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Upgrade to lamination for longer-lasting, secure cards
Do you know the key to durable cards that can last years longer than a normal card? Lamination! This adds an extra durable protective film to your cards so they easily withstand swiping, scanning, and […]
How to make your cards more secure
There are many ways to design and print secure cards to deter card tampering and unauthorized duplication – which features you’ll need will depend on your printer, card design, and security needs.
There are two main […]
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 […]
Want to add years to your card’s lifespan? Try lamination!
ID cards are made from durable PVC or composite materials, but they can’t withstand heavy-duty use on their own – protect your cards, extend their lifetime, and increase security by laminating them.
How Lamination Works
Lamination helps […]
Best way to get long lasting ID cards? Lamination!
Upgrading your printer to include a lamination module costs more than the base-model printer but the benefits of lamination over time, including longer-lasting cards, often outweighs that initial investment.
Benefits of Lamination
Laminating is the process of […]
Guide to designing a Custom AlphaGuard watermark
If you want visually secure ID cards without the expensive of printer upgrades or specialty ribbons, we highly recommend our AlphaCard PRO 700 ID card printer with built-in AlphaGuard watermark technology – and it comes […]
Try Magicard HoloKote for improved card security
If you have a Magicard ID card printer, are you using the built-in HoloKote to increase your card security? HoloKote is a free, easy to use feature and makes your cards much more identifiable!
What is […]
Is it time to upgrade to a premium printer?
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 […]
Encoding options with ID card printers
Encoding your ID cards can greatly add to the function of your cards – that employee ID card can now check out materials, pay for parking, or unlock the front door. Do you know all […]
Fargo’s Newest High Definition Card Printer – the HDP5600
Powerful reverse transfer printing, lamination options, an upgrade to include a 600 dpi printhead, and the Fargo quality you’ve come to rely on – the new Fargo HDP5600 ID card printer has it all!
HDP5600 printer […]
