Tech Support Q & A: How Do I Get the Best Print Quality from My Card Stock?
Getting the best print quality from your PVC card stock is determined by several factors. Follow these tips to get the best quality output from your cards.
Choosing an ID Card Printer – Part 1: Card Printing Volume
One of the most important factors you should consider when choosing and ID card printer is how many cards you expect to print in each session and during any given year. Most ID card printers can be broken up into three groups - low volume, medium volume, and high volume printers. We'll help you decide which one is right for your card printing needs.
How Does A Retransfer Printer Work?
Retransfer printers combine unparalleled print speeds with photo-quality images.Unlike traditional dye sublimation card printers, which use a printhead that prints through a ribbon directly onto the card, retransfer printers print onto a flexible, transparent film that is then thermally bonded to the card - offering a high level of fraud protection.
How to Select an ID Card Printer Upgrade
When you purchase an ID card printer, it’s important to select one with the features you need to print your card design – but if you know you’ll change designs or card features in the […]
Don’t Let Expired Ribbons and Supplies Hurt Your ID Card System
Keeping ID card supplies like ribbons, cards, and cleaning kits on hand means you're never stuck waiting a few days for a new order to arrive, but keeping your printing supplies for too long can actually hurt your system - did you know ID card ribbons and supplies can expire?
Choosing an ID Card Printer – Top 3 Factors At a Glance
Before choosing an ID Card Printer, it helps to assess your current and future card printing needs. Use this infographic and "cheat sheet" to review the top three card printing factors at-a-glance: 1) card printing volume; 2) desired card appearance; and 3) security options.Next, review the individual posts on each factor for a better understanding of your options and to find our recommended printer models with the features and functions to meet your needs.
Why Forgetting to Clean Your Card Printer Can Cost You Money
If you’ve ever printed cards with your ID card printer, you need to clean it – regularly cleaning the printer can help keep your print quality up and prevent damage to your printer. Cleaning takes […]
Why Your Printer Ribbon Type Matters So Much
ID card printers work by using a heated printhead and a color ribbon, and depending on your ribbon type you can design and print almost anything! But the type of ribbon you pick has a […]
How to Choose Magnetic Stripe Cards & Protect Them from Damage
Magnetic stripe cards - also known as mag stripe cards or swipe cards - are a popular choice for cards that store data, such as ATM and bank cards; gift, membership, and phone cards; access control cards; hotel key cards; and library and transit cards.But choosing the wrong variety of magstripe card - or not protecting the card from damage - can cause the cards to not work as expected.Learn how to choose the right magstripe card and protect it from damage.
How do ID Card Printers Work & Why do I Need Ribbons?
ID card printer technology works by running a heater printhead over a ribbon, which transfers the colors to your card to make your design. With different print technologies and ribbons, you can make almost any design!
