Quick Facts About Direct-to-Card Printer

February 17, 2021 Jahaziel Romero

Direct-to-Card Printers

Also, a “dye sublimation printers”, these are most common and use ink ribbons & cards to print. The print head inside direct-to-card printers prints directly onto the cards themselves.

Faster Print Speeds
Lower cost per card (Consumables are less expensive)
Card designs will typically have a small white border around the edge of the card because the print head cannot go over the edge of the cards
Designed for printing on regular PVC cards, or adhesive back cards

The common questions asked when a company is looking to implement a new ID system is, “What ID card printer is best for our company?

Since there are many different selections for ID card printers, the response to this inquiry depends on each company needs for their cards. That’s why it is always a best idea to speak with ID experts to help guarantee that you choose the machine that ultimately fits your card printing requirements.

Magicard card (direct-to-card) printers:

Magicard Pronto

FEATURES	SPECIFICATIONS
Compact and portable ID card printer Anybody can print ID card with a Magicard Pronto Versatile – print color or rewrite cards With HoloKote visual security Single-sided printing	Print technology:	300dpi colour dye sublimation, monochrome, thermal rewritable
	Feed System:	Manual
	Visual Security:	4 Standard HoloKote designs/HoloPatch for a highly-visible gold seal on the card
	Print Speed:	35s Color / 7s Monochrome

Magicard Enduro3E

FEATURES	SPECIFICATIONS
Robust and reliable mid-volume card printing Versatile and flexible card printing ID card issuance you can trust With HoloKote visual security Single-sided printing Double-sided printing	Print technology:	300dpi colour dye sublimation, monochrome, thermal rewritable
	Feed System:	Manual and hopper fed
	Visual Security:	4 Standard HoloKote designs / HoloPatch for a highly-visible gold seal on the card
	Print Speed:	100 cards per hour Color / 500 cards per hour Monochrome

Magicard Rio Pro 360

FEATURES	SPECIFICATIONS
Optimized - Advanced electronics and software platform provides enhanced performance Secure - can print an anti-fraud customized watermark on every card With HoloKote visual security Single-sided printing Double-sided printing	Print technology:	300dpi colour dye sublimation, monochrome, thermal rewritable
	Feed System:	Manual and hopper fed
	Visual Security:	10 Customized Holokote designs / 10 Standard HoloKote designs / HoloPatch for a highly-visible gold seal on the card
	Print Speed:	200 cards per hour Color / 750 cards per hour Monochrome