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 […]
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 […]
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!
Choosing a Retractable Reel for Your ID Cards or Badges
Badge reels - also referred to as ID reels, card reels, or badge holder reels - enable you to extend and retract your ID or name badge for easy presentation and scanning, yet keep you free of the neck cords, chains, and straps that can easily get caught or tangled in industrial, active, or sporting environments. Badge reels are a great choice if your ID needn't be highly visible at all times - but you still need quick access for door readers or secure areas and zones.
Video: YMCKO Ribbon – Definition & Overview
Find out what YMCKO stands for and how the colors and overlay print in your ID badge printer - from ID printing expert, Jeramie Ivie, ID Card Group. YMCKO ribbons are the most popular and versatile card printing ribbon.
Video: How to Convert Your Fargo DTC4250e Printer to Dualsided
Watch this short video to convert your single-sided DTC4250e printer to dual-sided with the dual-side upgrade module. Other available upgrades include encoding, hopper placement, and/or WiFi connectivity.
Customize Plastic Badge Holders with Your Logo, Design or Text
It's easy to customize your badge holder or event ticket holder with our custom badge holder service.Custom-printed holders are easy to order - and a great way to promote your organization.
Video: How to Change the Ribbon on Your Datacard SD260 & SD360 Card Printers
Watch this quick video to see how to easily change your ribbon and cleaning roller in the eco-friendly Datacard SD260 single-sided card printer and the SD360 dual-sided card printer.
Video: How to Load Cards in the ZXP7 Card Printer
Watch this short video to see how to properly load plastic cards in your ZXP7 card printer.For best print quality and printer performance, we recommend Zebra PVC cards.
