Datacard CR500 Card Printer

The Datacard® CR500™ instant issuance system — integrated with Datacard® CardWizard® issuance software — empowers banks, credit unions, retailers and service bureaus to print ready-to-use, flat financial cards on demand. With instant issuance, customers get customized financial cards and immediate purchasing power — which means more revenue, higher activation rates, increased card usage and enhanced customer loyalty. This secure system prints brilliant, full-color photos, logos, text and graphics. A full range of smart card and magnetic stripe options makes it ideal for a wide range of programs. Because the system is smart card-ready, it helps make the transition to EMV® chip-based cards seamless and secure.

  • Reduce costs associated with paper, mailing and outsourcing
  • Provide personalized customer service and create cross-selling opportunities with
    instant on-site issuance
  • Enhance security by protecting card stock, supplies and rejected cards with
    dual-control access to the card issuing system
  • Comply with VISA and MasterCard security requirements

The Datacard® CR500™ instant issuance system — integrated with Datacard® CardWizard® issuance software — empowers banks, credit unions, retailers and service bureaus to print ready-to-use, flat financial cards on demand. With instant issuance, customers get customized financial cards and immediate purchasing power — which means more revenue, higher activation rates, increased card usage and enhanced customer loyalty. This secure system prints brilliant, full-color photos, logos, text and graphics. A full range of smart card and magnetic stripe options makes it ideal for a wide range of programs. Because the system is smart card-ready, it helps make the transition to EMV® chip-based cards seamless and secure.

  • Reduce costs associated with paper, mailing and outsourcing
  • Provide personalized customer service and create cross-selling opportunities with
    instant on-site issuance
  • Enhance security by protecting card stock, supplies and rejected cards with
    dual-control access to the card issuing system
  • Comply with VISA and MasterCard security requirements

Printing method

  • Dye-sublimation retransfer printing

Print resolution

  • 300 dots per inch (dpi)

Print speed

  • 4-color, one-sided card in 36 seconds or 2-sided card in 65 seconds

Print capabilities

  • One- or two-sided printing
  • Over-the-edge, full-card printing
  • Full-color images

Capacity

  • Three-compartment multi-card input hopper: two 50-card hoppers, one 70-card hopper, based on 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) cards
  • Output hopper: 5 cards, based on 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) cards
  • Exception card slide

Physical dimensions

  • L 29 in. x W 15 in. x H 13 in. (73.7 cm x 38.1 cm x 33.0 cm)

Weight

  • 47 lbs. (21.3 kg) — approximate, does not include all built-in options or financial options

Connectivity

  • Ethernet and USB 2.0
  • IPv4

Card types accepted

  • ISO/CR-80 size
  • 3.370 in. x 2.125 in. (85.60 mm x 53.98 mm)
  • PVC, ABS, PET, PET-G, Polycarbonate

Card thickness accepted

  • 0.68 mm to 0.84 mm (27 mil to 33 mil)

Encoding

  • ISO magnetic stripe
  • Contact and contactless smart card encoder for ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 7816 and MIFARE®
  • Single-wire connectivity
  • Supports production of EMV® chip cards

Security features

  • SSL/TSL encryption supports AES-128
  • Software-activated lock with back-up mechanical locks to secure card stock, supplies and rejected cards
  • Bolt-down provision for securing printer to work area
  • Kensington lock compatible (lock sold separately)
  • Concealed output hopper

Warranties

  • 24-month standard depot warranty
  • Lifetime printhead warranty

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