C0PA · coated-paper tickets
Three thicknesses. Two supply formats. A chip for your ticketing system.
C0PA RFID paper cards combine two coated-paper faces with an antenna inlay for printed tickets and temporary credentials. The supplier lists an 86 × 54 mm outline in 0.38, 0.50 and 0.60 mm finished thicknesses, with individual or roll supply and four-color printing. Select an HF or UHF chip for the ticketing reader, then specify the artwork and electronic ticket record.
Published C0PA specifications
The paper faces carry the printed design. The antenna and chip between them carry the electronic credential. Finished thickness includes the assembled layers.
View the supplier C0PA specification ↗Finished-ticket format references
C0PA is the published paper-card family. The three 86 × 54 mm formats below differ in listed finished thickness. The source lists paper grades separately; it does not pair a particular paper weight with a particular finished thickness. These are specification references, not a live inventory list.
86 × 54 × 0.38 mm
The thinnest of the three listed constructions. The source does not assign it to 250-grade paper or state a compatible printer / dispenser.
86 × 54 × 0.50 mm
A separately listed finished thickness. Paper grade, coating and antenna build remain separate entries on the production specification.
86 × 54 × 0.60 mm
The thickest listed reference, not a 0.76 mm plastic card. Use finished-ticket thickness and stiffness when checking a mechanical feed path.
The format names are thickness selections within C0PA, not separate supplier model numbers. The published footprint is 86 × 54 mm; an exact printer or holder fit also depends on corner shape, stiffness and finished tolerances.
Paper grade and finished thickness
The supplier’s material row lists 250, 300, 350, 400 and 450 as coated-paper “grams.” Its construction description identifies two paper layers and an inlay, but does not say whether the grade refers to each face or the combined paper.
For material documentation, identify the paper grade, coating and finished construction. The supplier offers FSC-certified paper on request; the listing does not establish certification or recyclability for every complete RFID ticket.
Exact IC comparisons
The C0PA listing names Ultralight, Classic and ICODE HF families, alongside UCODE and other UHF options. The manufacturer references below distinguish exact ICs within those families. They are not a claim that every thickness is stocked with every chip.
| Chip & interface | Memory & protection | Ticketing use |
|---|---|---|
| MIFARE Ultralight EV113.56 MHz · ISO/IEC 14443 A | 48 or 128 bytes user memory 32-bit password protection; three 24-bit counters | Limited-use ticket records using the selected EV1 variant An exact comparison within the supplier-listed Ultralight family. Select MF0UL11 or MF0UL21 for the required memory; password protection is not AES authentication. NXP Semiconductors datasheet ↗ |
| MIFARE Ultralight C13.56 MHz · ISO/IEC 14443 A | 144 bytes user data; 192 bytes total EEPROM 3DES authentication | Ticketing systems already using Ultralight C commands and keys Ultralight C and EV1 are different ICs. Their authentication and memory cannot be substituted merely because both use 13.56 MHz. NXP Semiconductors datasheet ↗ |
| MIFARE Classic EV1 1K13.56 MHz · ISO/IEC 14443 A | 1 kB total EEPROM in 16 sectors Sector access conditions and keys | Installed Classic credential or ticketing systems Sector trailers and manufacturer data occupy part of total memory. Exact reader commands, keys and data layout determine compatibility. NXP Semiconductors datasheet ↗ |
| ICODE SLIX213.56 MHz · ISO/IEC 15693 | 316 bytes user data plus a separate counter block Password-protected functions | Systems specified for the ISO/IEC 15693 interface A precise ICODE-family comparison: 79 × 4-byte user blocks plus the counter block. It is not the same reader interface as an ISO/IEC 14443 A ticket. NXP Semiconductors datasheet ↗ |
| UCODE 8UHF · EPC Gen2v2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 | 128-bit EPC; 96-bit TID; no separate user memory 32-bit access and kill passwords | UHF ticket identification linked to a backend record UCODE 8 values, not UCODE 8m. EPC and TID are different fields. The antenna and regional reader settings determine finished-ticket behavior. NXP Semiconductors datasheet ↗ |
| UCODE 9UHF · EPC Gen2v2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 | 96-bit EPC; 96-bit TID; no separate user memory 32-bit access and kill passwords | UHF identification where the application uses a 96-bit EPC The supplier lists UCODE 9 alongside UCODE 8; their EPC capacities differ. Neither is readable by a phone’s NFC radio. NXP Semiconductors datasheet ↗ |
The supplier page gives a reader-dependent 4–6 cm reference without identifying the tested chip or antenna. It does not establish a distance for every listed HF or UHF variant. Define the reader, antenna position and intended gate zone for the chosen assembly; a UHF ticket is not readable by a phone’s NFC radio.
Artwork, identifiers and dispensing
Four-color printing on both faces and a varnish finish are described for C0PA. The supplier also lists numbering and encoding. Keep fixed artwork, variable print and RFID data as separate parts of the production brief.
A printed serial does not overwrite a factory UID. Validity, used-ticket and re-entry rules are applied by the ticketing system.
Individual pieces suit manual issue and distribution. Specify the count per pack and artwork versions.
Roll supply adds media-path requirements. Send the following with the printer or dispenser model:
The source does not define 500 / 1,000 / 2,000-piece standard rolls or verify specific dispenser brands.
Technical documents
Download the C0PA reference with the three thicknesses, paper-layer construction, supply formats and manufacturer chip comparisons.
Download paper card technical reference ↓PDF · reviewed 16 September 2026
Exact chip-manufacturer documents are linked in the comparison table. The source listing is a product reference; the supplied material, chip and drawing are identified on the order.
Custom orders & samples
Carry your selected C0PA format into the inquiry. Add quantity, chip or reader, artwork, destination and any dispenser drawing on the next page.
The quote states the finished construction, sample charges, MOQ, printing / encoding and delivery schedule for the requested order.
Sample ordering terms →The supplier lists 86 × 54 × 0.38 mm, 86 × 54 × 0.50 mm and 86 × 54 × 0.60 mm, plus custom dimensions. These are finished-card references. The listing does not publish tolerances or pair a particular paper grade with each thickness.
No. The supplier lists five paper-weight grades separately from three finished thicknesses. It does not give a conversion between them. Paper mass per area, measured thickness, coating, adhesive and the inlay build describe different aspects of the assembled ticket. Keep paper grade and finished thickness as separate specification fields.
Yes. The C0PA listing describes individual pieces or rolls. It does not define a standard ticket count, roll core or winding direction. For a dispenser or printer, provide ticket pitch, roll width, core and maximum outer diameter, winding, separation method and registration requirements with the equipment model.
No. The product family lists separate 13.56 MHz HF and 860–960 MHz UHF options. An HF-only ticket does not become a UHF ticket through encoding. Within HF, ISO/IEC 14443 A and ISO/IEC 15693 also use different reader interfaces. The selected chip and antenna define the supplied construction.
A paper-faced ticket still includes an antenna, chip, adhesive and any coating. The supplier describes FSC-certified paper as available on request, which does not certify every finished card. Specify the material documentation needed for the order and check acceptance of the complete construction with the relevant recycling operator.
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