Plastic Cards

Three common card types can be used with Eltron card printers: ABS, PVC and Composite PVC. ABS cards should only be used with monochrome printers. PVC and Composite PVC cards can be used with color and monochrome printers. Eltron's Premier line of durable plastic cards enhance the print quality and image sharpness needed to produce vivid colors and detailed readable bar codes.Eltron guarantees its cards to be ISO-Compliant, dust-free, and have smooth edges. Eltron offers Premier (PVC) cards, available in 10 and 30 mil thickness; as well as Premier Plus (Composite PVC) cards available in 30 mil thickness (30 mil cards are 0.76 mm thick, 10 mil cards are 0.25 mm thick). Both types of cards are available in packaged sets of 100 or 200 cards with an easy to read label with the Eltron part number in numeric and barcode form. All cards meet ISO-7810 ID-1 and CR-80 specifications (2.125" x 3.375") (53.98mm x 85.72mm).

Eltron Premier (PVC) Cards provide high image quality, medium flexibility and temperature durability. They are recommended for all applications requiring edge-to-edge printing. They are available with or without a magnetic stripe (LowCo or HighCo). The estimated life for Premier cards is 24 months with 3,000 duty cycles. Applications for PVC cards are cards with moderate usage and controlled environments such as transit passes, visitor badges, identification cards, and loyalty cards. Eltron Premier Plus (Composite PVC) Cards provide high image quality, high flexibility and temperature durability. They are available with or without a magnetic stripe (LowCo or HighCo). The estimated life for Premier Plus cards is 48 months (4 Years) to 84 months (7 years), depending upon actual card design and usage. Composite PVC cards are stronger because they are made up of a polyester core and sandwiched with PVC (60% PVC and 40% polyester core). These cards are used in application environments that are uncontrolled and require high usage such as time and attendance, access, control, equipment check-out, and multi-application university ID cards. Premier Plus cards are recommended for use with the P500 Card Printer when laminating both sides of the card or when producing true ISO flat cards is necessary. The P500 patch will also help to extend the life of the card.

Eltron Card Printer Products, 1001 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012-8706. Tel: 805-579-1800; Fax: 805-579-1808.