Description
Product Overview
The Matica MC310 is the most capable single-sided printer in Matica’s MC series, and the model that makes sense for organisations combining card printing with access control. Ethernet is standard rather than optional, so the printer sits on the network and serves multiple workstations without a dedicated host PC.
Encoding is built into the platform: ISO7811 magnetic stripe and dual-interface smart card encoders handle both contact and contactless credentials from a single device. For a business issuing staff cards that also open doors or clock attendance, that removes a separate encoding step.
Monochrome throughput is the MC310’s standout figure. At 850 cards per hour it far exceeds most direct-to-card printers in its class, which matters for high-volume monochrome runs like visitor passes, library cards or event credentials.
Physically it is larger and heavier than typical desktop printers at 453 mm long and 10 kg, so allow proper bench space. In exchange you get a four-year limited depot warranty and broad operating system support including Windows, Linux and macOS.
Specifications
| Print method | Dye sublimation direct-to-card |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Print speed (colour) | 180 cards per hour (YMCKO, single side, batch) |
| Print speed (monochrome) | 850 cards per hour |
| Print sides | Single-sided (dual-sided model available) |
| Card size | CR-80 (85.6 × 54 mm) |
| Input hopper | 100-card feeder |
| Output hopper | 30-card stacker |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0; Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseT; optional Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g |
| Encoding options | Magnetic stripe (ISO7811); dual-interface smart card |
| Ribbons | YMCKO colour ribbon, 250-300 prints |
| Dimensions | 453 mm L × 206 mm W × 233 mm H (17.8 × 8.1 × 9.2 in) |
| Weight | 10 kg (22 lbs) |
| Power | 110-115 V / 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz |
| Operating temperature | 10 °C to 30 °C |
| Software | SoftBadge Creator Basic |
| Operating systems | Windows, Windows Server, GNU/Linux, macOS |
| Warranty | 4-year limited depot warranty |
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
What is the difference between the Matica MC110, MC210 and MC310?
All three print at 300 dpi. The MC110 is entry-level with optional Ethernet. The MC210 adds standard Ethernet and the fastest monochrome speed at 1,000 cards per hour. The MC310 offers the broadest encoding, including dual-interface smart cards.
How fast is the Matica MC310?
Up to 180 full-colour cards per hour in batch mode, and up to 850 cards per hour in monochrome.
Does the MC310 support network printing?
Yes. Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseT is standard, and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g is available as an option, so multiple workstations can print without a dedicated host PC.
Can the MC310 encode access-control cards?
Yes. It supports ISO7811 magnetic stripe encoding and dual-interface smart card encoding, covering both contact and contactless credentials in one device.
What is the Matica MC310 warranty?
A four-year limited depot warranty, notably longer than the two- to three-year cover typical of competing direct-to-card printers.
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