Datacard 512648-033 ID Card Printer
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Datacard Artista CR805 ID Card Printer Model Overview
The Datacard (Entrust) CR805 is a pigment-ink retransfer ID card printer engineered for premium, photo-quality credentials and long-life durability. With true 600 dpi printing, over-the-edge coverage, and fine-line reproduction, the CR805 delivers lifelike images, crisp microtext, and accurate spot colors for corporate IDs, student badges, and high-assurance government cards. Modular options—including inline lamination, a tactile impression module, and multi-hopper input—let you scale durability, security, and throughput as your program grows, while issuance-security features such as secure boot and a TPM help protect keys, certificates, and the device itself.
Key features:
- Premium retransfer output: 600 dpi pigment ink with over-the-edge coverage for vibrant, long-lasting images on a wide range of card materials.
- Scalable durability & security: Add inline lamination (patch/overlay) and tactile impression to boost card life and anti-tamper/anti-counterfeit protection.
- Program-ready modularity: Single- or dual-sided printing, optional multi-hopper input, and field-upgradable mag-stripe and smart-card encoders.
- Issuance security architecture: Secure boot chain, TPM-based key storage, and locked supplies workflows to help safeguard the issuance environment.
- Desktop simplicity: Intuitive LCD interface, certified supplies, and standard USB/Ethernet connectivity for fast deployment and support.
Specifications:
- Print technology: Pigment-ink retransfer (CMYKP, with optional K or UV panels depending on ribbon)
- Resolution: 600 dpi; over-the-edge (full-bleed) coverage
- Print modes: Single-sided or dual-sided
- Throughput (typical): Single-sided CMYKP up to ~100 cards/hour; dual-sided CMYKP-KP up to ~66 cards/hour
- Color management: ICC “True Color” and legacy SR/CR modes
- Connectivity: USB; 10/100 Ethernet (IPv4/IPv6)
- Encoding options: Magnetic stripe; contact/contactless smart-card encoders (field upgradable)
- Security: Secure Boot, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Kensington® lock support; optional printer lock
- Supplies: Certified pigment ribbons and retransfer film; cleaning cards/sleeves included with supply kits
- Modular add-ons: Card Lamination Module (CLM), Tactile Impression Module (TIM), multi-hopper input
- Use cases: Corporate ID, campus cards, driver/visitor credentials, healthcare, government, and financial instant issuance
Recommended Accessories
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- ID Card Laminate and Film (18)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of ID cards can the Datacard CR805 printer produce?
The Datacard CR805 is a versatile card printer capable of producing corporate badges, school IDs, driver's licenses, and other high-assurance ID cards. Its retransfer printing technology combined with pigment ink delivers photo-quality imagery and lifelike skin tones for accurate photo representation across virtually any card type you need to create.
Does the Datacard 512648-033 support smart card encoding?
Yes, this model includes a Single Wire HID Omnikey Smart Card Encoder that supports HID Prox, iClass, iClass SE, and iClass SEOS cards in read-write mode. This makes it ideal for organizations requiring integrated smart card functionality alongside standard ID card printing.
What encoding options are available with this Datacard printer?
The Datacard CR805 (model 512648-033) includes both ISO magnetic stripe encoding and smart card encoding capabilities via the integrated HID Omnikey encoder. This dual-encoding support allows you to produce cards with multiple data storage and authentication options to meet varied security and operational requirements.
What is the card input capacity of the Datacard CR805?
The Datacard CR805 features a 125-card input hopper, enabling efficient batch printing for medium-volume ID card production without frequent reloading. This capacity makes it well-suited for departments and organizations with regular card issuance needs.
Is the Datacard CR805 a single-sided or dual-sided printer?
The Datacard CR805 is a dual-sided retransfer printer, allowing you to print on both sides of the card in a single pass. Retransfer technology provides superior image quality, durability, and the ability to print edge-to-edge on cards of varying thicknesses and materials.
What printing technology does the Datacard CR805 use?
The Datacard CR805 uses pigment-based ink with retransfer printing technology, delivering photo-quality imagery with stunning resolution and extreme precision. This combination provides brilliant, eye-catching color output and accurate representation of lifelike skin tones in ID photos.
