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[D41]Datacard Id Card Printer

by Daisy Mccarty, Dai

The Datacard company has been delivering ID card printing innovations to the market for over 35 years. Their contribution to the mass production of personalized plastic cards for financial institutions has changed the face of businesses all over the world. In 2008, the corporation achieved certification with the ISO 9001:2000 - an international quality assurance standard that customers can rely on.

Digital photo ID solutions developed by this company are a standby for government and corporate environments; recent advances in holographic marking bring their card security to new levels. In addition, all of this manufacturer's equipment from manual feed desktop printers to high volume units can incorporate magnetic stripe and smart card encoding options. Online assistance is also available for the entire line of printers so you will always have help when you need it.

SP25 Plus

The SP25 Plus makes excellent ecological and financial sense for companies that like to keep a good handle on their flow of supplies. Buying consumables to issue brand new cards is only necessary when expanding your customer or employee base (or when you must replace the occasional lost card). This unit uses thermal technology to generate rewritable cards for small businesses in many sectors.

Having the ability to physically update images and text such as expiration dates and reward balances is simple using this equipment. Rewriting a card "while you wait" doesn't take much of a customer's time either since the process takes less than 12 seconds. Temporary IDs that are turned in by visitors can also be tossed back in the hopper to be erased and reissued at your convenience. If you want to print full color photos on one side of your cards and rewritable text on the other, the unique SP25 is the only printer in its class that can do this for you.

SP35, SP55, and SP75 Plus

The front loading/dispensing SP35 is ideal for work environments where space is limited. Field upgradeable options and continuous cleaning are just a couple of the advantages this user friendly device offers. Add the soft sided carrying case to your order if you plan to take this 9 lb printer with you to off-site events.

The SP55 and 75 models offer dual sided printing to double your available card surface and eliminate cluttered designs. Both printers work well for mid/high volume use and can be outfitted with advanced encoding modules for smart cards and proximity devices. The SP75 offers single and dual sided lamination that can be used in conjunction with printing or to simply laminate existing cards. It is also the only Datacard printer currently offering the fluorescent ink option.

All the printers in this series feature Datacard's ribbon saver technology that cuts your cartridge cost to a minimum by using only as much length as necessary for each job. Advanced Image Technology featured on these printers ensures crisp, clean edges for photos, text and bar codes. Add supply tray and equipment locks to keep your ID production in the right hands at all times.

RP90 Plus and RL90 Laminator

This high-end model is designed with the needs of large businesses and government entities in mind. The RP90 brings you retransfer printing for increased durability and print quality on every card. This technology also allows you to transfer images onto irregular surfaces without damaging delicate RFID chips or smart card connections on advanced access and data devices. Take advantage of the Intelligent Supplies Technology on the drop-in ribbons used with this equipment to track consumable usage and reduce waste. For applying DuraGard topcoats and laminates, you can have the PL90 module incorporated into your printer package.

Do your badges need to be printed in monochrome or full color?

With a color PVC printer you can print quality pictures and logos using full color. With the card printer, a four panel ribbon is used for each card printed whether the panels are used or not. It takes time for each panel of the ribbon to complete its pass through the machine. It is faster to print with monochrome printing and it is more cost effective. The card prints in about five seconds with monochrome print and with a single panel pass. The cost is much less due to less material used.

Do you need information printed on both sides of the card?

Dual sided printers allow the card to be printed with full color on the front and black printing on the back. It is possible to print full color on both sides of the card. Costs for a dual sided printer is more than a single sided printer. The costs of dual sided print ribbons are also more than single side print ribbons.

What is the annual estimate of the number of cards produced?

Some office settings may only product a few cards a month. Other larger organizations can require more than 20,000 cards per year. Higher production requirements narrow the field of printer options.

How long is the card expected to last?

Do to contact swiping of bar coded ID cards, they usually wear out more quickly than most ID cards. Most standard badges last about 2 to 3 years. In organizations where cards are highly utilized, it is worth considering adding holograms or lamination to the cards.

Holograms or overlays are additional panels in the ribbon that prints on the card. Some holograms have a specialized pattern on them while others are clear. Many of the custom patterns are necessary for security reasons. An example of a pattern can be found of most state driver's licenses.

Lamination is a stronger protective process that applies vinyl to the card surface.

What security needs are important on the cards?

The advancement of printer technology is making security enhancements more cost effective than ever before. Basic identification cards, such as school ids, might not need any special security feature. A highly secure military area might need identification with multiple security features. Holograms, mag stripes, smart chips and other options are available for providing highly secure badges. Printer manufacturers place smart card and mag stripe encoders as options in most current printer models. Lamination stations that will provide secure holograms to the badges are also available on professional line printers.

Do your cards need to be smart?

Information can be stored in a bar code of magnetic strip on the card. Other applications may require biometric information to be encoded on the cards. Smart cards can streamline payroll information and provide door access to secure areas.

For professional consultation on printer needs, discuss the job requirements with a supplier of ID card products for current recommendations.

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