Laser Colour Inkjet ( LCI )
A high-quality full-colour photograph is an essential element for the new generation of Identity documents. IAI’s offers the security feature LCI, short for Laser Colour Inkjet.
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The LCI security feature
A full colour image in polycarbonate datapage for passports and ID cards. LCI is a holder’s photo enhancing feature that contributes to a higher level of security.
LCI is designed for polycarbonate materials and provides a bright fullcolour image by combining two technologies: a black laser engraved image in combination with an inkjet printed image.
The LCI process comprises three steps: first, a black laser engraved image is applied into the document body (making it impossible to remove without physical damage to the document). Secondly, a colour image is printed in cyan (C), magenta (M) and yellow (Y) colours on top of the engraved image. After this is done, the ink is completely cured with a high power UV light in a single move with high-speed.
Thirdly and optionally a translucent varnish ink is applied on top of the colour image to increase surface abrasion resistance, which is also completely cured with a high power UV light.
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More information about our systems, technologies and features is available in our brochures. You can download our brochures here. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require even more information.
