Printing All-at-Once vs. Pre-Printing Graphics on ID cards
Whenever a large organization is planning to roll out an ID card printing project, it has the option of choosing 1-step or 2-step printing:1-step printing involves printing all information, both fixed and variable, on a blank white card in one single pass.2-step printing involves pre-printing the first layer of...
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Things to Consider When Choosing an ID Card Printer
There are tons of great ID card printers available on the market. The tricky part is determining which card printer is best for your organization. There are lots of factors that contribute to finding the perfect solution, but here are the top five (5) things to...
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The Best ID Card Printer By Company Size
Your business or organization needs ID badges and now you’re in the driver’s seat to find the perfect badge printer solution.A great place to start is but understanding what printer is geared toward your company size? Here are the best printers for Small, Medium and Large companies.Small: 1-500 employeesMedium: 500-1200 employees Large: 1200 or more...
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How a Magnetic Stripe can enhance your Photo ID Cards
Everyone is familiar with the “magstripe” card, because that is the technology you’re using when you “swipe” your debit or credit card at the cash register to make a purchase. Cards with a magnetic stripe on the back were invented by IBM in 1969, and have been in common...
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Benefits of Barcodes vs Magnetic Stripe Encoding
If your ID cards need to contain information unique to the card holder, you may have wondered if magnetic stripe encoding is the best choice in your situation or if bar codes will do. Here at A Plus ID we’ve seen these technologies in many settings and have noticed...
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Introducing the new Magicard Ultima Card Printer!
Magicard have released their latest desktop card printer, the Ultima, which is available for purchased on our website. The Magicard Ultima is perfect for large organizations that are looking for efficient card printing. With it’s quick print speed, large 200-card hopper, high yield 1000 print ribbons and a touchscreen interface...
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