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ID Card Printers

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Zebra-Eltron card printers, Evolis ID card printers

ID Card Printers

ID card printers are the major component of ID card systems. Like a laser printer, the ID card printer uses heat to adhere color to the media. In addition, the printer may perform other processes at the same time it prints onto the card. It may encode a magnetic stripe, a proximity card, or the chip on a smart card. The ID card software typically manages card encoding as well as managing the data that will be printed or encoded on each card.

In general you should start with these questions in choosing ID card printers:

  • Color or Monochrome
  • Single or double side
  • Is encoding required, such as magnetic stripe, proximity card, or smart card?
  • Which security features (such as an holograhic overlay)?
  • Card materials and special features to add durability

The physical properties of the printer must be considered; generally heavier ID card printers with a larger footprint are more durable and have more capabilities than a lighter ID machine.
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Persona, Fargo, Eltron and Magicard ID Card Printers

For many organizations, it is critical to have ID card systems to issue ID cards on demand, so you cannot afford to be without your photo ID machine. You are depending not on on the reliability of the printer and other components of the ID card system, but also of the ID card printer manufacturer. The two major American manufacturers, Fargo and Zebra/Eltron, have been making ID card printers for over 10 years. Fargo printers and the Zebra/Eltron printers come with a solid warranty that often includes immediate replacement of the ID maker within a period of time after the sale.

ID Card Printer

You also want a responsive dealer. Alpha Card Systems has been serving customers since 1986; we carry nearly every common Fargo printer and Zebra Eltron PVC card printer product and part in stock to make sure you have what you need when you need it.

Additionally, we carry cleaning supplies and kits so that you can properly maintain your plastic card printer ensuring that it will create high-quality cards for many years to come.

So browse our catalog of ID card printers, or make it easy by calling us at 1-800-717-8080 or completing the Needs Analysis so we can help you find exactly what you want.


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