INK-JET PRINTER AND PROCESS FOR PRINTING ON CARDS

摘要

An ink-jet printer for printing on a thermoplastic card includes a support on which the card is placed and a printing station includes at least one ink-jet printhead for printing on the card. A reservoir is coupled to the ink-jet printhead and contains an ink comprising: a medium consisting of a low-boiling organic solvent; an auxiliary solvent consisting of a high-boiling organic solvent; and a colouring component soluble in the medium. The support includes a heating system to heat the card during operation of the printing station.