Fargo recently introduced a new line of DTC printers that include innovative printing options for businesses and organizations of all sizes. With options for entry-level printing right on up to high-volume, high-security card production, the DTC printers can be used to create ID cards and badges for employee ID programs, schools, membership and loyalty programs and more.

Since the introduction of three new Fargo printers – the DTC1000, DTC4000, and DTC4500 – we’ve also retooled some of our most popular photo ID systems to include the latest printing technology from Fargo. Here’s a sampling of our new and featured photo ID systems powered by the new Fargo DTC printers:

It’s not often that you have a chance to be a part of Olympic history, but this summer AlphaCard was lucky enough to play a small, supporting role in a momentous fiftieth reunion celebration. When the International Olympic Committee organized a reunion celebration for the athletes from the 1960 games in Rome, AlphaCard designed and printed custom cards for the Hungarian team attending the reunion.

In the past few months we’ve shared tips for how to maintain your ID card printer and how to get the best quality color prints for your ID program. Without a doubt, ID card printer maintenance is an important factor in how your ID cards turn out, but maintaining the cards you print on can be just as crucial. Any flaws or marks that are on the cards themselves can be magnified once the print process is complete. Here are a few simple steps for ensuring your blank PVC card stock stays flawless:

Deciding to re-card an entire college is a daunting prospect, but that’s exactly what Emerson College set out to do this year when they replaced their old ID card system with contactless card technology. Located in Boston’s theater district, the school’s eight buildings on campus see thousands of visitors walk by every day. The new contactless system provides the school with increased security and greater flexibility for access control, information management, and cashless payment.

Badge accessories are a key component of an effective ID card program. They can help protect cards from wear and tear, theft and loss. Accessories can increase security by presenting cards in a visible manner, and also make using cards more convenient. AlphaCard supplies an array of popular badge accessories including lanyards, reels and badge holders.

Australian airline Qantas recently implemented Next Generation Check-in at the nation’s largest airport using contactless card technology. The new procedure saves card holders’ time and reduces line lengths for all who fly with Qantas.

With new and improved features and functionality, we’re excited to introduce the latest 5.0 versions of AlphaCard ID card software and AlphaTrack visitor management software. The newest versions feature a wide range of updates to make ID card design, database management, and tracking easier and more efficient.

Using your own digital camera is more labor intensive, but it is possible to use it to produce ID photos. You will need to manually crop and place each photo into its corresponding badge template.

The mid-size town of Brookline, Massachusetts implemented a smart debit card system just in time for holiday shopping. Designed to encourage consumers to spend dollars locally, these smart chip cards are a convenient and secure solution to investing in a thriving local economy. Preloaded at any participating merchant, these standard-size cards can be used at a variety of shops, restaurants and services around town. Cards can also pay for parking, making for an incredibly convenient shopping or dining experience. Meanwhile, end-to-end encryption eliminates the threat of identity theft, providing matchless security with each transaction.

Rewritable cards are PVC cards with a special finish on one side that can be printed upon and erased up to several hundred times. They are even available with magnetic stripes or embedded electronics for multifunctional card programs.