When printing ID badges, gift cards or discount cards in-house, it is a must to secure all the tools and supplies that will be needed this is to make sure that the printing process will run smoothly. If you want to print full color cards using ID card printers such as Fargo, Evolis, Magicard, or Zebra, you also need to obtain the right type of PVC plastic card. Most ID cards used for printing ID badges are made from durable PVC card which has been fabricated with an extra coating that can tolerate the heat of the thermal dye process. If images or logos are to be printed on ID badges or other discount or gift cards, it is recommended that you purchase graphics quality PVC cards also called a “polished card”. Using polished or graphics cards, ink from the print ribbon will better remain to the card itself, resulting in crisp images and text.

When we say scratch-off cards or scratch card, the first thing that comes into our mind is lottery cards or cards that is used in gambling. The front part of the card usually shows the name or the game and the back part has the instruction on how to use the card or the mechanics of the game. The back portion also contains the concealed digits or pin. The PIN is usually covered by a color gray material. In order to reveal the code, the gray portion must be scratched off.

In order to produce the gray portion of the card, a specialized ribbon must be used. After the printing process of the card, the regular card printer ribbon is replaced by a special type of ribbon, and then the gray material is printed.

For those who want to print scratch-off cards or scratch cards, it is ideal to check the compatibility of the printer and the printer ribbon that you will be using to ensure a smooth printing process

Built for professionals, the Magicard Rio Pro ID card printer provides superior printing quality with many available options. The printer can be upgraded to dual sided printing either now or later. The Magicard Rio Pro can print batch or single card printing with secure encoding options for magnetic stripe or contact/contactless technology. The HoloKote can be used with standard options or customized with your organizational logo.

Magicard Rio Pro Single Side Standard Specifications

Single side printing, color & monochrome printing

Print speeds of: 6 seconds monochrome; 23 seconds full color

Hopper capacities:
Input: 100

Card size: CR80 and CR79 ISO PVC blank, HiCo magnetic stripe, self-adhesive, rewritable and HoloPatch cards.

Card thicknesses: 20-50 mil

Interface: USB rev 1.1/USB 2.o compatible. Ethernet fitted as standard.

Software drivers: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional (SP4), XP, Windows Visa and 7 (32/64 bit compatible) Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2, Server 2008 (32.64 bit compatible)

Warranty: 3 year warranty with hassle-free printhead cover and loaner service

Dimensions: 8.6" x 9.8" x 18.5" or 220mm x 250mm x 470mm

Printer Weight: 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)

Magicard Rio Pro Single Sided Printer Options:

• Encoding - Magnetic stripe
• Encoding - Smart card including contact chip, Mifare, Desfire and iClass, other encoders available
• Double Sided Printing



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The Magicard Enduro single side ID card printer system is a robust printer offering batch and hand fed printing. The printer has an optional upgrade kit to instantly enable duplex printing. The printer will print over 100 cards per hour in detailed image precision This card printer provides small and medium size organizations, such as schools and airports, with durable ID cards.

Magicard Enduro Single-Sided Printer Standard Specifications Single side printing, color & monochrome printing

Print speeds of: 7 seconds monochrome; 35 seconds full color

Hopper capacities:
Input: 100
Output: 30

Card size: CR80 and CR79 ISO PVC blank, HiCo magnetic stripe, self-adhesive, rewritable and HoloPatch cards

Card thicknesses: 20 to 40 mil

Interface: USB

Software drivers: Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, Server 2003 and Vista

Warranty: 2 year limited depot warranty

Dimensions: 17.8" x 8.1" x 9.2" or 453mm x 206mm x 233mm

Printer Weight: 12 lbs (5.5 kg)

Magicard Enduro Single-Sided Printer Options:
• Encoding - Magnetic stripe
• Upgrade to dual side printing


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Magicard Pronto of Magicard Printers is an easy to use quality dye-sublimation ID card printer at a great price. Drop-in dye film and hand-feed card loading combine with optional magnetic stripe encoding for a best value printer. Anti-forgery protection is available with HoloKote.

Printer Features:
The Printer

• Lightweight, compact and portable
• Single sided printing options with edge to edge printing
• Convenient single or double-sided hand feed
• USB connection
• Rewritable printing technology

Security

HoloPatch works with HoloKote to produce a highly-visible gold seal on the card, printed using special card stock. Choice of 4 HoloKote standard designs.

Encoding

Options include: magnetic stripe, and combi (contact chip, Mifare, Desfire, iClass)

2 Year Warranty

Full two year limited depot warranty

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