Fire departments rely on photo ID cards to properly identify firefighters and emergency responders, which is extremely important especially during emergency situations. ID cards can play a critical role in making sure qualified individuals can get to the scene and react quickly when needed. The Alpha Card Entry Fire ID System is designed for smaller fire departments in need of an in-house badge printing solution. The system includes the Magicard Pronto professional ID card printer, basic ID card software, printing supplies, and a digital camera. With this system, your fire department can design and print full-color fire ID cards featuring the cardholder's photo, title, along with your choice of design and security elements.
The Magicard Pronto is a compact, user-friendly ID card printer designed for low-volume applications. It fits right on your desktop, taking up very little space. Each card is hand-fed into the machine and printed individually. The printer works fast, producing full-color ID cards in just 35 seconds. For added card security, Magicard's patented HoloKote watermark system comes standard with the printer. HoloKote is secure holographic watermark which can be incorporated across the surface of each card, helping to prevent illegal replication. Four fixed HoloKote patterns (waves, rings, keys, and globes) are selectable from the printer driver. When used with Magicard HoloPatch cards, one section of the HoloKote watermark can also be highlighted as a high visibility security seal.
The system includes a healthy supply of durable PVC cards, along with printer ribbon and a cleaning kit so you can start printing right way. The bundled Alpha Card Light ID card software makes it easy to design and print new fire ID badges on the spot, and maintain cardholder records in a standalone database.
The user has the option to print a HoloKote Security watermark across the card surface. A choice of 4 fixed HoloKote patterns are selectable from the printer driver. When used with HoloPatch cards, one area of the HoloKote watermark is highlighted as a high visibility security seal.
Print Speed
Prints a full colour edge-to-edge image in 35 seconds, and a monochrome image in 7 seconds.
Warranty
2 years limited warranty (North America and EU only). Elsewhere 1 year limited warranty.
Printer Interfaces
USB rev1.1 (USB 2.0 compatible).
Software Drivers
Windows 2000, 2003 Server, XP and Vista 32 bits.
Card Types
PVC plain, magnetic stripe (HiCo, LoCo), self-adhesive and HoloPatch cards.
Card Dimensions
ISO standard CR80 85.6mm x 54mm (3.375" x 2.125")
Card Thickness
0.020" to 0.040" (0.51mm to 1.02mm).
Printhead
300dpi field replaceable.
Printing technology
Thermal transfer with solid wax and color dye sublimation
Dimensions
270mm L x 215mm W x 233mm H (10.6" L x 8.4" W x 9.1" H).
Weight
4.4 kg (9.7 lbs).
Software
Card Design
Produce PVC ID cards or paper badges
Pre-defined templates
Rich text formatting
Import images
Background removal
Design elements
Multiple layers
Conditional elements and layers
1D barcodes
Magnetic stripe
Ghosting/Opacity effects
Alignment and formatting tools
Serial numbers
Date and time (manual entry)
Database
Standalone database (holds 200 records)
Capture and store photos
Save photo paths in database
Supports photo and signature capture
Search and group filters
Customizable layout
Database Connectivity
MS Access (sample only)
ID Card Printing
Supports all PVC card printers (CR80 card size)
Selective black (K) panel printing
Double-sided printing
Security Features
File password protection
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
Ribbon
YMCKO full-color ribbon. Prints: 300
Camera
QuickCam Specifications
High quality 1.3 megapixel resolution
RightLight™ lighting feature takes true-to-life pictures in any setting
Compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Captures video or still images up to 640x480
Adjustable base attaches to any monitor or notebook computer
USB 2.0 connectivity
Built in microphone with RightSound™ technology
Cleaning Kit
Magicard CK1 Cleaning Kit
Cleaning kit for Magicard Pronto, Opera, Alto, and Tempo printers
Kit includes 5 T-Cards and 1 cleaning pen
Related Items
Support
Cleaning the rollers of a Magicard ID card printer
Cleaning the printhead of a Magicard ID card printer