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ID Card Printer Security

Some card printer manufacturers have developed features that assist you with protecting your ID card printer and system from unauthorized use. Several features are described below - click on links to product pages for more information.

SmartGuard Printer Security - By Fargo Electronics
The SmartGuard option allows you to restrict access to your printer/encoder by requiring that a custom access card be inserted into the security card slot in order for the printer to operate. This custom access card is created by using the SmartGuard software to encode a password of your choice onto one of FARGO 's unique SmartGuard access cards. You can set up these cards to work on one specific printer or on multiple printers at a single location.

SmartGuard makes your entire ID card system more secure by ensuring accountability for every card produced.  When you register your printer/encoder with FARGO, you are added to our database and assigned a Personal Identification Number (PIN) of your choice. Registering protects you if your card is stolen, as FARGO will give a remote access code only to you - the registered user. This security feature is currently available on the following printer models:

Fargo DTC515 Card Printer
Fargo DTC525 Card Printer
Fargo HDP600 Card Printer
Fargo HDP820 Card Printer

Lockable Card Hopper - By Fargo Electronics
Whether you are using one standard card stock like blank whites, or switching back and forth between white cards and secure e-cards in the two hopper stacks . load them up, lock them up, and then walk away, secure in the knowledge that your card stock is protected. Store your cards in the locked hoppers instead of leaving them tossed on a desktop for any passerby to pilfer, or to collect dust, fingerprints and debris.

To lock the card hopper door and protect your cards, simply insert the included key and turn the lock counter-clockwise about a quarter turn. To unlock the card hopper door, turn the lock clockwise about a quarter turn.  Lockable card hoppers are currently available on the following card printer models:

Fargo DTC515 Card Printer
Fargo DTC525 Card Printer

SmartGuard Printer Security

Programmable Passcode - By Eltron
Some Eltron card printers allow the user to define a passcode that can be programmed into the printers LCD panel. If the passcode feature is activated the user must press in the proper code to enable the printer. This feature is currently available on the following Eltron card printers:

Eltron P320i Card Printer

Lockable Card Hopper - By Eltron
Whether you are using one standard card stock like blank whites, or switching back and forth between white cards and secure e-cards in the two hopper stacks . load them up, lock them up, and then walk away, secure in the knowledge that your card stock is protected. Store your cards in the locked hoppers instead of leaving them tossed on a desktop for any passerby to pilfer, or to collect dust, fingerprints and debris. This feature is currently available on the following Eltron card printers:

Eltron P320i Card Printer

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