A desktop device that provides instant issuence of flat and embossed cards with a Light Curing Module (LCM).
The printer uses Durable Graphics technology with unique thermal transfer monochrome tapes (4 brilliant monochrome colors including white). After printing, the image is exposed to ultraviolet radiation, which makes it much more resistant compared to other types of "flat" personalization available on the market.
Advantages
Tech Specifications
Advantages
Key advantages of Sigma DS4 + Light Curing Module:
Bright, clear printing with a resolution of 300x600, 300x1200dpi
Up to 2x card life
Increased durability of printing (compared to other flat personalization methods)
Frontside, backside, horizontal, and vertical orientations supported
Tech Specifications
Print technology
Dye sublimation / resin thermal transfer
Print capabilities
Single- or dual-sided near edge-to-edge, full-color, standard monochrome, and UV-curable monochrome printing
Print resolution
Standard mode: 300 dots per inch (dpi) (300 X 600, 300 X 1200) standard text, bar code, and graphics printing
TrueMatch printing technology. Ability to conform to ICC color workflow
Print speed
Single-sided color ribbon (YMCKT): up to 250 cards per hour (cph)
Double-sided color ribbon (YMCKT-KT): up to 180 cards per hour (cph)
Double-sided monochrome ribbon (black): up to 500 cards per hour (cph)
78 seconds to print color graphics and encode mag stripe
1 minute if using LCM
Card capacity
Input hopper: 125 cards (based on 0.03-in. card thickness)
Output hopper: 25 cards
Reject holding tray: 10 cards
Front exception card slot
Card sizes
Thickness: 0.027 - 0.033 inches for LCM
Card materials
Card surface material and surface roughness can influence the print quality and durability of any thermal graphics printing
For best results with durable graphics printing, use glossy PVC cards or glossy cards with PVC over laminate
PVC cards or cards with PVC over laminate having average surface roughness (Ra) of 20 micro-inches (0.5 micron) or less, are also found to be suitable for use
Other card types, such as PETG and varnished cards or cards with Ra greater than 20 micro-inches (0.5 micron), should be tested by the users for quality and durability before making their final selection
LCM (Light Curing Module)
Recommended for personalization (text). Good print = 5 point font; legible print = 4 point font.
Operating environment
Temperature: 60°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C)
Humidity: 20%-80% RH – non condensing
Magnetic stripe encoding
ISO 7811 three-track support (high- and low-coercivity)
JIS Type II single-track option
Smart card personalization
Contact and contactless smart card encoding for ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693, MIFARE, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2
Single-wire connectivity | Supports production of EMV level-1 compliant card
Security features
Software-activated lock to secure cardstock, supplies, and reject card hopper
TLS/SSL encryption, supports AES-256
Bolt-down ready
Secure cable lock (sold separately)
Concealed output hopper
Password-protected cabinet
Non-resettable card counter for auditing
Secure Ribbon Scramble
Printing with Secure Ribbon Scramble allows users to specify the card fields that are to be securely printed, making defined personal data difficult to read from the used ribbon supply
Software needed: IFI On-prem 6.10 or higher and IFIaaS 8.3 or higher
Available for UV monochrome ribbons (excluding cassette types) and standard (ISEGA) black and white non-UV ribbons
Only recommended for personalization fields, not recommended for non-personalization information
LCD display languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, and Japanese
Physical dimensions
Sigma DS4 + Light Curing Module: L 26.15 in x W 8.9 in x H 9.6 in
Sigma DS4 Multi-hopper + Light Curing Module: L 26.15 in x W 13.4 in x H 16.2 in
Sigma DS4-ES1 + Light Curing Module: L 35.5 in x W 14 in x H 19.75 in
Sigma DS4-ES1 Multi-hopper + Light Curing Module: L 35.5 in x W 14 in x H 27 in
Weight
Printer: 12.1 lbs
Printer with LCM: 22.1 lbs
Printer with LCM and Multi-Hopper: 40.9 lbs
Connectivity
Ethernet
Driver operating system support
Supported by Instant Financial Issuance Software 6.7 (On-prem) and 8.2 (as a Service)
