
Printing small quantities of cards, does pose colour challenges in maintaining colour consistency from print run to print run and whilst minimal, some tolerance should be allowed. (Fig 2)
As the system only prints in CMYK, metallics, varnishes and other special effects are not possible to reproduce.
It should also be noted that the result is a semi-gloss product due to the application of the film, therefore a matt or high gloss finish is not achievable.
Design Tips
Gradient Tints
Water Marks
Artwork Setup
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Please Note:
Designs should be approved by the Issuer (VISA or MASTER CARD) prior to being sent to Tag Systems.
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