Tango dual side

Full Colour Plastic
ID Card Printer

| Rio | Tango |

* Downloads and prints a double-sided card with full color on one side and resin black on the other in less than 25 seconds using advanced bi-directional USB or parallel port
* Unique HoloKote key-controlled anti-counterfeiting card protection feature
* Drop-in dye film loading with automatic detection and set-up for dye film type
* Whisper quiet operation thanks to advanced micro-stepping drive system
* Built tough to withstand the hard work of high throughput print jobs, but also ideal for low duty-cycle applications
* A full two years UltraCoverplus warranty with no-hassle printhead cover and loaner service 

Tango double-sided printer  

The new Magicard Tango is a simple to use, fast printing, high security colour printer, suitable for all single/double sided CR80 ID card applications. Ease of use is ensured by the Tango's front access controls, drop-in dye film loading, open access card feeder and stacker, and the simplest ever T-card cleaning system.

High speed Printing is facilitated by the new Windows '98 and Windows 2000 software driver which offers on-screen printer status and extremely fast downloads via the built-in parallel and USB interface ports.Using full colour five panel (YMCKO) dye film, the Tango can download and print a full card image in around 20 seconds, giving 180 cards an hour throughput rate - even when every card is unique. 

Protection from forgery is achieved thanks to Ultra's patented HoloKote system which cannot be copied or bypassed. This unique security feature incorporates a repeating frosted security logo into the overcoat laid down during the normal print cycle. A standard HoloKote logo is built into the Tango, but increased security can be achieved through the use of an encrypted custom logo which is electronically stored in a miniature 'Compact Flash' sized UltraSecure™ key. HoloKote costs absolutely nothing to use, and the custom logo turnaround times and set-up charges for UltraSecure keys are minimal. 

Tango owners can also feel secure in the knowledge that their printer is built for heavy duty usage and is ideal for both batch printing and occasional issue applications. 

In the unlikely event that anything should go wrong, the Tango is covered by the best no-quibble warranty in the business. Two years UltraCoverp/us protection is provided free in the EU and  North America. This unrivalled plan provides free printhead replacement regardless of the cause of  failure and includes a free leaner service if a printer has to be returned for repair.  

On top of all these features, the Magicard Tango offers superb, high quality, edge-to-edge printing and it looks good. With the right front-to-back orientation, the Tango fits unobtrusively into any office environment and is whisper-quiet in operation.

Tango Specifications

Print Speed YMCKOK

Around 25 seconds per card including download. YMCKO (double-sided colour) around 35 seconds.

Duty Cycle

No limits specified for both high and low throughput applications

Security Features

HoloKote anti-forgery protection preconfigured with UltraSecure logo plus custom security mark when used with the optional UltraSecure key

Standard Warranty

12 months (in North America and the EEC, the Tango also comes bundled with two years FREE UltraCoverplus warranty which includes full printhead coverage and free loaner service

Printer Interfaces

Separate bi-directional IEEE standard 1284-1994 compatible (Centronics) parallel port and Universal Serial Bus (USB rev. 1.1) port (user choice)

Dye Film Loading

Simple drop in loading (no threading)

Dye Film Set-up

Automatically detects dye film type and informs PC driver software

Dye Film Capacity

High capacity 350 shot spool for standard 5 panel YMCKO dye film (other types offer even higher capacity)

Printhead Replacement

Simple field replaceable unit (single fastener and connector)

Software

Supplied with Windows '98 and Windows 2000 driver software with in screen status (local or networked operation)

Cleaning

Driver reminds operator to carry out simple cleaning cycle using externally fed T-card. Interval can be changed to suit conditions (350 card standard

Magstripe Encoder

Optional HiCo/LoCo magstripe encoder (Tango M) ISO Std. 7811 and customer formats - can be combined with chip encoder (Tango MS)

Smart Card Encoder

Optional chip contact programming facility for smart cards (Tango S) - can be combined with magstripe encoder (Tango MS)

Prox Card Encoder

Contact idsystems@polydiam.com

Card Lamination

The optional UltraShield stand alone lamination station can be used to apply a tough, 1 mil (0.0254mm) thick polyester overlaminate.

OEM Customisation

Firmware is stored in upgradeable flash EPROM and product can be re-badged for OEM quantities

Dimensions

7.5"W x 8.0" H x 21.5"L (190mmW x 200mmH x 545mmL) including feeder and stacker

Weight

8.4kg (18.51bs)

Colour

Ivory (NCS 1500)

Print Method

Dye Sublimation

Resolution

300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)

Card Size

ISO standard CR-80 standard

Card Thickness

0.015 inches to 0.063 inches (0.38mm to 1.6mm)

Card Material

PVC or PVC/polyester sandwich with PVC surface suitable for dye sub-printing

Card Capacity

100 cards both feed hopper and card stacker

Print Length (Full Bleed)

1026 pixels (86.9mm)

Print Width (Full Bleed)

642 pixels (54mm)

Operating Temperature

50°F to 85°F (10°Cto30°C)

Operating Environment

Sheltered office environment

Safety

CE certified - UL listing (USA) pending UL listing (Canada) pending

EMC

EN 50 081-1 and EN 50 082-1 (Europe), FCC pt 15 curve A (USA) & CSA 08.8 curve A (Canada)

Magicard, Solo, Rio, Tango, UltraCoverp/us.Holokote, UltraShield and UltraSecure are trademarks of Ultra Electronics . Windows '98 and Windows 2000 are trademarks.

The information contained in this document reflects the current state of design and we reserve the right to change the specification without notice or obligation 

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