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Magicard by Brady

Magicard by Brady

Printing Services

Weymouth, Dorset 4,148 followers

The ID card printer manufacturer which brought you the HoloKote(R) secure watermark and digital shredding(TM).

About us

Founded in 1992, Magicard is a pioneer of ID card printing with a full range of desktop devices for every secure ID card issuance requirement. Magicard printers are renowned for their built-in security features, including the HoloKote® secure watermark and digital shredding. Tens of thousands of Magicard printers are shipped from its UK manufacturing centre to more than 100 countries around the world each year. Magicard printers are trusted to print millions of secure ID cards annually, including Drivers Licences and National ID cards. Manufacturing is centred in Weymouth, UK with additional sales and service offices in the United States, Dubai and China.

Website
http://www.magicard.com/
Industry
Printing Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Weymouth, Dorset
Type
Public Company
Founded
1992
Specialties
ID Card Printers, ID Card Security, ID Card Encoding, Secure Card Issuance, HoloKote, Digital Shredding, and Visual verification

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  • Is your headshot losing its crispness once it hits the PVC? No panic. This is the "Digital Zoom" Dilemma, a resolution mismatch from using low-res web images (72 DPI) instead of high-res originals (300+ DPI) Quick fixes (source & settings): ✅Source quality: Always use original files with a resolution of at least 300 DPI for sharp results ✅Smudging fix: If the blur looks like smudging or streaks, use a cleaning pen to gently remove oils or residue from the printhead. You have any similar question? Get them our way via DM. Let us help you keep your ID card printing seamless. 💳✨ #Support #IDcardprinting #nosharpimages

  • First impressions start at the entrance. Green Hills Club is a recreational community-oriented private club for families and residents in the surrounding area, offering a mix of athletic facilities and social spaces. How do they know who is who? They chose the Magicard 300NEO printer for their secure, high-quality membership ID cards ✅ Magicard's Holokote watermark security ✅ Exceptional print quality ✅ On the spot ad hoc printing ✅ Great support by the Magicard partner Track International Trade Muffadal Shehrawala | David Magdy | Taher Girgis | Mohab Mosleh | Abanoub Onsy

  • "My golden rule is just to try and make things better or easier than they were yesterday." Those small daily wins lead to big things, according to Dave Hall, our new Operations Manager who joined just a couple of weeks ago. Great attitude Dave, hence we wish you a big warm "welcome on board". Ready to meet the man who with his team daily gets our Magicard printers ready for shipment to you? #MeetTheTeam #Magicard #Operations #NewHire

  • Your printer keeps jamming? No panic. You have a loss of card-to-roller grip. The printer thinks it’s moved the card, but it hasn't reached the correct position. Quick fixes (restoring traction): ✅ Run a cleaning sequence: This is vital to restore roller traction and should be done every time the ribbon is replaced. ✅ Inspect rollers: Ensure your blue sticky roller is seated perfectly and your middle print roller is clean and matte, not slick or worn. You have any similar question? Get them our way via DM. Let us help you keep your ID card printing seamless. 💳✨ #Support #IDcardprinting #IDcardstuck

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  • Around the world with Magicard 🌍. Today's stop: Gdańsk (Poland)! Targi Gastronomiczno-Detaliczne (Gastronomy and Retail Fair) kicked off. Organized by Triada Augusto Pomorze, a major Polish food distributor. It's the must-attend Polish B2B HoReCa sector event with thousands of culinary products, live cooking shows and workshops. Together with our valued partner ACSS ID Systems Ltd. we’re here to focus on the one thing that helps sell it all in store ➡️"eye-catching and safe" food labels ⬅️. You're welcome at Booth C.201 to meet up with the ACSS team and Agnieszka Perz to see how Magicard printers help you to make your food labels stand out! 📍AMBEREXPO , Booth C.201 📅April 15 – 16 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM #Magicard #foodlabels #printer

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  • Tiny spots on your printed cards? No panic. It's the "Umbrella" Effect. Dust or debris, attracted by static charge, blocks the printhead from reaching the card surface, leaving white gaps where the ink didn't stick. Quick fixes (the better cleaning routine): ✅ Storage: Keep blank cards in a resealable bag or lidded box. Never leave them exposed on a desk. ✅ Handling: Grip cards only at the edges, never the surface. ✅Cleaning card: Use one to grab debris from inside the printer and on the rollers. Tip 💡 : Maintain a regular cleaning schedule and routinely change the sticky roller included with new ribbons. Let us help you keep your ID card printing seamless. 💳✨ #Support #IDcardprinting #spots #cleaning

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  • A white line across the entire length of every ID card? No panic. This horizontal line is not a cleaning issue. It means you have a broken printhead element, which creates a permanent print-free area. Quick Fixes (Replacement Required): ✅ Identify your printer model ✅ Contact your authorized Magicard partner immediately ✅ Check your MagiCover Plus status, as you may be entitled to a free, "no quibble" replacement. You have any similar question? Get them our way via DM. Let us help you keep your ID card printing seamless. 💳✨1

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  • Do you need ID badges fast? As in ‘pronto!’? Get the Magicard Pronto100 Starter Kit, and have your first, watermark-protected badge ready within 7️⃣ minutes after kit delivery. Yes, that includes unboxing, installation, setup, design and badge printing. 👉 The proof of the pudding is in the eating. We invited Ive Van de Velde into a room. And got the clock ticking ⏱. Find and buy your Starter Kit at ➡️MAGICARD DEALER https://ow.ly/B9en50YzxEc ➡️BRADY FR https://ow.ly/Tx9b50YzxE5 ➡️BRADY BE (NL) https://ow.ly/z7vA50YzxE8 ➡️BRADY BE (FR) https://ow.ly/Vyaj50YzxEb ➡️BRADY IT https://ow.ly/KcTA50YzxE4 ➡️BRADY NL https://ow.ly/CX0q50YzxEa ➡️SETON FR https://ow.ly/FPCq50YzxE9 ➡️SETON BE (NL) https://ow.ly/cekA50YB9Jn ➡️SETON NL https://ow.ly/LSO150YB9Jo ➡️PDC FR https://ow.ly/yBxx50YB9Tf ➡️PDC BE (NL) https://ow.ly/ioVP50YB9TR ➡️PDC BE (FR) https://ow.ly/6IWj50YB9Ui #IDcardprinter #Pronto100 #StarterKit

  • Your ribbon snapped? No panic. That's usually due to high heat from trying to print dense color edge-to-edge, or issues with card positioning and cleaning. Here you go with some quick Fixes (60-Second Repair!): ✅The Tape Fix: Trim jagged edges, overlap slightly, and use a small piece of clear scotch tape to join the ends. ✅ Manual Advance: Wind the take-up spool until the taped section is tucked safely away. ✅ Check Margins: Increase your "unprinted border" in driver settings to prevent the printhead from snagging the film. ✅ Turn Down the Heat: Reduce "Printhead Power" or "Darkness" in your printing preferences if the film looks melted. You have any similar question? Get them our way via DM. Let us help you keep your ID card printing seamless. 💳✨ #Support #IDcardprinting #ribbon

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  • New faces. Same commitment to excellence. Let’s give a warm welcome to the newest members of the Magicard by Brady team! As we continue to lead the way in secure ID card printing technology, we’re bringing in the best talent to support our customers and partners worldwide. 👋 Neil Baker – Sales Director 👋 Darren Snow – Business Development Manager We’re excited to see the impact their expertise and enthusiasm will have on our mission. Onwards and upwards! #Magicard #NewTeamMembers #IDCardPrinting #WelcomeToTheTeam

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