What is a Holokote®?
HoloKote, patented by Magicard, is a secure watermark that is printed on to the card surface during the normal print cycle using standard consumables (ribbons and cards).
The HoloKote image is frosted into the clear overcoat application of the standard print process resulting in a watermark like layer that can be visually verified when the card is tilted in the light. With all Magicard direct-to-card printers, the user can select from four standard secure HoloKote designs using the printer driver.
Ultima, the World's first retransfer printer with built-in visual security
The new Ultima retransfer printer introduces Magicards latest visual security breakthrough. An evolution of the famous HoloKote® watermark, HoloKote for the Ultima adds a security feature or logo to the card at the point of printing (Patent Pending). Specifically designed to work with the retransfer process, HoloKote for the Ultima exploits the wavelengths and lens effect of the retransfer film to fluoresce under UV lighting conditions.
A low cost alternative to expensive custom overlaminates
HoloKote for the Ultima is enabled by using a special YMCKS ribbon in combination with the retransfer film. These ribbons are a fraction of the cost of expensive customized overlaminates, do not require a secondary lamination process and are not subject to the long lead-times and high MOQs of custom overlays.
Up to 10 designs selectable from the driver
There are 10 standard designs included with every Ultima printer, these are selectable from the printer driver. Any of these 10 designs can be replaced with your own personalized design.