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Magicard Rio Pro ID Card System

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The Magicard Rio Pro ID Card System is a powerful, cost-effective solution for organizations looking to print highly secure ID cards

  • System includes: Magicard Rio Pro printer, AlphaCard ID Suite Light software, YMCKO printer ribbon, blank cards, cleaning kit, digital ID camera
  • Single-sided, dye sublimation printer
  • Quick print times—print full color cards in 23 seconds, monochrome in 6
  • 100 card input hopper, 70 card output hopper
  • Custom HoloKote watermark system
  • Mac users - please select cardPresso software & Logitech C920 camera
MSRP: $3,788
Starting Price: $2,595

You Save: $1,193 (31%)

As Configured: $2,595
  • System includes: Magicard Rio Pro printer, AlphaCard ID Suite Light software, YMCKO printer ribbon, blank cards, cleaning kit, digital ID camera
  • Single-sided, dye sublimation printer
  • Quick print times—print full color cards in 23 seconds, monochrome in 6
  • 100 card input hopper, 70 card output hopper
  • Custom HoloKote watermark system
  • Mac users - please select cardPresso software & Logitech C920 camera
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Fast, cost-effective, and powerful, the Magicard Rio Pro ID Card System is the perfect solution for printing high-security ID cards. The Rio Pro printer has many impressive features so your ID card program can continue to grow with your organization, including a custom watermark for visual security.

Magicard Rio Pro ID Card Printer

With incredibly fast print speeds, the powerful and robust Magicard Rio Pro ID card printer is built to produce high-quality and secure ID cards and badges. The single-sided printer comes with standard Ethernet connectivity, benefiting large, networked environments and allows multiple users to access the Rio Pro from remote locations.

Magicard Rio Pro Key Features
  • Printing Capability: Single-sided
  • Print Technology: Dye sublimation
  • Print Speed: Full-color single-sided cards in 23 seconds, monochrome in 6
  • Input/Output hopper: 100/70
  • Warranty: 3 years with loaner
Quick, Efficient Printing

The Rio Pro is ideal for quickly producing professional customer loyalty cards, employee ID badges, membership cards and more.

The single-sided Rio Pro has a clear and intuitive 4-line display and features a 100-card input hopper and 70-card output hopper for easy batch printing. The printer also has hand feed capability for one-off printing. The Magicard printer prints full-color cards in 23 seconds and monochrome cards in just 6 seconds.

Secure ID Cards with Magicard HoloKote

As with all Magicard printers, the Rio Pro comes with the built-in HoloKote system and prints a secure watermark across the face of every card at no additional cost. The Rio Pro also supports the Custom HoloKote Key, which allows users to use your own custom image or text as a watermark, and HoloKote Flex, for printing the custom watermark at any size or location across the surface of the card.

When combined with Magicard HoloPatch cards, one section of the secure HoloKote watermark is highlighted to create a high-visibility security seal. Design your free custom HoloKote with ur online Custom HoloKote Tool.

Rio Pro Printer Warranty

The Magicard Rio Pro comes with a three year manufacturer warranty, which includes a loaner printer.

What’s Included:

  • Magicard Rio Pro ID card printer
  • AlphaCard ID Suite Light software
  • Digital ID camera
  • 500 premium blank PVC cards
  • YMCKO ribbon - 300 prints
  • Cleaning kit
  • Printer power cord & USB cable
  • Lifetime AlphaCare support
  • Upgrade to TrueSupport service plan & receive*:
  • Loaner printer during TrueSupport coverage period
  • Phone-based technical support including remote assistance
  • Complimentary one hour of training annually
  • Complimentary cleaning kit and remote printer check-up provided annually
*Select printers receive 1 year TrueSuppoort FREE More details

Card Design Software For PC Or Mac

Card design software makes it quick and easy to design cards, print them, and manage your cardholder database. With software features ranging from the very basic up to advanced design options, you'll find software and database options for ID card programs of every size.

AlphaCard ID Suite Light - PC

AlphaCard ID Suite Light makes it trouble-free to design custom ID cards with text, photos, logos, barcodes, and more to fit your organization's unique needs. With the pre-defined card template you can start designing your IDs instantly, or create your own design with just a few easy steps. AlphaCard ID Suite Light edition comes with a built-in database to hold up to 200 records, so you can quickly access your cardholder information.

AlphaCard ID Suite v11 is now fully Windows 10 compatible and supported. As Microsoft releases ongoing Windows 10 updates, you can rest assured that users of AlphaCard ID Suite v11 will receive continuous support for this Windows 10 compatible software.

cardPresso - Mac

If you will be designing and printing cards from a Mac computer, you'll need to select the cardPresso Mac-compatible software. cardPresso is easy to use and includes a wide range of design and database options, and comes in three versions.

XS is a basic card design software, ideal for small ID card programs that won't need advanced encoding or database options. XM includes 2D barcodes, a database that can hold photos, and the ability to search your records. XL is the most advanced software edition with options for fingerprint capture, reporting, and user management.

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Magicard Rio Pro

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Warranty
Printer Coverage
3 Years
Loaner Coverage
3 Years
Printhead Coverage
3 Years (Full Coverage)
Printing
?
Print Technology
Dye Sublimation
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Re-Writable Printing
Yes
Card Capacity
?
Input Hopper
100
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Output Hopper
70
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Single Feed Mode
Yes
Print Speed
Full Color
23 Seconds
Monochrome
6 Seconds
Supplies
?
Avg. Cost Per Card
Single-Sided Color
$0.39
Single-Sided Black
$0.10
Dual-Sided
—
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Max. Ribbon Yield
Single-Sided Color
300
Single-Sided Black
1000
Dual-Sided
250
Accepted Card Sizes
CR79
CR80
Card Thickness
20-50 mil
Features Call if options aren't available online
Available Encoding Options
Contact Card
DesFire
iCLASS
Magnetic Stripe
MiFare
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Available Factory Options
Dual Sided
?
Available Field Upgrades
Dual Sided
?
Visual Security Features
Holokote, Watermark System (Custom Design)
Printer Lock Options
None
Compatibility
?
Connection Type
Ethernet
USB
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OS Compatibility
Mac OSX 10.5 Leopard
Mac OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard
Mac OSX 10.7 Lion
Mac OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion
Mac OSX 10.9 Mavericks
Mac OSX 10.10 Yosemite
Mac OSX 10.11 El Capitan
Windows XP - 32 bit
Windows XP - 64 bit
Windows Vista - 32 bit
Windows Vista - 64 bit
Windows 7 - 32 bit
Windows 7 - 64 bit
Windows 8 - 32 bit
Windows 8 - 64 bit
Windows 10 - 32 bit
Windows 10 - 64 bit
Windows 2003 Server - 32 bit
Windows 2003 Server - 64 bit
Windows 2008 Server - 32 bit
Windows 2008 Server - 64 bit
Windows 2012 Server - 32 bit
Windows 2012 Server - 64 bit
Windows Server 2016 - 32 bit
Windows Server 2016 - 64 bit
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Mac Compatible
Yes
Physical Specs
Size
18.5” L x 8.6” W x 9.8” H
Weight
10.8 lbs
MPNS
?
Available MPNs
3652-0001,
3652-0002,
3652-0003,
3652-0004,
3652-0021,
3652-0022,
3652-0023,
3652-0024
Customize System
Customize System
AlphaCare
When you place an order with AlphaCard, you qualify for full, personal assistance to ensure that your ID card program reaches its full potential. This commitment to strong customer service and support is called AlphaCare. It's completely free and you'll only find it at AlphaCard.
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Customize your System Components

Magicard Rio Pro ID Card Printer
Magicard Rio Pro ID Card Printer
This printer can be upgraded with magnetic stripe encoding. Choose mag encoding to equip your ID cards with versatile functionality.
* = Required Option
AlphaCard ID Software - PC or MAC - Standard
AlphaCard ID Software - PC or MAC - Standard

For PC - AlphaCard ID Suite card design software comes in five versions. Choose from AlphaCard ID Suite Basic, Light, Standard, Professional, or Elite for additional card design, database, encoding & security functionality. For more info, view the Software Selection Guide or call (800) 717-8080.

For Mac - AlphaCard ID Builder is Mac-compatible ID card software available in four editions. Choose from Basic, Standard, Professional, or Elite for Mac-compatible card design and database software with a wide range of professional features. Learn more about AlphaCard ID Builder.
* = Required Option
System Ribbon ACRibbonSelect-Magicard
System Ribbon ACRibbonSelect-Magicard
This system includes one YMCKO Color Ribbon for 300 single sided prints. If you choose the dual sided printer, you may want to choose the YMCKOK ribbon for 250 dual sided prints with a color front & black back.
* = Required Option
RioPro Magicard Custom HoloKote Kit
RioPro Magicard Custom HoloKote Kit
Free with purchase of Rio Pro System. Offer good for 30 days.
1
Standard Blank PVC Cards, CR80 30mil - 500 count
AlphaCard Premium Blank PVC Cards, CR80 30mil - 500 count
Standard CR80 30mil PVC blank card stock.
ID Camera
ID Camera
System includes the Logitech C270 photo ID camera. Upgrade to the Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam for Mac OS compatibility.
* = Required Option
Cleaning Kit for Magicard Enduro & Rio Pro Printers
Cleaning Kit for Magicard Enduro, Rio Pro, 600, 300 Printers
This system includes one cleaning kit. You can add additional cleaning kits to your system for $28.98 per kit.
ID Accessory Pack - Includes Lanyards, Strap Clips & Slot Punch - 100 Count
ID Accessory Pack - Includes Lanyards, Strap Clips & Slot Punch - 100 Count
Add an ID accessory pack to your system for $100 (value of $208). The pack includes 100 breakaway lanyards, 100 clear vinyl strap clips, and a user-friendly stapler-style slot punch.
* = Required Option
As Configured: $2,595

Product Videos

Magicard Rio Pro - ID Card Printer Setup Magicard Rio Pro - ID Card Printer Setup Magicard Rio Pro - Cleaning & Care Magicard Rio Pro - Cleaning & Care Magicard Rio Pro - How to Load Ribbon Magicard Rio Pro - How to Load Ribbon

Product Brochures

Magicard Rio Pro Brochure (PDF) Magicard Rio Pro User Guide (PDF) Magicard Rio Pro - ID Card Printing Made Easy (PDF)

Select printers include one full year of TrueSupport for free!

Upgrade to TrueSupport for world class, full service technical support. You'll get direct access to our professionally trained technical support experts who have years of experience working with customers just like you. Whether you are setting up an ID card system for the first time, or you need help with troubleshooting, our friendly experts will get you on track quickly.

TRUESUPPORT HELP

You can talk directly to our dedicated support team on the phone. On top of our complimentary lifetime email support (1-3 day turnaround) and 30-day setup over the phone, TrueSupport coverage plans will include troubleshooting and technical support via phone and hands-on help via remote desktop assistance during your subscription period from the best technical experts in the industry.

PREMIUM SERVICE

As a TrueSupport subscriber, you'll receive a complimentary cleaning kit and remote printer check-up annually through the duration of your subscription. Through these preventative services, potential future obstacles that could interrupt daily business operations can be avoided.

PRINTER MAINTENANCE + LOANER COVERAGE

Within your TrueSupport coverage period, our technical support experts are standing by to offer remote phone support. If your ID card printer requires service, we'll provide a loaner machine to keep your business running while we repair your printer.

TRAINING

Get one hour of training every year to maximize every feature of your investment, or just brush-up on the basics. We want to help you do your job easier!

EXTENSION OPTIONS

Options to extend your TrueSupport coverage are available. Call us now for pricing and enrollment (877) 907-9834.

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