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High volume, high speed card printer with customisable security watermark and embedded CPU
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Due to the technology involved in printing onto plastic cards, it is vital to clean your printer regularly to avoid jams and film breakages. Cleaning your printer should always be your first step should an issue arise. Visit our YouTube channel to find out how to clean your printer
How to obtain a Printer Query File
To obtain a Printer Query File - Windows PC only Via Printer Properties - Tools Tab Navigate through the following steps: Control Panel De...
Read moreBlank ID Card Templates
The templates on this page are intended to provide a simple way to establish basic printing for your ID Cards. They are not intended as a replacement...
Read moreMagicard Windows Printer Driver
This is the latest Windows Printer Driver for the full range of Magicard printers, including Secure and Xtended models and variants. Magicard Print...
Read moremacOS Printer Driver
This is the latest macOS driver for all Magicard desktop ID card printers. macOS Driver Version: 1.4.0 Release Date: 25.06.2024 ...
Read moreMagicard Windows Driver | Help Guide
Please see the Magicard Windows Driver help Guide below for everything you need to know regarding all the Magicard Windows driver setti...
Read moreMagicard D and K User Manual
The User Manual explains how to setup your Magicard D and Magicard K Printer. It also provides help and information about operation, settings...
Read moreDefault HoloKotes® for Magicard D & K
If you have overwritten any of the 4 factory default HoloKote® images and wish to restore them please download the .zip file attached for your Magica...
Read moreMagicard printer not printing in colour even when it has colour film installed
This issue can arise when the printer and PC are not communicating properly. Following the procedure below can fix this issue if you are connected...
Read moreFeature Key Creation Process
A useful infographic overview of the feature key creation process
Read moreCleaning Roller Assembly
This page is relevant for Magicard direct-to-card printers, except Pronto. The cleaning rollers are an integral and crucial part of your...
Read moreHow do I use my Magicard printer?
We sometimes get enquiries from people who find themselves having to use a printer they are unfamiliar with. Maybe somebody left the business an...
Read moreWindows Printer Driver Install Error 2502 / 250
If you are getting 2502 / 250_ from the MSI Installer then you may be installing the driver while using a restricted user account that doesn’t h...
Read moreLatest Firmware
This is the latest firmware (system software) for the Rio Pro 360, Magicard 600, 300, D, K, E+ and Pronto 100 printers (incl. all variants) &nb...
Read moreMagicard Linux Driver
V1.4.0 (released 25.06.2024) Please find all the info you need for installing the Magicard Linux Driver below:
Read moreMagicard Bare Driver Files
This is the latest Windows Bare Driver Files for the full range of Magicard printers, including Secure and Xtended models and variants. Magicard Ba...
Read morePrint Duo (Both Sides)
A Duo enabled printer will allow you to select both sides in the driver, Printing Preferences: Control Panel View Devices and Printers R...
Read moreCorrect Cleaning Card for your Magicard Printer
It is essential to use the correct cleaning card for your model of Magicard Printer. You will be able to purchase cleaning kits from your Magicard...
Read moreCorrect PSU Power Supply
Your Magicard printer must only be used with the correct Power Supply. The wrong PSU can: Cause Faint or Light Printing: Light printing...
Read moreHow to install a Digital Double-Sided (Duo) Upgrade
The 'Feature Key' ordering process is summarised in the infographic > click it to enlarge Feature Key is the technical jargon referring to Cust...
Read moreHow to Install Custom HoloKote®
The Custom HoloKote® process can be divided into 3 steps: Design ❐ Submit ❐ Install > This page focuses on Installi...
Read moreGuide to Creating Awesome Custom HoloKote®
Custom HoloKote® Custom HoloKote® enables the implementation of a personalised HoloKote® watermark into the standard print process. This watermark...
Read moreEnable CUPS Web Interface: Mac OSX
The CUPS Web Interface may be disabled by default on your Mac. To enable it so you can access the printing system to set up your default settin...
Read morePrinter and Driver Language
*This information is correct as of Windows Driver Version 2.8.2.779 (Release Date: 22/05/2023) Driver Language The driver will inherit...
Read moreFix the “App can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer” on your MAC
Your Mac is normally initially set up to only allow Applications found on the App Store to install on your computer as a Security Measure. Otherwise,...
Read morePrinter Sharing
After the steps below other people on your network can connect to your USB printer. All they need to do is add a network printer (your printer) to...
Read moreWhite Line across printed card | Damaged Printhead Element
I have a white line across the length of my printed cards 👉 It is the same on every card. 👉 It is the same on the printer...
Read moreLight or Faint Printing
Faint or very lightly printed cards are most often caused when the incorrect Power Supply has been connected to the printer. Q. Did you recently move...
Read moreTeamViewer Remote Help
Click your Operating System image below to begin the downloading our Magicard Quick Support file directly from the TeamViewer website. [caption id=...
Read moreColour hole is not lined up to your holopatch cards
Workaround for this issue First shut down your badging software. Turn off the colour hole setting Windows 7 Devices and printers>prin...
Read moreReplacing the Printhead
The video below shows the Magicard 600 printhead replacement but the process is very similar for all Magicard direct-to-card printers. Please visit...
Read moreDuplex printing is grayed out in driver settings
Double sided duplex printing is only available on "duo" models of Magicard printer, if you have a duo model but this options is still unavailable...
Read moreIs my machine capable of using magnetic stripe cards?
Check your printers LCD screen. If you see your printer name followed by an 'M" or a "Mag" then it has Magnetic encoding capability. If not...
Read moreCorrect PSU Power Supply
Your Magicard printer must only be used with the correct Power Supply. The wrong PSU can: Cause Faint or Light Printing: Light printing...
Read moreCleaning Roller Assembly
This page is relevant for Magicard direct-to-card printers, except Pronto. The cleaning rollers are an integral and crucial part of your...
Read moreCleaning Roller Assembly
This page is relevant for Magicard direct-to-card printers, except Pronto. The cleaning rollers are an integral and crucial part of your...
Read moreCleaning Roller Assembly
This page is relevant for Magicard direct-to-card printers, except Pronto. The cleaning rollers are an integral and crucial part of your...
Read moreCorrect Cleaning Card for your Magicard Printer
It is essential to use the correct cleaning card for your model of Magicard Printer. You will be able to purchase cleaning kits from your Magicard...
Read moreCorrect PSU Power Supply
Your Magicard printer must only be used with the correct Power Supply. The wrong PSU can: Cause Faint or Light Printing: Light printing...
Read moreMagicard printer not printing in colour even when it has colour film installed
This issue can arise when the printer and PC are not communicating properly. Following the procedure below can fix this issue if you are connected...
Read morePrinter Sharing
After the steps below other people on your network can connect to your USB printer. All they need to do is add a network printer (your printer) to...
Read moreMagicard Windows Printer Driver
This is the latest Windows Printer Driver for the full range of Magicard printers, including Secure and Xtended models and variants. Magicard Print...
Read moremacOS Printer Driver
This is the latest macOS driver for all Magicard desktop ID card printers. macOS Driver Version: 1.4.0 Release Date: 25.06.2024 ...
Read moreMagicard Bare Driver Files
This is the latest Windows Bare Driver Files for the full range of Magicard printers, including Secure and Xtended models and variants. Magicard Ba...
Read moreMagicard printer not printing in colour even when it has colour film installed
This issue can arise when the printer and PC are not communicating properly. Following the procedure below can fix this issue if you are connected...
Read moreWindows Printer Driver Install Error 2502 / 250
If you are getting 2502 / 250_ from the MSI Installer then you may be installing the driver while using a restricted user account that doesn’t h...
Read moreFix the “App can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer” on your MAC
Your Mac is normally initially set up to only allow Applications found on the App Store to install on your computer as a Security Measure. Otherwise,...
Read morePrinter Sharing
After the steps below other people on your network can connect to your USB printer. All they need to do is add a network printer (your printer) to...
Read moreMagicard Windows Driver | Help Guide
Please see the Magicard Windows Driver help Guide below for everything you need to know regarding all the Magicard Windows driver setti...
Read moreMagicard printer not printing in colour even when it has colour film installed
This issue can arise when the printer and PC are not communicating properly. Following the procedure below can fix this issue if you are connected...
Read morePrint Duo (Both Sides)
A Duo enabled printer will allow you to select both sides in the driver, Printing Preferences: Control Panel View Devices and Printers R...
Read moreEnable CUPS Web Interface: Mac OSX
The CUPS Web Interface may be disabled by default on your Mac. To enable it so you can access the printing system to set up your default settin...
Read morePrinter and Driver Language
*This information is correct as of Windows Driver Version 2.8.2.779 (Release Date: 22/05/2023) Driver Language The driver will inherit...
Read moreDuplex printing is grayed out in driver settings
Double sided duplex printing is only available on "duo" models of Magicard printer, if you have a duo model but this options is still unavailable...
Read moreMagicard printer not printing in colour even when it has colour film installed
This issue can arise when the printer and PC are not communicating properly. Following the procedure below can fix this issue if you are connected...
Read moreCleaning Roller Assembly
This page is relevant for Magicard direct-to-card printers, except Pronto. The cleaning rollers are an integral and crucial part of your...
Read moreCorrect Cleaning Card for your Magicard Printer
It is essential to use the correct cleaning card for your model of Magicard Printer. You will be able to purchase cleaning kits from your Magicard...
Read moreMagicard printer not printing in colour even when it has colour film installed
This issue can arise when the printer and PC are not communicating properly. Following the procedure below can fix this issue if you are connected...
Read moreIs my machine capable of using magnetic stripe cards?
Check your printers LCD screen. If you see your printer name followed by an 'M" or a "Mag" then it has Magnetic encoding capability. If not...
Read moreHow to obtain a Printer Query File
To obtain a Printer Query File - Windows PC only Via Printer Properties - Tools Tab Navigate through the following steps: Control Panel De...
Read moreCorrect PSU Power Supply
Your Magicard printer must only be used with the correct Power Supply. The wrong PSU can: Cause Faint or Light Printing: Light printing...
Read moreHow to obtain a Printer Query File
To obtain a Printer Query File - Windows PC only Via Printer Properties - Tools Tab Navigate through the following steps: Control Panel De...
Read moreCleaning Roller Assembly
This page is relevant for Magicard direct-to-card printers, except Pronto. The cleaning rollers are an integral and crucial part of your...
Read moreCorrect PSU Power Supply
Your Magicard printer must only be used with the correct Power Supply. The wrong PSU can: Cause Faint or Light Printing: Light printing...
Read moreLight or Faint Printing
Faint or very lightly printed cards are most often caused when the incorrect Power Supply has been connected to the printer. Q. Did you recently move...
Read moreHow to obtain a Printer Query File
To obtain a Printer Query File - Windows PC only Via Printer Properties - Tools Tab Navigate through the following steps: Control Panel De...
Read moreMagicard printer not printing in colour even when it has colour film installed
This issue can arise when the printer and PC are not communicating properly. Following the procedure below can fix this issue if you are connected...
Read moreCleaning Roller Assembly
This page is relevant for Magicard direct-to-card printers, except Pronto. The cleaning rollers are an integral and crucial part of your...
Read moreHow do I use my Magicard printer?
We sometimes get enquiries from people who find themselves having to use a printer they are unfamiliar with. Maybe somebody left the business an...
Read morePrint Duo (Both Sides)
A Duo enabled printer will allow you to select both sides in the driver, Printing Preferences: Control Panel View Devices and Printers R...
Read moreCorrect PSU Power Supply
Your Magicard printer must only be used with the correct Power Supply. The wrong PSU can: Cause Faint or Light Printing: Light printing...
Read morePrinter Sharing
After the steps below other people on your network can connect to your USB printer. All they need to do is add a network printer (your printer) to...
Read moreWhite Line across printed card | Damaged Printhead Element
I have a white line across the length of my printed cards 👉 It is the same on every card. 👉 It is the same on the printer...
Read moreLight or Faint Printing
Faint or very lightly printed cards are most often caused when the incorrect Power Supply has been connected to the printer. Q. Did you recently move...
Read moreReplacing the Printhead
The video below shows the Magicard 600 printhead replacement but the process is very similar for all Magicard direct-to-card printers. Please visit...
Read moreIs my machine capable of using magnetic stripe cards?
Check your printers LCD screen. If you see your printer name followed by an 'M" or a "Mag" then it has Magnetic encoding capability. If not...
Read moreHow to obtain a Printer Query File
To obtain a Printer Query File - Windows PC only Via Printer Properties - Tools Tab Navigate through the following steps: Control Panel De...
Read moreBlank ID Card Templates
The templates on this page are intended to provide a simple way to establish basic printing for your ID Cards. They are not intended as a replacement...
Read moreMagicard Windows Driver | Help Guide
Please see the Magicard Windows Driver help Guide below for everything you need to know regarding all the Magicard Windows driver setti...
Read moreMagicard D and K User Manual
The User Manual explains how to setup your Magicard D and Magicard K Printer. It also provides help and information about operation, settings...
Read moreCleaning Roller Assembly
This page is relevant for Magicard direct-to-card printers, except Pronto. The cleaning rollers are an integral and crucial part of your...
Read moreHow do I use my Magicard printer?
We sometimes get enquiries from people who find themselves having to use a printer they are unfamiliar with. Maybe somebody left the business an...
Read moreCorrect Cleaning Card for your Magicard Printer
It is essential to use the correct cleaning card for your model of Magicard Printer. You will be able to purchase cleaning kits from your Magicard...
Read moreHow to install a Digital Double-Sided (Duo) Upgrade
The 'Feature Key' ordering process is summarised in the infographic > click it to enlarge Feature Key is the technical jargon referring to Cust...
Read moreHow to Install Custom HoloKote®
The Custom HoloKote® process can be divided into 3 steps: Design ❐ Submit ❐ Install > This page focuses on Installi...
Read moreGuide to Creating Awesome Custom HoloKote®
Custom HoloKote® Custom HoloKote® enables the implementation of a personalised HoloKote® watermark into the standard print process. This watermark...
Read moreTeamViewer Remote Help
Click your Operating System image below to begin the downloading our Magicard Quick Support file directly from the TeamViewer website. [caption id=...
Read moreReplacing the Printhead
The video below shows the Magicard 600 printhead replacement but the process is very similar for all Magicard direct-to-card printers. Please visit...
Read moreDefault HoloKotes® for Magicard D & K
If you have overwritten any of the 4 factory default HoloKote® images and wish to restore them please download the .zip file attached for your Magica...
Read moreHow to Install Custom HoloKote®
The Custom HoloKote® process can be divided into 3 steps: Design ❐ Submit ❐ Install > This page focuses on Installi...
Read moreGuide to Creating Awesome Custom HoloKote®
Custom HoloKote® Custom HoloKote® enables the implementation of a personalised HoloKote® watermark into the standard print process. This watermark...
Read moreBlank ID Card Templates
The templates on this page are intended to provide a simple way to establish basic printing for your ID Cards. They are not intended as a replacement...
Read moreMagicard Windows Printer Driver
This is the latest Windows Printer Driver for the full range of Magicard printers, including Secure and Xtended models and variants. Magicard Print...
Read moremacOS Printer Driver
This is the latest macOS driver for all Magicard desktop ID card printers. macOS Driver Version: 1.4.0 Release Date: 25.06.2024 ...
Read moreMagicard Windows Driver | Help Guide
Please see the Magicard Windows Driver help Guide below for everything you need to know regarding all the Magicard Windows driver setti...
Read moreLatest Firmware
This is the latest firmware (system software) for the Rio Pro 360, Magicard 600, 300, D, K, E+ and Pronto 100 printers (incl. all variants) &nb...
Read moreMagicard Linux Driver
V1.4.0 (released 25.06.2024) Please find all the info you need for installing the Magicard Linux Driver below:
Read moreMagicard Bare Driver Files
This is the latest Windows Bare Driver Files for the full range of Magicard printers, including Secure and Xtended models and variants. Magicard Ba...
Read moreGuide to Creating Awesome Custom HoloKote®
Custom HoloKote® Custom HoloKote® enables the implementation of a personalised HoloKote® watermark into the standard print process. This watermark...
Read moreFeature Key Creation Process
A useful infographic overview of the feature key creation process
Read moreMagicard printer not printing in colour even when it has colour film installed
This issue can arise when the printer and PC are not communicating properly. Following the procedure below can fix this issue if you are connected...
Read moreCleaning Roller Assembly
This page is relevant for Magicard direct-to-card printers, except Pronto. The cleaning rollers are an integral and crucial part of your...
Read morePrint Duo (Both Sides)
A Duo enabled printer will allow you to select both sides in the driver, Printing Preferences: Control Panel View Devices and Printers R...
Read moreCorrect Cleaning Card for your Magicard Printer
It is essential to use the correct cleaning card for your model of Magicard Printer. You will be able to purchase cleaning kits from your Magicard...
Read moreCorrect PSU Power Supply
Your Magicard printer must only be used with the correct Power Supply. The wrong PSU can: Cause Faint or Light Printing: Light printing...
Read moreWhite Line across printed card | Damaged Printhead Element
I have a white line across the length of my printed cards 👉 It is the same on every card. 👉 It is the same on the printer...
Read moreLight or Faint Printing
Faint or very lightly printed cards are most often caused when the incorrect Power Supply has been connected to the printer. Q. Did you recently move...
Read moreColour hole is not lined up to your holopatch cards
Workaround for this issue First shut down your badging software. Turn off the colour hole setting Windows 7 Devices and printers>prin...
Read moreBlank ID Card Templates
The templates on this page are intended to provide a simple way to establish basic printing for your ID Cards. They are not intended as a replacement...
Read moreMagicard printer not printing in colour even when it has colour film installed
This issue can arise when the printer and PC are not communicating properly. Following the procedure below can fix this issue if you are connected...
Read morePrint Duo (Both Sides)
A Duo enabled printer will allow you to select both sides in the driver, Printing Preferences: Control Panel View Devices and Printers R...
Read moreCorrect PSU Power Supply
Your Magicard printer must only be used with the correct Power Supply. The wrong PSU can: Cause Faint or Light Printing: Light printing...
Read moreWhite Line across printed card | Damaged Printhead Element
I have a white line across the length of my printed cards 👉 It is the same on every card. 👉 It is the same on the printer...
Read moreLight or Faint Printing
Faint or very lightly printed cards are most often caused when the incorrect Power Supply has been connected to the printer. Q. Did you recently move...
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UK
Magicard Ltd (HQ)
Waverley House Hampshire Road Granby Industrial Estate
Weymouth, DT4 9XD
United Kingdom
USA
Brady (North America)
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Manheim, 17545
United States
Europe
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Middle East
Magicard (Sales & Support Hub)
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Dubai Airport Free Zone, 371564
United Arab Emirates
