JETcard
The JETcard utilizes blank cards (with smart chip, 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 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 has already been awarded the prestigious "2010 Siemens Innovation Grand Prix" and the Graph Expo 2011 "Must See 'em", in recognition of MGI’s R&D achievement.
From an individual blank ISO CR-80 card, the JETcard is able to achieve in one pass, the following processes:
− Pre-print coating to ensure a full compatibility with the substrates available on the market (PVC, ABS, paper, etc.)
− Printing in 4 to 6 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 ejection into a rejection bin of the defective cards
New Enhanced Printing functions (2011)
-Printing with spectacular embossing/3D effects or flat print effect
-Opaque white UV ink now available
-Signature panel printing
-Variable Data Printing even on embossed/3D effects
Drop-on-demand technology and an integrated RIP enable full variable data printing on all JETcard 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.
MGI’s JETcard 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.
Other key features of the JETcard include:
• A production speed up to 8,000 cards per hour (simplex)
• One of the highest print resolutions available (up to 720 x 2160 dpi)
• Accommodates PVC, Teslin, synthetic or paper cards from 350-1000 microns (ISO CR-80 format)
• HiCo/LoCo magnetic stripe support (read/write)
• Capability to store up to 2,500 cards within 5 different magazines
• Automated controls for ensuring data accuracy between card front and back
JETcard | |
| Print Technology | JETcard 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 Speed | Thanks to its UV inkjet technology, JETcard prints up to 8,000 simplex color cards per hour |
| Print Resolution | The best resolution achieves 720x2160 dpi |
| Formats | JETcard 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. |
| Substrates | JETcard prints on a wide range of substrates Plastics: Such a PVC with/without treatment, PET, Teslin, PLA or other closed surface synthetic substrates Paper: On coated paper or on Arjowiggins Sequoia substrate |
| 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 utilizes UV inks. Depending upon the configuration, JETcard supports from 4 to 6 colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, security ink/custom color) |
| Printing Function | JETcard utilizes from 4 to 6 UV colors. Each card can be printed in flat-print mode or with micro-embossing patterns. Each card is full bleed printed. The speciality features are supported such as micro text, guilloché patterns, signature panel & security ink (only seen under black light). |
| Encoding Function | JETcard is ISO CR-80 compliant. Therefore, it writes/reads on HiCo & LoCo magnetic stripes. JETcard 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). |
| Coating Function | Several coating features could be applied with JETcard: * pre-coating prior 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. |
| Control Function | The JETcard 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. |
| RIP & WorkStation | JETcard 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 specific MGI's software suite. |
| Application Software | JETcard 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. |
| Variable Data Printing | Drop-on-demand inkjet technology combined with the power of the integrated RIP enable full variable data printing on all JETcard 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! |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Simplified Production Chain MGI’s JETcard 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 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 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. |
Continuous Production The JETcard was designed with continuous production in mind, meaning you can load a magazine of cards into the JETcard 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. |
Environmentally Friendly No more plates, screens, films, ribbons or any other waste associated with traditional card manufacturing processes. All consumables on the JETcard 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. |
