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AlphaCard Pilot ID Card System

#ACV-Pilot-ACIS-Basic

AlphaCard Pilot ID Card System

#ACV-Pilot-ACIS-Basic

System includes: AlphaCard Pilot printer, AlphaCard ID card software, 100-print color ribbon, and 100 premium blank cards

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AlphaCard Pilot ID Card System

MSRP: $1,500
Starting Price: $699

You Save: $801 (53%)

As Configured: $699

AlphaCard Pilot ID Card System

#ACV-Pilot-ACIS-Basic

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This affordable yet powerful photo ID system produced full-color ID cards for small-scale ID card programs in retail, membership, health and fitness, education, and more.

The AlphaCard Pilot printer is designed for on-demand card printer; each card is hand-fed into the printer so each card is printed individually. For dual sided cards, flip the card over and re-print the back. With quick print speeds (35 seconds for full color cards, 7 seconds for monochrome cards) your low-volume card program can efficiently print cards as needed.

Optional magnetic stripe encoding allows your organization to store data on your cards, a popular feature in ID cards used for to pull up cardholder information including student ID cards, library cards, retail rewards programs, and gym membership cards.

This AlphaCard Pilot Complete Photo ID Card System with AlphaCard ID software comes with everything you need to start printing ID cards: Pilot printer, AlphaCard ID card software, 100 print YMCKO ribbon, 100 blank cards, and your exclusive AlphaCare30 membership.

Key features of the AlphaCard Pilot:

  • Built-in AlphaGuard watermark system
  • Single-sided printer
  • Full color cards in 35 seconds
  • Monochrome cards in 7 seconds
  • Hand feed only, no hoppers
  • Dye sublimation printing technology
  • Optional Magnetic stripe encoding

Secure Cards with AlphaGuard

Your AlphaCard Pilot comes equipped with free AlphaGuard – a unique printing technology that allows you to print a holographic-like watermark image over your cards, using no additional materials or upgrades! This helps to prevent counterfeiting of fake cards, card tampering to alter cardholder data, and makes it easier to authenticate real cards.

Rewritable Card Technology

In addition to the traditional printing process, you can print rewritable cards with the AlphaCard Pilot. Using specialized rewritable cards that are made from temperature-sensitive materials, you can print on, erase, and reprint each card up to 500 times to save on supplies. Please note that rewritable cards are only available in blue or black, and do monochrome printing only.

Exclusive AlphaCare30 Membership

Your purchase includes an AlphaCare30 membership which gives you exclusive access to expert technical resources for 30 days. You must active your membership within one week. This program also grants you access to our professionally designed and customizable card templates for your AlphaCard ID Suite software.

What's Included:

  • AlphaCard Pilot ID card printer
  • AlphaCard ID Suite Basic software
  • 100 premium AlphaCard blank PVC cards
  • Full color YMCKO ribbon – 100 prints
  • Two printer cleaning cards
  • AlphaCare30 Membership
  • Upgrade to TrueSupport service plan & receive*:
  • Loaner printer during TrueSupport coverage period
  • Phone-based technical support including remote assistance
  • Complimentary one hour of training annually
  • Complimentary cleaning kit and remote printer check-up provided annually
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Card Design Software for PC or Mac

Card design software makes it quick and easy to design cards, print them, and manage your cardholder database. With software features ranging from the very basic up to advanced design options, you'll find software and database options for ID card programs of every size.

Powerful AlphaCard ID Suite PC Software

AlphaCard ID Suite v11 Basic software is user-friendly entry-level card design software. The software’s limited functionality is designed for low volume ID card programs. With the ability to print single and dual-sided cards and encode magnetic stripes and 1D barcodes, AlphaCard ID Suite Basic can create a wide range of ID cards.

Please note that AlphaCard ID Suite Basic does not have a built-in database, and does not support connections for external databases.

AlphaCard ID Suite v11 software is designed for use with Windows 7, 8, and 10. As Microsoft releases ongoing Windows 10 updates, AlphaCard ID Suite will also continue to be updated.

System requirements: 32/64 bit Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 7, 8, 10), Explorer 6 or higher, Microsoft .NET framework 4.0 or higher, dual core processor, 1GB/2GB free internal memory, 200 MB free disk space, internet connection.

Powerful AlphaCard Badge Builder for Mac Software

AlphaCard Badge Builder for Mac card software is specially designed for Mac computer systems with powerful design tools including built-in card templates, background designs, Clipart, and shapes for easy ID card design. AlphaCard Badge Builder Basic also has built-in image edit and image effects, and 1D barcode and magnetic stripe encoding.

AlphaCard Badge Builder Basic edition comes with a built-in database to store your cardholder information. This database holds up to 300 records, 100 if you are storing photos in the database.

Using your AlphaCard Badge Builder software is easy and convenient with the Secure USB Key – just plug the Secure USB Key into the computer you want to use the software on and you’re good to go. If you need to use the software on another computer, just plug the Secure USB Key into that computer instead. Please note: AlphaCard Badge Builder can only be used on one computer at a time.

System requirements: Mac OSX 10.5 or higher, Intel 64bit processor, 512 MB RAM, 500MB free hard drive space.

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Features

AlphaCard Pilot

Warranty
Printer Coverage
2 years
Loaner Coverage
Printhead Coverage
2 years
Printing
?
Print Technology
Dye Sublimation
?
Re-Writable Printing
Yes
Card Capacity
?
Input Hopper
1
?
Output Hopper
1
?
Single Feed Mode
Yes
Print Speed
Full Color
35 seconds
Monochrome
7 seconds
Supplies
?
Avg. Cost Per Card
Single-Sided Color
Single-Sided Black
Dual-Sided
?
Max. Ribbon Yield
Single-Sided Color
300
Single-Sided Black
1000
Dual-Sided
Accepted Card Sizes
CR79
CR80
Card Thickness
20-40 mil
Features Call if options aren't available online
Available Encoding Options
Contact Card
Contactless Card
DesFire
iCLASS
Magnetic Stripe
MiFare
?
Available Factory Options
Manual Card Feed
?
Available Field Upgrades
Encoding
Magnetic Stripe
?
Visual Security Features
AlphaGuard Watermark Technology
Printer Lock Options
Compatibility
?
Connection Type
Network/Ethernet
USB
?
OS Compatibility
Mac OSX 10.5 Leopard
Mac OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard
Mac OSX 10.7 Lion
Mac OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion
Mac OSX 10.9 Mavericks
Mac OSX 10.10 Yosemite
Mac OSX 10.11 El Capitan
Windows XP - 32 bit
Windows XP - 64 bit
Windows Vista (32 Bit)
Windows Vista (64 Bit)
Windows 7 (32 Bit)
Windows 7 (64 Bit)
Windows 8 (32 Bit)
Windows 8 (64 Bit)
Windows 10 - 32 bit
Windows 10 - 64 bit
Windows 2003 Server - 32 bit
Windows 2003 Server - 64 bit
Windows 2008 Server - 32 bit
Windows 2008 Server - 64 bit
?
Mac Compatible
Yes
Physical Specs
Size
10.6” L x 8.4” W x 9.1” H
Weight
9.7 lbs
MPNS
?
Available MPNs
ACV-PILOT,
ACV-PILOT-MAG
Customize System
Customize System

Customize your System Components

AlphaCard Pilot Printer
AlphaCard Pilot ID Card Printer
This printer can be upgraded with magnetic stripe encoding to hold cardholder data. If upgrading to magnetic stripe encoding, be sure to also select magnetic stripe cards.
* = Required Option
ID Card Software for PC or Mac
ID Card Software for PC or Mac
* = Required Option
AlphaCard Pilot/Compass YMCKO Full Color Ribbon & 100 Premium Blank Cards
AlphaCard Pilot/Compass YMCKO Full Color Ribbon & 100 Premium Blank Cards
* = Required Option
ID Webcam
ID Webcam
As Configured: $699

Upgrade to TrueSupport for world class, full service technical support. You'll get direct access to our professionally trained technical support experts who have years of experience working with customers just like you. Whether you are setting up an ID card system for the first time, or you need help with troubleshooting, our friendly experts will get you on track quickly.

TRUESUPPORT HELP

You can talk directly to our dedicated support team on the phone. On top of our complimentary lifetime email support (1-3 day turnaround) and 30-day setup over the phone, TrueSupport coverage plans will include troubleshooting and technical support via phone and hands-on help via remote desktop assistance during your subscription period from the best technical experts in the industry.

PREMIUM SERVICE

As a TrueSupport subscriber, you'll receive a complimentary cleaning kit and remote printer check-up annually through the duration of your subscription. Through these preventative services, potential future obstacles that could interrupt daily business operations can be avoided.

PRINTER MAINTENANCE + LOANER COVERAGE

Within your TrueSupport coverage period, our technical support experts are standing by to offer remote phone support. If your ID card printer requires service, we'll provide a loaner machine to keep your business running while we repair your printer.

TRAINING

Get one hour of training every year to maximize every feature of your investment, or just brush-up on the basics. We want to help you do your job easier!

EXTENSION OPTIONS

Options to extend your TrueSupport coverage are available. Call us now for pricing and enrollment (877) 868-0012.

AlphaGuard® is an exclusive technology that adds a hologram-like watermark over a printed card without requiring lamination, specialty cards, or any additional supplies. This extra layer of visual security helps prevent unauthorized ID card duplication. AlphaGuard technology comes built into all AlphaCard ID card printers at no additional cost.

Pilot & Compass Designs
You can easily switch between watermark designs or turn off sections of the grid.

Secure Shield Grid
Globe Grid Geometric Box Grid Wavelength Grid
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