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Reducing waste in a card program

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:37:19+00:00April 20th, 2011|

Despite the popularity and prevalence of recycling programs, not everything can be tossed in a bin to eventually be morphed into an entirely new product. While recycling remains an important part of environmental efforts, there are other earth-friendly practices that are easy to adopt. Namely, reducing waste is a great way to help the environment by minimizing landfills and depletion of nonrenewable resources.

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How To: Make ID cards stand out

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:37:26+00:00January 28th, 2011|

ID cards that stand out can build company branding and increase security, as well as help loyalty program members remember to use cards. There are several techniques to increase card visibility, including design considerations as well as how cards are worn or displayed.

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How To: Choose an ID card printer

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:37:31+00:00January 18th, 2011|

ID card printer technology is foreign to most people, so we devised a few tools and tips to help you select the ID card printer that best fits your needs.

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How To: Take better ID card photos

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:37:37+00:00January 6th, 2011|

Producing quality ID photos is a team effort; it takes cooperation from the person taking the photos and those being photographed. Here are some pointers for both parties.

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How To: Add lamination to ID cards

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:37:43+00:00December 30th, 2010|

Adding lamination to any ID program is an easy way to increase the life-span of your ID cards and badges. Lamination adds a layer of protection across the surface of an ID card that not only shields the card from everyday wear and tear, but also makes the cards extremely difficult to tamper with.

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How To: Display proximity cards

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T18:08:02+00:00December 20th, 2010|

Proximity cards come with their own special set of challenges when it comes to figuring out a way to display them that is both secure and functional. Because proximity cards contain embedded electronics, extra care must be taken to not damage the technology cards by corrupting the electronics.

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How To: Start a cashless payment program

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:37:51+00:00December 2nd, 2010|

Implementing a cashless payment program is a great investment that can increase efficiency, reduce identity theft and encourage consumer dollars to be spent within a local or campus economy. Cashless payment is convenient for patrons and helps keep costs low by eliminating debit and credit card transaction fees.

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How To: Maintain blank PVC ID cards

By Vicky Radcliff|2024-01-04T14:48:55+00:00November 15th, 2010|

In the past few months we’ve shared tips for how to maintain your ID card printer and how to get the best quality color prints for your ID program. Without a doubt, ID card printer maintenance is an important factor in how your ID cards turn out, but maintaining the cards you print on can be just as crucial. Any flaws or marks that are on the cards themselves can be magnified once the print process is complete. Here are a few simple steps for ensuring your blank PVC card stock stays flawless:

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How To: Design a Photo ID Card

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:37:58+00:00October 18th, 2010|

Designing an ID card program is not just an opportunity to streamline company processes by adding functionality and security; it’s also a chance to express the aesthetics of your business or organization. A wide range of design elements to choose from makes it easy to customize an ID card program to the style and needs of any group. Before starting the design process, here are a few key pieces of information to take into consideration:

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How To: Get the Best Quality Color Prints

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:38:04+00:00October 4th, 2010|

When it comes to getting the most out of your ID card system, there are a few simple rules of thumb for producing ID cards with long-lasting, high-quality color prints. These simple steps help ensure that your images, text and graphics will remain clear and crisp and will keep your printer running smoothly for years to come.

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