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 […]
Should You Print Your Company ID Cards or Have Them Printed for You?
Should you print your ID cards in-house, or outsource the job to a printing company? ID Card Group helps you weigh the pros and cons of each option.
What’s the Difference Between Low, Standard, and High Volume ID Card Printers?
ID card printers come in a wide variety of styles, with features ranging from single or dual-sided printing up to lamination, encoding, and more. With so many options it may be hard to pick a printer, but the printer experts at ID Card Group are here to help you choose - and one of the easiest ways to start is by looking at low, standard, or high volume ID card printers.
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.
AlphaPass Proximity Badges, Cards, Key Fobs & Tags – Lowest Prices & Best Selection
If you are looking for affordable, professional, and durable proximity cards for your access control system, we have just added a wide variety of AlphaPass branded proximity badges & cards, key fobs, and tags to the ID Card Group website - all with 125 kHz LF technology and compatible with industry leading card readers including HID-brand readers.
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.
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 […]