An identification card printer or laminator system includes a card
transport mechanism configured to transport a card along a path, a printer
or lamination mechanism configured to print or laminate the card, a print
or lamination consumable supply, and a controller. The printer or
lamination consumable supply includes a tag circuit that contains supply
data including a tag security code. The controller is configured for
communication with the tag circuit and is further configured to allow
operation of the printer or laminator system with the consumable supply
when the tag security code is valid, and to prevent operation of the
printer or laminator system with the consumable supply when the tag
security code is invalid.
