ID Card Printing Blog
November 12 2012 |
Expiring Visitor Badges
An effective visitor badge system is a great security method to implement in your business to help employees and clients feel at ease. Schools, apartment complexes, hospitals and many other establishments have a visitor badge list, which requires individuals to sign in at a check-in location and receive a mandatory visitor badge. The visitor badge then needs to be worn at all times to signify to staff and other clients that an individual is authorized to be there. A visitor badge system does not just help create a feeling of additional security. When you find visitor badge options that appeal to you and your clients, you can also improve customer service, client relations and organize your business exponentially. In turn, this can help your company to be more successful on a whole.
November 05 2012 |
Single Sided Photo ID System
All single sided photo ID card printers are designed with the capability of printing on one side of the ID card. You can also use such printers to print on both sides by merely flipping your card over once a print has been already done on the other side. Single sided ID card printers are typically smaller in size and can be easily moved from one location to the next. At ID Security Online, our Single Sided Photo ID System includes an ID card printer, ID software, a Digital Camera, and all supplies necessary to get you started printing ID cards. Below are some examples of the many products we sell that complete your single sided photo ID system.
October 23 2012 |
Pre-Printed Cards
Are you looking to send a holiday greeting to a friend or a loved one? Is your wedding anniversary around the corner? Do you know anyone who is not well and could use some cheering up? Or are you looking to wish someone a happy birthday? Pre-printed cards provide a quick way to share holiday greetings or birthday wishes, but sometimes the message the card comes with isn't enough. When this is the case, you can deliver your own greeting with the aid of a PC printer and a graphic or word processor program. Printing on the inside of greeting cards requires the same printing process as that used on any heavy card stock. Once you've designed your greeting, simply set the printing parameters and print away, customizing your pre-printed greeting cards to your liking.
October 21 2012 |
Establish a Gift Card Program with ID Security Online
Gift cards are increasingly popular, especially around holiday season. From fashion boutiques, supermarkets, Home Depot, Macy’s to hair salons, gift and loyalty cards are offered in many businesses. Most retailers and chain stores have been using and heavily promoting them for the past few years. In fact, the largest selling single item for over 80% of the top 100 retailers in the United States is their gift card. Gift cards are seen to be mutually beneficial to both customers and retailers. The notion of products being offered at a certain discount when using a gift card gives shoppers the incentive to provide their business to the store owner. That is if the customers are satisfied with their purchases. It is practically a win-win situation. Now is the time for you, the small to medium sized retailer and independently owned restaurateur to grasp the opportunity and start your own program. It will look and work exactly like the big guys program, except yours will be designed with a price that you can surely afford.
October 09 2012 |
Equipment & Supplies for ID Badges
Most employers these days require their employees to carry ID badges solely for identification purposes. ID Security Online provides all the essential equipment and supplies you need to create high quality, durable, and secure ID badges in monochrome or full color. We take special pride in offering our customers the finest and most current badge and identification equipment available. You can select any brand you want to shop for ID badge supplies such as Fargo, Zebra, Evolis, Datacard, and Magicard. We offer competitive prices and the expert advice you need to make the best buying decisions. You can contact us for your inquiries or place your order online using our secure shopping cart. We also offer custom recommendations, training and service that will coordinate with your company or event specifications. If you are working within a budget, we have equipment that will suit your budget. Below, this blog provides information about various supplies and equipment required to creating an ID badge:
October 04 2012 |
Evolis Card ID Printer and Supplies
ID Security Online had a wide selection of ID card printers and supplies manufactured by Evolis. You can now get off to a good start with an Evolis ID card system. It has everything you need in one simple package to be up and printing cards in minutes. We also offer all of the cards and accessories you will need to complete your plastic card application including PVC and proximity magnetic cards, lanyards, slot punches and more. Consider this your one stop shop for Evolis equipment and supplies. Evolisproducts include both warranty and non-warranty repairs and lifetime phone support on all printers purchased through ID Security Online. Unlike many online retailers, purchasing your Evolis products from us guarantees the best possible support for the life of your printer.
October 02 2012 |
Duplex Photo ID System
The Duplex Photo ID System comes with ID card software, a digital ID Camera, and all the ID card and badge supplies necessary to immediately start printing ID cards. Dual-sided ID card systems are similar to Single Sided ID Card Systems, except all dual-sided ID card systems will automatically print both sides of your ID Badge. All duplex photo ID systems include card printer warranties, options to upgrade to the latest encoding technologies, and more. Double-sided photo ID card printers were designed with the capability to print on one side of an ID card. Printing on both sides is achieved simultaneously by the printer. Furthermore, double-sided photo ID card printers are typically smaller in size and can be easily moved from one location to the next.
September 24 2012 |
Printheads vs. Ink Cartridges
What Are The Differences between Printheads and Ink Cartridges?
Printheads
A printhead is usually a moveable part of a printer that contains the printing element. The print head is the element of the printer that applies the image or text to your ID cards. Print heads may need to be replaced when print quality issues cannot be resolved by cleaning the print head. It has a nozzle in which inkjet ink is sprayed onto the paper to be printed on. Typically machines operate with a single printhead, but two can be found in some heavy-duty business models that require better production quality and speed. On average, a printhead has the ability to deliver up to 3,500 pages per month and a maximum total of 200,000 characters over the lifespan of the machine. There are many types of printers that use different printing technology, but no matter what machine you have, printheads are an absolute necessity.
September 21 2012 |
Badge Accessories
Badge accessories may seem like minor details, but they are actually an excellent way to present your company ID, membership or event credentials, and they will set your company apart from the crowd. It’s only a matter of how you wear you badge. Normally, badges come attached with a variety of badge and attachment accessories. People tend to pay more attention to the details of the badges rather than on the badges themselves. At ID Security Online, we carry a wide range inventory of badge accessories in stock from badge holders, badge clips, badge reels to lanyards. Our line of accessories not only displays your ID but they also serve as a protection to your badges as well. Available in different colors and materials, you can attach your badge to your clothing with our badge accessories. Moreover, we offer free service to printing logos on your badge. You can use the logo to print on badges, name tags or promotional gear.
September 09 2012 |
Cleaning Kits for ID Card Printers
Cleaning kits are a critical component of any ID card program. Regular printer cleanings are crucial for maintaining and extending the life of your ID card printer. ID card printers are vulnerable for collecting dust from the ID cards. As the ID card goes through the printer they leave dust and debris that can potentially damage your printhead thus resulting ID cards with lower quality images then it would normally print. With routine cleanings and replacement of cleaning rollers, you can expect optimal image quality and a longer life for your card printer. ID card printers should be cleaned and covered when not in use. You should clean your printer every time you change your printer ribbon. Every card printer requires certain cleaning products to be used as preventive or corrective maintenance. At ID Security Online, we provide cleaning kits designed for specific ID card printers.
August 28 2012 |
Photo ID Camera
Photo ID cameras are generally used for printing out passport style pictures suitable for your ID card. Many organizations, companies, facilities, educational institutions, medical facilities, and government offices use these cameras as an integral component to the photo ID system. A photo id requires the visual representation of the card holder on the card. There are a number of options to obtain the necessary picture to place on the current PVC card standard of today.
August 24 2012 |
Photo ID System and Supplies
A photo ID system is an integral component of creating an effective ID program. In our modern high tech world, photo ID cards are found far and wide with many different uses. Driver's licenses or passports are no longer the main focus for photo ID. With the sophistication and convenience of a photo ID system, companies are able to easily integrate photo ID into their organizations and enjoy the benefits they have to offer.
August 21 2012 |
ID Badges
ID badges, similar to ID cards, are used for identification purposes. Most companies, corporations, organizations, and government offices across the globe use ID cards as means to identifying their employees or citizens. ID badges are commonly worn by hospital staff, government officials, and security agents. ID badges help them cultivate a more professional, detail-oriented image for their company or organization.
August 12 2012 |
Zebra ZXP Series 8 Industries and Applications
This retransfer card printer offers picturesque image quality, best-in-class throughput, a multitude of encoder options, and high reliability that minimizes maintenance. The ZXP Series 8 Printer includes ZMotif™ software development tools for easy integration with enterprise applications. Using innovative retransfer printing technology, the Zebra ZXP Series 8 delivers superior print resolution at the fastest speeds in its class for high-quality photo ID cards with images and graphics that look more like glossy magazine prints than ordinary ID photos. The printer’s modular design provides flexibility to add a variety of encoding options as needed.
Single or dual sided lamination is also available. This retransfer printer is ideal for printing on uneven card surfaces, such as smart cards, or for when the application calls for very high image quality or cards that are more durable and abrasion resistant.
August 05 2012 |
Single and Dual sided ID Cards Printers
Difference between a single-sided ID card printer and a dual-sided ID card printer?
A double sided printer will print on both sides of the ID card whereas a single sided printer will only print on one side of the ID card. A single sided printer is necessary for creating ID cards with limited cardholder information. It has a full color and monochrome printing capability. It offers magnetic stripe and smart card encoding options. You can choose direct-to-card or a stunning reverse transfer print technology. Printing ID cards from a single sided printer can be time consuming. Most card printer manufactures discourage the use of a single sided printer primarily that this printer tends to damage the sensitive print heads in the print cards.
August 05 2012 |
Laminate Photo ID Cards
Why would I need to laminate my photo ID cards?
Firstly, what is a laminated card? A laminated card is a full color plastic card with Matt or Gloss lamination. Matt lamination is a thin coating on a card used to smooth out the printings on the card. This coating provides a soft and silky satin sheen high quality finish resulting in a more sophisticated card. It also allows the card to be more water resistant. It also extends the durability of your card. Gloss lamination forms a protective coating over the print which makes it suitable for items such as menus, cards, brochures etc. Gloss lamination also gives your card a more professional look. These type of plastic cards are used for advertising a business, product, or a service. Lamination serves as a protection for your card. This process is beneficial to the cardholder that it prevents the fading and dye migration via sun exposure on your card. That way, you won't have to reprint your card frequently thus saving you supply costs and time. Holographic lamination increases the security of your cards therefore preventing identity theft or unauthorized duplication of your card. How are laminated cards produced? Multiple cards must be printed on a large sheet. Then they are fed through a laminating unit which provides a thin sheet of laminate either on both or one side of the card. This procedure traps the card in between. Heat is then applied to seal the lamination.
July 22 2012 |
Announcing the Arrival of the Evolis Primacy!
ID Security Online is proud to
announce the arrival of the Evolis Primacy ID card printer!
The Primacy is an easy-to-use high-end printer and the ideal
solution for identification badges, payment cards, student cards and
transportation passes. Available in blue and red, single or double-sided and
with or without encoding technologies, the Primacy comes with USB and Ethernet
TCP/IP connectivity and boasts a pioneering 3-year manufacturer's warranty.
The Evolis Primacy prints a maximum of 210 cph (cards per
hour) in color and 850 cph in monochrome, includes a 250-card capacity color
ribbon cassette and has a 100-card capacity feeder and output hopper.
Further, the Primacy is user friendly, allowing the user to
check the amount of cards in the printer so that you can load more into the
front panel before the printing ends. It as well highly modular, allowing you
to install encoding options via the Evolis website.
And for the green thumbs, Evolis Primacy has received ENERGY STAR certification, complies with ErP directives and consumes an average of 5 times less than earlier printers.
July 15 2012 |
Finding Supplies Made Easy
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where
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easily we’ve added website tools to make it that much easier to find
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July 05 2012 |
ID Card Printer Cleaning Kits
June 24 2012 |
Scratch-off Ribbons
Scratch-off ribbons are ribbons specifically designed to create a thin, removable layer of material on a card that a user can scratch off to reveal hidden information, such as PIN numbers, passwords or barcodes. Therefore some particular uses of scratch-off technology include membership cards, prepaid phone calling cards, bank cards and any cards with private information.
Scratch-off ribbons are monochrome ribbons are typically grey ribbons interwoven with black lines arranged in a wave-like pattern. Scratch-off ribbons that produce variously-colored layers do exist, but the majority of them are grey.
When using the scratch-off feature the ribbon driver needs to be selected to “K,” which represents “black” in YMCKO (yellow, magenta, cyan, black, overlay). You can achieve best results by using the scratch-off ribbon as a monochrome ribbon with the contrast setting placed at C3.
Scratch-off ribbon technology is compatible with PVC cards and a variety of monochrome ribbons and hologram cards.
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