Prima 4 retransfer ID card printer

Using retransfer printing technology the Prima 4 produces high quality photo cards quickly in large volumes, comparable to offset litho printing

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High-volume photo quality printing

FIPS 201 certified for the personalisation of US Government credentials, the Magicard Prima 4 provides a reliable, robust solution for instant issuance in a compact package. Using a retransfer printing process, images are first printed onto a thin film then heat transferred onto the card surface. This produces a high resolution glossy image, printed right over the edge of the card.

Customisable stealth security

A special dye sublimation Ultra Violet (UV) ribbon can be used with the Prima 4 for the printing of invisible photographs, logos, text or symbols when issuing high security cards. The UV ink is not detectable to the naked eye, but is only visible with the use of a UV light source. This special YMCK-UV ribbon offers an affordable yet still highly secure feature to decrease susceptibility to counterfeiting.

Trusted electronic security

The Magicard Prima 4 can be equipped with a range of card encoding devices to write secure electronic data to cards at the point of issuance. Smart card encoding options include contact chip, MIFARE®, DESFire® and iClass®. Specialist high-security encoders, such as EMV accredited devices, can also be fitted for the in-line personalisation of payment cards. The Prima 4 can also be supplied with a magnetic stripe encoder built-in.

Backed by the industry’s best 3 year warranty*

Magicard Prima 4 with UltraCoverPlus – our promise to keep you printing.

The reliability of our well-established print engine enables us to offer you a comprehensive 3 year warranty with full telephone and online support. This includes a free replacement for any printhead damaged over the lifetime of the warranty. In the unlikely event of a field failure, we will overnight a replacement loan printer to you whilst we repair your existing device.

*Available in the EU, North America and other selected territories.
Elsewhere 1 year minimum limited depot warranty.

Prima 4 consumables

Product code Details Capacity
Prima 4 film sets Prima 431 YMCK colour dye film and retransfer film sets (x1 set) 1000 images 1000 images per set
Prima 431/S YMCK colour dye film and retransfer film set (x1 set) 1000 images
Prima 4 dye film Prima 433 YMCKK colour dye film black panel on reverse 750 images
Prima 434 YMCK-UV colour dye film with UV panel 750 images
Prima 435 YMCKO-PO dye film with peel-off panel 750 images
Prima 4 retransfer film Prima 436 Retransfer film 1000 images
Prima 4 patch laminate film Prima 462 Clear patch laminate 0.6mil 600 patches
Prima 463 Clear patch laminate 0.6mil with chip cutout 600 patches
Prima 464 Clear patch laminate 1.0mil 600 patches
Prima 465 Clear patch laminate 1.0mil with chip cutout 600 patches
Prima 4 overlay film Prima 461 OVD ‘snowflake’ design film 1000 overlays
Prima 466 Clear OVD film 1000 overlays
Prima 4 custom overlay/patch Prima 468 Set up charge for custom overlay film/patch laminate
Prima 467-patch Custom design holographic patch 0.6mil 600 patches
Prima 467-overlay Custom design holographic overlay 1000 overlays
Cleaning kits

E9887 Prima 4 cleaning kit 10x swabs, wipes, cards
E9681 Retransfer cleaning card 1x pack
E9682 Retransfer cleaning wipe 1x pack
E9683 Magnetic stripe cleaning kit – EU 10x cards (EU only)
UltraSecure cards 125 KHz Proximity
SMA Proximity
MIFARE Classic®
MIFARE® DESFire® EV1
Contact chip
Multi-technology
Blank cards

M9006-793 Premium blank white cards – CR80
M9006-794 Blank white cards with magnetic stripe – CR80

Prima 4 specifications

Printer Details Product code
Print technology 300dpi retransfer (600dpi option on request)
Feed system Hopper fed
Card capacity 100 card input hopper, 100 card output hopper
Single-sided printing Prima 401
Double-sided printing Prima 402
Security Electronic lock for hopper and door, security ribbon erase
Encoding options Details
Magnetic stripe ISO 7811 – tracks 1, 2 and 3
Smart card Contact chip, MIFARE®, DESFire® and iClass®.
Other encoders available, see encoder compatibility matrix
Connectivity and drivers Details
Operating Systems Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1, 10 (32 and 64bit) Windows server 2003 R2 SP2, 2008, 2012
USB connection USB rev1.1 and USB 2.0
Ethernet connection Secure IPSEC Ethernet fitted as standard
Warranty Details
3 year UltraCoverPlus Telephone support, full printhead coverage and loaner service.
*Available in North America, EU and other selected territories.
*Elsewhere a minimum of 1 year limited depot warranty.
Visual security Details Product code
UV printing YMCK-UV 750 images (full colour and UV panel) Prima 434
Print speed Details
Colour Over 100 cards per hour
Accepted cards Details
Card sizes ISO CR80 85.6mm x 54mm / 3.375″ x 2.125″
Card types PVC, ABS, PET, PVH, and polycarbonate ISO blank cards, HiCo magnetic stripe and smart cards
Card thickness 0.25mm to 1.0mm / 0.010” to 0.040”
Physical specifications Details
Printer weight 15.5Kg / 34lbs
Printer size Height: 320mm / 12.6″ Width: 343mm / 13.5″ Length: 330mm / 13″
Environmental operating range 15°C to 30°C / 59°F to 86°F ; 35% to 70% non-condensing
Optional upgrades Details Product code
In-line laminator Single-sided or double-sided lamination Prima 451 / Prima 452
Bend remedy for Prima 4 Duo only Fitted as standard in Prima 4 Uno Prima 424
Printer variants Details Product code
Prima 4 Uno Single-sided retransfer printer Prima 401
Prima 4 Duo Double-sided retransfer printer Prima 402