Choosing an ID Card Printer – Evolis or Magicard

Both Evolis and Magicard are well known manufacturers of ID card printers, but let’s take a more in depth at two of their models to compare what you get from a Evolis Pebble compared to a Magicard Pronto.



*Only with Professional Software

On First glance you may think the features of the Evolis Pebble 4 Colour ID Printer far outweigh the features of the Magicard Pronto but although these two card printers are close in the features they offer their speed and their connections. It is important to consider the difference in cost between the two printers.

The two printers both offer single side printing can be used to encode magnetic strips and smart cards with the right encoders. Print using Colour dye sublimation and monochrome thermal transfer. Produce Cards at a fairly high speed for a printer, allow for cards to be designed using free software.
The two card printers do have some differences. The Magicard Pronto is not quite as fast as the Evolis Pebble and doesn’t have the memory and feeder and hopper devices. It does offer Holokote Security Watermarking and allow for rewritable cards to be used.

If it comes down to cost then you do need to consider that the Magicard Pronto card printers are £995 each, but you will need to buy the professional software if you want to make cards with magnetic strips and smart cards you will need the extra software for £299, making a total of £1294

The Evolis Pebble is £1658.33 which is more expensive but all the software is included, the badges print in high definition at 300dpi, it’s faster and does have more add-ons to the actual machine.

It is always worth considering what you want out of an ID Card printer and making your selection based on what suits your organisation.

Uses of ID Card Printers

Getting an ID card printer could be one of the best decisions you make today. ID card printers
If you work in a secure environment or simply want an easy way to comply with health and safety legislation then buying an ID card printer could be the easy way to comply with these regulations. With a high number of staff, keeping track of staff for fire regulations can be a challenge. If you buy an ID card printer that produces a metal strip that stores information like the top of the range Evolis ID Card Printers. You can use the ID cards to track entry and exit from the office a way of adhering to fire safety regulations and keeping an eye on staff working hours.

If you have a badge that displays the information then staff can know each other’s names without having to ask, beneficial in a large organisation where everybody doesn’t necessary know each other.

In a large organisation you can restrict access using ID cards to only part of a building or only certain facilities, for example restrict access to photocopiers and printers.
As well as staff you can also produce ID cards for visitors, this once again complies with security and fire procedures and can be especially handy in meetings so you know all your visitors names with a clear easy to read printed badge rather than a someone’s handwritten badge.
There are a number of Evolis ID card printers in their range, offering a range of options from 3 colour options, the printer comes with free software to design your badge and they print at a high speed to produce a high quality encoded card within seconds. The Evolis 4 colour pebble ID card printer offers a similar product but with the option to print in 4 colours with an exchangeable machine cover making it an attractive office machine that will blend in with any enviroment. Both these machines have a detatchable 100 card feeder to save you having to put the cards into the machine manually.
If you want a simpler ID card printer then why not consider less colours and a card printer that allows you to print on a smaller scale like the Evolis Tattoo 2 colour printer, a perfect choice if you want to use barcodes on your id cards and have no need for magnetic strip encoding.
For an environment where you may be worried about people forging an id card, it may be worth considering Magicard Pronto Card Printers , this printer uses a sublimation process that allows a holographic film to be put on top of the card to discourage anyone from trying to create a forgery of the cards, the cards are also rewritable so can be used more than once

Whichever ID card printer is suitable for your company, make sure you come to Continua for all your Office Supplies.

Continua partners with iMM

Continua have recently announced a new partnership with DocumentX, the UK distributor for International Mailroom Machines (iMM), a new UK manufacturer of poly wrapping solutions.

As the UK's number one provider of multi-vendor maintenance for print-to-post production equipment, Continua will incorporate the new range of iMM poly wrapping solutions to its maintenance services as well as enable both Continua and DocumentX to provide their combined customer base with flexible, user friendly and productive poly wrapping solutions.

Commenting on the print production market and Continua's growth plans for the next 12-18 months, Mark Cannons, Managing Director at Continua said: "The recession has had an impact on all businesses and this has meant tighter budgets and a strong demand for efficient and flexible solutions."

iMM offer a range of poly wrapping equipment, i6-series, which includes the Compact, Flexi and Maxi. The iMM i6-series has been designed by flexible, east to operate and productive. This combined with a small foot print and a relatively low price makes it an ideal choice for start-up mailers investing in their first poly wrapping solution.

With a top operating speed of 7,000 packs per hour, the iMM i6-series is the perfect polywrap solution for all mailers that wish to increase profits through easy and quick change over between different jobs. The flexible solution handles pack sizes up to A3 in size and 50mm in thickness.

Automatic settings for the wrapping unit are displayed on the large colour touch screen. Whilst print registration reading for printed film is a standard feature on all iMM poly wrappers, the i6-series also has a "learn" function where by the operator puts a set on the track and the solution measures the pack and saves the job.

The series uses servo motion technology and state of the art electronics and are all supplied with a built-in vacuum shuttle main feeders. All other feeders on the system are stand alone which can be connected to the poly wrapper when required. We offer a choice of two different vacuum rotary feeders and two different friction feeders. The solution can also be fitted with a variety of feeders including pick-and-place feeders, gimmick feeders, autoloaders etc. Making the iMM i6 series one of the most flexible poly wrapping solutions in the market.

Xerox Premium Carbonless Paper has been specifically developed for laser printers and copiers

Carbonless forms, NCR paper, Carbon copy paper, NCR forms, NCR sets, Carbonless paper... Whatever you call it, Continua have a solution!

Advantages for printer

• Enables quick turnaround times.
• Delivers superb runnability on short or long run printing.
• Eliminates the need to outsource.
• Non-contaminating chemistry improves productivity.
• Features crisp, durable imaging.
• Print on demand - eliminating obsolete forms and reducing storage costs.
• Makes sequential numbering fast and easy.
• Satisfaction guaranteed!

Advantages for people who use forms

• Features dark and crisp imaging.
• Personalises forms with variable data.
• Speeds data collection through bar coding.
• Reduces inventory and storage costs by printing on demand.
• Improves accuracy because key areas can be colour-highlighted.
• Enhances brand value through use of colour.
• Satisfaction guaranteed!

Continua stock a wide range of Xerox Premium Carbonless Paper - all competitively prices per box.

Our friendly Office Supplies team are available to help on the phone: 01582 578999, via email: info@continua.ltd.uk, or even in person at our offices in Luton, Bedfordshire.

Xerox Nuvera 120 EA Classic Mono Printer

Buying a printer can be a tough task, especially for people who do not know what brand to buy. There are many competing brands in the market right now and one of the main problems a consumer finds is to be able to figure out what brand will provide excellent value for money. Here at Continua we have plenty of printers to choose from and most of them can do all of the same things, however we have some printer that stand out from the rest. One of the best printers that people can buy right now is the Xerox Nuvera. This printer produces top of the line image quality and when the result is compared to other printers, you can really see the difference.

The Xerox mono printer does not only print but also does photocopying and scanning and many other functions. It is a great buy for people who are always using printers, scanners and photocopying machines to be able to get an all-in-one device that will really last. Big companies who do a lot of paperwork can benefit from this product because of what it can do. It can easily replace all the other printers and photocopying machines they have. This printer can also be used all day long to satisfy all the printing needs and there will be no problems because this product is already tried and tested.

The printer can print on 120 papers per minute which is one of the fastest speed that people can find. Most printers do not even come close to what this printer can do. People might be wondering why the printer is so big and one reason for that is there is a huge space for all the paper that is needed. Thousands of pieces of paper can be fed so that the need to refill the printer with paper will be less. The sizes of the image can also be adjusted easily so that there is no need to use a computer anymore for minor adjustments of images.

The Xerox Nuvera 120 EA Classic Mono Printer is the ultimate printer when image quality is your concern and having it do what all the other printers can do makes it the best choice among all printers that people can choose from. The images are very accurate and consistent which means that every print will be a satisfaction.

Continua's Sitma Polywrap Machine

For printing, over-wrapping and laminating needs the Continua Sitma Polywrap Machines are the most reliable and efficient equipment. There are different types of polywrap machines to choose from according to its speed and productivity. These machines may have the following features like an optional shrink wrapping processor for cards and calendars, unlimited feeder options for magazines, examination papers, newspapers and books, enable a quick setup from one job to another, horizontal manual insertion, efficient speed controls and less machine maintenance.

The Continua Sitma Polywrap machines are popular among the commercial printers, packaging and mailing houses in the UK. They are used to keep and protect items like magazines, books and other materials during shipment, provide authentication seal and instructions. The polywrap also provides graphics for advertising, address label, warnings and bar codes while the shrink wrap is used to laminate the cover of a magazine, a book or photos.

Here at Continua, refurbished Sitma Polywrap Machines are available and spare parts can also be ordered. Replacement of parts, part exchange deals, trade-in deals, and maintenance services are done to suit the customer’s needs and requirements. We sell used office equipment at a much more affordable price. All equipment and items purchased from Continua can be returned with no liability because we ensure all of our customers are in safe hands.

Why not have some fun with Xerox FunFlip™?

.... It’s something your customers will never forget.

Do you remember when you were a kid in the play ground and you played a game called Fortune Teller with folded paper that had numbers and colours, well the Xerox FunFlip is exactly like it and works in the same way, it is an interactive four-sided dimensional application, the perfect alternative to a traditional 4” x 6” photo. You can print whatever you want on it.

Photo consumers will love it, it’s perfect for party invites, or for groups of friends, teams etc. Businesses will embrace it for product promotions. It is the perfect way to get your message across in a Fun way – it’s the origami of media applications!

It’s available from Continua at a great price, along with the rest of the Xerox Special Media Photo range.

Here’s some more details;-

Features
• 216mm x 279mm carrier sheet
• 200gsm Matt uncoated stock
• Pre-die cut with release liner on back
• Produces a 3” x 3” (76mm x 76mm) square with 4 views

Uses
• Invitations
• Product Promotions
• Menus
• Business cards
• Company Presentations
• Party Gifts
• Holiday Cards
How to use in your Printer
• Unload output tray every 10-20 sheets (Perfect for a Xerox Phaser 7760 Colour Printer)
• Keep sheets in original packaging when storing or not in use
• Carefully fan all sheets before loading into the paper tray
• Do not fill the tray beyond the Fill Line

Part Number: 003R96904
Format: 216 x 279 mm
Weight: 200g/m²
Sheets / Box: 100

Go ahead and try it now!

Introducing the revolutionary Xerox EverFlat Paper™

Here at Continua we now stock Xerox EverFlat paper. Ideal for digitally printed books and currently on offer, this high quality paper is not to be missed!

You can now produce distinctive books with pages that lay and stay flat.

You can design your books with expanded layout options for text, graphics and photos including full crossovers without image loss.

Everflat is so easy to use so you can produce your books without any fuss in no time at all it’s simple and user friendly.

It’s Easy to hold and Easy to read, the pages lie flat and won’t flip over on their own. Xerox EverFlat Paper is truly the new solution for applications such as:
• Photo books
• Cook books
• Music books
• Computer/Technical manuals
• Text books

Everflat paper is made from 220 g/m² Xerox Colotech+ Silk Coated paper and with Xerox paper you are guaranteed the very best print quality for your books.

Take a closer look at our great Landscape Silk EverFlat, in size 320mm x 330mm. Complete with competitive pricing from Continua.

When it comes to printing using the EverFlat it could not be simpler the unique hinge won’t add any complexity to your printing process. EverFlat paper runs just like regular paper. The only exception is loading the paper with the hinge in the proper orientation for your printer. This is detailed on the instruction sheet found inside each box.

As shown below, when printing a crossover image it can spread over the two to achieved panoramic images, without image loss in the centre.

This product is the perfect complement to our Unibind Photobook range – where you are able to bind Xerox EverFlat pages into a book.

For more information, please have a look at our website with all 3 sizes of Xerox EverFlat on; or contact our friendly Continua Supplies Team on 01582 578999.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all of our customers!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your custom in 2010.

We hope to continue the success of our website throughout 2011 with all your support and help.
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