Description
Matica MC660 — Purpose-Built for Precision and Security
The Matica EDIsecure™ MC660 is a high-resolution dual-sided retransfer card printer designed for organisations that demand uncompromising print quality, robust data security, and the flexibility to scale. It is trusted worldwide for national ID programs, corporate employee badging, campus credential issuance, healthcare staff cards, and access control systems.
At its core, the MC660 uses dye-sublimation retransfer technology — a two-stage process that first prints onto a clear intermediate film, then thermally fuses that film onto the card surface. The result is perfect, full-surface coverage including the card edges, with no white borders and no printhead contact with the card itself. This extends printhead life, protects sensitive chip surfaces on smart cards, and delivers a depth of colour and sharpness that direct-to-card printers simply cannot match.
Matica MC660 — Purpose-Built for Precision and Security
The Matica EDIsecure™ MC660 is a high-resolution dual-sided retransfer card printer designed for organisations that demand uncompromising print quality, robust data security, and the flexibility to scale. It is trusted worldwide for national ID programs, corporate employee badging, campus credential issuance, healthcare staff cards, and access control systems.
At its core, the MC660 uses dye-sublimation retransfer technology — a two-stage process that first prints onto a clear intermediate film, then thermally fuses that film onto the card surface. The result is perfect, full-surface coverage including the card edges, with no white borders and no printhead contact with the card itself. This extends printhead life, protects sensitive chip surfaces on smart cards, and delivers a depth of colour and sharpness that direct-to-card printers simply cannot match.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nz4LUruOhsMatica MC660 — See the Retransfer Difference
Retransfer printing is a fundamentally different process from direct-to-card printing — and that difference shows in the final credential. Watch the video to see how the MC660’s two-stage transfer process produces richer colours, sharper edges, and complete card coverage that direct printing cannot achieve.
The MC660 is designed for organisations where card quality directly represents the value of what the credential enables — whether that is access to a secure facility, proof of a professional qualification, or a citizen’s identity document. When the card has to be right, the MC660 delivers.
- EDIsecure™ two-stage retransfer process
- Full surface coverage including card edges
- Safe for smart cards with embedded chips
- Compatible with PVC, PC, PET-G, ABS substrates
- Printhead never contacts the card — extended lifespan
FAQ
What is the difference between retransfer and direct-to-card printing?
Direct-to-card printing has the printhead in contact with the card surface directly, which leaves a narrow white border around the edge and can damage or contaminate smart card chips. Retransfer printing first prints the image onto a clear intermediate film, then laminates that film onto the card. The result is full edge-to-edge coverage on any card material, including smart cards with embedded electronics, with no white borders and no printhead wear from card contact.
What types of cards does the Matica MC660 support?
The MC660 prints on PVC, PET-G, PET, ABS, and Polycarbonate (PC) cards from 0.25 mm to 1.0 mm thick (10 to 40 mil). This covers standard CR-80 PVC cards, composite PVC/PET cards, and the thicker polycarbonate blanks used in government-grade national ID and driving licence programmes. It prints with the same edge-to-edge quality on flat cards and on cards with embedded contact or contactless chips.
How fast does the Matica MC660 print?
The MC660 outputs over 170 full-colour cards per hour in single-sided mode. With both the input and output hoppers holding up to 250 cards, it can run continuous unattended batch jobs without operator intervention. Dual-sided production reduces throughput somewhat but still delivers competitive speed for a desktop retransfer printer.
What security features does the MC660 include?
Security features include AES-256 data encryption for all network print jobs, micro-text printing (fine text visible only under magnification), UV ink printing (hidden fluorescent elements visible under UV light), the YMCKSc security ribbon with a dedicated Visual Security Element panel, and optional RFID-tagged retransfer film with embedded holographic elements. Combined with the MC-L laminator, additional holographic overlaminates can be applied inline for credentials that need to last 10 or more years.
Can the MC660 encode smart cards?
Yes. The MC660 supports magnetic stripe encoding (ISO 7811 HiCo/LoCo, Tracks 1, 2 and 3), contact smart card encoding (ISO 7816-2, EMV-compliant), and contactless smart card encoding (ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, MIFARE®, DESFire®, HID iClass®). All encoding is performed inline during the print run, eliminating the need for a separate encoding station.
Where can I buy the Matica MC660 in Dubai and the UAE?
We are an authorised Matica dealer in Dubai, UAE. We supply genuine MC660 units with full manufacturer warranty, in-country stock for fast delivery, and technical support. Contact us by phone on +971-4-4559-007 or by email at walid@etopme.ae to request a quote or discuss your card issuance requirements
Direct-to-card printing has the printhead in contact with the card surface directly, which leaves a narrow white border around the edge and can damage or contaminate smart card chips. Retransfer printing first prints the image onto a clear intermediate film, then laminates that film onto the card. The result is full edge-to-edge coverage on any card material, including smart cards with embedded electronics, with no white borders and no printhead wear from card contact.
The MC660 prints on PVC, PET-G, PET, ABS, and Polycarbonate (PC) cards from 0.25 mm to 1.0 mm thick (10 to 40 mil). This covers standard CR-80 PVC cards, composite PVC/PET cards, and the thicker polycarbonate blanks used in government-grade national ID and driving licence programmes. It prints with the same edge-to-edge quality on flat cards and on cards with embedded contact or contactless chips.
The MC660 outputs over 170 full-colour cards per hour in single-sided mode. With both the input and output hoppers holding up to 250 cards, it can run continuous unattended batch jobs without operator intervention. Dual-sided production reduces throughput somewhat but still delivers competitive speed for a desktop retransfer printer.
Security features include AES-256 data encryption for all network print jobs, micro-text printing (fine text visible only under magnification), UV ink printing (hidden fluorescent elements visible under UV light), the YMCKSc security ribbon with a dedicated Visual Security Element panel, and optional RFID-tagged retransfer film with embedded holographic elements. Combined with the MC-L laminator, additional holographic overlaminates can be applied inline for credentials that need to last 10 or more years.
Yes. The MC660 supports magnetic stripe encoding (ISO 7811 HiCo/LoCo, Tracks 1, 2 and 3), contact smart card encoding (ISO 7816-2, EMV-compliant), and contactless smart card encoding (ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, MIFARE®, DESFire®, HID iClass®). All encoding is performed inline during the print run, eliminating the need for a separate encoding station.
We are an authorised Matica dealer in Dubai, UAE. We supply genuine MC660 units with full manufacturer warranty, in-country stock for fast delivery, and technical support. Contact us by phone on +971-4-4559-007 or by email at walid@etopme.ae to request a quote or discuss your card issuance requirements
Matica MC660 — See the Retransfer Difference
Retransfer printing is a fundamentally different process from direct-to-card printing — and that difference shows in the final credential. Watch the video to see how the MC660’s two-stage transfer process produces richer colours, sharper edges, and complete card coverage that direct printing cannot achieve.
The MC660 is designed for organisations where card quality directly represents the value of what the credential enables — whether that is access to a secure facility, proof of a professional qualification, or a citizen’s identity document. When the card has to be right, the MC660 delivers.
- EDIsecure™ two-stage retransfer process
- Full surface coverage including card edges
- Safe for smart cards with embedded chips
- Compatible with PVC, PC, PET-G, ABS substrates
- Printhead never contacts the card — extended lifespan
FAQ
What is the difference between retransfer and direct-to-card printing?
Direct-to-card printing has the printhead in contact with the card surface directly, which leaves a narrow white border around the edge and can damage or contaminate smart card chips. Retransfer printing first prints the image onto a clear intermediate film, then laminates that film onto the card. The result is full edge-to-edge coverage on any card material, including smart cards with embedded electronics, with no white borders and no printhead wear from card contact.
What types of cards does the Matica MC660 support?
The MC660 prints on PVC, PET-G, PET, ABS, and Polycarbonate (PC) cards from 0.25 mm to 1.0 mm thick (10 to 40 mil). This covers standard CR-80 PVC cards, composite PVC/PET cards, and the thicker polycarbonate blanks used in government-grade national ID and driving licence programmes. It prints with the same edge-to-edge quality on flat cards and on cards with embedded contact or contactless chips.
How fast does the Matica MC660 print?
The MC660 outputs over 170 full-colour cards per hour in single-sided mode. With both the input and output hoppers holding up to 250 cards, it can run continuous unattended batch jobs without operator intervention. Dual-sided production reduces throughput somewhat but still delivers competitive speed for a desktop retransfer printer.
What security features does the MC660 include?
Security features include AES-256 data encryption for all network print jobs, micro-text printing (fine text visible only under magnification), UV ink printing (hidden fluorescent elements visible under UV light), the YMCKSc security ribbon with a dedicated Visual Security Element panel, and optional RFID-tagged retransfer film with embedded holographic elements. Combined with the MC-L laminator, additional holographic overlaminates can be applied inline for credentials that need to last 10 or more years.
Can the MC660 encode smart cards?
Yes. The MC660 supports magnetic stripe encoding (ISO 7811 HiCo/LoCo, Tracks 1, 2 and 3), contact smart card encoding (ISO 7816-2, EMV-compliant), and contactless smart card encoding (ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, MIFARE®, DESFire®, HID iClass®). All encoding is performed inline during the print run, eliminating the need for a separate encoding station.
Where can I buy the Matica MC660 in Dubai and the UAE?
We are an authorised Matica dealer in Dubai, UAE. We supply genuine MC660 units with full manufacturer warranty, in-country stock for fast delivery, and technical support. Contact us by phone on +971-4-4559-007 or by email at walid@etopme.ae to request a quote or discuss your card issuance requirements
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