Magicard Printers

Magicard Tango

+ Magicard Tango technical specifications

Use the Magicard Tango Card Printer to print:

Both the Tango and the Rio offer the added security of the HoloKote and Holo Patch printing processes. The unique HoloKote system repeats a daylight visible security logo across the whole card face. Learn More


HoloKote Holo Patch

The Magicard Tango is a professional desktop single-sided card printer ready for all badging needs. It can download and print a full color, duplex card image in less 20 seconds using advanced bi-directional USB or parallel port.

Whisper quiet operation, plus easy drop-in dye film loading with automatic detection and set-up for dye film type.

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Features include:

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Technical Specifications

Title Description
Print Speed YMCKOK Color with Black on Back 25 seconds per card
Color on both sides 35 seconds per card
Duty Cycle No limits specified for both high and low throughput applications
Security Features Holokote anti-forgery protection preconfigured with UltraSecure logo plus custom security mark when used with the optional UltraSecure™ key.
Standard Warranty 12 months
The Tango also comes bundled with two years FREE UltraCoveragePlus warranty which includes full printhead coverage and free loaner service
Printer Interfaces Seperate bi-directional IEEE Standard 1284-1994 compatible (Centronics) parallel port and USB (1.1) port
Dye Film YMCKOK (six panel)
YMCKO (five panel)
Dye Film Loading Simple drop in loading (no threading)
Dye Film Setup Automatically detects film type
Dye Film Capacity High capacity 300 shot spool for standard 6 panel YMCKOK dye film (other types offer even higher capacity)
Printhead Replacement Simple field replacable unit
(single fastener and connector)
Software Supplied with Windows '98, ME, NT4 and 2000/XP driver software with on screen status (local or network operation)
Cleaning Simple cleaning cycle using externally fed T-card. Interval can be changed to suit conditions (350 cards standard)
Power Source Internal Power Supply autoranging 90 to 265 VAC 47-63 Hz 100 watts max. load
Magstripe Encoder Optional HiCo/LoCo Magstripe encoder (Tango M) ISO Std. 7811 and custom formats - can be combined with chip encoder (Tango MS)
Smart Card Encoder Optional chip contact programming facility for smart cards (Tango S) - can be combined with Magstripe encoder (Tango MS)
Contactless Smart Card Encoder Mifare option available now. Legic & I-class - contact sales office
Dimensions 7.5"width x 8.0" height x 21.5"length (190 mm width x 200 mm height x 545 mm length) including feeder and stacker
Card Size ISO standard CR-80 (15 mil to 63 mil thickness)

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