Steve,
We have been using Magicard printers for 20 years. Our last machine, the Rio Pro lasted 10 years. I highly endorse the Magicard line of printers. They are very affordable. I purchased ours from idwholesaler.com. There are times when you have to hit a certain color, sublimation is an alternative.
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James Robert CRS
Plastic Engraving Inc
Gulf Breeze FL
850.240.9647
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