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Matica XID8600 Retransfer ID Card Printer Overview The XID8600 is a 600dpi dual-sided retransfer printer that prints clean, edge-to-edge colour on every card material from standard PVC to polycarbonate. It holds microtext down to 1.3pt on the finished card, sharp enough to carry visual security elements. Organisations printing in the tens of thousands per year, including councils, universities, security contractors, government departments and healthcare trusts, use the XID8600 where card quality and built-in security both have to be right. Specifications Specification Detail Part number (Plastic ID SKU)37-1420 Manufacturer part numberPR000198 Print technologyDye-sublimation retransfer (over-the-edge) Print resolution600 × 600dpi Print modeSingle- or dual-sided Dual-sided mechanismFactory-fitted built-in flipper module Print speedUp to 120 cards per hour Input hopper200 cards (0.76mm standard thickness) Output hopper100 cards Card sizeISO CR-80 (85.60 × 53.98mm) Card materialsPVC, Composite PVC, ABS, PET, Polycarbonate Card thickness0.25mm to 1.02mm (10 to 40 mil; hopper adjustment required outside standard) ConnectivityUSB 2.0, Ethernet DisplayLCD SecurityKensington lock, electronic lock, IPsec data encryption Dimensions (W × D × H)343 × 322 × 360mm Weight13.9kg (without optional modules) Printer warranty36 months Printhead warrantyLifetime (with genuine EDIsecure® materials; other conditions apply) What's Included: Matica XID8600 retransfer card printer (dual-sided, flipper module factory-fitted) Power supply USB cable 600dpi retransfer printing and what it means for card quality Retransfer printing works differently to direct-to-card. The image is printed onto a clear film first, and that film is then thermally fused to the card surface. The result is true over-the-edge coverage with no white border, and a surface that is more resistant to wear and UV fade than a direct-to-card print. At 600dpi, the XID8600’s printhead can hold text as small as 1.3pt on the finished card. That matters because fine security detail, such as microtext, guilloche patterns and UV-reactive elements, has to be at a resolution where it reads correctly under magnification and is difficult to reproduce by copying. The 600dpi resolution is also why the XID8600 is used in national ID and driver’s licence programmes, where the card itself is a security document. Contact chips and contactless antennas create a raised or uneven card surface. A direct-to-card printhead can produce an uneven result over the chip area; retransfer covers it cleanly, so the XID8600 prints consistently regardless of what is embedded in the card. Security features and encoding options Built-in printer security: The XID8600 has a Kensington lock slot, an electronic lock and IPsec-encrypted data transfer as standard. Together, th..

The Matica XID8300 (part number 37-1410) is a mid level retransfer card printer built for organisations that need photographic quality identity cards without moving up to a full industrial system. It uses over-the-edge retransfer technology to print sharp, edge-to-edge full colour images that cover the entire card surface, so there is no white border around the finished card.Ribbons and films for the XID8300 are listed under Matica printer ribbons. This printer suits busy environments such as event accreditation, education, corporate access and membership schemes where personalised passes, badges and secure ID need to be produced on demand. Because retransfer printing works on uneven surfaces, the XID8300 handles contact and contactless smart cards particularly well and holds its clarity even over embedded chips. The metal chassis makes the unit robust and dependable for daily use. Its modular design means you can start single sided then expand later, keeping the XID8300 relevant as your requirements grow. Specifications Part number37-1410 ManufacturerMatica Print technologyDye sublimation over-the-edge retransfer Print resolution300 dpi Print speedUp to 120 cards per hour (single sided) Card sizeStandard CR-80 (85.60 x 53.98 mm) Compatible card materialsPVC, ABS, PET and polycarbonate Input hopper200 cards (0.76 mm cards) Output hopper100 cards (0.76 mm cards) Dimensions343 x 322 x 360 mm Printer warranty24 months manufacturer warranty Printhead warrantyLifetime when using EDIsecure materials (conditions apply) How to choose The XID8300 prints on standard CR-80 cards in PVC, ABS, PET and polycarbonate, giving you scope for everything from simple visitor passes through to durable long-life credentials. It is available in single sided and double sided configurations, so choose double sided if you need to print information or security features on the reverse. To keep the lifetime printhead warranty in place you should run genuine EDIsecure ribbons and retransfer film. If you are unsure which consumables or configuration match your project, the Plastic ID team can help you specify the right setup. Frequently asked questions What is retransfer printing and why does it matter? Retransfer prints the image onto a clear film first then fuses that film to the card. This produces over-the-edge coverage with no white border and gives noticeably sharper results than direct-to-card printing, especially on smart cards with uneven surfaces. Can the XID8300 print double sided? Yes. The printer is offered in single sided and double sided versions and its modular design lets you add capability as your needs change. Which cards can I use? It accepts standard CR-80 sized cards (85.60 x 53.98 mm) in PVC, ABS, PET and polycarbonate. The 200 card input hopper and 100 card output hopper are rated for standard 0.76 mm cards. Does the printer come with a warranty? It carries a 24 month manufacturer warranty. The printhead is covered for its lifet..