Matica MC310 Rewritable ID Card Printer

Matica MC310 Retransfer (Direct-to-Card) Printer — Description

The Matica MC310 is a high-performance, compact desktop ID card printer that delivers professional-grade personalisation capabilities for organisations of all sizes. It features dye-sublimation direct-to-card printing at a crisp 300 dpi resolution, ensuring sharp, edge-to-edge results for both colour and monochrome applications.

Built for flexibility and scalability, the MC310 supports seamless upgrades, from single-sided to dual-sided printing, without requiring new hardware. It can also be fitted with encoding modules (magnetic stripe, contact/contactless smart cards), inline lamination, or laser engraving systems to match evolving security and issuance requirements.

The unit boasts robust build quality, a compact footprint, and an easy-to-operate interface with LED indicators and a 2-line LCD display, streamlining operator interactions and minimising manual monitoring. The printer’s performance is reliable and efficient, producing up to 180 colour cards per hour and up to 850 monochrome cards per hour, depending on ribbon type.

Matica’s dedicated chromXpert ribbon ecosystem ensures top print quality, smart ribbon recognition, and proactive alerts when consumables are low. Plus, the in-line MC-L2 lamination module adds durability and an extra layer of security, ideal for long-lasting IDs or protection against tampering.

Ideal for environments like government agencies, healthcare providers, education institutions, corporate offices, and transit systems, the MC310 handles mid to high-volume desktop issuance with modular flexibility, perfect for secure ID programs, access control, loyalty schemes, and more.

• Printing: 300 dpi dye-sublimation direct-to-card, edge-to-edge

• Speed: Up to 20s per full colour card

• Upgradability: Dual-side printing, encoding (magstripe, smart card), lamination, laser engraving

• Connectivity: USB 2.0 and Ethernet; optional Wi-Fi

• Interface: 2-line LCD + 4 LED status indicators

• Ribbons: chromXpert series—colour and mono with smart detection

• Build: Compact, robust metal chassis; user-friendly design

• Warranty: 4 years under correct usage