Matica MC310 Card Printer DUO USB ETH

Managing ID card issuance in-house often means compromising between print quality, speed, and budget. The Matica MC310 Dual-Sided Card Printer eliminates that trade-off, delivering professional-grade dual-sided printing with crisp 300 dpi resolution and flexible connectivity for any office environment.

Who is it for

This printer is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, schools, clubs, and government offices that need to produce secure, full-colour ID cards on demand. Whether you're printing employee badges, student IDs, membership cards, or access control cards, the MC310 handles it all with ease.

Main features

• Dual-sided printing: Automatically prints on both sides of the card in a single pass, saving time and reducing manual handling.
• High-resolution output: 300 dpi dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer for sharp text, vibrant colours, and durable images.
• Fast print speeds: Up to 180 colour cards per hour single-sided, 100 dual-sided, and 850 monochrome cards per hour.
• Versatile media support: Accepts PVC, composite PVC, PET, ABS, and PC cards from 0.25 mm to 1.0 mm thickness.
• Dual connectivity: USB 2.0 and Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) allow easy integration into your network or standalone use.
• User-friendly display: 2-line LCD panel for status monitoring and simple operation.
• Security ready: Kensington lock slot to physically secure the printer.
• Expandable encoding: Optional magnetic stripe, contact smart card, and contactless smart card encoders for advanced card personalization.
• Included software: Matica CardDesigner Lite for quick card layout and printing.

Specifications

• Print technology: Dye-sublimation / Resin thermal transfer
• Print mode: Dual-sided (Duplex)
• Resolution: 300 dpi
• Print speed (colour, single-sided): Up to 180 cards/hour
• Print speed (colour, dual-sided): Up to 100 cards/hour
• Print speed (monochrome): Up to 850 cards/hour
• Card types: PVC, Composite PVC, PET, ABS, PC
• Card thickness: 0.25 – 1.0 mm (10 – 40 mil)
• Input hopper capacity: 100 cards (0.76 mm / 30 mil)
• Output hopper capacity: 100 cards (0.76 mm / 30 mil)
• Connectivity: USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
• Display: 2-line LCD
• Operating systems: Windows 7/8/10 (32/64-bit), Mac OS X, Linux
• Security: Kensington lock slot
• Power supply: 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz auto-switching
• Operating temperature: 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)

Tips

For best results, use high-quality PVC cards and clean the printer regularly as recommended in the user manual. When printing dual-sided cards, ensure the card thickness is within the supported range to avoid jams. Take advantage of the optional encoding modules to create multi-functional cards that combine visual identification with logical access control.