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ID Supplies: ID Card

catherineannew — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:05:14 +0000

When printing ID badges, gift cards or discount cards in-house, it is a must to secure all the tools and supplies that will be needed this is to make sure that the printing process will run smoothly. If you want to print full color cards using ID card printers such as Fargo, Evolis, Magicard, or Zebra, you also need to obtain the right type of PVC plastic card. Most ID cards used for printing ID badges are made from durable PVC card which has been fabricated with an extra coating that can tolerate the heat of the thermal dye process. If images or logos are to be printed on ID badges or other discount or gift cards, it is recommended that you purchase graphics quality PVC cards also called a “polished card”. Using polished or graphics cards, ink from the print ribbon will better remain to the card itself, resulting in crisp images and text.

Scratch-off Cards

catherineannew — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:17:02 +0000

When we say scratch-off cards or scratch card, the first thing that comes into our mind is lottery cards or cards that is used in gambling. The front part of the card usually shows the name or the game and the back part has the instruction on how to use the card or the mechanics of the game. The back portion also contains the concealed digits or pin. The PIN is usually covered by a color gray material. In order to reveal the code, the gray portion must be scratched off.

In order to produce the gray portion of the card, a specialized ribbon must be used. After the printing process of the card, the regular card printer ribbon is replaced by a special type of ribbon, and then the gray material is printed.

For those who want to print scratch-off cards or scratch cards, it is ideal to check the compatibility of the printer and the printer ribbon that you will be using to ensure a smooth printing process

Lobby Track Visitor Management Screen Shots

catherineannew — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:02:39 +0000

Lobby Track 4 is premier ID card software for visitor and member management. This ID software registers visitors and members. The software will issue permanent and temporary badges as well as track time and attendance. The software can be used to monitor many activities throughout the organization.

Following are screen shots from the software:

Main Menu

Visitor Check In

Successful Visitor Check In

Record Center

Charts in the Record Center

ID Flow Four Badge Designer

Reposted from Safecard ID Blog – Lobby Track Visitor Management Screen Shots

The ID Flow Software Advantage

catherineannew — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:54:16 +0000

Getting Started Is Easy

Get up and running in a matter of a few minutes with the step-by-step guided setup wizard or choose from a wide variety of samples.

Seamless Integration

Directly connect to any existing database via a live connection and integrate with existing ERP, HR, and Access Control databases without any importing, exporting or mapping of data. Print cards in the background from a third party or web application using the command line utility.

Configurable Database Layout

Improve productivity with efficient design and layout tools, auto-configured data entry, flexible information navigation and search tools, batch printing and real-time database updates.

Unmatched Graphic Design

Utilize precise positioning tools, advanced graphics styles and effects and unmatched data formatting & layout tools together with powerful barcode rendering options to produce high quality photo ID cards.

Exact color matching and flexible image background removal utilities are included. Add design layers with database print conditions and opacity options to automate card printing and dramatically increase print accuracy.

Enhanced Security

Protect designs with passwords, specify access rights for each design, and define user roles to make printing and data management secure.

Reposted from Safecard ID – ID Flow – Innovative ID Card Software

Magicard Rio Pro

catherineannew — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:19:00 +0000

Built for professionals, the Magicard Rio Pro ID card printer provides superior printing quality with many available options. The printer can be upgraded to dual sided printing either now or later. The Magicard Rio Pro can print batch or single card printing with secure encoding options for magnetic stripe or contact/contactless technology. The HoloKote can be used with standard options or customized with your organizational logo.

Magicard Rio Pro Single Side Standard Specifications

Single side printing, color & monochrome printing

Print speeds of: 6 seconds monochrome; 23 seconds full color

Hopper capacities:

Input: 100

Card size: CR80 and CR79 ISO PVC blank, HiCo magnetic stripe, self-adhesive, rewritable and HoloPatch cards.

Card thicknesses: 20-50 mil

Interface: USB rev 1.1/USB 2.o compatible. Ethernet fitted as standard.

Software drivers: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional (SP4), XP, Windows Visa and 7 (32/64 bit compatible) Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2, Server 2008 (32.64 bit compatible)

Warranty: 3 year warranty with hassle-free printhead cover and loaner service

Dimensions: 8.6″ x 9.8″ x 18.5″ or 220mm x 250mm x 470mm

Printer Weight: 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)

Magicard Rio Pro Single Sided Printer Options:

• Encoding – Magnetic stripe

• Encoding – Smart card including contact chip, Mifare, Desfire and iClass, other encoders available

• Double Sided Printing

Source: Safecard ID – Magicard Rio

Magicard Enduro

catherineannew — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:33:04 +0000

The Magicard Enduro single side ID card printer system is a robust printer offering batch and hand fed printing. The printer has an optional upgrade kit to instantly enable duplex printing. The printer will print over 100 cards per hour in detailed image precision This card printer provides small and medium size organizations, such as schools and airports, with durable ID cards.

Magicard Enduro Single-Sided Printer Standard Specifications

Single side printing, color & monochrome printing

Print speeds of: 7 seconds monochrome; 35 seconds full color

Hopper capacities:

Input: 100

Output: 30

Card size: CR80 and CR79 ISO PVC blank, HiCo magnetic stripe, self-adhesive, rewritable and HoloPatch cards

Card thicknesses: 20 to 40 mil

Interface: USB

Software drivers: Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, Server 2003 and Vista

Warranty: 2 year limited depot warranty

Dimensions: 17.8″ x 8.1″ x 9.2″ or 453mm x 206mm x 233mm

Printer Weight: 12 lbs (5.5 kg)

Magicard Enduro Single-Sided Printer Options:

• Encoding – Magnetic stripe

• Upgrade to dual side printing

Source: Safecard ID – Magicard Enduro

Why Choose the Magicard Rio Pro

catherineannew — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:15:58 +0000

Magicard Pronto of Magicard Printers is an easy to use quality dye-sublimation ID card printer at a great price. Drop-in dye film and hand-feed card loading combine with optional magnetic stripe encoding for a best value printer. Anti-forgery protection is available with HoloKote.

Printer Features:

The Printer

• Lightweight, compact and portable

• Single sided printing options with edge to edge printing

• Convenient single or double-sided hand feed

• USB connection

• Rewritable printing technology

Security

HoloPatch works with HoloKote to produce a highly-visible gold seal on the card, printed using special card stock. Choice of 4 HoloKote standard designs.

Encoding

Options include: magnetic stripe, and combi (contact chip, Mifare, Desfire, iClass)

2 Year Warranty

Full two year limited depot warranty

Source: Safecard ID – Magicard Pronto

Half Card Holder

catherineannew — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:26:34 +0000

For people who are looking for id accessory that will make wearing and scanning of photo ID card simple and trouble free, Half Card Holder can be the solution that you are looking for. This id badge holder is ideal for Photo id cards that has a magnetic strip. It is designed in a way that the magnetic strip is exposed making it easy for scanning.

The advantage of using this id badge holder is that it saves time during scanning period. You don’t have to remove the card when it is your turn to scan or swipe.

Rigid Economy Badge Holder

catherineannew — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:16:43 +0000

Printing of HID prox cards or smart cards is quite expensive thus, reprinting of these cards can be a burden to the company or organizations especially when these cards are just damaged or bent. For this reason, some companies are investing on a good quality id badge holder that can provide maximum protection and refrain from reprinting.

Rigid Economy Badge Holder is designed to withstand forces that could cause any damage on the id badges. It will prevent the id badge holder from being bent, damaged or from being demagnetized.

Heavy duty id badge holder is ideal for proximity cards, smart cards and cards with magnetic strips.

Convention ID Badge Holder

catherineannew — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:31:59 +0000

The appearance of a convention ID badge holder is identical to a clear vinyl holder. The only difference is that, for the clear vinyl holder it has a clip or holes for the id attachments while the convention id holder, a crimp pin is attached on the back portion.

Other available id badge on Safecard ID:

Credential Wallet Holder

Clear Vinyl Badge Holder

Clear Vinyl Holder with Ziplock