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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...

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To obtain a Printer Query File - Windows PC only Via Printer Properties - Tools Tab Navigate through the following steps: Control Panel De...

Read more
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 more
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 more
Magicard 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 more
How 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...

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    Cmd + Space:  start typing 'System Profiler' or find it from Mission Control or: Click the Apple icon located in...

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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 more
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To obtain a Printer Query File - Windows PC only Via Printer Properties - Tools Tab Navigate through the following steps: Control Panel De...

Read more
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Please follow the cleaning procedure video below for cleaning your Ultima. Retransfer Printer Cleaning Kit E9887 (replaced PRIMA491 cleaning kit)...

Read more
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Read more
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TeamViewer Remote Help

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Default Holokotes for Ultima

If you have overwritten any of the 10 factory default holokote images and wish to restore them back please download the .zip file attached for your Ul...

Read more
How to Install Custom HoloKote®

The Custom HoloKote® process can be divided into 3 steps: Design ❐ Submit ❐ Install   >   This page focuses on Installi...

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Guide 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 more
Blank 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 more
Magicard Windows Printer Driver

This is the latest Windows Unified Driver for the full range of Magicard printers, including Secure and Xtended models and variants. Magicard Print...

Read more
macOS 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  ...

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  Please see the Magicard Windows Driver help Guide below for everything you need to know regarding all the Magicard Windows driver setti...

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Magicard Ultima Firmware

This is the latest firmware (system software) for the Magicard Ultima. Version V1.11 (19.11.2019) The .PRN file below needs to be downloaded an...

Read more
Magicard Bare Driver Files

-- Bare Driver Files -- Magicard Printer Driver: v3.0.2.967 Release Date: 07/06/2024 This is the latest Windows Bare Driver Files for the full ra...

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Ultima Support Utility

This utility is intended for use as an advanced diagnostic and set-up tool for the Magicard Ultima printer only. Please do not use it to adjust any...

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Custom HoloKote® Custom HoloKote® enables the implementation of a personalised HoloKote® watermark into the standard print process. This watermark...

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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 more
Correct 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 more
Blank ID Card Templates

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