The Entrust Datacard Artista CR805 Duplex Retransfer ID Card Printer is an enterprise-class retransfer printer engineered for organizations that require superior print quality, advanced security, and scalable dual-sided credential issuance. Designed for government agencies, corporations, healthcare systems, universities, and high-security access control environments, the CR805 Duplex combines true high-definition printing with advanced modular expandability for sophisticated card issuance programs.
Unlike traditional direct-to-card printers, the Artista CR805 uses retransfer printing technology, which prints images onto a clear transfer film before applying them to the card surface. This process produces true edge-to-edge credentials with exceptional image clarity, sharp microtext, enhanced color accuracy, and consistent print quality across uneven smart card surfaces. The printer delivers true 600 dpi resolution, making it ideal for highly secure credentials, detailed graphics, and photo-quality ID cards.
The CR805 utilizes pigment ink technology to create realistic skin tones, vivid colors, and increased resistance to UV fading, helping organizations produce longer-lasting credentials with improved visual verification. Dual-sided printing allows organizations to maximize available card space by adding barcodes, branding, security elements, schedules, terms and conditions, or additional credential information to the back of the card without sacrificing front-side design quality.
Built for enterprise scalability, the Artista CR805 Duplex supports a wide range of security and personalization technologies including advanced smart card encoding, tactile impression modules, inline lamination, and holographic overlaminate support. Its modular design allows organizations to expand capabilities as security requirements evolve while maintaining reliable, high-volume credential issuance performance.
Printer Options & Configuration Details
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Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, HID iCLASS support, MIFARE support, FeliCa support, and dual-interface smart card support are available depending on the selected configuration and modules.
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Lamination: Optional inline lamination modules are available for enhanced card durability and additional visual security protection including holographic overlaminates.
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Modularity & Upgrade Path: Supports modular expansion through optional tactile impression modules, inline lamination, advanced encoding modules, and larger output hopper configurations.
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Connectivity & System Integration: USB and Ethernet connectivity are standard with support for enterprise card issuance environments and distributed credential management workflows.
The Artista CR805 Duplex is ideal for organizations requiring enterprise-level dual-sided credential printing with premium image quality, advanced security technologies, and scalable modular expandability for high-security or high-volume issuance environments.
Also available under manufacturer part numbers: 512648-001, 512648-004, 512648-002, 512648-007, 512648-005, 512648-016, 512648-033, 512648-047, 512648-008, 512648-009, 512648-010, 512648-012, 512648-048
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