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What’s the difference between magnetic stripe and prox cards?

By |June 27th, 2017|

Storing information on your cards takes a simple photo ID or membership card and turns it into a multifunctional, time-saving device. But how do you decide between magnetic stripe and prox cards? It depends on […]

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Quick guide to telling ribbons apart

By |May 23rd, 2017|

ID card printer ribbons are an essential tool for your printer, but it can be difficult to understand all the different ribbon types and know which ones you need. This quick guide is here to […]

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What comes in my ID card system?

By |May 9th, 2017|

All of our complete ID card systems available on AlphaCard come packaged with all the parts and supplies to start printing ID cards right out of the box, taking away any guess work about you […]

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AlphaCard guide to printing high quality ID cards

By |April 20th, 2017|

The AlphaCard Technical Support & Resource  Center is full of expert articles, how-to guides, and tips our AlphaCard support reps have gathered over years of experience including these printing tips.

Card Design Tips

Creating high quality cards […]

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How do prox cards work?

By |April 6th, 2017|

Proximity (prox) cards used in access control systems make it easier than ever to secure a building and monitor when cards are used – but do you actually know how these technology cards work?

How Prox […]

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Can I print on clamshell cards?

By |February 16th, 2017|

Clamshell proximity cards are extremely popular with access control systems, making it easy to enter into buildings with a wave of a card. But the cards are plain white – can you print on them […]

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What types of prox cards can I get?

By |January 31st, 2017|

Proximity cards come in a wide variety of styles, from standard PVC cards to thick clamshell cards and key tags. Prox cards are used in access control systems to control entry into secured buildings, making […]

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Do my ribbons and supplies expire?

By |January 12th, 2017|

Your ID card printer systems need cards, ribbons, and cleaning kits to print your cards and keep working in top shape – but is it a good idea to stock pile supplies, or will they […]

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Is it time to upgrade to a premium printer?

By |November 15th, 2016|

ID card printers come in a wide range of styles – from basic models to fully upgraded, customized printers. If you want to produce higher quality cards, it may be time to upgrade to a […]

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How do I know which ribbon I need?

By |November 1st, 2016|

Do you know which type of ribbon you need to print your ID cards? With confusing names and so many options it can be difficult for anyone to figure out, but our ID experts are […]

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