Every now and then we like to shine the spotlight on some of our most popular ID card printers and systems. Taking the center of attention today is the Basic Secure Photo ID System, featuring the versatile Magicard Enduro card printer. This affordable system meets the needs of schools, small to medium-sized businesses, membership and gift card programs, and more. Along with the Magicard Enduro, the system includes AlphaCard Light photo ID software, a digital camera, and a full stock of printing supplies. It's also the AlphaCard Spring Special, which means it's a pretty great deal.

Members of a legislative oversight committee in Charleston, West Virginia have come up with an interesting new use for ID cards. The committee has created an ID card program for lawmakers who require quick access to prisons and jails in order to investigate complaints or follow up on other issues. In the past, some lawmakers have been denied admission or delayed in their attempts to conduct surprise inspections. The new card program eliminates these problems and allows for immediate access to those with a special ID card.

A gift card program is a great way to promote and market your business or organization. And if you already own a photo ID system, it's easy to launch a gift card program using your existing equipment. We love when our customers find new ways to utilize their ID card printers, and producing gift cards is just one of many ways you can get some more mileage out of your ID system.

Students at the University of Central Florida will soon see a major change in their student ID cards. UCF Card Services is overhauling the student ID program by going digital to add increased functionality. Along with serving as a recognized form of photo identification, the new student ID cards will function like debit cards for cashless payment. Students will be able to use their IDs to pay for laundry, snacks from campus vending machines, printing, restaurants, and even to pay their tuition.

AlphaCard is giving you a chance to share your thoughts on the products that put your ID card program in motion. Take a trip to the Alpha Card online store and you'll see each product page now offers you the opportunity to post a review. Anyone who has spent time shopping online knows the value of customer reviews. First-hand accounts from those who've already used these products can really help new customers who are evaluating their options.

At the University of North Texas, athletic teams go by the intimidating moniker of The Mean Green. These days, that emphasis on green extends well beyond a team name, and straight to the school’s recent push towards more eco-friendly operations. One example of that commitment is UNT's decision to print student IDs on biodegradable PVC cards.

New York's Suffolk County Sherriff's Department has launched a new Senior ID program as a way to assist elderly residents and medical responders should an emergency situation arise. Each senior ID card includes a photo of the cardholder, along with his or her name, address, blood type and medical history, plus the name and phone number of their physician and emergency contact. ID programs like this are a great help to emergency responders, especially in situations when the individual requiring assistance is unable to communicate.

AlphaCard is making it easy to accent your ID program with our selection of ID accessories. While the printer may be the main feature of any ID system, the accessories play an important role in how the recipients of these cards wear and display them.