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What makes this even more impressive is that you can monitor all of this from your mobile device.\u00a0 The platform is operating system agnostic which allows you to print anytime, anywhere with any iOS, Android, or Windows device<\/p>\n Keeping personal data has been a rising concern over the past few years.\u00a0 While not as strict as the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in the EU, protection and privacy are still considered in this most release printer release. Customer data is encrypted and is not stored in the printer after printing is complete, so no digital footprint of the employee data remains.\u00a0 In addition, ribbon shredders can be added to your printing system to make sure all ribbon history is also destroyed.<\/p>\n The SL3 can print in either single or dual sided and has rewriteable technology built in. The SL3 comes with a wide variety of ribbon options to allow for unique designs as well as additional security features. 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_builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”pa-bullet-list-1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”0d3104f2-7580-4007-bfc1-01bfba7e6bf4″ text_font_size=”25px” header_2_font_size=”28px” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”105%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” height_tablet=”auto” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-35px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Entrust SL3 Strengths<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”pa-bullet-list-2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”0d3104f2-7580-4007-bfc1-01bfba7e6bf4″ text_font_size=”25px” header_2_font_size=”28px” width_last_edited=”off|phone” 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border_color_all=”#8f8f8f” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”pa-bullet-list-1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”0d3104f2-7580-4007-bfc1-01bfba7e6bf4″ text_font_size=”25px” header_2_font_size=”28px” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”104%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”0px||-50px||false|false” custom_padding=”40px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Print Volume: <\/strong>Medium<\/span><\/p>\n Print Side: <\/strong>Front and Back<\/span><\/p>\n Full Color:<\/strong> Yes<\/span><\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>$1,536<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”pa-bullet-list-1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”0d3104f2-7580-4007-bfc1-01bfba7e6bf4″ text_font_size=”25px” header_2_font_size=”28px” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”104%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”0px||-50px||false|false” custom_padding=”40px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n AlphaCard has made it easy with a premium mid-volume system, which comes with everything you need to batch print professional and secure cards: the AlphaCard PRO 550 ID Card System. AlphaCard has been manufacturing and developing printers and software for a few years and has been a leader in the industry.\u00a0 The 4-year warranty, which looks to be longer than most manufacturers, supports their belief in the product. What is attractive about the Pro 550 is that is allows you to put extra security into your card with their customer AlphaGuard watermark, which adds a hologram-like watermark over your printed card without any additional supplies. This added layer of visual security makes cards harder to tamper with or duplicate. The PRO 550 printer includes one free Custom AlphaGuard design securely programmed with your logo or artwork (a $598 savings), or you can use of the standard designs included with the printer.<\/p>\n The all-inclusive system comes with software to get you up and running.\u00a0 I liked that you could modify the software options depending on your needs.\u00a0 AlphaCard offered software compatible with Windows, as well as Mac.\u00a0 I also saw some options for cloud-based software (Called Cloudbadging). The various software come with some pre-supplied templates from which to build your design from, which is helpful if design is not your best skillset. The designs tend to be focused on the usual applications: students, educators, corporate and occupational specific themes. Overall, relatively easy to use and update images and information.<\/p>\n Lastly, the bundle comes with technical support, which AlphaCard has labeled as True Support.\u00a0 You get the service included in your purchase for the first year. What is nice about this service, is that AlphaCard will help get the printer set up to your specifications to make sure everything is working well.<\/p>\n So all-in-all, they system is great for most printer use cases. There are less expensive system options, or systems with more features and functionality, but this system solves most needs for everyday printing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Alphacard-pro-550.jpg” alt=”Alphacard Pro 550″ title_text=”Alphacard pro 550″ url=”https:\/\/www.alphacard.com\/alphacard-pro550-id-card-system” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” height=”210px” custom_padding=”48px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.alphacard.com\/alphacard-pro550-id-card-system” button_text=”Buy AlphaCard Pro 550″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”48bcd355-df48-45a3-b0af-8d2516200ce8″ button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#f78f1e” z_index=”1″ 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_module_preset=”0d3104f2-7580-4007-bfc1-01bfba7e6bf4″ text_font_size=”25px” header_2_font_size=”28px” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”105%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-35px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n AlphaCard Pro550 Strengths<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”pa-bullet-list-2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”0d3104f2-7580-4007-bfc1-01bfba7e6bf4″ text_font_size=”25px” header_2_font_size=”28px” width_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_margin=”|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-29px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ admin_label=”Most Economical” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1200px” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”-15px|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px|0px|45px|0px|false|false” border_color_all=”#8f8f8f” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”pa-bullet-list-1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”0d3104f2-7580-4007-bfc1-01bfba7e6bf4″ text_font_size=”25px” header_2_font_size=”28px” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”104%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”0px||-50px||false|false” custom_padding=”40px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Print Volume: <\/strong>Low<\/span><\/p>\n Print Side: <\/strong>Single side (would have to print card twice for front and back)<\/span><\/p>\n Full Color:<\/strong> Yes<\/span><\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Starting at $699<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”pa-bullet-list-1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”0d3104f2-7580-4007-bfc1-01bfba7e6bf4″ text_font_size=”25px” header_2_font_size=”28px” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”104%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”0px||-50px||false|false” custom_padding=”40px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you are looking for an inexpensive, but reliable ID Card printer, then look no further than the ID Zone 31S Badge Express ID Card Printer. ID Zone has been recognized as a leader in the ID card and Access control space, and they decided to jump into the ID Card Printer space.\u00a0 While the printer alone is a great deal, the printer is typically sold with everything you would ever need to print cards for you school, business, or clubs.\u00a0 Print your own quality photo ID security cards, employee ID or membership cards. Includes the best-in-class printer and all the essentials (ribbon, cards, and 30-day software subscription) you need to get your card program up and running right away.<\/p>\n There are cheaper options out on the market, but print quality and reliability may not be there.\u00a0 I am always on the lookout for a good deal, but want to make sure I am not throwing money away on a deal that is too good to be true.\u00a0 Compared to printers like the Evolis Badgy, the 31S Badge Express offers significantly faster speeds, larger capacity, and the ability to print a larger variety of cards. Plus, it has a 3-year warranty which makes you feel comfortable that they are standing behind their printer.<\/p>\n The printing capabilities is nothing extravagant, but matches up well with many of the low volume printers.\u00a0 You have options to print in either color or monochrome single sided printing.\u00a0 While built for low volume, the speed is surprisingly sufficient. Cards can be printed up to 20 seconds per card in full color single sided printing.\u00a0 While most print jobs will never need it, the printer can print up to 1200 dpi, although 300 dpi is the industry standard.\u00a0 Lightweight and nice size, this printer can work for your everyday printing needs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Smart-31.jpg” alt=”IDP Smart-31S” title_text=”Smart 31″ url=”https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ID-Zone-Express-IDZ-31S-Printer\/dp\/B07V1JJ5L7″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” height=”210px” custom_padding=”48px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ID-Zone-Express-IDZ-31S-Printer\/dp\/B07V1JJ5L7″ button_text=”Buy 31S Badge Express on Amazon” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ 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custom_padding=”40px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It was a bit of a leap of faith for Fargo to enter the Thermal Inkjet market for ID Card Machines. For years, Fargo has watched the growth of the traditional thermal at-home inkjet printers and believed there was an opportunity to replicate a similar approach with ID cards.\u00a0 The INK1000 printer offers affordable inkjet printing while lowering the total cost of ownership.<\/p>\n Most other ID Card Badge printers use a dye-sublimation print technology that requires a ribbon. The INK1000 eliminates the need of costly ID Card printer ribbons with a user-friendly YMC (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan) ink cartridge.\u00a0The mx of primary colors provides full color image quality that rivals the performance of some of the best ID Card printers. While the print technology has changed, the medium on which it is printed has not.\u00a0 The INK1000 still uses standard CR8030 PVC cards, which are the plastic cards the size of a credit card.\u00a0 The ink adheres to the cards and dries almost instantly. While the printer has not been out long to test card durability with a strong history of customers, Fargo has protected against card fading with ink that \u00a0supports enhanced UV-stability.<\/p>\n One last feature that is nice about the new badge machine printer is the ability to snap and go.\u00a0 The cartridge fits easily into the printer and requires virtually no set up.\u00a0 Printhead pixels and ribbon rips tend to plague some of the traditional ID Card printers. The Fargo INK1000 has none of those challenges with its unique print capability.<\/p>\n I think the biggest question on the table is the quality of the print after months of use or harsh environments.\u00a0\u00a0 I like the fact that Fargo is challenging the status quo with a new option and could be a new way of approaching everyday card printing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Fargo-Ink-1000.jpg” alt=”Fargo INK 1000″ title_text=”Fargo Ink 1000″ url=”https:\/\/www.idcardgroup.com\/fargo-ink1000xe-inkjet-card-printer-single-sided” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” height=”210px” custom_padding=”48px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.idcardgroup.com\/fargo-ink1000xe-inkjet-card-printer-single-sided” 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width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”0px||-50px||false|false” custom_padding=”40px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There was an old saying that no one ever got fired for buying IBM.\u00a0 You could say the same thing about Fargo ID when it comes to their retransfer printing experience. The fast-printing, high-definition\u00a0HDP6600 XE\u00a0ID card printer advances HDP badge printers with sixth-generation technology. Retransfer printing typically provides a very good image quality compared to standard dye-sublimation printing and is also helpful when using smart card technology or exposed chip.\u00a0 Because the print technology doesn\u2019t use a printhead, it eliminates the risk of damaging the card or chips in the card.<\/p>\n One of the drawbacks of retransfer technology is the time it takes to \u201cwarm-up\u201d the printer as well as the excessive heat generated during printing.\u00a0 The HDP6600 XE takes only a 60-second warm-up speed, and then it is off to the races. In optimal conditions, it can print up 230 cards in a single hour! This is a large time saver for when you first initiate the printing commands.\u00a0 Some printers can take multiple minutes to heat up enough to ready itself to print.<\/p>\n A nice feature of these high-end printers is the ability to grow as your business grows.\u00a0 The HDP6600 XE card printer can be loaded with a variety of cards, ribbons, films, and laminates to suit your needs for card security and durability. The HDP6600XE supports CR80 cards in a thickness between 30 Mil and 40 Mil. Aside from the cards, this Fargo printer accepts standard retransfer film, high-durability retransfer film, or holographic retransfer film.<\/p>\n In addition to the variety of supplies, the printer is \u201cmodule\u201d. If you want to add an additional feature at any point such as dual-sided printing – simply purchase the appropriate module and attach it to your existing system. So, you always have an option, regardless of the application and solution your card is solving.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Fargo-HDP6600.jpg” alt=”Fargo HDP6600″ title_text=”Fargo HDP6600″ url=”https:\/\/www.idzone.com\/70010-model.html” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” height=”172px” custom_padding=”48px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.idzone.com\/70010-model.html” button_text=”Buy 6600 XE at ID Zone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”48bcd355-df48-45a3-b0af-8d2516200ce8″ button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#f78f1e” z_index=”1″ custom_margin=”0px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ admin_label=”Best Retransfer Pros and Cons” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1200px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-25px||0px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”9px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px|0px|0px|false|false” border_color_all=”#8f8f8f” border_width_bottom=”1px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”pa-bullet-list-1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”0d3104f2-7580-4007-bfc1-01bfba7e6bf4″ text_font_size=”25px” header_2_font_size=”28px” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”105%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-35px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 6600 XE Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nBest ID Card Printers of 2025<\/h1>\n
Best All-Around<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Best Retransfer<\/h3>\n
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