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Retransfer technology with an interactive touchscreen
Prima 8
Photo quality printing with high volume delivery
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FIPS 201 certified for the personalisation of US Government credentials, and using retransfer printing technology, the Prima 8 produces high-quality photo cards quickly in large volumes, comparable to offset litho printing.
High volume photo quality
The Magicard Prima 8 provides a reliable, robust solution for instant issuance and lamination 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.
Security
A special dye sublimation Ultra Violet (UV) ribbon can be used with the Prima 8 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.
Electronic security
The Magicard Prima 8 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 8 can also be supplied with a magnetic stripe encoder built-in.
Prima 8 specifications
Standard features
Optional features
| Printer specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Reverse Transfer |
| Printer Warranty | 3 year MagiCover PlusIncluding “no quibble” printhead replacement and loan printer /hot swap. Optional 1-year extension. |
| Print speed (cards per hour) | Mono100 Colour100 |
| Card Handling | Input hopper100 Output hopper100 |
| Printer dimensions | Height320mm (12.6″) Width343mm (13.5″) Depth330mm (13″) |
| Printer weight | Weight15.5Kg (34lbs) |
| Compatability | Windows 10 (32/64 bit) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 Type A Ethernet Interface (100-Base TX/ 10-Base-Tc) |
*Available in North America, EU and other selected territories. Elsewhere a minimum of 1 year limited depot warranty.
Our warranties cover poor workmanship, manufacturing defects and component failure – conditional with use of approved Magicard consumables and observance of correct routine maintenance and frequency.
Prima 8 consumables
| Product code | Type | Details | Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
PRIMA831 | Colour dye film | Set of 5 YMCK dye films and 5 retransfer films (YMCK) | 5000 |
| PRIMA832 | Colour dye film | Colour dye film, (YMCK) | 1000 | |
| PRIMA833 | Colour dye film | Colour dye film, black on reverse (YMCKK) | 750 | |
| PRIMA834 | Colour dye film | Colour dye film, with UV panel (YMCK-UV) | 750 | |
| PRIMA835 | Colour dye film | Colour dye film, with peel-off panel (YMCK-PO) | 750 |
| Product code | Details | Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
E9887 | Retransfer Cleaning Kit (10x cleaning pads, cards & swabs) | 10 |
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| Printer | Cards per hour | Card handling | Warranty | Compatible OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prima 8 |
100 / 100 Mono/colour |
Input hopper: 100 Output hopper: 100 |
3 year MagiCover Plus: Including “no quibble” printhead replacement and loan printer /hot swap. Optional 1-year extension. |
Microsoft Windows — — |
| Ultima |
180 / 100 Mono/colour |
Input hopper: 200 Output hopper: 200 |
3 year MagiCover Plus: Including “no quibble” printhead replacement and loan printer /hot swap. Optional 1-year extension. |
Microsoft Windows macOS 10.10.x Linux OS |
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