Matica MC110 Direct-to-Card Single Sided ID Card Printer

The technology and advantages of direct-to-card printers

Direct-to-card printing process transfers images directly onto the card being personalized by heating a built-in ink ribbon and pressing it straight onto the smooth card’s surface. A YMCKO color ribbon is used to make photographic quality ID cards. The printer uses the YMC panels to print the color images or characters, while the K panel is used to print deep black characters or images such as barcodes that have to remain machine-readable despite regular use. The O panel is an overlay that serves as a coating for your card. Single-color/ monochrome ribbons help create crisp monochrome images and are used mainly to personalize pre-printed cards.

This simple single-step dye sublimation process stands in contrast to reverse transfer printing technology, where ink is applied to a clear film first and then to the card itself. While both methods have their advantages, direct-to-card printers can generally warrant a higher output per hour and lower production costs. With the MC110, this translates to up to 150 cards per hour when printing color single side and up to 850 cards per hour when printing in monochrome.

Depending on the needs of your organization, the MC110 can easily evolve to a dual-sided printing, anytime, anywhere without the need to install additional hardware components.

Matica’s direct-to-card printers: Consistency, durability and optimal return on investment

Matica’s MC110 has been designed to simplify card issuance, thanks to its user friendly, ‘plug & print’ operation.

The MC110 is the ideal solution for establishing an in-house ID card issuance program and is widely used by membership organisations and small to medium sized businesses. Based on Matica’s robust and reliable print engine, the MC110 prints vibrant, colorful cards every time.

Upgradable from single to dual-sided, the MC110 is also available with a contactless enoder for the issuance of smart cards for access and entry control.