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    ExpressCard 3000

    Instant issuance for magstripe and EMV dual interface contact and contactless card chip sets.

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    The Next Generation of ExpressCard is here

    • ExpressCard 3000 is easy to use, highly reliable, and uses the latest in RFID technology to manage consumables. This powerful combination enhances operation maximizes up time.
    ExpressCard 3000 The Next Generation of ExpressCard is here

    Improved print capability

    ExpressCard 3000 delivers excellent print capability. Its consumables use RFID technology so you know when consumables have been replaced and updated.

    ExpressCard 3000 Improved print capability

    Reliability and Durability

    ExpressCard 3000 is engineered to deliver reliability, durability, and beautiful looking cards. The exit transport, card transport, and hoppers have been enhanced for even better print success.

    ExpressCard 3000 Reliability and Durability

    Windows Operating System

    ExpressCard 3000 ensures the latest enhancements and security settings are ready to be leveraged.

    ExpressCard 3000 Windows Operating System

    Increase Card Activation

    Increase card activation and usage while enhancing cardholder satisfaction and security with ExpressCard 3000. Its 7 card hoppers make it easy to securely, personalize a variety of cards in as little as 90 seconds.

    ExpressCard 3000 Increase Card Activation

    Premier Production that Earns Top-of-Wallet

    ExpressCard 3000 gives your customers the freedom to express themselves, with dual-sided printing, multi-colored tipping and indent printing.

    ExpressCard 3000 Premier Production that Earns Top-of-Wallet

    Embossing is Accepted Globally

    If the Internet is down or electronic payments aren't an option, embossed cards are accepted around the world.

    ExpressCard 3000 Embossing is Accepted Globally

    Flexible Personalization

    With ExpressCard 3000, you can offer flat printing, embossing, horizontal or landscape orientations; putting its multiple card hoppers to work for you.

    ExpressCard 3000 Flexible Personalization

    Logical and Physical Security

    ExpressCard 3000 delivers physical and logical security including hard mounting points, steel barrel lock and key, dual control passwords, device certificates, and MagnePrint reference capture.

    ExpressCard 3000 Logical and Physical Security

    Specifications

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    Physical Characteristics

    Dimensions (L X W X H)

    24.7 in. x 26.8 in. x 15.1 in.
    (627 mm x 680 mm x 384 mm)

    Physical Security

    3/8" chassis anchor hole for desktop / counter mounting Ring-shaped security anchor

    System Interface (W X H)

    4.5 in. x 3.75 in. (114 mm x 95 mm) touchscreen


    Operational Characteristics

    Duty Cycle

    50 cards per day (15,000 cards per year)


    Electrical Characteristics

    Power Requirements

    100 VAC to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz (Auto-adjusting)

    Power Consumption

    Sleep: 15 Watts
    Idle: 60 Watts
    Peak: 200 Watts

    Data Ports

    Ethernet 100 base-T (external)
    USB 2.0 (internal)


    Card Stock Characteristics
    The EC3000 is designed to use card stock that meets the specifications listed ISO/IEC 7810 and IEC/ISO 7811-1 through 7811-6.

    Card Stock Hopper Capacity

    700 stock cards total (100 cards x 7 card stock hoppers)

    Accepted Card Types

    PVC, Optical memory cards with PVC finish Polyester cards with polished PVC finish (monochrome only)


    Printing Characteristics

    Printing Technology

    Color / monochrome via dye-sublimation resin thermal transfer

    Printing Resolution

    Resolution 300 dpi
    Up to 16.7 million colors / 256 shades per pixels


    Embossing Characteristics
    The EC3000 embosser module has a wide variety of configurable settings. MagTek sets each device's factory defaults to conform to ISO/IEC 7811 standard as described in this section.

    Embosser Functions

    Foil-tipped embossing Rear and / or front indent

    Accepted Card Types

    PVC, Optical memory cards with PVC finish Polyester cards with polished PVC finish (monochrome only)


    Encoding Characteristics

    Card Encoding

    MagnePrint reference capture module
    Chip card contact module per ISO 7816, EMV L1
    3-track magnetic stripe encoder per ISO 7810 / 7811 (HiCo or LoCo cards)


    Environmental Characteristics

    Operating Temperature

    65°F to 86° F (18°C to 30°C)

    Operating Relative Humidity

    20% to 80% without condensation

    Storage Temperature

    30° F to 104° F (-1.1°C to 40°C)

    Storage Relative Humidity

    90% or below without condensation


    Acoustic Characteristics

    Sound Level, Idle (Standby)

    64 dBA at 1m

    Sound Level, Embossing

    70 dBA at 1m

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