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How an HID Proximity (Prox) Card is Read

By |February 27th, 2019|

HID prox cards and HID iClass contactless credentials are the gold standard in proximity technology. In this post, we outline the basics of an HID access control system and how the card is read.A short 10-second video illustrates the inner makeup of a Prox card.
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ID Card Design Tips: Security Features, Holograms, Technologies – Part 1

By |February 20th, 2019|

Designing secure ID badges and cards begins before you layout an attractive visual design. Follow these tips to ensure your organization's key needs and requirements are accounted for.
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How to Program HID Proximity Cards

By |February 6th, 2019|

HID proximity (prox) cards have many formatting and appearance options. Learn how to select the right format and programming options for your needs. See example of HID 1326 Clamshell Prox Card ‰ÛÒ a popular configuration.
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How To Read Printer Ribbon Names

By |January 14th, 2019|

Not sure what a YMCKO is, and how it differs from a YMCKK? Don’t worry, printer ribbon names aren’t nearly as complicated as they seem, and our experts are here to help you understand.
What is […]

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How to Make Your ID Cards Last Longer

By |January 2nd, 2019|

Do you want to make your ID cards last longer, which helps you save time and money (printing replacements and using up cards and ribbons) and creates less hassle for your cardholders? You’ve got three […]

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Video: How to Manually Feed Cards in Your Zebra ZXP Series 3 Printer

By |December 5th, 2018|

Follow these simple steps to manually feed cards for printing in your ZXP3 printer.
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How to Load New Ribbons In Datacard SD-Series Printers

By |November 28th, 2018|

Knowing how to properly handle your printer ribbons and correctly load new ones into your Datacard SD-series printer will make it quick and easy to switch ribbons out in the future. Follow the directions in […]

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How to Install a Ribbon in Your IDP Smart-50 ID Card Printer (Video)

By |November 12th, 2018|

Steps to Loading the Smart-50 Ribbon

Open the lid of your printer and remove the old ribbon and cleaning roller from the plastic frame
Put the new cleaning roller in place
Put the ribbon into […]

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The Key to Understanding ID Card Printer Ribbon Types

By |November 5th, 2018|

Understanding printer ribbons, and knowing which one you should use to print your card design, is a key part of designing and printing high-quality ID cards. Use this guide to understand all the different types […]

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Choosing an ID Card Printer, Part 3: Security Options

By |October 31st, 2018|

In the first two parts of this series, you were able to whittle down the plastic card printer choices based on your expected card output and desired card appearance. This installment discusses your potential need for security options from magnetic encoding to smart card technology to overlaminates.
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