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.

Adhesive-back cards, also called sticky-back cards, are typically used with technology cards that are too thick for some ID card printers. Card information is first printed on the thin adhesive-back cards and then affixed to the thicker technology card.

There’s a new celebrity at AlphaCard. The Magicard Enduro, a longtime favorite of ID enthusiasts like us, recently appeared on the TV series ‘House,’ a top-rated U.S. primetime drama.

Reputed ID card printer manufacturer Magicard is ceasing production of its Rio 2e and Tango 2e card printers. The end of June, 2011, will mark the conclusion of the Rio and Tango’s ten-year legacy. Replacing them is the Rio Pro, Magicard’s new sleek and powerful card printer.

With its advanced printing capabilities, security features and impressive efficiency, the brand new Magicard Rio Pro is ideally suited for producing student ID cards. The Rio Pro can print full-color cards in just 23 seconds and monochrome cards in only 6 seconds. Batch printing is a breeze with a 100-card input hopper and 70-card output stacker. For large schools that will be printing bigger runs of ID badges, batch printing is an incredibly useful feature. The Rio Pro also supports one-off printing with hand-feed capability.

If your old ID card printer can no longer meet the demands of your card program, consider upgrading to the Rio Pro. Magicard’s latest printer is a convenient, reliable and powerful machine for printing and encoding cards. It’s built to endure mid to high-volume use, and it’s backed with a three year warranty.

We’ve been singing the praises of the brand new Magicard Rio Pro recently and much of the good feedback surrounding the printer has to do with innovative features that increase the printer’s efficiency including built-in Ethernet connectivity. With Ethernet networking, the Rio Pro is ideally suited for high-volume card printing applications benefiting large networked environments.

The Rio Pro is Magicard’s most recent solution to producing multifunctional cards with custom designs. A truly versatile printer, the Rio Pro can print and encode cards protected by exclusive security features.

Upgrading functionality, the entry level Magicard Pronto and Enduro ID card printers can now be configured with smart card encoding. Both the Pronto and the Enduro are available with a combi encoder that includes contact chip, Mifare, Desfire, and iClass functionality. Smart card encoding lends itself to a variety of applications including access control, cashless payment, time and attendance tracking and more.

Zebra and Magicard are known for providing innovative card printing solutions. From entry level printers like the Zebra P120i or the Magicard Pronto and Enduro right on up to high-performance, high-volume printers including the Zebra ZXP Series 8 retransfer printer and the brand new Magicard Rio Pro, Zebra and Magicard offer card printing solutions across a wide range of industries.

Additional security at no extra cost? Sounds too good to be true, but with the brand new Magicard Rio Pro ID card printer and the built-in HoloKote secure watermark system it’s possible. HoloKote comes standard with all Magicard printers and protects your ID cards and badges from counterfeiting and tampering with a simple step that is already included in the printing process.

We updated several of our photo ID systems to feature the latest ID card printers from Magicard, the Rio Pro and Rio Pro Duo.

AlphaCard is pleased to present Magicard’s newest ID card printers, the Rio Pro and its dual-sided counterpart, the Rio Pro Duo. Highly capable and versatile, the Rio Pro delivers professional print quality and a variety of encoding options for mid to high-volume card programs.

Adding an entry-level ID card printer to your business or organization is an easy way to transition into the world of ID card printing. With user-friendly features, these affordable printers offer high-quality printing at an incredible value for small-scale operations.

Adding lamination to any ID program is an easy way to increase the life-span of your ID cards and badges. Lamination adds a layer of protection across the surface of an ID card that not only shields the card from everyday wear and tear, but also makes the cards extremely difficult to tamper with.

There’s a new printer on the block, and it’s packed with innovative and secure printing features. Magicard recently announced the addition of the Rio Pro to their line of ID card printers. With blazing fast print speeds, this printer is poised to provide the ideal solution for professional ID cards and badges.

Designed to handle high-volume printing needs, the Magicard Prima 4 series of ID card printers delivers security and durability using a unique printing method. The Prima 4 uses an innovative reverse transfer printing process in which the card images are first printed on the underside of a clear film. The film is then fused to the surface of the card. This creates clear and detailed images and also protects the card from tampering. The reverse transfer process is ideal for printing on cards with embedded electronics.

Magicard HoloPatch cards are a unique card technology for exclusive use with Magicard printers. All Magicard printers come with the built-in HoloKote system that adds a secure watermark across the face of every ID card printed. HoloPatch cards are designed to provide an additional measure of security for ID cards printed using Magicard printers.

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.

Last week we announced that Magicard has made 64-bit drivers available for its most popular ID card printer models. Well, they weren't the only ones. Zebra and Fargo are also providing updated printer drivers that support 64-bit computers and systems, while Evolis and Datacard already have 64-bit drivers available.

With the recent movement towards 64-bit operating systems, we'll occasionally get inquiries from customers wondering which ID card printers are 64-bit-compatible. In the past we've recommended customers continue using a 32-bit version of Windows in order to ensure compatibility. However, most ID card manufacturers are moving fast to provide drivers that support 64-bit computers and operating systems. In fact, Magicard just released new drivers for all of their most popular ID card printer models. If you're using a Magicard printer, the new drivers are available for download right now.

Reverse-transfer printing is an innovative technology available with high-definition ID card printers such as the Fargo HDP5000, Zebra ZXP Series 8, and the Magicard Prima. The reverse-transfer printing process produces vivid photo IDs with enhanced color clarity and crisp imaging.

Sometimes it's hard to know which ID card printer is right for your organization, especially if you see your card program possibly growing or evolving down the road. AlphaCard carries a number of card printers that can actually be upgraded in-field to meet those changing needs. From the innovative modular design of the Fargo HDP5000, to the unique upgrade capabilities of the Magicard Enduro, many printers now provide users with quick and easy ways to enhance functionality without having to buy a new machine.

New firmware and driver updates are now available for Magicard Enduro and Pronto ID card printers. The firmware is actually meant to make it easier for owners of these printer models to know when new versions of printer firmware and drivers are released. Rather than having to routinely check the Magicard website for updates, users can now be alerted automatically.

Did you know that almost all Magicard printers come with a special feature that lets you apply a secure watermark across the face of each printed card? It's called HoloKote, and it's a great way to increase the level of card security and visual authenticity for your ID program.

For many ID programs, keeping cards protected from illegal duplication is extremely important. You don't want people to be able to forge or copy your IDs. There are a number of ways to prevent this from happening, and one such method is the use of a secure watermark. At Alpha Card, we recently released a pair of budget-friendly ID card systems that make it easy to enhance card security. Our Ultra Secure ID Systems include everything you need to design and print secure IDs featuring a custom HoloKote watermark that ensures your cards can't be illegally duplicated.

When we speak with new customers who are in the market for a photo ID system, one of the first issues we like to address is the choice between single-sided and dual-sided ID card printers. Single-sided printers cost less, but it's possible that your ID card program will require a dual-sided printer. How do you know which solution is best for your needs? Let's take a look at some key factors that should clear things up for you.

One of the key attributes of most Magicard ID card printer models is their ability to apply a secure HoloKote watermark across the surface of each printed card at no extra cost. This HoloKote watermark system can greatly increase card security, as it protects cards from illegal duplication, and it can also improve card durability. Some Magicard printer models even give you the option of using a custom HoloKote Key, in which the secure watermark features your own logo or text. The benefits of the HoloKote Key actually extend beyond card security, as the key can also be used to lock or unlock your printer. To simplify the process of creating your custom key, Magicard recently introduced an online HoloKote Tool that allows you to design and order your customized watermark over the internet.

Magicard’s new Pronto ID card printer is perfect for on-demand applications. The Pronto printer’s light and compact design make it an easy fit in any environment and can be transported to any location. It’s ideal for use in smaller environments with lower volume printing needs. The ID card printer has a single card feed, which lets you personalize cards on demand with edge to edge printing and high quality images.

AlphaCard is ringing in the holidays by offering a Holiday Special on our Basic Secure Photo ID System. This Holiday Special is the ideal solution for small to medium-sized businesses, schools, membership programs, and any organization in need of a high-quality photo ID system that comes at an affordable price.

Magicard recently introduced the HoloKote FLEX watermark system, a flexible way to increase ID card security. While most Magicard printers already include a HoloKote system that allows users to apply a secure watermark across the surface of each printed card, HoloKote FLEX extends those capabilities by enabling users to design a custom watermark that can be any size they’d like.

AlphaCard has released two new photo ID systems featuring the Magicard Enduro ID card printer. The Magicard Enduro is an affordable and extremely versatile card printer that can upgrade in-field from single-sided to dual-sided printing with a simple drop-in upgrade kit. Another unique feature of the Enduro is its ability to apply a secure HoloKote watermark across the surface of each printed card at no additional cost. Users can choose between four HoloKote designs selectable from the printer driver. This feature separates the Enduro from other printers of its class, because it allows for cards with increased durability and resistance to tampering.

AlphaCard has just announced a series of photo ID systems geared towards the needs of police departments and law enforcement agencies. Police departments have strict security requirements for their ID cards. These cards play an important role by identifying officers and help to ensure that they have proper access during critical situations where every moment counts. Because of the importance of police ID cards, they often contain security elements that work to prevent tampering and illegal duplication. AlphaCard's Police ID Card Systems make it easy for police departments to design and print ID cards that are durable, secure, and tamper-resistant.

A 500 year flood is currently flowing through Iowa and much of the upper Midwest, wreaking havoc in small towns and large cities alike. As families begin to piece their lives back together, it's inevitable that construction or utility workers will be present at the scene. Iowa's Attorney General, Tom Miller, has issued a press release warning Iowans to always check for ID when utility workers come to call, warning that impostors and identity thieves often prey on unknowing homeowners during emergency situations.