Using retransfer technology, the Prima 4 produces photo quality cards, comparable to offset litho printing.
FIPS 201 certified for the personalisation of US Government credentials, the Magicard Prima 4 provides a reliable, robust solution for instant issuance in a compact package. Using a retransfer printing process, images are first printed onto a thin film then heat transferred onto the card surface. This produces a high resolution glossy image, printed right over the edge of the card.
A special dye sublimation Ultra Violet (UV) ribbon can be used with the Prima 4 for the printing of invisible photographs, logos, text or symbols when issuing high security cards. The UV ink is not detectable to the naked eye, but is only visible with the use of a UV light source. This special YMCK-UV ribbon offers an affordable yet still highly secure feature to decrease susceptibility to counterfeiting.
The Magicard Prima 4 can be equipped with a range of card encoding devices to write secure electronic data to cards at the point of issuance. Smart card encoding options include contact chip, MIFARE, DESFire and iClass. Specialist high-security encoders, such as EMV accredited devices, can also be fitted for the in-line personalisation of payment cards. The Prima 4 can also be supplied with a magnetic stripe encoder built-in.
Magicard Prima 4 with UltraCoverPlus – our promise to keep you printing.
The reliability of our well-established print engine enables us to offer you a comprehensive 3 year warranty with full telephone and online support. This includes a free replacement for any printhead damaged over the lifetime of the warranty. In the unlikely event of a field failure, we will overnight a replacement loan printer to you whilst we repair your existing device.
Printer | Details | Product code |
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Print technology | 300dpi retransfer (600dpi option on request) | |
Feed system | Hopper fed | |
Card capacity | 100 card input hopper, 100 card output hopper | |
Single-sided printing | - | Prima 401 |
Double-sided printing | - | Prima 402 |
Security | Electronic lock for hopper and door, security ribbon erase |
Encoding options | Details |
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Magnetic stripe | ISO 7811 – tracks 1, 2 and 3 |
Smart card | Contact chip, MIFARE®, DESFire® and iClass®. Other encoders available, see encoder compatibility matrix |
Connectivity and drivers | Details |
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Operating systems | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1, 10 (32 and 64bit) Windows server 2003 R2 SP2, 2008, 2012 |
USB connection | USB rev1.1 and USB 2.0 |
Ethernet connection | Secure IPSEC Ethernet fitted as standard |
Warranty | Details |
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3 year UltraCoverPlus* | Telephone support, full printhead coverage and loaner service. *Available in North America, EU and other selected territories. *Elsewhere a minimum of 1 year limited depot warranty. |
Visual security | Details | Product code |
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UV printing | YMCK-UV 750 images (full colour and UV panel) | Prima 434 |
Print speed | Details |
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Colour | Over 100 cards per hour |
Accepted cards | Details | ||
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Card sizes |
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Card types | PVC, ABS, PET, PVH, and polycarbonate ISO blank cards, HiCo magnetic stripe and smart cards | ||
Card thickness | 0.25mm to 1.0mm / 0.010” to 0.040” |
Physical specifications | Details |
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Printer weight | 15.5Kg / 34lbs |
Printer size | Height: 320mm / 12.6″ Width: 343mm / 13.5″ Length: 330mm / 13″ |
Environmental operating range | 15°C to 30°C / 59°F to 86°F ; 35% to 70% non-condensing |
Optional upgrades | Details | Product code |
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In-line laminator | Single-sided or double-sided lamination | Prima 451 / Prima 452 |
Bend remedy for Prima 4 Duo only | Fitted as standard in Prima 4 Uno | Prima 424 |
Printer variants | Details | Product code |
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Prima 4 Uno | Single-sided retransfer printer | Prima 401 |
Prima 4 Dno | Double-sided retransfer printer | Prima 402 |