Now through the end of February we’re adding a Free Accessory Bundle to selected AlphaCard Photo ID Systems. Choose one of our popular systems and receive an accessory pack featuring 100 black breakaway lanyards with a swivel hook attachment, 100 clear vinyl strap clips, and one stapler-style slot punch. The Accessory Bundle makes it easy to prepare your ID badges for display.

It’s important to make sure you’re using the right ribbon for your printer. AlphaCard makes it easy to find which ribbons are compatible with your printer using the Supply Locator. But once you’ve found the right ribbons, what’s the difference between the various kinds of ribbons available? Here’s a quick and handy guide to navigating the nomenclature of printer ribbons.

Magicard recently introduced a new printer for producing extra-long cards ideal for ticketing, accreditation, and product labeling. Designed with the same features as the popular and secure Rio Pro, the new Xtended edition takes on the challenge of printing either full color or monochrome extra-long plastic cards.

Gone are the days of the clipboard and a sign-in sheet. Today’s visitor management systems are much more sophisticated thanks in part to visitor management software like AlphaTrack. Visitor management is one of the most effective ways to increase safety in and around your facilities. Controlling access at a point of entry allows you to keep a record of all those who come and go throughout the day. AlphaTrack provides a powerful platform with tools for secure badge design, employee and visitor tracking, and access control.

We’re kicking off the New Year with a new promotion. Now through the end of January our selection of 100 packs of 35” Breakaway Lanyards with Swivel Hook attachment is 50% off. Choose from a wide variety of colors to find the perfect hue to match your organization.

Lanyards allow ID badges to be easily displayed without the hassle of pulling the card out of a pocket or bag. For those who need to consistently display an ID badge at work and care about protecting the environment, AlphaCard is proud of offer Earth-friendly bamboo lanyards.

A perfectly designed card needs an equally great photo, which can be achieved with a backdrop and tripod. By taking photos at a uniform height with a consistent background color, ID cards are harder to counterfeit and helps ensure the cards appear standardized.

Key tags are a great variation on the traditional ID card, and can be tremendously beneficial to customer loyalty programs. Instead of reaching into their wallets to find a membership or loyalty card, or remembering to bring a card with them in the first place, key tags are handily stored on your already existing key chain for ready access.

AlphaCare is the gift that keeps on giving. When you make any purchase from AlphaCard, your order comes free with the AlphaCare customer service package. And when we say that AlphaCare is the ID card industry’s top customer service plan, we mean it. The program is designed to keep your ID card program running smoothly and help you achieve your identification goals whether you’re providing your company with employee ID badges, issuing student ID cards, or starting a customer loyalty program.

Scratch-off printer ribbons are ideal for use with gift card programs or other promotional offers. These specialized ribbons print scratch-off material over a printed portion of the cards, and are typically used to cover a number, special code, or the value of the card.