DataCard ImageCard Magna User Manual page 10

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A printer can be ordered with the following optional modules:
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Table 1-1
Model name
ImageCard
Magna
Ultragrafix
Magna
#. Only one of these modules can be installed; the printer cannot have both topcoat and
overlay modules.
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Duplex module. The duplex module flips the card to automatically print on both
sides of the card. The printer label includes the number "2" if the printer has a
duplex module.
Magnetic stripe module, for either 3-track (IAT) encoding or single-track NTT (J)
encoding. The module is installed in-line with the print operation. It encodes data
on the magnetic stripe and then verifies the data.
Smart card module. The smart card module can have one of the following:
– Contact coupler (SC410 on the printer label)
– Contactless (RF) coupler (SC680 on the printer label)
– Both contact and contactless couplers (SC4/6 on the printer label)
– Contact station (SCCS on the printer label) with external coupler
– Smart card ready (SCR on the printer label), which is shipped without a
coupler installed
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A custom smart card application can use the module to initialize and program
the smart card chip on a card.
Optional overlay module. The optional overlay module applies a durable polyester
patch (overlay) to one or both sides of the personalized card. The patch can be
clear or have a holographic image on it.
Optional topcoat module. The optional topcoat module applies a protective film to
the card surface. The topcoat can be clear, which protects images, or have a
tamper-evident holographic image on it.
lists the models and their features.
Table 1-1: Magna Class printer features
Colors
printed
Full color or
monochrome
Monochrome
Monochrome printing uses a ribbon with a single color, such as black. To optimize
monochrome printing, use a monochrome printhead.
User's Guide for ImageCard® Magna™ and UltraGrafix® Magna™ Printers
Overlay Topcoat Duplex
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module module module
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Yes Yes Yes
No No
Yes
Overview
Magnetic Smart
stripe card
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module module
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Yes Yes
No
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Yes
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