Video: How to Load a Ribbon in Your Zebra ZXP Series 7 Card Printer
See how to load a ribbon in your Zebra ZXP 7 card printer in this short video.
Should You Slot Punch Cards Before or After Printing?
Slot punching cards is an easy way to attach them to badge reels or lanyards – but don’t cut corners by slot punching your cards BEFORE you print, since this can create jagged edges that […]
How do I protect my cards? Try Lamination!
How can you protect your ID cards from daily wear and tear while preventing card tampering? Try lamination - these clear or holographic films protect your cards and give them a much longer lifespan versus regular non-laminated cards. And with two styles to choose from, there's a lamination option for every ID card program.
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.
Choosing an ID Card Printer – Part 2: Desired Card Appearance
How do you want your plastic cards to look? Sounds like a simple question, yet there are many variations that will help you choose the best plastic card printer for your needs.Today, weÛªll discuss choosing a plastic card printer based on your desired card appearance. There are three appearance options to consider.
Cleaning Your ID Card Printer – An Essential Step You Cannot Skip
What's one thing you can do that will help your ID card printer run better, keep print quality up, and prevent expensive or time-consuming down time for your ID card system while you are waiting for the printer to be repaired? Regularly clean your ID card printer! Ignoring the important step of cleaning your print can lead to long-term problems that can lead to repairs or replacements later on.
Video: How to Clean Your Fargo DTC1250e Card Printer
Watch this short video to learn how to clean your Fargo 1250e card printer. Clean the printer after every 1,000 cards to maintain consistent print quality.
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 […]
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.
