Articles & ID Information

Healthcare 14th Sep 2023 The Importance of photo ID in the Care Sector

Photo ID cards are a simple and effective way to safeguard medical staff, carers and support workers, as well as provide reassurance to residents, patients and visitors within any healthcare

Security 24th Jul 2023 Magnetic Stripe Encoding

What is Magnetic Stripe Encoding? Magnetic stripe (Mag stripe) encoding is the process of storing updatable information/data onto a magnetic stripe implanted in the back of a plastic

Events 20th Jul 2023 Printing Longer Length Authorised Entry Cards

As well as being a world leader for hygienic food labelling solutions, the Magicard PCP Flex+ is versatile enough to create colourful, longer length, 140mm

Articles 5th Jul 2023 Stunning creations made from used dye film in South Africa.

On a recent visit to one of our valued Magicard Authorised Dealers, Doculam in South Africa, Phil Reynolds came across some amazing artwork made by one of their

Enterprise 25th May 2023 Uses for ID cards in Business

ID cards are an essential tool for businesses. They not only provide a brandable way to identify employees, they also serve as a security measure and help protect access to

Retail 23rd May 2023 Types of card for Retail

The use of cards in retail is smart. Their durability and versatility make them a cost-effective and convenient option for retailers, while also providing added benefits for

Transport 18th May 2023 Types of ID for Travel and Transport

ID for Travel and Transport. ID cards play an important role, serving as a form of identification, providing access to loyalty programmes, and ensuring safety and

Events 11th May 2023 Types of ID for Events and Leisure

ID cards provide a convenient way for individuals to access events and activities without the hassle of carrying cash or paper tickets. They are also a great way for organisers to track attendance and prevent

Education 9th May 2023 Types of ID in Education

ID cards have become a common feature in educational institutions across the world, serving as a means of identification and security for students and staff members. But there are a number of additional benefits to ID cards in

Healthcare 2nd May 2023 Types of ID in Healthcare

Arguably, there is nowhere where providing appropriate access to places and data is more critical – and sensitive – than in a Healthcare facility. Here we look at ID in

Product News 12th Apr 2023 What is a HoloPatch?

Unique to Magicard, HoloPatch cards have a highly reflective gold ‘super diffuser’ seal. When a HoloKote secure watermark is printed on to the seal, the watermark becomes clearly visible under all lighting

Government 22nd Mar 2023 Voter ID

From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections and from October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections. Here we look at approved forms of Photo ID and what to do if you don't have one of

Product News 22nd Feb 2023 Initiate, interrogate, synchronise printer operations with the Magicard SDK

The Magicard SDK, link your Magicard ID card printer with your own application, allowing users to design, encode and print from one

Product News 13th Feb 2023 CLIX remote management for Magicard printers

CLIX Networked Monitoring user interface allows users to check dye film status, print a test card, set up a HoloKote and more from any web-enabled device on the same network as the

Articles 7th Feb 2023 30 years of Magicard 1993-2023

30 years of Magicard, established in 1993, serving multiple global markets by providing ID card printers equipped with pioneering

Articles 30th Jan 2023 Single Line Encoding

Many enterprises hold sensitive and personal information securely within a protected datacentre. Organisations such as Banks, Retailers and Travel companies need to use some of that data to print cards for customers and employees at a local branch

Articles 26th Jan 2023 Direct-to-card vs. Retransfer technology

What is the difference between dye sublimation and retransfer technology and what are the advantages of using one technology versus the

Case studies 27th Oct 2022 ID card printer donation gives Community access to services

Magicard has had the pleasure of visiting a local community centre, Top Club and meeting some of the inspirational people who dedicate their time to creating a true community

Case studies 5th Oct 2022 Education case study: Enrolment and access to services

Magicard partner ID Card Centre provided the expertise to maximise the university’s existing systems by seamlessly linking them to the enrolment and access control systems for the new

Case studies 4th Oct 2022 Local Government Case Study: Providing citizens with access to services

Magicard partner, ACSS has been working with local government offices across Poland for more than 20 years. The Magicard ID card printers they supply to issue smart cards provide thousands of citizens with access to a whole host of beneficial services such as

Labelling 8th Sep 2022 The importance of food labelling

Ever since the tragic passing of Natasha Edna-Laperouse, who died in 2016 after suffering an allergic reaction to a pre-packaged baguette, it has become more critical than ever for businesses to ensure their products feature clear labelling of ingredients and

Product News 6th Sep 2022 Repairing broken dye film

We recently explored "Why does my dye film tear?" and suggested a way to continue printing without having to discard the film. There is an alternative way, too, which you can see being done in this

Product News 1st Sep 2022 Essential troubleshooting guide

Essential troubleshooting guide: Here we look at some of the most common issues faced by printer users and go through the steps to resolve them.

Support news 30th Aug 2022 My printer isn’t working: half-printed cards

If you're printing an ID card and it comes out with half the image missing, it's likely you're using the wrong dye film. If you need to print across the entire surface of your card, check your film spool: it should look something like

Articles 24th Aug 2022 My printer isn’t working. Could it be the Power supply?

If your card printer is creating cards that are faint, you see errors such as "16:00 Can't lift head" or just isn't working, the first thing to check is that you're using the correct power

22nd Aug 2022 Why does my dye film tear?

Articles 16th Aug 2022 Which dye film is right for you?

There are a lot of options when it comes to dye film. Here we look at some points to consider when choosing what type is right for

Education 19th May 2022 5 must have features for your school ID badges

When it comes to ID badges, designs are going to vary from school to school. However, there are some best practices to keep in mind when designing your next set of

Shows and events 19th May 2022 Track International Trade at PROPAK MENA, 29th – 31st May

Join #TeamMagicard partner, Track International Trade as they showcase their portfolio of coding, ID and packaging solutions at the Africa Food Manufacturing exhibition, PROPAK

Education 16th May 2022 School ID and security

A good school ID badge can go beyond just identifying students and staff — it can also boost safety on your

Labelling 16th May 2022 Meet #TeamMagicard: Reward-It

Having recently been recognised for surpassing target growth, here we take a more in-depth look at #TeamMagicard partner, Reward-IT, our exclusive

blog 27th Apr 2022 Which printer is right for you?

Case studies 27th Apr 2022 Geiger butchers Case Study: Food safe, eye-catching and easy to produce labelling

See how Geiger is making the most of their Magicard Pronto100 supplied by our partner,

Product News 11th Apr 2022 Magicard K self-service card printer

The need for cards is becoming more prevalent every year. Cards printed and programmed by the Magicard K are ready for use across several applications and

Articles 7th Apr 2022 The benefits of self service

Self-serve kiosks are becoming a common sight in businesses, in hospitality, at events and at universities around the world, providing a safer, easier way of printing ID cards for staff, visitors, and students. On-demand service is increasingly expected and

blog 24th Mar 2022 Environmental conscience

We're constantly on the look out to explore ways to reduce /offset our carbon

Resources 24th Mar 2022 What makes a good staff photo?

If an ID card is used to prove someone's identity, it follows that it should be a clear and professional likeness of the person carrying it - otherwise it's not doing its

Articles 21st Mar 2022 How to Fix Common ID Card Printer Problems

Troubleshooting issues is a fact of life with any kind of machine, whether it's a printer, a blender or a £100,000 sports car. And while we all do the best we can to keep our machines running like new, even well-maintained machines are going to run into

Events 8th Mar 2022 Inspiring Women – International Women’s Day 2022

To all the Inspiring women in #TeamMagicard: all our colleagues at Magicard, and within our brilliant dealers and reseller teams. Happy International Women day!

Healthcare 28th Feb 2022 The role of ID cards in Healthcare environments

For most healthcare environments, from the Ambulance Service to Care homes and General Practices, it’s standard practice for staff to wear photo ID badges.

Product News 4th Feb 2022 PriceCardPro warranty

Print food safe, eye-catching and durable labels in-store and on

Food 18th Jan 2022 PriceCardPro print food safe, eye-catching and durable price cards

PriceCardPro is a seamless system for printing food safe, eye-catching and durable price cards and labels in-store and on demand.

Articles 12th Jan 2022 Flexible working and ID management

"Flexible working” is becoming the norm. When staff CAN work from home, they are encouraged to do just that. However, there will be inevitable reasons and opportunities for employees to come back into the office, however infrequently and that may have a

Product News 6th Apr 2021 Pronto100: the fastest, smallest, best quality ID card printer in its class – with an environmental conscience.

We’re proud to launch the smallest, fastest, best quality ID printer in its class. The Pronto100 is a ground-breaking device optimised with remote management and built with an environmental

Resources 23rd Feb 2021 The solutions to problems relating to wear and tear on ID cards (four of four)

Here we complete this series by deliberating real-world solutions to wear and tear on ID cards. We will consider: durability, print quality and protection within an over-arching context of maintaining security

Articles 23rd Feb 2021 How to avoid wear and tear on ID cards (three of four)

Here we look at how to avoid the effects of wear and tear by addressing card durability, security requirements, print quality and

Product News 12th Jan 2021 Product profile: TrustID v3 by CardExchange

Create a unique and professional ID card to help secure your

Articles 5th Jan 2021 The reasons behind wear and tear on ID cards (two of four)

Here we look at how to avoid the effects of wear and tear by addressing card durability, security requirements, print quality and

29th Dec 2020 The impact of wear and tear on ID cards (one of four)

In this new series, we’re looking at wear and tear on ID cards, starting by exploring the IMPACT it can

Articles 24th Nov 2020 Emerging from lockdown: dealing with identity

“Distributed working” has been a key theme over recent months. While your workforce may have been furloughed or working from home, as time progresses they will start to come back into the

Articles 25th Mar 2020 NOTICE: Keep your cards and card printers clean

12th Mar 2020 Magicard launches best-in-class Elatec encoder upgrade

Magicard ID card printers bring enhanced smart card encoding to

Events 6th Mar 2020 Inspiring Women – International Women’s Day 2020

Ahead of the #EachforEqual International Women’s Day this Sunday 8th March, we asked a number of the Magicard team to tell us about women who have inspired

Articles 5th Mar 2020 You buy a Magicard printer, we plant trees

Over the course of 2018 and 2019 Magicard, the UK’s only ID card printer manufacturer has demonstrated its global environmental credentials through its support of OneTreePlanted.org, the charity which is solely focused on global

Product News 14th Jan 2020 Dye Film Warning

Over the last 12 months, we have had a number of reports of old, out of warranty, and even examples of counterfeit, Magicard

Case studies 8th Jan 2020 Heyden-Securit introduces the Magicard 600 to Sports Education in Germany

Heyden-Securit recently introduced the Magicard 600 to the world of sports education. Sportsbildungswerk in one of the first state recognised sports education institutions in Germany. They required new membership ID cards for students completing their

Articles 12th Nov 2019 The availability of fake ID cards

It’s sad but true. High-quality fake IDs are now easily available to purchase

1st Nov 2019 Printing ID cards via an ID card printer VS an Inkjet printer

As the need for ID cards around the world grows, so does the number of ways you can create

25th Sep 2019 Smart cards and ID cards, what type to use?

If your ID badge is going to act as more than just visual identification, selecting the right card to support the appropriate encoding technology for the application is

24th Sep 2019 ID card software – how to choose

Support news 19th Sep 2019 Magicard 300 “How To” videos

From cleaning your Magicard 300 to changing the dye film, replacing the printhead and more, all our "How

Articles 18th Sep 2019 Are ID cards right for you?

ID cards can be used across multiple applications to improve efficiency and productivity, and most importantly, to protect and secure your organisation – whether Corporate, Government, Education, Healthcare, Transport and more. But are ID cards right for

blog 13th Sep 2019 Why having an ID matters

Approximately one billion people around the world are currently living without any form of official

Articles 19th Aug 2019 Keeping events secure

It’s sad but true: we’re living in a time where crowds have become an attractive target for those with malicious intentions. Large-scale events such as Glastonbury, Coachella and Comic

Case studies 13th Aug 2019 Securing the SecurityExpo

Read how Heyden-Securit used the Magicard 600 to provide visitor and exhibitor passes for this Security

Resources 8th Aug 2019 Caring for your Ultima retransfer printer

Powered by a high-grade processing unit with an impressive array of features, Ultima is ideal for the localised or centralised issue of high volumes of secure smart cards. With this in mind, here are our top tips for getting the best from your new

Security 5th Aug 2019 Security. Built-in

What level of security features is right for your needs? If you're using cards purely for door access regardless of the identity of the holder, then the answer is probably very little. However, if you want to be sure that the person carrying the card is the

Magicard 30th Jul 2019 News and updates, summer 2019

We’ve gone through a lot of change in the last few months: building on our reputation for expert engineering and technical support and enhancing our focus on your needs by developing a number of new

Product News 16th Jul 2019 Product sheet: Prima 8

The Prima 8's ultra high resolution of 600dpi enables the printing of secure microtext and characters down to a 1.3 point size. Secure graphical elements can be printed in photo quality, right over the edge of the

Product News 16th Jul 2019 Product sheet: Ultima

Powered by a high-grade processing unit with an impressive array of features, the Magicard Ultima is ideal for the localised or centralised issue of high-volumes of secure smart

Magicard 8th Jul 2019 Transforming states’ road transport

When a government mandate was issued to transition from paper-based travel documents to Smart Card-based Driving Licences and Vehicle Registration

Articles 18th Jun 2019 Whitepaper: Documenting National Identities

Download our paper which looks at the concept of national IDs, and how it is evolving around the

18th Jun 2019 What is a National Identity?

Today, passports and other forms of national ID might seem ubiquitous to those of us living in a globalised

13th Jun 2019 What is “Identity”?

What is Identity? Arguably, not just a photo on an ID card. It's made up of so much more - from the way someone walks, to their voice and style of dress - not to mention individual characteristics such as fingerprints, irises and teeth. It is one of the most

Healthcare 22nd May 2019 Identity in Healthcare

Unfortunately, in the healthcare industry worldwide, a lack of automation accentuated by the use of old systems combined with a dependence upon manual processes means most medical facilities are highly vulnerable to data

Articles 14th May 2019 Whitepaper: The menace of fake IDs

Fake IDs are a lucrative business, fuelled by the anonymity that the internet and social media afford. A good quality forged document with secure elements, such as a hologram and UV features, of a genuine ID can be obtained at a reasonable price, at the

Articles 14th May 2019 Whitepaper: The future of identity

Out of all the kinds of breaches that occur – identity information loss, financial account loss, account access loss and existential data loss -identity information loss tops the

Articles 14th May 2019 Whitepaper: Identity in times of need

An officially-recognised form of ID plays a critical role in enabling an individual exercise rights such as voting, as well as gaining access to essential social and economic services such as education, and

Healthcare 14th May 2019 Whitepaper: Identity in Healthcare

There are many challenges to implementing identity management in Healthcare: outdated systems, constant change to role-based access, large, disparate user populations and insecure means of

Education 14th May 2019 Whitepaper: ID Management in Education

Identity card solutions in the education sector do more than just provide visual security. If leveraged correctly, they can help provide a secure and efficient environment for

Product News 7th May 2019 New Magicard 300: advanced electronics and pioneering security features

Hot on the heels of the breakthrough Magicard 600 launched earlier this year, the Magicard 300 has been engineered to take advantage of pioneering security features and advanced electronics as part of ongoing product development. (You can see more in our

Product News 7th May 2019 Magicard 300 -why?

You may ask why we’re introducing the Magicard 300. In simple terms, the Magicard 300 builds on our portfolio's tried and tested reliability and durability – we're just keeping things up to

Articles 29th Apr 2019 Heide Park Soltau: a season ticket to a world of fun

Magicard printers enable German theme park to issue season tickets quickly and

Magicard 17th Apr 2019 Fake IDs and how to spot them

Fake IDs are a lucrative business, fuelled by the anonymity that the internet and social media afford. A good quality forged document with secure elements, such as a hologram and UV features, of a genuine ID can be obtained at a reasonable price, at the

Education 16th Apr 2019 Is there a need for ID cards in Education?

Identity card solutions in the education sector do more than just provide visual security. If leveraged correctly, they can help provide a secure and efficient environment for

Magicard 8th Apr 2019 The multiple uses of payments cards

We're not simply talking bank cards here: plastic cards have become the global standard for electronically purchasing goods and services. They're convenient, secure and can save people carrying cash around with them in the workplace for example, at school or

8th Apr 2019 Card solutions for efficient transport networks

Today, we're looking at how ID cards can improve the efficiency of travel - for both the transport company and the passengers, helping with access, season ticket and in-service

Product News 4th Apr 2019 Introducing the new Magicard NEO range, ID card printers built specifically for Asia, South America and Middle East & Africa.

Developed to meet differing requirements across budgets and industries, ID cards, printed and programmed using Magicard NEO products can be used in different ways to improve efficiency and productivity and most importantly, to protect and secure our

Articles 4th Apr 2019 IDs matter… more so, in times of need

Imagine a displaced family which doesn’t hold identifying documents or have lost their documents in the chaos of fleeing their home, amidst falling bombs or a natural

12th Mar 2019 Securing the efficient organisation of events and conferences.

Here, we look at how identity can be used across multiple applications at events and conferences to improve efficiency and productivity, and most importantly, to protect and secure the

31st Jan 2019 New Magicard 600 delivers pioneering ID printer security features

Unlike other ID card printing devices, the Magicard 600 has a digital shredding capability: once information has been used for a print job, it is fragmented and dispersed, rendering it

Product News 31st Jan 2019 Pioneering compliance security in new ID card printer from Magicard

Today marks the release of the Magicard 600, the most detailed and secure addition to our direct-to-card printer

Product News 31st Jan 2019 Built-in security – now and looking ahead

Identity and security go hand-in-hand. We at Magicard are already known for developing our pioneering HoloKote technology to apply a secure watermark to each ID card during the printing process. This feature exploits the wavelengths and lens effect of the

Enterprise 21st Jan 2019 Applications for ID #4: ID cards for corporate

In the last in this series where we explore how ID cards are used in different industries, we consider the Corporate world. Here, challenges range

Government 14th Jan 2019 Applications for ID #3: ID cards in Government

In this, the 3rd of our series on how ID cards are used across different industries, we’re looking at Government where the main challenges

Education 7th Jan 2019 Applications for ID cards #2: Education

The main objective in this industry is to protect staff and students. ID cards help to reduce risk and allow people to study and work in a safe and secure environment without unnecessary distractions. They help increase efficiency in terms of tracking where

Articles 16th Dec 2018 Survey reveals UK offices aren’t meeting basic level of security

Magicard commissioned a survey to UK adults and revealed workers aren't as secure as you'd

Healthcare 12th Dec 2018 Applications for ID #1: ID in Healthcare

An ID card isn’t “just” an ID card. As we’ve seen from our recent blog series, there are many uses: photo ID, physical access, data, time and attendance, logical access, payments and loyalty and membership to mention a

Product News 25th Sep 2018 Magicard launches Ultima at Security Essen 2018

From today, (25th September 2018), Magicard is attending the Security Essen show in Germany alongside our partner

Articles 10th Sep 2018 ID card printers: making the right choice. #4 Scalability

It’s always worth taking a moment to consider what kind of ID card printer will suit your needs – not only now, but in the future. Do you foresee an increase in volume as your organisation grows? Do you want the option to add functionality or remove it as

Articles 29th Aug 2018 ID card printers: making the right choice. #3 Speed and volume

Now, this is an involved area involving a number of influencing factors. You need to ask

Articles 7th Aug 2018 ID card printers: making the right choice. #2 Card lifespan

Once you’ve established the level of security you’re looking for, the next thing to ask yourself is: How long does this card need to

Security 1st Aug 2018 ID card printers: making the right choice #1 Security

It’s easy to dismiss the card at your belt or hanging from a lanyard around your neck as a minor inconvenience that thwarts your ability to get where you need to be if you’ve left it on your desk or – worse still – at home. But looking at it from a

Articles 26th Jul 2018 Pink Fund: Magicard donates to U.S breast cancer charity

At the end of 2017 we asked our users to rate our printers. In return, we would be donating $5 for each survey completion to a breast cancer

Articles 25th Jul 2018 UK dealers can win a trip to NYC

Dealers working with our UK partners Trade-ID, are taking part in our 360-day long competition. The overall prize? A short break in New York City with $360 spending

Featured 23rd Jul 2018 ID card printing and GDPR

If you think GDPR has nothing to do with ID card printing, it’s time for a

Technology 14th Jun 2018 What is Dye Sublimation Printing?

Dye sublimation (or “dye diffusion”) printing is chosen for its high-quality photographic results. The printing process uses thermal transfer to transport varying amounts of coloured dye pigments from a carrier ribbon, or film, to the PVC printing surface

Technology 14th Jun 2018 What is retransfer technology?

Retransfer printing technology uses a two-step process by first printing the colour images onto a thin clear substrate, then heat transferring this substrate, complete with the printed CMYK image, onto the surface of a PVC, polycarbonate or composite

Articles 13th Jun 2018 Just how secure are you?

When creating an ID card, aspects such as colour, design and layout can sometimes take priority over the most important element: security. Without a robust card security feature, anyone with access to any ID card printer could make a convincing copy of your