Description
Product Overview
The Matica MC210 Dual-Sided is the volume workhorse of Matica’s MC series. It prints both faces of a card automatically in a single pass, so staff badges carrying policy text, a barcode or a magnetic stripe panel on the reverse come off the printer finished, with no manual flipping.
Monochrome throughput is where the MC210 stands apart. At up to 1,000 cards per hour it is the fastest in the MC range for single-colour work – the practical choice for visitor passes, library cards and event credentials issued in large batches.
Card handling suits continuous use: a 100-card input hopper, a 30-card front output for quick collection and an 80-card rear stacker for unattended runs. Ethernet is standard, so the printer sits on the network and serves multiple workstations without a dedicated host PC.
If you only ever print one side of a card, the single-sided MC210 costs less. If you need dual-interface smart card encoding, step up to the MC310.
Specifications
| Print method | Dye sublimation direct-to-card |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Print speed (colour) | Up to 180 cards per hour (YMCKO, single side) |
| Print speed (monochrome) | Up to 1,000 cards per hour |
| Print sides | Dual-sided, automatic |
| Card size | CR-80 (85.6 × 54 mm) |
| Input hopper | 100 cards |
| Output | 30-card front stacker; 80-card rear stacker |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0; Ethernet |
| Encoding options | Magnetic stripe; smart card |
| Warranty | 4 years (subject to use of ChromXpert ribbons) |
Matica MC Series Comparison
| Specification | MC110 | MC210 | MC310 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 dpi | 300 dpi | 300 dpi |
| Colour speed | Entry-level | 180 cards/hr | 180 cards/hr |
| Monochrome speed | Entry-level | 1,000 cards/hr | 850 cards/hr |
| Input hopper | 100 cards | 100 cards | 100 cards |
| Output hopper | 30 cards | 30 front / 80 rear | 30 cards |
| Ethernet | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Encoding | Contact / contactless options | Magnetic, smart card | Magnetic (ISO7811), dual-interface smart card |
| Warranty | 4 yr | 4 yr | 4 yr limited depot |
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the Matica MC210 dual-sided?
Up to 180 full-colour cards per hour and up to 1,000 cards per hour in monochrome. The monochrome figure is the highest in the Matica MC range.
What is the difference between the MC210 and MC310?
Both print at 300 dpi with the same colour speed. The MC210 is faster in monochrome; the MC310 offers broader encoding, including dual-interface smart cards. Choose the MC310 if you issue access-control credentials.
Does it print both sides automatically?
Yes. The card is printed, flipped internally and printed again without operator intervention, so dual-sided batches run unattended.
Can it encode magnetic stripe cards?
Yes, when specified with an encoder. Magnetic stripe and smart card modules are available and write data during the same pass that prints the card.
What warranty does it carry?
Four years, conditional on using Matica ChromXpert ribbons. Third-party ribbons can void the extended cover.
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