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Abstract

An identification card intermediate is made using a press in a single pass on the press. A paper stock web (typically non-coated and non-calendered) passes through the press in a first direction, the web having a face and a back and an imaginary line extending substantially along the first direction dividing the web into first and second sides. Imaged indicia is applied to at least one of the face and back of the web on the first side, a barrier coat is applied to the second side face, and a silicone varnish (e.g. UV curable) is applied over the barrier coat and cured. A transparent plastic laminate with adhesive is applied over both the first and second sides of the web face with the adhesive engaging the face and varnish and the web is slit from the back without slitting the transparent sheet, and coincident with or after rolling, sheeting, or fan folding the web, it is removed from the press. The laminate may be a lined or linerless laminate, and appropriate perforations can be added substantially parallel to and/or perpendicular to the first direction. An ID card is then formed by detaching the ID card intermediate from the web, removing the second side of the paper stock from the laminate to expose the adhesive, and folding the laminate with exposed adhesive over the first side so that the adhesive engages and adheres to the back of the first side.

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