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Alphacard Compass ID Card System

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Alphacard Compass ID Card System

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System Includes: AlphaCard Compass printer, AlphaCard ID card software, 300-print color ribbon, and 300 premium blank cards

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Alphacard Compass ID Card System

MSRP: $2,200
Starting Price: $1,249

You Save: $951 (43%)

As Configured: $1,249

Alphacard Compass ID Card System

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This affordable complete photo ID card system makes it easy to produce professional quality ID cards for a wide range of applications from employee and student ID programs to membership and loyalty clubs, and much more.

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.

Batch printing cards is easy with the 100 card input hopper and 30 card output hopper, saving you time and effort over printers that require you to manually hand-feed each card. The AlphaCard Compass prints cards quickly and efficiently, taking just 35 seconds for full-color cards and 7 seconds for monochrome.

The AlphaCard Compass ID card printer comes with the built-in AlphaGuard watermark system – this lets you burn a hologram-like watermark over the top of your finished cards for easier card identification that makes your cards harder to tamper with or duplicate for added security. And the AlphaGuard watermark system comes at no additional cost and requires no special supplies or materials!

Dual-sided printing is the easiest way to add additional information to your ID cards by utilizing the space on both sides of the card. The AlphaCard Compass dual-sided printer works by printing the front side of the card, automatically printing it, and then printing on the back side of the card.

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 Compass Complete Photo ID Card Printer System with AlphaCard ID Software comes with everything you need to start printing ID cards: Compass printer, AlphaCard ID card software, 300 print YMCKO ribbon, 300 blank cards, and your exclusive AlphaCare30 membership.

Key features of the AlphaCard Compass:

  • Built-in AlphaGuard watermark system
  • Single-sided printer
  • Full color cards in 35 seconds
  • Monochrome cards in 7 seconds
  • 100 card input hopper, 30 card output hopper
  • Dye sublimation printing technology
  • Optional Dual Sided printer & Magnetic stripe encoding

Secure Cards with AlphaGuard

Your AlphaCard Compass 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 Compass. 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 Compass ID card printer
  • AlphaCard ID Card software
  • 300 premium AlphaCard blank PVC cards
  • Full color YMCKO ribbon – 300 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 Light makes it trouble-free to design custom ID cards with text, photos, logos, barcodes, and more to fit your organization's unique needs. With the pre-defined card template you can start designing your IDs instantly, or create your own design with just a few easy steps. AlphaCard ID Suite Light edition comes with a built-in database to hold up to 200 records, so you can quickly access your cardholder information.

AlphaCard ID Suite v11 is now fully Windows 10 compatible and supported. As Microsoft releases ongoing Windows 10 updates, you can rest assured that users of AlphaCard ID Suite v11 will receive continuous support for this Windows 10 compatible software.

Powerful AlphaCard Badge Builder for Mac Software

If you will be designing and printing cards from a Mac computer, you'll need to select the AlphaCard Badge Builder Mac-compatible software. AlphaCard Badge Builder is easy to use and comes in several different editions with a wide range of powerful design and database features. This software is compatible with Mac OSX 10.5 and above.

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.

AlphaCard Badge Builder Basic is entry-level software with a built-in database that holds up to 300 records (100 with photos). AlphaCard Badge Builder Standard has an unlimited built-in database, or connections for an external XLS, XLSX, CSV, or TXT database. AlphaCard Badge Builder Professional connects with external SQLite and MSAccess databases, and allows for multi-layout card designs. AlphaCard Badge Builder Elite is the most advanced version with ODBC connections to an external database and user management.

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Features

AlphaCard Compass

Warranty
Printer Coverage
3 years
Loaner Coverage
Printhead Coverage
3 years
Printing
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Print Technology
Dye Sublimation
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Re-Writable Printing
Yes
Card Capacity
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Input Hopper
100
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Output Hopper
30
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Single Feed Mode
Yes
Print Speed
Full Color
35 seconds
Monochrome
7 seconds
Supplies
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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
250
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
Dual Sided
?
Available Field Upgrades
Dual Sided
Magnetic Stripe
?
Visual Security Features
AlphaGuard Watermark Technology
Printer Lock Options
Compatibility
?
Connection Type
Network/Ethernet
USB
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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
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Mac Compatible
Yes
Physical Specs
Size
9.2” L x 17.8” W x 8.1” H
Weight
12 lbs
MPNS
?
Available MPNs
ACV-COMPASS,
ACV-COMPASS-MAG
Customize System
Customize System

Customize your System Components

AlphaCard Compass ID Card Printer
AlphaCard Compass 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 Software for Mac or PC
ID Software for Mac or PC

For PC - AlphaCard ID Suite card design software comes in five versions. Choose from AlphaCard ID Suite Basic, Light, Standard, Professional, or Elite for additional card design, database, encoding & security functionality.

For Mac - AlphaCard ID Builder is Mac-compatible ID card software available in four editions. Choose from Basic, Standard, Professional, or Elite for Mac-compatible card design and database software with a wide range of professional features.

* = Required Option
AlphaCard Pilot/Compass YMCKO Ribbon & 300 Premium Blank Cards
AlphaCard Pilot/Compass YMCKO Ribbon & 300 Premium Blank Cards
* = Required Option
As Configured: $1,249

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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