The top features – clear and concise
- Photo-quality retransfer printing, borderless – brilliant colours and razor-sharp details across the entire card edge.
- Up to 100 full-colour cards per hour (YMCK, single-sided) – for reliable throughput in everyday business; 100-card input and 100-card output save refill times.
- Optional 600 dpi resolution – microtext down to 1.3 pt and fine security graphics; perfect for ID cards with high counterfeit protection.
- UV printing (YMCK UV) – invisible images/logos are only visible under UV light; cost-effective, effective security feature.
- Inline lamination (including custom holograms) – for maximum durability and visible copy protection; convenient laminator connection via IR.
- Connections & integration – USB & Ethernet, drivers for Windows environments; quick to integrate, highly scalable.
- Encoding options – magnetic stripe and contact/contactless smart cards (e.g. MIFARE®, DESFire®, iCLASS®).
- Compliance that counts – FIPS 201 certified; listed on the GSA Approved Product List.
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How retransfer works – and why it matters
With retransfer printing, the motif is first printed onto a thin film and then transferred to the entire surface of the card. The result: genuine borderless printing, uniform colour areas, no "white borders" – even on cards with embedded antennas/chips. Retransfer is the preferred choice for applications where appearance and durability are paramount (employee IDs, citizen ID cards, driving licences, payment or access cards).
Practical advantages at a glance
- Better card image (edge-to-edge, even surfaces) – especially for chip cards.
- Greater security (UV, laminate, optional 600 dpi microtext, printer lock).
- Predictable throughput (≈100 cards/hour, large magazines) for typical batch jobs.
- Long-term investment (3-year warranty, FIPS certification, broad accessory ecosystem).
Areas of application/fields of use for the Magicard PRIMA 8
- Business & Industry: Employee badges, visitor passes, access cards – robust and tamper-proof in continuous use.
- Education: Student, campus and library cards with chip encoding – borderless, colour-fast and durable.
- Government & Administration: ID cards with UV features/holograms for enhanced security, FIPS-compliant personalisation.
- Healthcare: Patient IDs and employee cards, optionally laminated for disinfection and abrasion resistance.
- Banking/Payment/Transport: Localised card issuance with high visual quality and strong wear resistance.
Summary
The Magicard PRIMA 8 is the right choice when design quality, durability and security are top priorities. Retransfer printing, UV features, optional 600 dpi and lamination set your cards apart from standard badges. With USB/Ethernet integration and 100/100 hoppers, the PRIMA 8 is an extremely reliable, scalable system for modern ID programmes – from businesses to universities to government projects.
Note: The PRIMA 8 is available in single-sided (PRIMA 451) and double-sided (PRIMA 452) configurations – we would be happy to advise you on which version is best suited to your card workflow.
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