Single Sided ID Card Printers

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about ID printers? Get quick answers in our FAQ section below.

What's the price difference between dual sided and single sided id card printers?

A dual-sided ID printer typically costs $400 to $600 more than a single-sided printer.
When should I buy a dual sided ID printer vs going with the single sided model?

Printing on the back side of the card is best if you have a large amount of data to print. This is especially true if the back of the card contains variable data.
I need to print barcodes, should I buy a single sided printer?

A barcode is large enough that it can be read by a barcode scanner quickly and easily. This is very difficult if only printing on one side if other information is also included. Printing the barcode on the back of the card also helps print in true black using the (k) panel.

Can I upgrade later from a single sided printer to a dual sided one?

Many printers, like the Magicard 300, Magicard 600, and Primacy 2, have the capability to receive automatic updates in the future to enable dual-sided printing functionality.
If I have a single sided printer, can I just manually flip the cards over to print the backside?

It is indeed achievable. While you may cut costs initially, you will also invest additional time and manpower.
What ribbon do I use for a single sided ID card printer?

ID card printers utilize color ribbons to print the image. The acronym YMCKO represents Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black (K), and an Overlay Panel. If you intend to print a full-color image on just one side of the card, you should purchase the YMCKO ribbon.

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Magicard 300 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 1,350.00

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.35 per YMCKO card in 23 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 70 Card Output
Lamination : Not available
Security features: Digital Shredding, Holokote®
Warranty : 3 years

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Magicard 600 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 2,471.15

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing. Monochrome in 600 X 300 dpi.
$0.39 per YMCKO card in 19 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 70 Card Output
Lamination : Not available
Security features: Digital Erasing, Holokote®
Warranty : 3 years

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Magicard Pronto ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 935.00

Single Sided Printer
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.49 per YMCKO card in 36 seconds
Manual-Fed Printer
Lamination : Not available
Security features: Holokote®
Warranty : 2 years

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Magicard Pronto100 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 1,204.50

Single Sided Printer
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.67 per YMCKO card in 23 seconds
50 Card Input Hopper & 50 Card Hopper
Lamination : Not available
Security features: Holokote®
Warranty : 3 years

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Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 1,544.00

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.37 per YMCKO card in 18 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 100 Card Output with Optional 200 input Hopper
Lamination : Optional
Security features: Digital Erasing, Optional Kineclipse®, Optional Mechanical lock, Optional Lamination Holograms
Warranty : 3 years

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Evolis Agilia ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 3,990.00

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
Retransfer Printing Technology in 600 dpi
$0.46 per YMCKO card in 24 seconds
200 Card Input Hopper & 100 Card Output
Lamination : Optional
Security features: Digital Erasing, Optional Kineclipse®, Optional Mechanical lock, Optional Lamination Holograms
Warranty : 3 years, Lifetime on Printhead

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Fargo DTC1250e ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 1,099.00

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.36 per YMCKO card in 16 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 30 Card Output
Lamination : Not available
Security features: AES-256 encryption and resin scramble data protection
Warranty : 3 years

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Fargo DTC1500 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 2,788.24

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.37 per YMCKO card in 16 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 100 Card Output
Lamination : Optional
Security features: Security watermark, resin scramble, Password & AES 256 data encryption
Warranty : 3 years

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Fargo HDP6600 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 4,799.90

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
Retransfer Printing Technology in 600 dpi
$0.42 per YMCKO card in 16 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 200 Output
Lamination : Optional (Wasteless)
Security features: AES 256 data encryption, Resin scramble data protection, Laminate security options
Warranty: 3 Years, Lifetime on Printhead

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Entrust Sigma DS1 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 1,245.00

Single Sided Printer
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.49 per YMCKO card in 21 seconds
125 Card Input Hopper & 25 Card Output Hopper
Lamination : Not available
Security features: Encryption, TPM Module, Secure Boot, Luster and Fluorescent ribbons
Warranty : 3 years

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