Is ID Card Software Specific to a Printer?
Most ID card printer manufacturers have their own software. Datacard’s TruCredential, Zebra’s ZMotif CardStudio, and Fargo’s Asure ID have various versions and levels of sophistication. All have general design capabilities, and then advance to allow for additional benefits including but not limited to centralized databases, visitor management, and network capabilities. But are the various software choices only compatible with the same brand of printers? The answer is no. The software mentioned above are compatible across brands. Your choice should depend on ease of use and features set. Datacard’s new TruCredential has an extremely easy user-interface and allows you to design process flows for your typical ID needs. The software, recently released, offers the best of multiple Datacard software (ID Works and TruPhoto).
Always feel free to consult an ID professional with any questions on what is the best software for you.
For a Complete ID Solution, What Else Do I Need Besides a Fargo HDP5000?
The Fargo HDP5000 is a Retransfer Printer, which provides edge-to-edge printing through the use of retransfer film. This printer will produce a clearer and longer lasting image, when compared to a direct to card printer. In order to have a full working solution, the following elements will be required:
Ribbon:
- YMCK full color ribbon which allows for printing on one side of the card or
- YMCKK full color ribbon which allows for color printing on the front and black on the back
Retransfer Film:
- Retransfer film that covers the card once the image has been transferred
Plastic ID Cards
- UltraCard Premium ID cards, composed of 60/40 Composite CR-80
Software
- Asure ID Express Card Design software
For more information on other ribbons, cards, and software, contact us at Barcodes Inc.