AlphaCard August 2009 Newsletter

School ID Badges

"Back to School": three words every student dreads come September. So while they're picking out pens & pencils, browse what's on our school supply list for this fall. AlphaCard offers a range of options for creating School ID badges and accessories to help keep students and faculty safe. Why not add security into the curriculum?

Check out our two systems featuring the Magicard Enduro, both at the head of their class in the student ID category. The Basic Secure Photo ID System and the Basic Duplex Photo ID System come with software, a camera, and printing supplies to get your student ID program started.

Each allows you to quickly issue full color, secure ID cards to students and staff, while offering the flexibility to tailor the system to your specific needs. Enjoy the patented secure HoloKote watermark system that comes with the Enduro at no added cost.

Want to earn extra credit? Add badge holders, lanyards or reels to your photo ID system so that students and staff are identified at all times. Pick out ID accessories in your school colors, or have lanyards customized with your school name and mascot.

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In This Issue:

- Feature: School ID Badges

- Spotlight: Magicard Printers

- Learning: ID Card Print Quality

- News: ID Accessories Catalog

Summer Special! The Basic Secure Photo ID System - $1350

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Magicard Printers

Magicard Printers

Security and affordability are the hallmarks of the Magicard family of ID card printers. These flexible and powerful units are known for their high-quality, professional printing and their range of security features. Compact and lightweight units such as the Pronto or the Alto are perfect for entry-level printing. On the other end of the spectrum are the Prima printers for high-volume, industrial ID card printing. There's a Magicard printer for every application.

The patented Magicard HoloKote system places visual security on your cards. Choose from four watermark designs (globes, keys, rings, and waves) selectable on the printer driver to prevent counterfeiting. When paired with Magicard HoloPatch cards one section of the secure watermark is highlighted to provide a visual security seal. You won't find security like this anywhere but Magicard. Create a versatile and secure ID card program using a Magicard printer.

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BLOG

University of South Florida car sharing program uses smart cards

Smart card technology is at the heart of a new car sharing program for the University of South Florida. The school is joining other colleges across the country in providing communal transportation. The WeCar program provides rental cars for short trips at hourly rates.

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ORCA smart card brings seven regional transit systems together in Washington

Smart card technology is at the heart of a new collaborative transit system in Puget Sound. The new ORCA smart card allows riders to load money onto their cards and keep track of their balances through an online system.

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Visitor badges part of new security system for California hospitals

In response to increasing security risks, hospitals are implementing programs that make it easier to identify who is walking through their doors. With more than 4,000 visitors everyday, hospitals in the Cottage Health system in California are taking extra security precautions and employing a visitor identification badge system.

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Recent Blog Posts

July 24		Morehead State students and administrators see benefits of new contactless system

July 20		Smart card access control system provides flexible security for homeless shelter

July 14		South Korea subway system pioneers one-time use transit smart cards

July 8		New student ID ticket system for University of Georgia football games

LEARNING CENTER

QUESTION:

How do I get my ID cards to look the best?

ANSWER:

The difference between a good color print and a mediocre one can be remarkable. A full color ID card shows depth and detail clearly - while a print of less quality can have white lines from lack of color, and faded spots where there should be color. A card with a great print, especially in applications where it's displayed constantly, is also worn and displayed with more pride. Luckily, it doesn't take much to create great color prints. Just follow these 5 simple maintenance steps on a regular basis.

Read the full answer at the AlphaCard Learning Center >

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Need ID Accessories?

The AlphaCard.com online store is a great place to find and purchase accessories for your ID card program. We offer a wide selection of products, from lanyards and reels, to badge holders, clips, and much more. We can even provide customized lanyards featuring your company name and logo. Visit the AlphaCard.com shop to browse our complete catalog.

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ALPHA CARD COMPANY NEWS

Company News: ID Accessories Catalog

Looking for a way to accessorize your ID program? Check our new ID accessories catalog. Our digital catalog allows you to click through the exact look and feel of our printed AlphaCard catalog and is equipped with innovative searching and linking features. Want more information on a product featured in the catalog? Click on the link and you'll be taken to the product page on the AlphaCard website.

The catalog features our most popular ID accessories including lanyards, badge reels, badge holders, PVC cards, visitor management systems, ID supplies and more. There are a host of options to choose from to reflect the style and needs of your organization. If you hold the environment close to your heart, browse through our large selection of earth -friendly products in every category.

The catalog also indicates which products are available for customization. Have your company name printed on a set of lanyards, your logo printed on badge reels, or print your event name on badge holders. With our new catalog, you'll be able to find accessories that work for you.

Read through our ID Accessories Catalog >

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