(Newswire.net — May 10, 2019) — 2019 promises to be a big year for Magicard. With the release of the 600 and 300 models, the company promises to propel card printing to new heights. With a reputation for quality and secure machines, Magicard boasts the 600 as being, “the most secure ID card printer available”. So, we decided to put those credentials to the test and see how the 600 printer holds up against comparable models from competitors as well as its own predecessors. So, we got our hands on a Magicard printer, kindly provided CardLogic and we put it through its paces.
Out of the box, the 600 certainly appears to have a wide variety of features which – on paper at least – far exceed anything currently on the market today. The focus of this printers seems to chiefly be security but not to the exclusion of all the other traits that make a great printer. Fast print speeds, Wi-Fi connectivity and stunning fine details make the 600 a force to be reckoned with.
SECURITY
The inception of the 600 was brought about by the recent GDPR requirements and the security protocols that came along with it. GDPR applies to all businesses and individuals within the EU and dictates that all personal data must be securely gathered, stored and processed. Of course, this does that not mean that 600 is limited to the EU market, corporations worldwide face similar risks of data theft and malfeasance. Enter the 600: Magicard aim to market this machine as the best solution for data protection. The printer contains three brand new security enhancing features which are totally new to the market.
The standout new feature, “Digital Shredding”, destroys allow data used in the writing of an encrypted ID Card. In doing this, the machines ensuresthat it does not become a repository for secure information.
Other notable features include a new threat benchmark tool which pulls data from the national VulnerabilitiesDatabase and consequently updates the device accordingly. This software automatically fixes security flaws within the system. Additionally, Magicards Holokote system offers smart watermarking which can be easily customised for extreme security applications.
CONNECTIVITY
This device offers an extremely simple set-up with built in wireless, ethernet and USB compatibility. Wireless connectivity is something of a rarity on plastic card printers, so it is a nice feature to have out of the box. The W-fi is not just for convenience however, the printer is designed to integrate with the cloud to receive regular patches and security updates.
PRINT QUALITY
This printer prints at 600 x 300 dpi. This high-quality resolution renders smaller text much clearer than most other DTC printers. The wide colour spectrum offers bright, vibrant and rich colours with accurate colour representation. Magicard have bumped up the print speed too with dual-sided printing considerably faster than and of Magicards previous models.
The card capacity is pretty standard for its class with a 100-card input and a 70 card output. This isn’t the best capacity by any means but its far from the worst.
AESTHETICS
Lightweight and compact, the 600 has a sleek, aesthetically pleasing form. The exterior casing is available with several custom colour options to compliment your environment. The design is very futuristic without going overboard. The sleek LCD display is as visually appealing as it is convenient. All things considered, the design matches or outstrips any other comparable printer in terms of aesthetics.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
It’s obvious the Magicard 600 aims to cater towards the premium class in the printing niche, but who exactly should buy it and how practical is it in day-to-day use.
Those who stand to gain the biggest return on investment from the 600 would be medium to large scale employers, educational institutions and loyalty focused businesses.
Educational institutions will likely find this machine fits their needs well due to its fine print, clear text and photo quality. These institutions usually print in large batches which is perfect for this machine. Add optional encoding and this printer has everything you could possible need to start a student ID printing & access control program.
Employers will benefit from the simplicity, reliability and security heavy features that this printer offers. The addition of Magicard’s custom holokote feature complimented by its leading print quality make this a fantastic option for any business that has a regular need to print cards.
Businesses that run or conceivably may run a loyalty program in the future should definitely keep this machine in mind. Capable of printing aesthetic cards with deep rich colours and with various encoding options, this will prove invaluable in any loyalty program.
Conclusion
With a huge array of customisation options, this premium printer is an excellent option for any organisation that demands quality, security and reliability. Magicard are so confident in the build quality of their machines that they offer a 3 year printer warranty. One of the best in the industry.