{"id":3091,"date":"2021-11-30T12:40:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T11:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3091"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:20:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T10:20:50","slug":"magicard-300-vs-magicard-600","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/magicard-300-vs-magicard-600\/","title":{"rendered":"Head to Head: Magicard 300 vs Magicard 600"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We&#8217;re proud to be a <strong>Magicard Approved Partner,<\/strong>\u00a0and it\u2019s our job to make sure you purchase the ID card printer that best suits you. In our Magicard 300 vs Magicard 600 card printer comparison, you\u2019ll discover the key differences between the two that\u2019ll help you decide which meets your printing requirements best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are two of the most advanced direct-to-card printers Magicard has produced to date, so let\u2019s get to it and look at the reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Print quality and speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, let\u2019s compare the print quality these machines offer. The Magicard 300 offers a full range of colours and prints at 300 x 300 dpi&nbsp;(dots per inch), designed to print the majority of logos and photographs with ease. This more than suffices for creating accurate and clear imagery and text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the 300 is more than capable of printing to most requirements with ease, if you\u2019re planning to print extremely small text or a very intricate logo, you may be better off with the Magicard 600. This is because it prints at 600 x 300 dpi and will print cards with exceptional edge-to-edge results. In fact, we\u2019d go as far as saying cards produced by the Magicard 600 are among the best we\u2019ve seen from a direct-to-card printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Magicard-300-vs-Magicard-600-front-on.jpg\" alt=\"Magicard 300 vs Magicard 600\" class=\"wp-image-3105\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to speed, however, the difference between the two isn\u2019t as noticeable. For printing colour cards, the 600 is capable of printing around 30 more ID cards than the 300 in a single hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in the real world, this difference won\u2019t be that noticeable. In fact, with just a second difference in the print speed of monochrome cards, you\u2019ll print exactly the same amount \u2013 720 per hour. You can see the full breakdown of printing quality and speed in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Printing-quality-and-speeds-Magicard-300-and-600-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"Printing quality and speeds Magicard 300 and Magicard 600\" class=\"wp-image-3093\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As standard, the 300 and 600 both feature a 100-card input feeder and a 70-card output stacker. It\u2019d be handy if the output stacker held the same number of cards as the input feeder, but it\u2019s not exactly a problem. You can purchase a variety of hopper extensions to suit your printing needs if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Encoding and security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both printers are available with a number of encoders if you wish to program magnetic stripe or access control cards. These include ISO 7811 LoCO and HiCO, MIFARE products including DESFire and of course HID\u2019s iCLASS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These will always be an optional extra, and if you\u2019re printing onto access control cards, we always recommend choosing a retransfer printer instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Magicard printers excel in providing visible ID card security. All its printers are available with the unique HoloKote security system. This allows you to print watermarks onto all the cards you produce, helping to easily identify fraudulent cards and give your ID cards that extra layer of protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Encoding-and-security-options-Magicard-300-600-1024x879.jpg\" alt=\"Encoding and security options Magicard 300 Magicard 600\" class=\"wp-image-3094\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magicard 300 features 3 security watermark designs as standard, and it also allows you to add up to 3 custom designs. Comparatively, the 600 has the ability to handle up to 10 unique HoloKotes via Magicard\u2019s LYNK tool \u2013 great if you are printing ID cards for multiple businesses or departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One feature that both of these Magicard printers benefit from is digital shredding. This automatically fragments data once the relevant card has been printed, ensuring no data can be recovered should the printer fall into the wrong hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Connectivity, compatibility and usability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magicard 300 and 600 are both 100% compatible with Windows systems including 7, 8 and 10 (32 and 64bit). They are also two of the relatively few&nbsp;Mac-compatible ID card printers, working with macOS X systems of 10.9.0 onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are both exceptionally easy to set up out of the box within just a few minutes via an Ethernet connection. However, the 300 misses out on Wifi connectivity. This makes the 600 the better bet if you\u2019re looking for a portable and adaptable printer that can be moved around a workplace with minimal fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Connectivity-and-systems-Magicard-300-600-1024x545.jpg\" alt=\"Encoding and security options Magicard 300 Magicard 600\" class=\"wp-image-3092\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Appearance and dimensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magicard 300 and Magicard 600 both look deceptively similar, and as such you might suspect their dimensions are almost identical. The 600 is the larger machine however, it\u2019s still only a few centimetres longer than the 300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As standard, the Magicard 300 comes in a singular white colour, while the 600 is marked out by a two-tone white\/grey effect. Both printers will fit in well on any desk and won&#8217;t look out of place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Dimensions-Magicard-300-600-1024x550.jpg\" alt=\"Encoding and security options Magicard 300 Magicard 600\" class=\"wp-image-3101\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, both will fit on an office desk with room to spare. If you\u2019ll be moving the printer around a lot though, the 600 might be the better choice; it weighs 4.7kg, while the 300 comes in at almost 5kg overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Reliability and warranty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Magicard printers are known for their high durability and reliability, and both the 300 and 600 continue that trend. However, there are some differences in the warranty cover that make the 600 the preferable choice for complete peace of mind for Magicard users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the 300 comes with a competitive three-year warranty, the 600 comes with a feature known as Magicard+ cover. As well as a three-year\/250,000-panel warranty, you\u2019ll benefit from a loan printer in the unlikely event the Magicard 600 breaks down. In the case of a printer failing within a six-week period from purchase, Magicard will also replace the 600 with a brand-new machine, with all transit costs covered too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magicard 300 vs Magicard 600: Which one is right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, Magicard 300 vs Magicard 600. Which one wins? Both these printers are great for those needing to produce large volumes of cards. When it comes to price, the Magicard 300 costs are available from \u00a3765.00 ex. VAT, while the 600 comes in at a price tag of \u00a3995 ex. VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that if you purchase either a Magicard printer, you\u2019ll currently benefit from a free upgrade to dual-sided printing. This allows you to print on both sides of the card in a single print ru,n should you require it, saving time and money on consumables in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Magicard 600 is capable of creating more detailed cards in a shorter space of time. Its added customisable HoloKote options also make it a better product from a security perspective. Add to that its WiFi capability and it is, without doubt, a more sophisticated ID card printer. There&#8217;s a reason we&#8217;ve ranked it as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/best-id-card-printers\">Best ID Card Printers to Buy<\/a> in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Magicard-300-vs-Magicard-600-side-on.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Magicard-300-vs-Magicard-600-side-on.jpg\" alt=\"Encoding and security options Magicard 300 Magicard 600\" class=\"wp-image-3104\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a class=\"mb-button mb-style-glass mb-size-large mb-corners-default mb-text-style-default\" style=\"background-color: #28c28e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/product\/magicard-300-id-card-printer-2837\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">VIEW MAGICARD 300<\/span><\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a class=\"mb-button mb-style-glass mb-size-large mb-corners-default mb-text-style-default\" style=\"background-color: #28c28e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/product\/magicard-600-id-card-printer-2773\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">VIEW MAGICARD 600<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, both of these ID card printers are great for use in schools, medium-sized businesses and a range of other organisations. You\u2019ll really just have to weigh up whether or not the added features on the Magicard 600 could benefit you in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to see the range of ID card printers on offer, check out our full selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/id-card-printers\">Photo ID Card Printers<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this comparison guide has been of use. Don\u2019t hesitate to call our experts on 0800 988 2095 should you require more information on either of these&nbsp;Magicard printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Disclaimer: All information and prices correct as of 30\/11\/2021*<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re proud to be a Magicard Approved Partner,\u00a0and it\u2019s our job to make sure you purchase the ID card printer that best suits you. 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