Are the New Fargo Ribbons Compatible with My Fargo DTC400 or Persona C30

Recently, Fargo introduced their new printer models, the Fargo DTC1000, Fargo DTC4000 and Fargo DTC4500. With the release of these printers, the former Fargo models, the Fargo DTC400 series printers and the Persona C30 series printers are slowly moving to the legacy printer models.

Maybe you are using a DTC400 or a C30 printer? . . . → Read More: Are the New Fargo Ribbons Compatible with My Fargo DTC400 or Persona C30

PVC Card Printers and Encoding Technology

For many organizations or corporations data features, such as barcodes, magnetic stripes, contactless smart cards, and more, add versatility and security, allowing badges to serve as more than just visual identification. Encoding technology has advanced over the years and a variety of advanced encoding options are now available on basic printers like the Evolis . . . → Read More: PVC Card Printers and Encoding Technology

Is A Laminating ID Card Printer Right For My Card Program?

Laminating printers, such as the Fargo DTC4500, HDP5000 or the Evolis Securion are ideal for companies or organizations that need a long-lasting, durable card. They also are required for some security features, such as custom or standard or holographic images applied as part of the lamination process.

In a laminating printer, a thin film (usually . . . → Read More: Is A Laminating ID Card Printer Right For My Card Program?

Magicard Introduces a Redesigned Enduro

Way back in 2008 Magicard introduced what was destined to become the brands most popular ID Card printer, the Enduro. In listening to the needs of customers like schools, universities, business organizations and other subject matter experts Magicard has redesigned the Enduro and has introduced the Enduro+.

The Enduro+ follows in the tradition of . . . → Read More: Magicard Introduces a Redesigned Enduro

Recent Design Improvements to the Zebra ZXP Series 8 ID Card Printers

Zebra Technologies has recently announced design improvements to the ZXP Series 8 retransfer card printer aimed at improving the overall user experience and print quality. These changes were implemented as part of driver update v4.0 and firmware update v3.0.

The firmware and driver updates are availible at http://www.zebra.com/id/zebra/na/en/index/drivers_downloads.html. Updates include;

- Improvements to the thermal . . . → Read More: Recent Design Improvements to the Zebra ZXP Series 8 ID Card Printers

Recent Improvements to the Zebra ZXP Series 3 ID Card Printers

As an authorized reseller of the Zebra ID Card Printer Line – Safe-Card ID Services is pleased to announce in conjunction with Zebra Technologies changes to the Zebra ZXP Series 3 printers that will improve the print quality as well as the overall user experience.

Printers that began shipping in clude the changes that . . . → Read More: Recent Improvements to the Zebra ZXP Series 3 ID Card Printers

Zebra Extends Last Order Date For P110i, P110m and P120i PVC Card Printers

Zebra Technologies has announced the last order date for the P110i, P110m, and the P120i PVC ID card printers and the associated QuickCard bundles has been extended to 6/30/12. The newly improved ZXP Series 3 will replace these value class printers on the afore mentioned date. Product support for the discontinued printers will continue until . . . → Read More: Zebra Extends Last Order Date For P110i, P110m and P120i PVC Card Printers

Add Some Color to Your Card Program

Almost all the ID cards and badges you see are a basic white for a very good reason. A crisp white card produces the best full-color print. And while that is desirable in most all cases there is another option for adding a little pop and another option to your  card program.

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School Safety and an Effective ID Card Program

As a parent of two beautiful girls I am always concerned about their safety at school. It is my humble opinion that despite slashed budgets schools need to take security more seriously than ever. An important part of that focus needs to be a student ID card program. This type of program outfits each student with an . . . → Read More: School Safety and an Effective ID Card Program

The Dreaded ID Photo Experience

Everyone has a ID photo  in their wallet, be it a drivers license or an employee badge they are reluctant to pull out and show anyone. Knowing that the Photo ID experience is dreaded by most and a few simple photo taking tips can make the difference between a card that they are proud to show off vs. a card they would . . . → Read More: The Dreaded ID Photo Experience