chromXpert® security ribbons
Enhancing card security for desktop card printers
Unique, security driven card printer ribbons for secure ID issuance programmes
ChromXpert’s security ribbons combine crisp color printing (up to 16.7 million vivid colors) and subtle security panel overlays to reduce the risk of counterfeiting. When used with direct to card printers such as the MC DTC series, a varnish type overlay panel (O) protects the printed information and ensures durability throughout the card’s lifetime.
In the retransfer printing process the color and security panels are printed onto a clear retransfer film that is subsequently transferred onto the card surface. As a result consistent print results can be achieved with many different cards types including PC, PET and smart cards with an embedded chip and irregular surfaces – making these security ribbons ideal for decentralized secure government ID issuance programs.
All security ribbons include the capability to add a unique symbol, logo or pattern to decrease the risk of forgery.
IMPORTANT: Printer warranty subject to the use of chromXpert ribbons.
Key strengths
- Optimized for high color reproduction combined with security printing using Matica desktop printers
- Multiple security options, including pearlescent (Sc) and ultraviolet (UV) panels
- Recyclable cores
Ideal for
- Secure government ID card programs
- Secure corporate cards
- Secure access control cards
- Secure campus / student cards
Optional upgrades
- Use with over-laminates to enhance durability and for additional security options, including holographic elements
Ribbon specifications – Direct to card (DTC) series
ChromXpert has developed a secure ribbon that is optimized to work with the MC310 printer.
Film: YMCScKO
Capacity: 200 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC310
Product code: PR20319383
The chromXpert YMCScKO ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s MC310 printer:
- Three full size dye sublimation color panels (Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan),
- One full size pearlescent security ink panel (Sc)
- A full-size thermal transfer black resin panel (K)
- One full size clear overlay panel (O)
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
Ribbon size:
Sample card designs:
Ribbon specifications – retransfer series
ChromXpert has developed a secure ribbon range for the retransfer printers. Ribbons are available in both Diamond and Platinum options and are optimized to work with the MC660 and XID retransfer series printers.
Film: YMCKUv
Capacity: 410 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC660
Product code: PR000612 (Diamond), PR20619113 (Platinum)
The chromXpert® YMCKUv ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s MC660 printer:
- Three full size dye sublimation color panels (Yellow, Magenta and Cyan)
- One full size thermal transfer black resin panel (K)
- One full size ultraviolet ink panel (Uv)
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
Humidity: 30-70% (non-condensing)
Ribbon size:
Sample card design:
Film: YMCKSc
Capacity: 410 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC660
Product code: PR000613 (Diamond), PR20619112 (Platinum)
The chromXpert® YMCKSc ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s MC660 printer:
- Three full size dye sublimation color panels (Yellow, Magenta and Cyan)
- One full size thermal transfer black resin panel (K)
- One pearlescent security ink panel (Sc)
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
Humidity: 30-70% (non-condensing)
Ribbon size:
Sample card design:
Film: YMCKUv
Capacity: 750 prints per ribbon
Use with: XID8300, XID8600
Product code: PR000813 (Diamond)
The chromXpert® YMCKUv ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s XID printers:
- Three full size dye sublimation color panels (Yellow, Magenta and Cyan)
- Two full size thermal transfer black resin panels (K).
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
Humidity: 30-70% (non-condensing)
Ribbon size:
Sample card design:
Related products
chromXpert® laminates
• Increased card durability • Standard or customized holographic designs • 0.5mil, 0.6mil and 1.0mil options • Chip and magnetic stripe cut out options
chromXpert® color ribbons
• Multiple color ribbon options • For all MC series and XID printers • Secure print panels including pearlescent (Sc) and ultraviolet (Uv) • Unichroma ribbon for PC Cards
chromXpert® monochrome ribbons
• For MC DTC series Monochrome options include: Black, White, Red, Blue, Green, Silver, Gold and Scratch-off • For XID 8 series: Monochrome Black
Markets
Enterprise
• Logical and physical access control credentials • Employee ID badges • Visitor passes
Retail
• Plastic loyalty cards • Prepaid plastic gift cards • On-site price card printing
Leisure and entertainment
• Casino player cards • Club membership cards • Hotel key cards • Event badges and VIP passes
Government and citizen ID
• National IDs • Driving licenses • Passports and Visas • Voter registrations cards