Abstract: A self-contained imaging system includes a first support, a second support, an imaging layer, and a subbing layer. The imaging layer is capable of producing an image that is viewable through said first support and it is positioned intermediate the first and second supports; the first and second supports are sealed together to present an integral unit. The subbing layer is presented between the first support and the imaging layer. The subbing layer promotes adhesion between the supports and imaging layer, and is preferably selected from a surface pretreatment of the first support with a polyester film or placement of a thermo set material, e.g., a polyester-urethane adhesive.

Abstract: The card includes first support, second support, and imaging layer intermediate the first and second supports. The second support is sealed to the first support. And, the imaging layer includes photosensitive microcapsules that are activated by cylithographic photography to produce an identification card image. Additionally, the identification card includes one or more of the following: (a) an anti-static coating that is applied to the second support on the side opposite the imaging side; (b) magnetic recording media on the second support on the side opposite the imaging side; (c) electronics incorporated into the second support that enables contact or contactless radio frequency access control; (d) a pressure sensitive adhesive or a thermo set adhesive to bond the second support to the imaging layer; (e) an adhesive that is coated onto the second support or the imaging layer prior to sealing the second support to the first support, etc.

Abstract: The card printing system of the present invention includes a cartridge sub-assembly and a printer sub-assembly. The cartridge sub-assembly encloses a stack of horizontally positioned cards that have each been plied with photosensitive microcapsules. The printer sub-assembly interfaced with the cartridge sub-assembly to obtain a card from the stack. The printer sub-assembly then forms a latent image upon the photosensitive microcapsules upon the obtained card and develops that image by applying a mechanical pressure to the photosensitive microcapsules with a developer array. The develop array is a block containing a number spring-loaded developer balls.

Abstract: The card printing system of the present invention includes a cartridge sub-assembly and a printer sub-assembly. The cartridge sub-assembly encloses a stack of horizontally positioned cards that have each been plied with photosensitive microcapsules. The printer sub-assembly interfaced with the cartridge sub-assembly to obtain a card from the stack. The printer sub-assembly then forms a latent image upon the photosensitive microcapsules upon the obtained card and develops that image by applying a mechanical pressure to the photosensitive microcapsules with a developer array. The develop array is a block containing a number spring-loaded developer balls.

Abstract: A laminator for laminating sheets of lamina onto substrates such as cards uses a web of lamina material that preferably has a bondable and printable layer on the reverse side and can then be printed with information and laminated onto a blank card. The web also preferably has a series of spaced transverse lines of reduced strength so the web can be separated into individual sheets of lamina by creating a tension in the web across the transverse line of reduced strength.

Abstract: A laminator for laminating sheets of lamina onto substrates such as cards uses a web of lamina material that preferably has a bondable and printable layer on the reverse side and can then be printed with information and laminated onto a blank card. The web also preferably has a series of spaced transverse lines of reduced strength so the web can be separated into individual sheets of lamina by creating a tension in the web across the transverse line of reduced strength.