All Eltron card printers feature the same basic printing operations through dye sublimation and thermal transfer printing that utilize different types of media: plastic cards, monochrome and color ribbons, and laminates. Your high quality Eltron card printer will operate at its optimum performance when only using Eltron Certified Supplies (plastic cards, ribbons and laminates). Using Eltron supplies, you are guaranteed consistent performance and true compatibility with your Eltron printer.