The German-based Digital Identification Solutions Group has announced the next generation of

benefits, including built-in Ethernet port and new security features. Furthermore the family has

printing, which comes with a new and lower introductory price.

printers for smart card personalization. They are the fastest, full-color retransfer printers in the

professional desktop segments due to portrait mode printing and are available at extremely attractive

price points. The printers delivers the right combination of reliability, performance and

affordability for printing more secure, durable ID’s especially on pre-loaded contact- and contactless

cards.

To meet every customer’s personalization requirements and budget situation, a wide selection of

Ethernet port and IPSEC for encrypted data transfer through the network. All printers provide

for a unique field-upgradeability to higher versions, therefore protecting the customer’s investment

and come with various and enhanced encoding and lamination options. Security Erase of

printed black data on used supplies helps to secure the integrity of personalized information and

a revolutionary, dye-sublimation based, UV ink ribbon for printing invisible information on demand

when issuing the card. The quality of these invisible images, logos and text are unparalleled in

the industry. Furthermore, thanks to a unique “machine-tracking-code”, fake ID cards can be immediately

traced back to the originating printer.

The new printers are technically based on the extremely reliable hardware platform of previous

XID printer generations, the widely recognized workhorses in the desktop industry. Thousands of

XID units serve under some of the worst operating conditions imaginable all over the world. Many

print in excess of 300,000 cards and are still operating with their original print head. These new

models are equipped with improved half-wave heat rollers, a bend remedy station, and a removable

cleaning roller unit for long-term usage and reliable, steady card cleaning. The bend remedy

feature provides for absolutely flat, single-sided cards, which is a must to produce ISO compliant

ID’s. The highest ribbon capacity, the industry’s most versatile ribbon program, and a detachable

and double-sided lamination modules for both holographic overlays, as well as patch materials,

are also available.

The successfully introduced heavy-duty Retransfer Film for extremely long-lasting durable, highquality,

Sublimation Inks such as invisible photographs, logos and variable text, and is prepared for future

reduced cost, making retransfer printing as attractive as traditional direct card printing.

proven, rugged and incredibly versatile desktop printer option in the industry. No other solution

provider offers such a powerful, fast and reliable program at attractive price points. The high-end

this business. “These new product innovations will help our group not only to remain at the forefront

of ID technology solutions but also to increase our lead over the competition”, adds Gerd

Schaefer, CEO of the company.

The group will introduce the new program to the public at more than 17 international trade fairs,

exhibitions, VIP events and web-casts within the next 3 months, therefore reaching all customers

com.

The Digital Identification Solutions Group is a global provider of advanced identification solutions with a

worldwide installed base of more than 5,000 systems. In September 2007 the Group has introduced the

has sales, marketing and support operations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Mexico and the United

States. Together with its vast network of certified partners, Digital Identification Solutions is in a position to

deliver state-of-the-art solutions virtually anywhere in the world. The company combines cutting-edge technology,

extensive industry know-how and an impressive array of references in the private and public sector.