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
- Loyalty and membership cards
- Employee and visitor badges
- Student ID and access control card
- Dual Sided Cards with Holograms and Holo-Patches
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.

Features include:
- CoverPlus warranty with no-hassle printhead cover and loaner service in EU & USA.
- Built in HoloKote, Ultra's patented anti-forgery system.
- A full two years Ultra Downloads and prints a double-sided card with full color on one side and resin black on the other in less than 25 seconds using advanced bi-directional USB or parallel port. (full color both sides: 40 seconds)
- Drop-in dye film loading with automatic detection and set-up for dye film type.
- Whisper quiet operation due to the advanced micro-stepping drive system.
- Built tough to withstand the hard work of high throughput print jobs, but also ideal for low duty-cycle applications.
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) |
For More Information or a Quote on any of our products
Please Call 1 (800) 664-7175 or e-mail info@al-cor.com
