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Only Magicard printers offer unique HoloKote card security features

Magicard single-sided & dual-sided printers offer a choice of:

Direct-to-card printing - the most common
Retransfer printing - the most versatile

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Pronto Features:

Direct to card & rewrite printing
Single-sided
Single card, manual feed
Standard Holokote card security designs
2 year warranty

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Enduro Features:

Direct to card & rewrite printing
Single-sided or dual-sided
Upgrade to dual-sided anytime with a drop-in ribbon
Standard Holokote card security designs
2 year warranty

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Rio Pro Features:

Direct to card & rewrite printing
Single-sided or dual-sided
Upgrade to dual-sided anytime with a drop-in ribbon
Additional standard Holokote designs plus custom
Built-in USB & Ethernet
Print on long, oversized cards with the Rio Pro Xtended
3 year warranty with 3 year loaner service

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Prima 4 Features:

High-quality reverse transfer printing
Single-sided or dual-sided
Built-in USB & Ethernet
Modular, easy-to-upgrade lamination options
3 year warranty with loaner service

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Have questions about Magicard ID card printers? We have answers!

What are the main features available in Magicard printers?

Magicard is set apart in the ID card printer industry with their industry-leading 3-year warranty available on most models and their patented HoloKote technology, a transparent watermark that is added during the regular printing process without any extra cost per print.

Magicard also offers a drop-in duplex printing upgrade kit that is simply a special roll of YMCKOK ribbon recognized by the Enduro and Rio Pro printer models to instantly enable two-sided printing.
Learn more about the Magicard line-up:

Pronto - Magicard's easy-to-use entry level printer, the Pronto offers affordable on-demand printing.

Enduro - The Enduro is a compact direct-to-card printer with batch and single card printing options. It easily upgrades to duplex printing with a special ribbon.

Rio Pro & Rio Pro Xtended - The Rio Pro printers offer fast print speeds and a rugged design. The Rio Pro easily upgrades to duplex printing with a special ribbon. The Rio Pro prints on standard CR80 cards while the Rio Pro Xtended prints on extra-long cards.

Prima 4 - The Prima 4 offers the superior print quality and flexibility of reverse transfer printing technology. It can easily be configured to your needs with encoding and lamination options.

Learn more about the Magicard Pronto
Magicard Pronto

Single-sided direct-to-card printer ideal for low- to mid-volume card printing applications

Special features: easy to use, portable, and built-in visual security with standard HoloKote (no overlaminate required), dye-sublimation and rewrite card printing

Optional upgrades: encoding, extended warranty and loaner coverage plans

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Magicard Enduro

Single- or dual-sided direct-to-card printer ideal for low- to mid-volume card printing applications

Special features: batch or single card printing, built-in visual security with standard HoloKote (no overlaminate required), and simple drop-in upgrade to dual-sided printing

Optional upgrades: dual-sided printing, encoding, extended warranty and loaner coverage plans

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Magicard Rio Pro & Rio Pro Xtended

Direct-to-card printer ideal for mid- to high-volume card printing applications

Rio Pro special features: simple drop-in upgrade to dual-sided printing, built-in Ethernet connectivity, built-in visual security with standard or custom HoloKote (no lamination required), and a full 3 year warranty that includes loaner coverage

Rio Pro optional upgrades: dual-sided printing, encoding, and extended warranty and loaner coverage plans

Rio Pro Xtended special features: prints on varying card lengths, Ethernet connectivity, built-in visual security with standard HoloKote (no overlaminate required), and 3-year warranty that includes loaner coverage

Rio Pro Xtended optional upgrades: encoding and extended warranty and loaner coverage plans

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Magicard Prima 4

Single- or dual-sided retransfer printer ideal for durable, multi-function cards

Special features: rich and vibrant print quality, flexibility to print on a variety of card types, and 3 year warranty with lifetime printhead coverage

Optional upgrades: dual-sided printing, encoding, lamination, and extended warranty plans

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What's the difference between a single-sided and a dual-sided Magicard printer?

Simply put, a single-sided printer prints on one side of your cards and a dual-sided printer prints on both sides of your cards in one process.

Choose a single-sided Magicard printer if you will be creating ID cards with limited cardholder information.

Choose a dual-sided Magicard printer if you want the front of your cards to remain clean and uncluttered; printing some of your card-holder info on the back of your cards will keep the front of your cards looking their best!

Unsure what your future holds? The single-sided Magicard Enduro and Rio Pro printers can be easily upgraded to two-sided printing with a duplex upgrade kit. The simple drop-in kit contains a special roll of YMCKOK film that is recognized by the Enduro and Rio Pro to instantly 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!

If you are unsure whether your needs may change in the future, or perhaps you may be planning to expand how your cards will be used, we recommend shopping for a Magicard printer that offers easy upgrade options when you'll need them.

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Why would I need to laminate my plastic cards?

If you recall the old days of cutting and pasting an ID card together, lamination may confuse you a bit. You might wonder why you would need lamination when printing directly to plastic.

In plastic card printing, lamination is a clear protective layer that is applied over the top of your printed cards by a printer with lamination capability. It offers three primary benefits to a plastic ID card:

Lamination extends the life of your card by protecting it from wear, such as being swiped in a magnetic stripe reader.

Lamination protects your cards from fading and dye migration when exposed to the sun.

Holographic lamination increases the security of your cards by making them difficult to copy.

The Magicard Prima 4 offers the ability to laminate your cards. Choose a laminating Magicard card printer if your cards will be swiped in a mag stripe reader or will be worn in harsher environments, such as in the sun. Lamination will protect your cards from fading and extend their life--so you'll need to reprint cards less frequently, saving you time and supply costs!

Watch a video on the benefits of lamination
Why Would I Need to Laminate My Plastic Cards?

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How the sun can affect a non-laminated card

This non-laminated ID card was placed in a badge holder in direct sunlight for 30 days. Due to the heat, the printed card image transfered from the card to the badge holder.

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Lamination adds a layer of protection from everyday wear and tear. The cards at the right illustrate the durability of lamination.

Both cards were printed with a retransfer printer. The card on the left, however, is laminated, while the card on the right is not laminated.

Both cards were scratched with a set of keys. The laminated card is unscathed, while the non-laminated card is visibly damaged.

The Magicard Prima 4 offers options for single- or dual-sided lamination.

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What is a retransfer printer?

Many experienced card printer users are familiar with the white border that direct-to-card printers leave around the edge of cards. Retransfer printers, on the other hand, produce "over-the-edge" prints that cover the entire surface of your cards.

Direct-to-card printers print directly to the surface of cards. Any uneven surface of a card--including coming in contact with the edge of a card--can cause expensive printhead damage.

Retransfer printers, like the Magicard Prima 4, print your card image to a clear retransfer film that is then fused onto the surface of the card. With this process, the printhead does not come in direct contact with your card, allowing you to print over the edge of your cards and to a wider variety of card surfaces including proximity cards, smart cards, pre-punched cards and key tag cards. Another benefit: retransfer printers produce imagery with rich, vibrant, saturated colors.

Choose the Magicard Prima 4 retransfer printer if your card design needs to print "over-the-edge" or if you will be printing on technology cards (smart cards, prox cards, etc.).

Watch a video on the benefits of retransfer printing
Top Five Benefits of Retransfer Printers

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