Description
Product Overview
The Matica MC110 is the entry point to Matica’s MC series and a direct alternative to the FARGO DTC1250e at a slightly lower price. It prints full-colour single-sided cards at 300 dpi using direct-to-card dye sublimation – the standard technology for staff badges, student cards and membership cards.
Its clearest advantage is the four-year warranty, longer than most printers in this class, provided you use Matica’s ChromXpert ribbons. For a small organisation buying one printer and keeping it for years, that cover is worth weighing against a marginally cheaper competitor.
Bundled CardExchange Producer Lite means you can design and print cards on day one without buying separate badge software – a meaningful saving, since card design packages are often sold separately at several hundred dirhams.
The MC110 sits below the MC210 and MC310 in the range. If you expect to need Ethernet as standard, faster monochrome throughput or built-in magnetic stripe and smart card encoding, the MC310 is the better long-term choice.
Specifications
| Print method | Dye sublimation direct-to-card |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Print sides | Single-sided (dual-sided model available) |
| Card size | CR-80 (85.6 × 54 mm) |
| Input hopper | 100 cards |
| Output hopper | 30 cards |
| Interfaces | USB; Ethernet optional |
| Encoding options | Contact and contactless smart card |
| Software | CardExchange Producer Lite included |
| Operating systems | Windows and macOS |
| 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 (with ChromXpert ribbons) | 4 yr | 4 yr limited depot |
| Positioning | Entry-level, low volume | Mid-range workhorse | Feature-complete, encoding-ready |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Matica MC110 compare with the FARGO DTC1250e?
Both are entry-level 300 dpi direct-to-card printers at a similar price. The MC110 offers a longer four-year warranty and bundled design software; the DTC1250e is faster at 225 cards per hour and has wider ribbon availability in the UAE.
Does the MC110 print double-sided cards?
Not in this single-sided configuration. Matica offers a dual-sided MC110 as a separate model for cards that need printing on both faces.
What software comes with the Matica MC110?
CardExchange Producer Lite is included, so you can design and print cards immediately without buying separate badge-design software.
What does the four-year warranty cover?
It covers the printer for four years, conditional on using Matica ChromXpert ribbons. Third-party ribbons can void the extended cover, so check before switching consumables.
Should I buy the MC110 or the MC310?
Choose the MC110 for low volumes and simple colour cards. Choose the MC310 if you need standard Ethernet, faster monochrome printing, or built-in magnetic stripe and smart card encoding.
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