HoloKote is an exclusive Magicard feature that allows you to print a watermark on your cards without any added costs. The watermark is printed during the normal card printing cycle using the “O” panel of a standard color ribbon; there is no need to purchase additional supplies. The HoloKote watermark becomes visible when the card is viewed at an angle and can be easily enabled or disabled in your printer driver.

Types of HoloKote

• Standard HoloKote options vary with each Magicard printer. For example, the Magicard Rio Pro and Rio Pro Xtended include four standard designs: globes, interlocking squares, waves, and keys.
• Custom HoloKote allows you to print the logo or image of your choice in a repeated pattern across the card, taking your card security to a higher level. (This option usually requires an additional set-up fee, but is FREE for a limited time!)
• Custom HoloKote Flex allows you to print a single logo or image of any shape or size anywhere on the card, providing added flexibility. (This option usually requires an additional set-up fee, but is FREE for a limited time!)

How to Get FREE Custom HoloKote

For a limited time, when you purchase a Magicard Rio Pro or Rio Pro Xtended printer from ID Wholesaler, you’ll receive FREE Custom HoloKote or Custom HoloKote Flex – a savings of up to $650!

(Plus, if you trade in your old ID card printer for a new Rio Pro or Rio Pro Xtended, you’ll receive additional perks! Learn more about the Magicard Trade-in Promo.)

To learn more about the Magicard Rio Pro and the free Custom HoloKote promotion,  call an ID Professional at (800) 321-4405.

Written by Kate Curtis on March 22nd, 2013 | Tags: Magicard, Rio Pro, Rio Pro Xtended | Category: ID Card Printers & Systems, Promotions | Leave a comment

If your card printing needs may change in the future, you’ll want to look for an ID card printer that is field-upgradeable. Fargo and Magicard are known for offering easy-to-install printer upgrades. Check out a few upgradeable printer features below and see how easy it can be!

The Fargo DTC4000 offers a number of upgradeable features, including: duplex (two-sided) printing, Ethernet, encoding, same-side input/output hopper, and a dual-input hopper. The Fargo DTC4500 offers the same upgrade options, plus field-upgradeable lamination. To upgrade the DTC4000 or DTC4500, simply order and install the upgrade module(s). (Exception: A lamination upgrade will need to be installed by an ID Wholesaler technician.)

The Magicard Enduro and Magicard Rio Pro can be upgraded to duplex printing without the need for any additional hardware or tools. The duplex upgrade kit is really just a special roll of duplex YMCKOK film that simply needs to be dropped in to upgrade to duplex printing on the spot.

If you need assistance ordering an upgrade, give our ID Profesionals a call at (800) 321-4405 x3. If you need help installing an upgrade, call our Tech Support team at (800) 321-4405 x5.

Written by Kate Curtis on September 18th, 2012 | Tags: DTC4000, DTC4500, Enduro, Fargo, Magicard, Rio Pro | Category: ID Card Printers & Systems | Leave a comment

Back in the day, upgrading from a single-sided card printer to a dual-sided printer was not an easy task. It required an experienced printer technician to strip the printer down, install the dual-sided components, and rebuild the printer. As a result, many opted to instead purchase a new dual-sided ID printer.

Then Magicard said “ABRACADABRA!” and rode to the rescue with their upgrade kit to dual-sided printing! The Magicard Enduro/Rio Pro to Enduro Duo/Rio Pro Duo upgrade is a simple drop-in kit that’s really just a special roll of YMCKOK film recognized by your Magicard Enduro and Rio Pro ID card printer to instantly and magically enable two-sided card printing. This industry-first upgrade technology requires no additional hardware or tools; just drop in the kit and your printer will do the rest!

Note: The Magicard Enduro/Rio Pro duplex printer upgrade kit is a one-time purchase. To place a subsequent order for YMCKOK ribbon, please refer to the Magicard YMCKOK Color Ribbon.

If you have any questions or can’t pull a rabbit out of a hat, call our team of ID Magicians at (800) 321-4405.

Written by Arick Swayne on February 22nd, 2012 | Tags: Enduro, Magicard, Rio Pro | Category: Card Printer Supplies | Leave a comment

Optimize your Magicard Rio Pro ID card printer with the latest drivers, firmware, and other downloads. You can always turn to ID Wholesaler for help! Below are some quick links you’ll need as an Rio Pro ID card printer owner:

• Download the user manual: Rio Pro User Manual
• Download the driver: Rio Pro Driver
• Download the firmware: Rio Pro Firmware
• Learn about the benefits of an extended warranty: Rio Pro Extended Warranty Plan
• Find ribbons and supplies: Magicard Rio Pro Ribbon & Printer Supplies
• Have questions? Call our technical support team for assistance between the hours of 7:30am-4:00pm CT, Monday-Friday.

You can also find this information for any of the ID card printers we sell and support in the “Support & Downloads” tab on each printer product detail page.

As always, if you still have questions, call one of our ID Professionals at (800) 321-4405.

Written by Kate Curtis on December 9th, 2011 | Tags: Magicard, Rio Pro | Category: ID Card Printers & Systems | Leave a comment

The Rio Pro is the replacement for the Magicard Rio and Tango printers. The Rio Pro printer is available in single- or dual-sided printing versions. The nice thing about this printer is you can purchase the printer in a single-sided version and then if you decide later on that you need a dual-sided printer you can upgrade in just a few minutes with a special ribbon.

Magicard Rio Pro key features:

• 3 year warranty including printhead
• Edge to edge printing
• Customizable HoloKote which adds a watermark to the card during the normal print cycle using existing consumables, which enables extra security at no extra cost
• Designed for faster printing and higher volume printing
• 100 card input hopper and 70 card stacker for batch printing
• USB and Ethernet are standard

If you are looking for a user-friendly, secure, flexible, economical, and robust printer look no further…Magicard Rio Pro is here! For more information about the Magicard Rio Pro, contact an ID Expert at (800) 321-4405. We would be happy to assist!

Do you own the Rio Pro? Tell us what you think of it in the comments below!

Written by Teresa Nelson on April 13th, 2011 | Tags: Magicard, Rio Pro | Category: ID Card Printers & Systems | Leave a comment