UPDATE: The Nexcopy USB flash drive printer has been upgraded to a 40-up full-color print unit. Nexcopy has replaced the USB7P printer with the new LOGO-EZ PRINTER. This updated model includes a custom-built tray designed to securely hold USB drives in place during high-speed printing. Pricing starts at approximately $3,500.

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Press Release: Nexcopy Launches USB Flash Drive Printer

Lake Forest, CA – June 11, 2014 – Nexcopy Inc. has announced the release of its full-color USB flash drive printer. This new inkjet printer is designed to print vivid, high-resolution logos directly onto USB swivel clips. Targeted at small businesses, marketing firms, and promotional companies, the printer is ideal for fast, in-house branding and short production runs.

Fast and Efficient Printing with the USB7P

Using Nexcopy’s seven-slot USB flash drive printer and specially coated printable clips, users can easily print high-quality images in under 35 seconds.

• Supports standard JPEG and BMP image formats
• Prints 7 identical or 7 unique logos per batch
• Dual-sided printable swivel USB clips
• White matte finish ideal for color accuracy
• Perfect for single samples or small-to-medium print jobs
• Printed images are dry instantly, water-resistant, and scratch-resistant
• Compatible with most standard swivel USB flash drive designs

Affordable In-House USB Printing

“The USB flash drive printer is a major innovation for Nexcopy,” said Greg Morris, President of Nexcopy Inc. “The USB7P provides a cost-effective way for marketing and promotional companies to produce vibrant, branded USB flash drives in-house, without the delays or expenses of outsourcing.”

HP Inkjet Technology for Vibrant Results

The USB7P is powered by Hewlett Packard’s reliable inkjet technology, known for precise color reproduction and Pantone color matching. In testing, the printer produced seven full-color clips in 35 seconds. Black-only logo printing can be completed in as little as 15 seconds.

Lower Cost, Faster Turnaround

“With our USB flash drive printer, small businesses can save on shipping, screen setup fees, and costly print runs,” added Morris. “Some of our resellers simply grabbed logos from a customer’s website, printed them directly on USB clips, and landed bulk orders the next day. That’s the power of fast, on-demand branding.”

USB7P Specifications

The printer weighs 11 lbs (5 kg) and has dimensions of 18 x 11.5 x 10.5 inches (452 x 286 x 267 mm). It ships with universal power support (110V/220V), includes one CMY cartridge, one black cartridge, and 20 printable clips. The tray holds 7 clips per print cycle. MSRP: $1,799. “USB Flash Drive Printer” is a trademark of Nexcopy Inc.

Product Resources

• Product Page
• Printer Image
• USB Clip Samples
• USB7P Datasheet

Global Reseller Network

Nexcopy’s full line of duplication systems—including USB, CF, SD, and microSD duplicators—is available through a global network of authorized resellers.

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About Nexcopy Incorporated

Nexcopy specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced flash memory duplication systems. As a pioneer in the solid-state memory sector, Nexcopy services markets in North America, Europe, India, Asia, and the Pacific Rim, with U.S. headquarters located at 13 Orchard Road, Suite 102, Lake Forest, CA 92630.

Nexcopy Incorporated
Mr. Greg Morris
+1 949 481 6478
contact@nexcopy.com
https://www.nexcopy.com

Press Release: Nexcopy Introduces SD Duplicators with Sanitize Feature

Lake Forest, CA – November 5, 2013 – Nexcopy Inc., a leading manufacturer of flash memory duplicators, announces two new standalone SD duplicators with sanitize feature: the 1-15 and 1-31 target systems. These models offer high-speed Secure Digital (SD) duplication combined with advanced sanitization capabilities for enterprise, IT, and government data workflows.

Why Sanitization Matters in SD Duplicators

The new Nexcopy SD duplicators introduce a powerful full binary overwrite system, offering both single-pass and triple-pass random write sequencing. This proprietary triple-pass process ensures data is permanently deleted—making these SD duplicators with sanitize feature ideal for secure environments where data cannot be recovered by forensic tools.

Efficient In-House Duplication and Sanitization

These standalone duplicators are perfect for businesses needing in-house flash memory management. They allow duplication and sanitization of multiple SD cards simultaneously. Nexcopy’s core binary copy engine, used in its trusted USB duplicators, supports all major file systems: FAT, FAT32, NTFS, ext2, ext3, ext4, and custom formats. This makes the SD duplicators with sanitize feature highly flexible for IT teams and software developers.

“Pivoting from our core binary copy firmware, Nexcopy expands our technology to include sanitization features now being sought by IT professionals,” said Greg Morris, President of Nexcopy Inc. “We built these standalone SD duplicators specifically to meet enterprise demands.”

Standalone Operation with One-Touch Control

The Nexcopy SD duplicators operate independently of any host computer. Their simple one-button functionality allows fast deployment, making them ideal for deployment labs, software QA teams, government organizations, and educational institutions where speed and security matter most.

Available Models of Nexcopy SD Duplicators with Sanitize Feature

• SD115SA – 1-15 Target SD Duplicator and Sanitizer
• SD131SA – 1-31 Target SD Duplicator and Sanitizer

Product Image Resources

• SD115SA: https://www.nexcopy.com/downloads/sd115sa.jpg
• SD131SA: https://www.nexcopy.com/downloads/sd131sa.jpg
• Group Shot: https://www.nexcopy.com/downloads/sd_duplicator_sa.jpg

Global Availability

Nexcopy’s complete product line—including USB, SD, CF, and microSD duplicators with sanitize features—is available through a global network of authorized resellers.

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About Nexcopy Incorporated

Nexcopy specializes in cutting-edge duplication technology for flash memory. As a pioneer in solid-state memory duplication, Nexcopy serves clients across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, from its headquarters in Lake Forest, California.

Nexcopy Incorporated
13 Orchard Road, Suite 102
Lake Forest, CA 92630
+1 949 481 6478
contact@nexcopy.com
https://www.nexcopy.com

PRESS RELEASE:

LAKE FOREST, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nexcopy Inc., a leading manufacturer in USB Duplicator solutions, announces their all new CF Duplicator system for data loading to Compact Flash cards.

New CF Duplicator Features

• CF Duplicator with all new design
• Deep CF sockets with guides for easy insert and removal
• CF Duplicator available in 15, 30 and 45 target systems
• Powerful duplicator software with many advanced features
• Unique data may be copied to each card

Nexcopy is announcing the all new design of our CF Duplicator solutions. These robust and reliable CF duplicator systems are available in 15 socket, 30 socket and 45 socket configurations.

The new CF Duplicators by Nexcopy are designed with functionality and ergonomics in mind. With top loading CF sockets in combination with deep rail guides to easily insert and remove CF media the new system will virtually eliminate bent pins from high volume duplication of CF media.

“Coupling the power of Nexcopy’s Drive Manager software and the new CF duplicator design our system can handle any configuration requirement by contract manufacturers or fulfillment houses,” reports Greg Morris, President of Nexcopy. “The system is PC based and provides tools such as duplication from IMG files, unique data streaming to each socket, network connectivity and rich Graphical User Interface for performance feedback and log reporting.”

Why CompactFlash Cards Are Still in Use

CompactFlash (CF) cards are primarily used for storing digital data in a wide range of devices, especially those that require high-capacity and high-performance storage solutions. While their popularity has somewhat waned with the emergence of other storage formats like SD cards and SSDs, CF cards are still utilized in various applications, including:

Video Cameras and Camcorders: CF cards are commonly used in professional video cameras and camcorders for recording high-quality video footage. Their fast data transfer rates and reliability make them ideal for capturing high-definition video in demanding production environments.

Embedded Systems and Industrial Applications: CF cards are frequently used in embedded systems, industrial computers, and electronic devices that require rugged and reliable storage solutions. Their durability, high storage capacities, and resistance to shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures make them suitable for use in harsh operating environments.

Data Storage and Transfer: CF cards are also used for general-purpose data storage and transfer in various devices, including computers, laptops, digital audio recorders, and handheld devices.

Gaming Consoles and Arcade Machines: CF cards have been used in some gaming consoles, arcade machines, and gaming peripherals for storing game data, firmware updates, and other content.

Medical Devices and Equipment: CF cards are sometimes used in medical devices and equipment, such as medical imaging devices, patient monitoring systems, and diagnostic equipment.

Data Recovery and Forensics: CF cards are also used in data recovery and forensic applications for recovering or analyzing digital evidence.

All CF duplicators by Nexcopy can copy from an archive IMG file, from a physical master device and include binary bit-by-bit verification functions. These systems are ideal for bootable CF cards. The new CF Duplicators by Nexcopy Incorporated are available for immediate purchase with a starting price of $1,299 US dollars.

Source: Business Wire.

How To Read and Write CID on SD Cards

If you are looking to read the CID number of an SD card, or extract the CID off an SD card, then you will find this article very helpful. Some also call this “reading the PSN off the SD card” or reading the product serial number off the SD card.

UPDATE (Feb 16, 2023):

We learned the company which manufactures this product now offers the ability to write the CID value as well as write protect the Secure Digital media.

Most phones and much of the software on phones will lock into the CID number of an SD card. The CID number is a unique card identifier number that is unique to the card itself. The CID number is valuable because software developers and hardware developers can lock software to the unique number of the device, thus eliminating the ability to pass along licensed software.

Reading the CID number from an SD card is not an easy task. It requires specific access codes to the index table of the memory card, and unless you know how to use the SD chipset of your card reader, chances are you won’t get the number—or at least not the correct and accurate number.

What is the CID number of an SD card?

The CID register is 16 bytes long and contains a unique card identification number. It is programmed during card manufacturing and cannot be changed by SD Card hosts. The CID number is a compilation of information about the card, such as manufacturer, date manufactured, checksum total, GB size, and more. Below is a table outlining all the items which make up the SD CID number.

So with all this said, how do you read the CID number from an SD card? As we’ve mentioned, it isn’t easy and it’s hardware based. If you do enough searching on the internet, you’ll find some home-brew code to read the CID numbers, but that’s only if you have the SD card or microSD card connected via an IDE bus to your host computer. This isn’t easy for everyone. There is clear evidence that using a USB to SD card reader will not get you the information you require—or at least accurate and correct information. Meaning most times the CID number generated is actually the serial number of the card reader itself, not the CID number of a specific SD card.

In addition, what if you are required to read the CID number off SD media in bulk? A single, one-at-a-time solution is not practical.

In my search to read the CID number from SD media, I came across Nexcopy – a manufacturer of USB duplicator equipment and other flash memory equipment. Several models they carry are SD duplicators and microSD duplicators. With the secure digital duplicators, part of their feature set includes reading CID numbers from SD media. The equipment can read 20 cards at a time, 40 cards at a time, or 60 cards at a time, depending on the model. The duplicators will read the CID number and export it to a .csv file for import into other business functions. This configuration makes it quick and easy to obtain the CID number. Granted, the equipment is not designed for single-use operation, but rather reading the CID of SD media in bulk quantity. Here is a screenshot of Nexcopy’s software reading 20 CID numbers:

I didn’t contact Nexcopy Incorporated for pricing of the equipment, but doing a quick search for the equipment shows me a price of about $1k for the smallest 20 target system and $3k for the largest 60 target system.

With all this said, there is still no clear-cut method to read CID numbers off SD cards for the home-user, but maybe this article will at least explain why you haven’t found a good solution as of yet.

The CID (Card Identification) number is a unique identifier that is assigned to each Secure Digital (SD) card. The CID number is a 16-byte value that is used by the SD card host device to identify the SD card and to determine its capabilities.

Microsoft is looking to make their OS more portable. With Windows 8, one of the features the Redmond, Washington company is introducing is a bootable OS off USB. True, we’ve seen both Windows and Linux distributions bootable off a flash drive before, but what makes this different is 1) it’s legal and 2) officially supported. This is a smart move to keep Microsoft positioned as a strong option as virtual desktop and thin client systems continue to rise in popularity.

Many power users already run virtual laptops off USB flash drives, enabling them to work on a single consistent environment at both home and work without fussing with a laptop or briefcase. An official bootable Windows 8 USB version should cement this concept and help Microsoft move towards more secure OS options comparable to VPMs.

With an official version of bootable Windows OS on USB, IT managers could now use a Nexcopy USB Duplicator to mass-produce their installation and/or restore media in a much faster time frame than using an old-school optical duplicator.

An additional caveat of the portable Windows system is the speed of the environment. Granted, there is nothing like running off a hard disk, but running off NAND flash will be almost as smooth… and with memory performance getting better with USB 3.0 flash drives, it will soon become virtually the same experience.

Video of Bootable Windows 8 running on a MacBook Pro via USB after the jump:

Watch on YouTube

Source: EverythingUSB

Bootable USB Drive Articles on GetUSB.info

GetUSB.info has published several articles and tutorials related to bootable USB drives, covering setup guides, troubleshooting tips, and reviews of popular utilities. Below is an overview of their most useful content.

Bootable USB Guides on GetUSB.info

• Ultimate Boot CD from a USB Pen Drive: A tutorial explaining how to make the Ultimate Boot CD boot from a USB flash drive by formatting, extracting, and using Syslinux to make it bootable.
• How To: Check if My USB Flash Drive is Bootable: A step?by?step walkthrough using Windows tools to verify whether a USB is configured with boot?code/MBR.
• Make USB Flash Drive Bootable in Anything: A review of using Ventoy, an open?source tool for making a USB drive bootable with ISO, IMG, VHD, and EFI files, supporting multi?boot and persistence options.

Other Related Articles

• Review of Rufus Utility: Explains how Rufus writes bootable ISO files to USB and clarifies common misunderstandings.
• USB Boot Troubleshooting: Tutorials about BIOS boot order issues, clearing boot code from USB drives, and proper formatting steps.

Summary Table of Bootable USB Articles

Topic	Published On	Highlights
Boot Ultimate Boot CD from USB	2006	Hands-on guide using Syslinux and ISO extraction to create a bootable USB version of the Ultimate Boot CD.
Check if USB is Bootable	July 2020	Methods using Windows Disk Management to verify MBR/boot code on a USB drive.
Make USB Bootable Using Ventoy	2022	Multi?boot support, handles ISO/IMG/VHD/EFI files, no need to reformat for new images.
Review of Rufus Utility	2021	Explains how Rufus writes bootable code and compares it with other tools for ISO installation.
USB Boot Troubleshooting	2021–2022	Guides for BIOS issues, clearing bootstrap code, and proper bootable USB formatting methods.

For more tutorials, reviews, and troubleshooting guides on creating and using bootable USB drives, visit GetUSB.info.

Review: Nexcopy 3.0 USB Duplicator

EverythingUSB posted a review of the Nexcopy 3.0 USB Duplicator with a bunch of “thumbs up” marks.  Let’s take a closer look.

Design and Build Quality

As far as USB duplicators go, the Nexcopy SSUSB160PC is actually pretty stylish. Its form certainly flows from its function, but Nexcopy has made it look engineered like a German car. Because of this form-from-function design, it’s rather rectangular with flat boxy sides. However, Nexcopy added some flair where they could. For example, the top slopes downward from back to front, giving it a more aggressive styling. This dash of style also makes it more functional, as inserting 16 flash drives into the USB 3.0 ports on that top surface is easier when they’re slightly vertically offset. It’s also easier to check all 32 status lights (red for bad, green for good).

Where the Nexcopy USB 3.0 duplicator is a serious tool meant for serious work, there is no plastic fascia to be found—only metal. Nexcopy managed to sneak in some pizazz by CnC milling the company logo out of the front panel. This allows air to be drawn in from the front and sides, flow over the internals, and exhaust out the back via a cooling fan. It’s a great example of proper form and function.

Performance and Software

I first made an image file of my freshly installed Windows 7 64-bit flash drive using the included basic software. (Note: The professional version includes advanced features like write protection, partitioning, and setting drives as USB CD-ROM devices.) Once that was done, I created a new batch job, pointed the software to the image file on my hard drive, plugged in all 16 flash drives, and got down to business. With about 30 more seconds of setup, I had started a 16-way duplication process.

From the moment I clicked “start” to when the copy was completed, it took just over 11 minutes—not including the image creation. That’s 128GB of data written in under 12 minutes, which is solid performance, although I had hoped for even faster speeds.

The Nexcopy 3.0 USB duplicator is a true force multiplier. The more frequently you run the same task, the faster your process becomes. Most of the time in testing was spent on setup—once you’re past that, the duplicator can crank out 16 flash drives with custom images very quickly. The faster your flash drives, the faster the duplication process. If time is money, then the SSUSB160PC is a money-printing machine.

For the full Nexcopy 3.0 USB Duplicator review, head over to EverythingUSB for more details.

EverythingUSB.com is a long-standing technology website that launched in the early 2000s, focused exclusively on covering USB (Universal Serial Bus) technology and related peripherals. At a time when USB was revolutionizing how people connected devices to computers, EverythingUSB quickly became one of the go-to sources for in-depth product reviews, industry news, and technical analysis. The site gained popularity for its objective reporting and detailed writeups on USB flash drives, hubs, duplicators, gadgets, and even obscure USB-powered accessories.

Run by a small but dedicated team of tech enthusiasts and editors, EverythingUSB carved out a niche by maintaining a sharp editorial focus on USB-based innovations, both consumer and professional-grade. The site helped shape public perception around USB as a universal standard and provided early insight into game-changing technologies like USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB-C as they emerged. Though the pace of updates has slowed in recent years, EverythingUSB remains a respected archive and occasional contributor to USB-centric product reviews and commentary.

USB 3.0 is gaining momentum with every new product launch, and millions of PCs and peripherals are expected to ship with the SuperSpeed interface this year. That makes the timing of the Nexcopy SSUSB160PC USB duplicator especially relevant, offering users a high-speed solution to manage modern peripherals without relying on slower legacy USB 2.0 systems.

The SSUSB160PC is a 16-target duplicator designed to take full advantage of USB 3.0 technology, with theoretical transfer rates up to 5 Gbps. However, keep in mind that a USB 2.0 flash drive won’t automatically benefit from faster speeds just by being plugged into a USB 3.0 port—data transfer is always limited by the slowest link in the chain. That said, the SSUSB160PC excels when paired with modern USB 3.0 drives and hard disks, now common in professional environments.

Encased in a lightweight anodized aluminum housing, this duplicator is built for performance and portability. With an integrated 120-watt power supply, active cooling system, and support for data transfer at each device’s max speed, Nexcopy claims it can copy 32GB of data in as little as six minutes.

Who Needs a High-Speed USB Duplicator?

The SSUSB160PC is especially valuable for industries that demand rapid, secure content distribution—such as software publishers, government agencies, media production companies, and IT departments. When time-sensitive firmware, training materials, or confidential files need to be deployed across dozens of devices quickly and reliably, a professional-grade duplicator like this one becomes essential. Unlike cloud distribution, which requires stable internet access and setup on each machine, USB duplication delivers instant, offline access with full data integrity and copy protection options.

Released in the early 2010s, the SSUSB160PC quickly became one of the most trusted PC-connected USB duplicators for government agencies, publishers, and tech manufacturers. It ships with Nexcopy’s proprietary Drive Manager software and supports features like binary copy, write protection, data streaming, and USB CD-ROM emulation (in the Pro version). These capabilities, combined with its durable design, helped Nexcopy earn a leading position in the USB duplication market.

Source: UberGizmo

About Ubergizmo: Ubergizmo is a consumer technology news website founded in 2005 by Silicon Valley tech veterans Hubert Nguyen and Eliane Fiolet. Known for visually rich coverage and an accessible tone, the site gained recognition for product reviews, previews, and global tech event coverage, especially at trade shows like CES and MWC. Ubergizmo carved a niche by blending user-oriented design analysis with insightful reporting on innovation and usability.

Introducing the Nexcopy Standalone USB Duplicator

We’ve reported about Nexcopy several times before, ranging from their USB duplicators to SD and Compact Flash duplicators. Today, we’re here to highlight the Nexcopy standalone USB duplicator.

Nexcopy, Standalone USB Duplicator

With flash drives growing in both capacity and affordability, it’s no surprise that data loads are also increasing. A few years ago, it was common to load a PDF or PowerPoint presentation onto a promotional USB stick for trade shows. Today, with the ease of creating videos and the popularity of platforms like YouTube, promotional content has become much larger.

Between 2010 and the mid?2010s, average MP4 video file sizes grew by roughly 30%, as creators embraced higher resolutions. In the past three years alone, they’ve expanded another 20%, driven by increased use of 4K and 8K content—a cumulative >50% increase over 15 years. Source: MASV – How Big Will Video Files Get?

The Nexcopy standalone USB duplicator supports copy speeds up to 30MB per second—that’s about 1,800MB per minute. While most standard USB drives won’t hit those speeds, higher-end flash memory can certainly take advantage of it. Taking this a step further, if you have 16 USB sticks on the system and each port is receiving 1,800MB per minute, this means the entire unit is actually copying 28.8GBs per minute as an overall throughput.

Real-World Impact on Productivity

A large software company is preparing a nationwide training program for 1,000 new employees across 50 regional offices. Each employee must receive a USB flash drive preloaded with 4GB of onboarding videos, security protocols, and software installation packages.

Without a High-Speed Duplicator:
Using a standard PC and manual copy process, it takes 10 minutes to copy 4GB to one USB drive. Copying 1,000 drives would require 10,000 minutes (over 166 hours) of labor. This could take an entire week even with multiple staff involved.

With the Nexcopy Standalone USB Duplicator:
Each port delivers up to 30MB/sec, or 1.8GB per minute. With 16 drives copying in parallel, 28.8GB is transferred every minute. Copying 4GB per drive means each batch of 16 takes just about 2.5 minutes. To duplicate 1,000 drives:
1,000 ÷ 16 = 62.5 batches
62.5 batches × 2.5 minutes = 156.25 minutes (~2.6 hours total)

Productivity Gain:
From 166 hours down to just 2.6 hours. This results in reduced labor costs, faster turnaround, and the ability to reallocate staff to other tasks. It also gives the organization immediate scaling capability for future projects.

Summary:
The Nexcopy standalone duplicator’s 30MB/sec per port speed translates to 28.8GB/min total throughput, which enables massive productivity boosts for businesses distributing digital content at scale—especially for training kits, product launches, software deployments, and marketing promotions. This technology doesn’t just save time—it transforms how companies manage USB-based data distribution.

The Nexcopy standalone duplicator line includes two models: a 16-port system and a 32-port system. Each system dedicates one port for the master device. That’s likely why the models are named USB115SA and USB131SA—one master and 15 or 31 targets, respectively.

We couldn’t find specific pricing on the Nexcopy website since the products are only available through authorized dealers. The release date for these standalone duplicator models was the first week of September 2010.

To learn more about Nexcopy’s standalone USB duplicators, visit the official Nexcopy site.

Source: EverythingUSB.com

2025 Update: Nexcopy Enhances USB 3.0 Duplicator with Higher Capacity Drives and Advanced Drive Manager Software

Nexcopy, a leader in USB duplication technology, has been shipping its USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Duplicator for over 15 years. The 16-port USB 3.0 Duplicator remains one of the most reliable solutions for high-speed USB flash drive and hard drive duplication. With peak transfer speeds of 65MB/s per device and up to 72MB/s with multiple drives connected, the duplicator can efficiently handle demanding data loads. For USB 3.0 hard drives, transfer rates reach a consistent 95MB/s, regardless of whether a single device or eight devices are connected.

Since its initial release, Nexcopy has expanded its USB 3.0 flash drive lineup, now offering capacities up to 256GB with optional custom branding. These high-capacity drives are ideal for industries requiring large data sets, secure distribution, and reliable performance.

The USB 3.0 Duplicator is powered by Nexcopy’s proprietary Drive Manager software, which receives regular updates to enhance speed, improve user experience, and add new functionality. Drive Manager updates are always free and require no license fees. For professional applications, the PRO version of Drive Manager enables advanced features such as:

• USB write protection (hardware-based read-only mode)
• Configuring USB drives as USB CD-ROM devices
• Partitioning flash drives at the controller level
• Editing USB device serial numbers

Nexcopy continues to focus on providing enterprise-grade duplication solutions with ongoing software innovation and long-term product support.

Source: EverythingUSB.