Abstract: In order to obtain a laser inscribing unit that is compact for inscribing cards on two sides which also includes a magnet chip inscribing unit, a laser beam is only deflected in one spatial direction in a fan shape, and in the other spatial direction the movement of the card received in the card slide is provided. In spite of inscribing the card in the same receiving position from the top side and also from the bottom side this yields a very compact configuration.

Abstract: In order to keep the entire unit compact e.g. in a laser inscribing unit in spite of the laser beam impacting the card to be inscribed in an orthogonal manner a relatively large amount of beam deflections is necessary partially through mirrors that are fixated relative to one another. In order to minimize the assembly and adjustment complexity plural beam deflections are caused subsequent to one another through a prism element where the beam deflections are implemented through particular reflection surfaces. The prism element is received in a prism support which is configured to be pivoted and rotated in its entirety for assembly and adjustment purposes.