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EcoPass™ Access Cards: Redefining Access Control through Sustainable Ingenuity
Read how the University of Rochester implemented a future-proof access control and credentialing solution that was easy to manage and could support a wide array of student and faculty programs.
Do ID card printer supplies expire?
It is always a good idea to have an extra ribbon or two, cleaning supplies, and blank cards on hand if you run out or need to replace something – but can you have too […]
How to tell HiCo and LoCo magnetic stripe cards apart
Magnetic stripe cards are used in many parts of our daily life – as membership cards at the gym or fitness center, as library cards, as student ID cards, as employee ID cards, as retail […]
What are my ID cards made from?
The ID cards and badges you print on your ID card printer look great, but have you ever wondered what the cards are made with and why those materials are important to card durability? We’ve […]
Longer-Lasting ID Cards Made From PVC/Polyester Combination
Although industry-standard PVC cards are designed for long-term use, some organizations and businesses require more durable, “maximum-strength” ID cards for their badge programs. AlphaCard is pleased to offer a stronger, economically priced ID card made […]
The sticky truth about adhesive-back cards
Adhesive-back cards, also called sticky-back cards, are typically used with technology cards that are too thick for some ID card printers. Card information is first printed on the thin adhesive-back cards and then affixed to the thicker technology card.
Get the skinny on thin cards
Wondering what thin cards are used for? We’ve got the low-down on the benefits of these slim ID cards. Thin cards are used for a couple of different purposes in the ID industry. For one, thin cards (typically 10mil) can be used to produce professional business cards that are more durable than their ordinary paper counterpart. Not only will these cards hold up better, your business cards will stand out from the pack.
Ask AlphaCard: What’s the difference between LoCo and HiCo magnetic stripe cards?
Magnetic stripe cards are a reliable, affordable technology that can be used for a variety of applications. These cards are an economical way to start a multifunctional card program, and can be used to control access, track meal plan points and so on.
Ask AlphaCard: Are rewritable cards right for our program?
Rewritable cards are PVC cards with a special finish on one side that can be printed upon and erased several hundred times. They are even available with magnetic stripes or embedded electronics for multifunctional card programs.
Ask AlphaCard: What’s the difference between Hi-Co and Lo-Co magnetic stripe cards?
If you’re thinking about adding magnetic stripe encoding to your ID program you may be wondering about the difference between high coercivity and low coercivity magnetic stripe cards. The information on magnetic stripe cards is stored in patterns of positive and negative magnetic fields. Coercivity is a measurement of the amount of energy it takes to change the polarity of those magnetic fields.
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