Matica MC660 High Resolution Retransfer Card Printer

Description

Matica MC660 Dual-Sided Retransfer ID Card Printer — Professional-Grade Secure Credential Issuance for the UAE

The Matica MC660 Dual-Sided Retransfer ID Card Printer & Encoder is a high-performance, government-trusted credential printing solution engineered for organizations that will accept nothing less than the highest image quality, the deepest security, and the fastest throughput available in a desktop retransfer system. Launched at Secure Document World 2019 through a strategic alliance between Matica Technologies and Canon, the MC660 combines decades of secure ID expertise with world-class printing precision. Today it is deployed across high-security, high-volume ID issuance projects worldwide — from national identity programs and driving license bureaus to corporate enterprise badge systems and university campus card programs.

Unrivalled 600 dpi Print Quality with Retransfer Technology

At the heart of the MC660 is its 600×600 dpi dye-sublimation retransfer print engine — one of the highest resolutions available in a desktop ID card printer. Unlike direct-to-card printers where the printhead contacts the card surface directly, the MC660’s retransfer technology first prints a reverse image onto an intermediate film which is then thermally fused onto the card. The result is immaculate, over-the-edge coverage of the card’s entire surface with no gaps, no blurring, and no white borders. This process extends flawlessly to uneven card surfaces — meaning smart contact and contactless cards with embedded electronics receive the same perfect, full-coverage print as standard PVC cards. At 600 dpi the MC660 reproduces the most demanding graphical designs: micro-text visible only under magnification, fine 1D/2D/QR barcodes, and complex multi-color corporate livery — all with unprecedented clarity that reflects your organization’s professional standards.

High-Volume Speed for Demanding Issuance Environments

The MC660 is built for productivity. With an output of over 170 cards per hour in single-sided color batch mode, a 250-card input hopper, and a 250-card output hopper, the MC660 handles continuous, uninterrupted high-volume print runs without operator intervention. Card thickness compatibility ranges from 0.25 mm to 1.0 mm (10–40 mil), accommodating standard PVC (30 mil), composite PVC/PET, and thicker polycarbonate cards commonly used in government-grade ID documents. The dual-sided standard configuration produces full-coverage front-and-back printing in a single automated pass, doubling usable credential space without additional handling time.

Advanced Security Features for Tamper-Evident Credentials

Security is embedded at every layer of the MC660’s design. The printer produces micro-text — characters so fine they are invisible to the naked eye but clearly legible under magnification — making unauthorized reproduction virtually impossible. Combined with the UV ribbon option, credentials feature hidden fluorescent elements visible only under ultraviolet light, providing an additional forensic authentication layer. The security ribbon (YMCKSc) introduces a dedicated security panel that significantly increases the number of Visual Security Elements (VSE) on each card, raising the bar for counterfeiting resistance. RFID-tagged retransfer films with embedded holographic elements protect card stock authenticity while simplifying consumables inventory management. Integrated with the MC-L laminator module, card life extends to up to ten years — ideal for national ID cards, driving licenses, and other long-lifecycle credentials.

Complete Encoding Suite for Smart Card Personalization

The Matica MC660 supports a comprehensive range of inline encoding technologies enabling the printer to both print and personalize credentials in a single efficient workflow. ISO magnetic stripe encoding (ISO7811) accommodates HiCo and LoCo stripes across Tracks 1, 2, and 3 for access control, loyalty programs, and payment systems. The optional dual-interface encoder handles contact smart card personalization (ISO7816-2, EMV-compliant) and contactless encoding (ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, MIFARE®, DESFire®, HID iClass®), providing complete flexibility for any smart card issuance program. All encoding is performed inline during the print run, eliminating separate encoding stations and maximizing operational efficiency.

Modular MDM Architecture for Scalable Investment Protection

The MC660 follows Matica’s MDM (Matica Desktop Module) architecture — a short-edge card path design compatible with a wider range of third-party and Matica-branded peripheral modules than competing solutions. As your organization’s requirements evolve you can add the MC-L inline laminator for holographic security and card durability, the MC-LX desktop laser engraver for permanent laser personalization of polycarbonate cards, or a desktop embosser for tactile personalization. Each module connects directly to the MC660, creating a compact integrated desktop issuance line without the cost or footprint of a central issuance system.

Ideal Applications in Dubai, UAE & the GCC Region

The Matica MC660 is the preferred retransfer ID card printer for government agencies issuing national identity documents, residence permits, and driving licenses; corporate enterprises requiring secure employee and access control badges; universities managing campus ID programs; healthcare facilities issuing staff and patient credentials; and loyalty and membership programs demanding high-quality, durable cards. Its combination of 600 dpi precision, high-speed output, advanced security features, and modular expandability makes it one of the most capable and cost-effective retransfer ID card printers available in the UAE market today.