{"id":3399,"date":"2020-10-06T10:05:29","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T09:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3399"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:42:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T10:42:31","slug":"what-is-holokote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-holokote\/","title":{"rendered":"What is HoloKote\u00ae? | A look at Magicard&#8217;s unique security feature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re considering an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/id-card-printers\/magicard-printers\">ID card machine<\/a><\/strong>, you may have noticed Magicard printers feature something called HoloKote\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a security feature that\u2019s unique to the brand and sets its printers apart from the crowd. In this blog, we\u2019ll look at what it is, which printers have it along with the benefits of using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is HoloKote\u00ae?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HoloKote\u00ae is a special feature of Magicard printers that allows you to print transparent watermarks that on to ID cards. The watermark is printed onto the surface of the card during the printing process. This helps add a layer of visible security to your cards at no extra cost and is only visible when tilted towards a light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HoloKote\u00ae is a patented product feature and sets its range apart from other makes that require special laminating modules to apply holographic watermarks after the cards have been printed. The designs can be repeated on the card in a grid fashion, or a single design can cover the entire card\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does HoloKote\u00ae work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HoloKote\u00ae works by printing a transparent holographic watermark onto the surface of the card during a print run. Its frosted appearance allows other elements of its design, such as data, logos, and photos, to be still 100% visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, it uses the overlay panel in the printer ribbon. More specifically, it&#8217;s the YMCKO and YMCKOK ribbons that allow the frosted hologram to be \u201cburnt\u201d onto the card design during the printing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why use HoloKote\u00ae?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without adding a layer of security, such as a HoloKote\u00ae watermark, in theory, anyone with access to an ID card printer could make a convincing copy. In 2025, it\u2019s become more important than ever to secure workplaces and ensure you know who is on your premises and when. Compared to other methods of creating watermarks and holograms, HoloKote is less expensive, more reliable and easier to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many HoloKote\u00ae designs are there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Custom-HoloKote-tiled-and-stretched.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Custom-HoloKote-tiled-and-stretched.jpg\" alt=\"Custom HoloKote tiled and stretched\" class=\"wp-image-3400\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of standard HoloKote\u00ae designs available depends on the printer in question. We&#8217;ll take a look at which printers offer what further down this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Magicard also offers you the option of creating your own custom HoloKote\u00ae using its secure online service. This can be a company name or corporate logo as a single image (Custom Stretch) or a tiled design made up of smaller logos (Custom tiles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Custom HoloKote\u00ae designs simultaneously personalise your cards and reduce the risk of cards being fraudulently duplicated further. They will be completely unique to your organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Magicard printers feature HoloKote\u00ae?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magicard Pronto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Magicard-Pronto.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Magicard-Pronto-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Magicard Pronto\" class=\"wp-image-3216\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a class=\"mb-button mb-style-glass mb-size-large mb-corners-default mb-text-style-default\" style=\"background-color: #28c28e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/product\/magicard-pronto-card-printer-1631\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #28c28e;\">_<\/span>VIEW MAGICARD PRONTO<span style=\"color: #28c28e;\">_<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being Magicard\u2019s budget-friendly entry-level printer, this hand-fed machine still features four HoloKote\u00ae designs as standard. If you\u2019re looking for a cost-effective way to increase card security and have low-volume needs, it\u2019s worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magicard 300<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Magicard-300.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Magicard-300-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3403\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a class=\"mb-button mb-style-glass mb-size-large mb-corners-default mb-text-style-default\" style=\"background-color: #28c28e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/product\/magicard-300-id-card-printer-2837\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #28c28e;\">_<\/span>VIEW MAGICARD 300<span style=\"color: #28c28e;\">_<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Magicard 300 comes with three standard HoloKote\u00ae designs, while also allowing you to add up to three custom designs via Magicard\u2019s online HoloKote\u00ae tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magicard 600<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/maggy6002.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/maggy6002.jpg\" alt=\"magicard 600\" class=\"wp-image-3218\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a class=\"mb-button mb-style-glass mb-size-large mb-corners-default mb-text-style-default\" style=\"background-color: #28c28e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/product\/magicard-600-id-card-printer-2773\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #28c28e;\">_<\/span>VIEW MAGICARD 600<span style=\"color: #28c28e;\">_<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magicard 600 is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/direct-to-card-id-printers-guide\">direct-to-card printer<\/a><\/strong> to choose if you want flexibility with HoloKote\u00ae designs. It features 10 standard designs, while each device has the built-in ability to receive up to 10 anti-fraud custom HoloKote\u00ae designs too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The online tool ensures secure delivery via the driver interface. Combined with its digital shredder function that fragments all data after a print job, it offers class-leading security features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magicard Ultima<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Magicard-Ultima-mac-compatible.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Magicard-Ultima-mac-compatible.jpg\" alt=\"Magicard Ultima\" class=\"wp-image-2966\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a class=\"mb-button mb-style-glass mb-size-large mb-corners-default mb-text-style-default\" style=\"background-color: #28c28e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/product\/magicard-ultima-retransfer-id-card-printer-2625\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #28c28e;\">_<\/span>VIEW MAGICARD ULTIMA<span style=\"color: #28c28e;\">_<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The Magicard Ultima is a retransfer printer that introduces another level of HoloKote\u00ae protection. It features 10 standard designs with the ability to add up to 10 anti-fraud custom HoloKotes via the secure online tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Magicard\u2019s direct-to-card printers, the Ultima\u2019s HoloKotes exhibit a fluorescent appearance due to the use of a secure YMCKS dye film. This uses wavelengths of the film to create a fluorescent look under UV lighting conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You might also find useful&#8230; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/retransfer-id-card-printers-guide\">Retransfer ID card printers | The ultimate guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about HoloPatch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HoloPatch.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HoloPatch-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"HoloPatch\" class=\"wp-image-3401\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HoloPatch is another Magicard-specific security feature. HoloPatch cards have a unique golden seal. Combined with a HoloKote\u00ae watermark, create a highly secure card with unique markings visible under all lighting conditions. Made up of a 1.5cm square, it\u2019s excellent for distance-security checks, allowing staff to easily verify the identity from a distance of six feet or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interested in a Magicard printer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to take advantage of Magicard&#8217;s unique HoloKote\u00ae offering, don&#8217;t hesitate to get in touch. Our expert team can be contacted on 0800 988 2095. They&#8217;ll guide you through the process and offer impartial advice to ensure you pick the right machine for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re considering an ID card machine, you may have noticed Magicard printers feature something called HoloKote\u00ae. 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