Alpha Card September Newsletter

Stronger security?
It's in the cards

While basic photo IDs certainly serve their purpose, many organizations are now incorporating additional security features into their ID cards that provide extra protection and increased functionality. Today's ID card printers offer a wide variety of options, including lamination and holographic imagery for improved resistance to counterfeiting and tampering, and sophisticated encoding techniques such as proximity card, magnetic stripe, and smart card encoding.

Alpha Card offers a large selection of ID card printers that will allow you to produce highly secure, multifunctional photo IDs. Entry-level printers like the Fargo C30e and Zebra P110i are affordable solutions that can be upgraded to include magnetic stripe encoding for applications such as access control, time and attendance, and transaction processing. Versatile models such as the Fargo DTC400e and the Zebra 330i offer increased functionality with smart card and proximity card encoding, while the powerful Fargo HDP5000 offers a wealth of advanced encoding options along with lamination for highly secure and durable ID cards.

Which ID card printer is right for your organization? Contact Alpha Card today, or browse our printer selection online to learn more.

In This Issue:

- Stronger Security

- Product Spotlight: DTC400e

- News from our ID Card Blog

- Learning Center Topic

- Alpha Card Company News

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Fargo DTC400e

Fargo DTC400e

The Fargo DTC400e is an extremely versatile card printer that produces durable ID cards ranging from basic photo IDs to high-security smart cards. What makes the DCT400e unique is its ability to upgrade in-field should your ID program require more advanced options down the road. This means the printer is essentially future-proof, as you can start with the basic model, and then expand the printer's capabilities at any point. Field-upgradeable options include dual-sided printing, magnetic stripe encoding, proximity card technology, and smart card encoding. The printer is also available with Ethernet connectivity for those working in a networked environment. The DTC400e is an excellent card-printing solution for small to medium-sized businesses, schools, membership clubs, government programs, and more.

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Memphis City Schools to track behavior with smart card student IDs

Next fall, students attending Memphis City Schools will receive new student ID cards with smart card functionality. The cards must be worn around the neck on a lanyard, and will serve as a form of photo identification, while also helping to track student behavior.

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Student ID cards become bus passes for Kansas University students

Starting this fall, Kansas University students will be able to use their student ID cards as transit passes for riding the university's expanded bus service. Previously, a separate "KU on Wheels" pass was required, but with the new system, students will simply have to wave their student ID to hop aboard.

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This just in: smart cards will soon outnumber people

Recently, IMS Research felt the need to closer examine the smart card's rise in popularity. And what did they find out? That amazingly the number of smart cards on the planet will surpass the world's population at some point during the year 2009.

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Recent Blog Posts

Sept 2		Medical ID cards issued to Kansas Medicaid customers

Aug 25		Smart card rail passes to be tested in Scotland

Aug 20		Retail smart card services to be offered at Target stores

Aug 5		Colorado State issues new student ID cards with debit services

LEARNING CENTER

QUESTION:

What should I choose for ID card encoding and security?

ANSWER:

With such a wide variety of encoding and visual security options available, it can be difficult to determine which card printer features are right for your needs. Common ID card printer features for security include bar codes, magnetic stripes, weigand, watermark magnetics and proximity cards. We've compiled a comparison of these technologies in our Learning Center.

Read the entire answer at the Alpha Card Learning Center>

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The Alpha Card Learning Center is comprehensive resource for ID cards and card printing. Choose a category you're interested in, or just start exploring!

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

Alpha Card unveils industry-first Printer Comparison Tool

Searching for an ID card printer can be a daunting task, especially with so many models available, each with its own range of capabilities. In an effort to help you narrow down your choices, Alpha Card is pleased to introduce the industry's first Printer Comparison Tool. A new feature available exclusively at AlphaCard.com, the Printer Comparison Tool allows you to enter your printer requirements, and then quickly view all available models.

Essentially, you can now visit AlphaCard.com, and within minutes, obtain a list of every ID card printer that meets your specific needs. Sort printers by brand, printing features, encoding options, and more. Click compare and you'll be able to view a comprehensive list of specifications for each printer. Convenient quick-links allow you to jump directly to printer product pages in the online store where you can obtain more details and make your purchase. You can also print out your results and contact Alpha Card directly for further assistance in making your final decision.

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