HoloKote for ID Cards

HoloKote is an exclusive technology that adds a hologram-like watermark over an ID card without requiring a lamination unit or any additional supplies. This extra layer of visual security helps prevent unauthorized ID card duplication. HoloKote technology comes built into Authentys Pro series ID Card Printers.

How It Works:

Traditional ID card holograms require special laminating modules that apply holographic film to a card after it has been printed. Although this process provides the highest level of durability & security, it also adds a significant amount of cost.

HoloKote works by using the overlay panel in a standard YMCKO or YMCKOK ribbon to “burn” a watermark over the card design. Since HoloKote technology uses standard blank cards & standard ribbons, it adds no additional costs.

Custom HoloKote Flex

The custom HoloKote flex image allows a larger image to be placed anywhere on the card front and is ideal for seals or other detailed security images.

Custom HoloKote 

The custom HoloKote image is repeated 24 times across the cards in a 4x6 grid. The printer driver allows you to turn off sections of the grid to prevent the watermark from printing over certain areas of card.

While HoloKote can protect cards from tampering and forgery, the nature of the watermark requires close-up inspection to verify card authenticity. HoloPatch cards provide a distance-visible mark allowing the badge to be verified from distance of six feet or more.

HoloPatch Cards contain a highly reflective gold patch, which makes a HoloKote watermark clearly visible under any lighting condition. HoloKote with HoloPatch has an appearance similar to holographic patches, at a fraction of the cost.

HoloPatch cards can be used with Authentys Pro 300 and 600 printers, which are compatible with standard & custom HoloKote designs. They are available in standard, adhesive, or magnetic stripe versions.