Ask AlphaCard: Can I print on prox cards?
Access control cards come in a wide range of styles and can add functionality to your business. One of the most common questions we get with prox cards, however, is whether you can print on […]
How to take care of your ID card printer
You can spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on your ID card printer and supplies, and then spend time setting up your cardholder database and designing your cards – but if you aren’t taking care […]
Can I get more prints if I use less color on my cards?
Can you get more prints from the ribbon if you use less color in your card design? This is one of the most common questions we get from people new to ID card printing, but […]
How does reverse transfer card printing work?
Reverse transfer (also called retransfer) ID card printers use a unique printing process to create high quality, high definition, more durable ID cards with vibrant colors and fine image details.
How does Reverse Transfer Printing Work?
Reverse […]
What type of ID accessory should I use?
Do you want to protect your ID cards from scratches and other damage, keep them easy to grab and use throughout the day, or keep photo ID facing outward to help improve security? We’ve got […]
How can prox cards help secure my building?
Proximity cards are quickly growing in popularity in a wide range of industries including education, healthcare, and business, helping organizations easily manage who has access to their buildings.
How do Prox Cards Work?
There are several components […]
What is REAL ID & how does it increase security?
The REAL ID Act, passed by the US Congress in 2005, creates a higher minimum security standard for state-issued ID cards. Starting in January 2018, residents of states who’s IDs are not REAL ID compliant […]
Can I print dual-sided cards on my single-sided printer?
Dual-sided ID cards are great because they give you twice as much space to print cardholder information. But if you already have a single-sided printer, can you print dual-sided cards?
The Difference between Single and Dual-sided […]
Color vs. monochrome printer ribbons
Your ID card printer uses ribbons to print your card design, and there are many styles of ribbons available. Do you know the difference between color and monochrome, and which one you need?
Color Printer Ribbons
Color […]
Can I slot punch cards before printing?
It may seem like a good time-saving move, but slot punching your cards (to display them with lanyards or badge reels) before you print them can damage the printer and cost you hundreds in repairs!
Why […]
