Abstract: A photorealistic paper has a paper substrate with a polymer print side layer applied to the print side thereof, the polymer selected from the group including polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester and blends thereof. A receptor layer is applied over the polymer print side layer, the receptor layer may adapt to accept printing by ink-jet printers and by laser printers. A polymer layer is provided on the back side. In one embodiment, the paper substrate is 8-10 mils. The print side layer includes over 50% LDPE and has a glass transition temperature of 5-30° C. and the receptor layer is adapted for laser printing. In another embodiment, the print side layer is polyester, and the back side layer is perforated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing an identification document that can contain both common information and unique information describing the specific document holder. The information is in the form of indicia applied by digital imaging means. The document itself is in the form of a laminated article having the information affixed to one or more internal layers. Attempt to gain access to these internally imaged layers causes the image to be sufficiently disrupted as to prevent modifying such images.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing an identification document that can contain both common information and unique information describing the specific document holder. The information is in the form of indicia applied by digital imaging means. The document itself is in the form of a laminated article having the information affixed to one or more internal layers. Attempt to gain access to these internally imaged layers causes the image to be sufficiently disrupted as to prevent modifying such images.

Abstract: A system and method for printing documents that are difficult to forge and that are easy to visually verify are disclosed. The system includes a colorant for printing an image on a surface of a document and a dye for forming a latent version of the image underneath the surface and a substrate that includes a migration agent for facilitating the migration of the dye through at least a portion of the substrate. The migration-enhancing agent may be coated onto a portion of the substrate or embedded within the substrate.

Abstract: A system and method for printing documents that are difficult to forge and that are easy to visually verify are disclosed. The system includes a colorant for printing an image on a surface of a document and a dye for forming a latent version of the image underneath the surface and a substrate that includes a migration agent for facilitating the migration of the dye through at least a portion of the substrate. The migration-enhancing agent may be coated onto a portion of the substrate or embedded within the substrate.