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 Alpha Card Newsletter - April 2008
Feature Article

buy a system with your tax savings this yearNew Tax Laws Benefit Small Businesses

Small business owners - take advantage of the Economic Stimulus Act's new business tax provisions with a printer, ID card system, or supplies from Alpha Card! Under the new rules, businesses can save money on equipment purchases, like ID card printers, in two ways:

  1. Businesses can depreciate 50% of the cost of a "tangible asset" (including printers, software, cards, cameras and accessories) used in 2008.
  2. Deductions of applicable equipment purchases have been doubled - businesses can now deduct up to $250,000 of equipment costs, including ID card printers and software.
If you've been considering purchasing an ID card printer for your business, now is the perfect time. Give one of our friendly ID card experts a call, and they can help you find the ID card printer or system that is right for your needs.

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for all your ID card needs!
100 Free PVC Cards with a $30 purchase.
100 Free PVC Cards
With your $30 order
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Promotion valid through April 15, 2008
 

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product spotlight: Fargo hdp5000
 

Fargo HDP5000
The newest addition to a family of high-security ID card printers, the Fargo HDP5000 ID printer is the most powerful, durable and flexible ID solution on the market today. Its modular design and highly customizable features make the HDP 5000 an affordable and secure option for nearly all businesses.

Image of the HDP500 by Fargo, a high-security ID Card Printer

Reviews: HIGH quality printingfargo logo
By phillip from San Diego, CA on 11/21/2007
Read the full review at AlphaCard.com >.

Available Models:
- HDP5000 Premium Photo ID System
- HDP5000 Premium Duplex ID System
- HDP5000 Single-sided Printer
- HDP5000 Single-sided with Lamination
- HDP5000 Dual-sided
- HDP5000 Dual-sided with Lamination

Supplies:
- HDP5000 Ribbons and Film
- HDP5000 Cleaning Kit
- PVC Cards

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Blog
 

RFID card system designed for tracking school bus riders
Zona Systems, a Seattle-based company, has developed an RFID-based system that aims to enhance security for children making bus trips to and from school. Using RFID technology, the new ZPass system makes it possible to identify when a student boards or exits the school bus. Each student is issued a unique RFID card.

View full story at our blog >

UAE ID cards to have ATM features
The United Arab Emirates is the newest country in a long line of nations to establish a national ID card program. National ID cards help identify citizens and also may guarantee services like healthcare, or serve as a driver's license. The difference with the new UAE national ID card? ATM functionality.
View full story at our blog >
 

A major blow for airport security
In a shocking blow for Chicago O'Hare's reputation, federal and local law enforcement officials arrested 24 illegal workers they suspect were using fake security badges to work in restricted areas of the O'Hare airport. The badges were actually real, but deactivated O'Hare ID cards, and police are at a loss to explain how workers still managed to gain access to sensitive areas with the non-functioning cards.

View full story at our blog >

Popular Blog Posts

March 24  Smart Cards a new reality for Jefferson County Employees
March 12 Local communities put ID card technology to work to protect their children
March 5  Mary Immaculate College secures campus with proximity card access control system
Feb. 28 Employee ID cards to serve as bus pass for Indiana employees

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Faq OF THE MONTH
 

Image of ID Cards with printing errors
QUESTION: The card prints, but it has little stripes along one edge that are the wrong colors. How do I fix this?

ANSWER:

  • Confirm that the Printer is using the most current driver.
  • Adjust the Dye-Sub Intensity setting within the Image Color tab of the Printer driver.
  • Click Start --> Printers and Faxes
  • Right click on the printer and select
    Printing Preferences
    (on Windows98 click PROPERTIES).
  • Go to the Image Color tab and lower the dye sub by increments of 5% until the stripes go away.

Read the complete answer on AlphaCard.com >

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Need ID Accessories?

Alpha Card has an expansive selection of ID accessories - from colored clips and badge reels to customizable lanyards and wrist bands. ID accessories can add style and function to your organization's ID cards, as well as a personal touch. To learn more about Alpha Card's selection of ID accessories and accessory pricing, contact one of our knowledgeable ID card experts.

View our complete catalog >
Ribbons and Cleaning Kits ID Accessories
id Badge Holders ID Clips

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Alpha Card Company News

Did You Know?
Alpha Card is now open
in Portland, Oregon.

Our new office also brings new benefits for our Portland metro area customers. Save time and money when ordering new ID card printers and supplies from Alpha Card - instead of waiting for an item to be shipped to you, stop by our easy-to-find office and pick it up. Our convenient location also means easy maintenance and service - we can handle the repair process and even offer on-site service (ask your sales rep for a quote).

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17858 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road
Portland OR 97203
800-717-8080

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