Entrust Datacard Artista CR805 Simplex Retransfer ID Card Printer

The Entrust Datacard Artista CR805 Simplex Retransfer ID Card Printer is an enterprise-class retransfer printer engineered for organizations that require superior print quality, advanced security, and support for high-end credential applications. Designed for corporate, government, healthcare, education, and secure access control environments, the CR805 combines true high-definition printing with scalable modular expandability for demanding 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, accurate spot colors, and improved print consistency 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 lifelike skin tones, enhanced image durability, and resistance to UV fading. This allows organizations to produce longer-lasting credentials while improving visual identity verification. The printer supports high-volume issuance environments with fast print speeds and advanced color management modes designed for accurate brand color reproduction and vibrant badge printing.

Built for scalability and advanced credential programs, the Artista CR805 supports a wide range of security and personalization options including 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 consistent enterprise-level performance.

Printer Options & Configuration Details

• 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.
• Lamination: Optional inline lamination modules are available for enhanced card durability and additional visual security protection including holographic overlaminates.
• Modularity & Upgrade Path: Supports modular expansion through optional tactile impression modules, inline lamination, advanced encoding modules, larger output hopper options, and duplex upgrade capability.
• Connectivity & System Integration: USB and Ethernet connectivity are standard with support for enterprise card issuance environments and distributed credential management workflows.

The Artista CR805 Simplex is ideal for organizations requiring enterprise-level single-sided credential printing with premium image quality, advanced security technologies, and scalable modular expandability for high-security or high-volume issuance programs.

Also available under manufacturer part numbers: 512643-001, 512643-004, 512643-005

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