JETcard 3D
MGI’s JETcard 3D is a true Card Factory and can replace up to 5 different pieces of equipment traditionally used in the plastic card production chain: Litho press, collator, lamination press, die cutter and encoder/personalization printer.
The JETcard 3D utilizes pre-cut blank cards (with/without magnetic stripe or RFID) and is ideal for turnkey production from 1 card to millions, all ready to be sold (fully printed, personalized, coated, encoded & verified).
The JETcard 3D is targeted for card manufacturers as well as commercial printers, maximizing productivity for high volume applications while still remaining cost-effective for short runs. The JETcard 3D has already been awarded the prestigious "2010 Siemens Innovation Grand Prix" and the “2011 Engineering Prize", in recognition of MGI’s R&D achievement.
From an individual blank ISO CR-80 card, the JETcard 3D is able to achieve in one pass, the following processes:
• Pre-coating to ensure a full compatibility with the substrates available on the market
(plastic, paper, PLA, etc.)
• Printing in 4-8 UV colors
• Micro text and guilloché patterns
• Full variable data printing including text, barcodes & images
• Spot UV coating or flood UV coating for card protection
• Security inks revealed only under a black light
• Read & write capabilities on HiCo/LoCo magnetic stripes
• Automated quality controls and rejection of the defective cards
New Enhanced Printing functions:
• Printing with/without spectacular embossing 3D effects
• Additional colors such as opaque white and spot colors
• Signature panel printing
• Variable Data Printing even on embossed 3D effects
JETcard 3D | |
| Print Technology | JETcard 3D is using MGI's inkjet system. This is a Drop-on-Demand (DoD) technology utilizing piezo heads mounted on a solid plate covering the entire printable width. It is a single pass printing process using UV curing inks & coatings. |
| Print Resolution | The best resolution achieves 720x2160 dpi |
| Print Speed | Thanks to its UV inkjet technology, JETcard 3D prints up to 8,000 simplex color cards per hour |
| Formats | JETcard 3D is ISO CR-80 compliant. The printable format in full bleed mode is 53.98 x 85,6 mm (2.13 x 3.37"). The supported thickness are ranging from 350 to 1000 microns with an automatic print head adjustement. On request, oversized cards are supported. |
| Substrates | JETcard 3D prints on a wide range of substrates Plastics: PVC with/without treatment, PET, Teslin, PLA or other closed surface synthetic substrates Paper: On coated paper or options including ArjoWiggins Sequoia, Monadnock Envi, etc. |
| Input Magazines | 500 card magazines reloadable on-the-fly, without production interruption. Each magazine is key-coded and can be addressed individually. |
| Output Magazines | 5 magazines with a total capacity of 2,500 cards, are mounted on a rotating carousel. They can be unloaded on-the-fly, without production interruption. Each magazine is key-coded and can be addressed individually. |
| Print Colors | JETcard 3D utilizes UV inks. Depending upon the configuration, the JETcard 3D supports from 4 to 8 colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, white opaque, security ink/custom color) |
| Control Function | The JETcard 3D production system includes several built-in quality control processes. These systems are using sensors & cameras to ensure that each card meets the highest quality criterias (data integrity, front & back matching, etc.). Defective cards are routed into a rejection bin. |
| Encoding Function | The JETcard 3D is ISO CR-80 compliant. Therefore, it writes/reads on HiCo & LoCo magnetic stripes. The JETcard 3D encodes at the speed of 8,000 cards per hour. Each card is individually on-the-fly tested after the encoding (data integrity & ISO standard compliance). |
| Printing Function | JETcard 3D utilizes from 4 to 8 UV colors. Each card can be printed iwith or without 3D raised effects. The thickness of the 3D effects can vary from 8 to 100µ. Cards are printed in full bleed. The specialty features that are supported include micro text, guilloché patterns, signature panel, security ink (only seen under black light) or spot customs colors. |
| Coating Function | Several coating features could be applied with the JETcard 3D: - pre-coating prior to printing to better prepare the substrate - flood coating after printing to embellish & protect the printed card - spot coating to embellish and outline selected card areas |
| UV Curing | An on-line and instant UV curing system ensures a perfect card drying. This is an ozone-free process. The finished cards stored in the output magazins are fully dryed and ready for handling. |
| Application Software | The JETcard 3D comes with several MGI's application software loaded. These software allows tvariable data printing management, overall card production management or operator proofing utilities. A powerful calculator enables predictive ink & coating consumptions prior production. |
| RIP & WorkStation | JETcard 3D comes with integrated Fiery RIP & WorkStation PC based systems. These systems are Ethernet connected (100/1000BT - RJ45) and are provided with screen/keyboard/mouse. They are loaded with MGI's software suite. |
| Option(s) | The seventh & the eighth color are optional Example: white opaque ink et custom spot colors Oversized cards are also an option |
| Variable Data Printing | Drop-on-demand inkjet technology combined with the power of the integrated RIP enable full variable data printing on all JETcard 3D inks & coatings. Variable data printing applies on text, graphic, barcode (1-D & 2-D) & photos. Each card can be different from the its predecessor at the speed of 8,000 distinct cards per hour! |
| Electrical Power | 400V, 20 kVA (3P+N+T/32A P17) |
| Dimensions | (L x W x H) 5.98 x 1.25 x 1.85 meter / 19.7 x 4.1 x 6.1 ft 1 meter / 3.3 ft clearance required on all 4 sides Weight : 3500 kg |
| Environmentally Friendly | Eliminates resource waste (wasted electricity, paper, inks & coating) No plates (offset) or screens (screen printing) No messy cleanup or preparation between jobs Drastic reduction in amount of consumables and use of bulk packaging. Ozone free. Varnish/ink without solvent |
Simplified Production Chain MGI’s JETcard 3D is a true Card Factory and can replace up to 5 different pieces of equipment traditionally used in the plastic card production chain: Litho press, a collator, a lamination press, a die cutter and an encoder/personalization printer. |
On Demand Production All the advantages of On Demand printing coupled with the low production costs of the offset. |
Variable Data Drop-on-demand technology and an integrated RIP enable full variable data printing on all JETcard 3D inks and coatings. For example, the security coating can be used as an anti-counterfeiting feature, revealing inks only when held under a black light. |
Cost Reduction With advantageous reductions in space, equipment and in manpower needed to produce a plastic card, your final production costs will be dramatically lower than on previous technologies. |
Ease of Use The JETcard 3D is designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, allowing for one operator to supervise the automatic card production process. |
Footprint Reduction The 5 different pieces of equipment traditionally used in the plastic card production chain: Litho press, a collator, a lamination press, a die cutter and an encoder/personalization printer typically needs 500 m2 of factory space. |
Speed 8,000 card per hour (or 4,000 cards per hour duplex), fully personalized and encoded in one fell swoop. |
No More Stock No need to stock large amounts of pre-printed shells waiting for personalization in your warehouse. Go from just in case to just in time with the JETcard 3D. |
Continuous Production The JETcard 3D was designed with continuous production in mind, meaning you can load a magazine of cards into the JETcard 3D while the previous magazine is still being printed. |
Stop Outsourcing Don't farm your card production out anymore, its time to bring the profit back in house with the JETcard 3D. |
Environmentally Friendly No more plates, screens, films, ribbons or any other waste associated with traditional card manufacturing processes. All consumables on the JETcard 3D are solvent free and environmentally friendly. |
Assured Front to Back VDP Integrity Data integrity systems provide the highest level of data accuracy from both sides of the printed card and the information encoded on the card's magnetic strip. |
3D Raised Effect Cards Produce "never-seen-before" cards, with beautiful 3D embossed effects that create a premium image and luxurious tactile finish. |
Spot UV Coating Each card can receive personalized UV coating, spot or flood, with or without 3D raised effects. |
Secure Cards with Invisible Ink Enter the highly profitable secure card market with the exclusive MGI invisible ink - only visible under black light |
Cards with White Ink Create added value by producing attractive and eye-catching card designs utilizing the JETcard's additional color capabilties, such as opaque white ink. |
