Car registration plates are printed on-demand using various types of thermal transfer printers. A reflective panel is printed before being sandwiched between plastic plates to form a rigid finish which also helps to protect the printed information. A dense black durable ribbon is required for this application.

Polyester, Polypropylene, 3M Reflective panels

Flat head technology – GPX10, PDX25, B110ti, B120EC, SDX20.
Near edge technology – NEX10, NEX20, UEX10.