Inkjet printers have not been able to print on PVC cards until now. Introducing the new FARGO INK1000. Easy-to-install, snap-in ink cartridges contain specially formulated inks that naturally adhere to standard, off-the-shelf PVC cards. With its high 600 dpi x 1200 dpi resolution, images are sharp and brilliant—and text and barcodes are crisply defined. Since you only consume ink for what your print, the unit can produce 400-1200 prints per cartridge depending on card design.

Key INK1000 benefits demonstrated during the webinar:

1. Easy to use – Familiar inkjet printing technology uses cartridges without the need for special cards. Small footprint fits any office environment.
2. Affordable – Brings your card designs to life in brilliant 600 dpi x 1200 dpi resolution at a fraction of the cost of ribbon-based card printers.
3. Reliable – Lower maintenance and more reliability than many standard card printers on the market today.

Watch the webinar to review the key benefits of the new FARGO INK1000 printer.

If you have any questions, please contact us here.

When it comes to choosing ID card printers that’s right for your application, you need a printer that is affordable , easy to install, and print. Introducing Fargo’s DTC1250e ID card printer that is the affordable and ideal printing solution for small business, schools, local governments, and offices. Create visually rich corporate or membership IDs for identification and access control. Put it in use to create secure, personalized, membership or ID cards in one single step.

It provides organization with high performance, energy- efficient photo ID printing that supports corporate sustainability initiatives while reducing costs. Certified with up to 53% energy savings and sleep mode while the printer is not in use. The fastest printer in its class to save you time and minimize wait time that adds a level of convenience to easily print what you need.

Built in Swift ID badging application which allows you to create ID badge in seconds without having to install any software. Simple and quick edge-to-edge printing in full color or black and white. Ability to erase and rewrite feature which is ideal for creating temporary ID cards for visitor badges. Enable efficient set up, operation and maintenance of your technology investment with Fargo’s DTC1250e ID Direct to card printer and encoder.

Features:

• Single or Dual side printing
• Card Sizes: CR-80 and CR-79 Adhesive back
• Dye sublimation/ resin thermal transfer printing
• 300 dpi resolution
• Print speed at 16 seconds per card or 225 cards per hour in color
• Includes embedded Swift ID badging software and Fargo Workbench printer diagnostic software
• AES-256 encryption on secure network
• 100 card input capacity
• Magnetic stripe or smart card encoding (contact/ contactless)

Contact Barcodes to learn more about how Fargo’s DTC1250e ID card printer and how it can meet your security, volume, and identification needs.

Direct-to-Card (DTC) printing is the most common technology used by desktop card printer/encoders to transfer images directly onto a plastic ID card. DTC technology prints images by heating a print ribbon beneath a thermal printhead, resulting in the transfer of color from the ribbon to a blank card. With DTC printing, images have sharp edges, deep blacks and a full spectrum of colors. This printing method does not provide full card coverage as a small white border will be at the edges of the card. All major manufacturers produce DTC ID card Printers, with some of most popular models being Zebra ZXP Series 3, Datacard SD360, Fargo DTC1000, and Evolis Primacy.

Retransfer printing is a two-step process that transfers your image to a retransfer film before applying    it to the card. First, the image is printed in reverse directly onto a clear layer of film. Next, the printhead heats up and bonds the imaged film    to the card’s surface by applying heat and pressure. The two step retransfer process creates a true edge to edge (100% card coverage) high quality image on PVC cards and other card types. High end models using this technology include Zebra ZXP Series 8 and Fargo HDP5000. Remember, when using a retransfer printer; don’t forget to add the retransfer film with your ribbon.

For help finding the right  ID Card Printer for your business, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Are you looking to secure your ID card but don’t have the budget for a printer with lamination capabilities? Well, BarcodesInc and Zebra have the solution for you!

Zebra’s “Genuine Secure” hologram overlaminate patch is hand-applied with its peel-n-stick feature, so a lamination ID card printer isn’t needed. Just simply, peel and apply up to 500 patches per roll. The overlaminate patch features a “Secure” text hologram that serves as an anti-counterfeiting measure and makes the ID card difficult to replicate. The hologram overlaminate patch can be used with all manufacturers’ cards, including Fargo, Datacard, and Evolis.

For more information about ID card systems, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Holograms are a great feature to have on an ID card to help prevent fraud and improve the security of your card issuance.  Many times, to incorporate a hologram you would need a laminating printer like the DTC4500 and a special laminate that has embedded holograms.  If you don’t have a laminating printer though, there is still an option to create cards with holograms.

Fargo offers a variety of ID cards that have holograms already embedded in the card itself.  Their VeriMark and Holomark cards come with hologram options in 8 different possible positions on the card.  Using a non-laminating printer like the DTC1000, all you need to do is make sure you print design doesn’t cover  the location of the hologram.

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Having a professional looking identification card with crisp images and no blemishes is must-have in today’s corporate and university environments. Card Printers certainly play a part in the process, but taking care of your blank ID card stock should be a priority. Improperly handling cards before printing can create flaws in your card stock that will be reflected or even magnified in your printed cards. The following are a few tips to consider when handling cards:

• Environment – Cards should be kept in the air-tight, water resistant containers when not in use. Most card stocks from Zebra, Fargo, Datacard, and Evolis come in 5 x 100 card packages. It is best to only open one container at a time. Cards also should be stored in a regulated temperature environment. Extreme heat or extreme cold can make cards brittle and more susceptible to snapping.

• Handling: Oils and fingerprints from your hands can leave a residue on the card that will impact the overall print quality of the card. We recommend only touching the edge of the cards when loading and handling your ID cards. Anti-static gloves can also be worn which will reduce the residue left on cards.

• Inputting: Always inspect the stock to make sure you have received the proper cards and no identifiable blemishes exist with in the cards.

For more information about ID cards and handling, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

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.

There are wide variety of manufacturers and printer options for your ID Card needs. BarcodesInc carries all the top models from Fargo, Datacard, Zebra and a host of others and can help direct you to the ID solution that best fits your needs. When looking for an ID Card Printer, answering the following questions can limit your number of choices

1)      Single vs. Dual Print Side:

• Do you require a printer that will print on one side or two sides?

2)      Volume

• How many cards do you print per day? Larger volumes may warrant a more premium printer

3)      Print Technology

• Does your ID solution require a complete edge to edge print (Reverse Transfer) or can a small border be acceptable (Direct to Card)?

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Now through December 31, 2012, customers can trade in all old Fargo card printers as well as any dye-sublimation or reverse image card printer from other manufacturers.

Turn in your old printer and and purchase a new Fargo printer. The UPTrade rebate is available on all DTC4000, DTC4500 and HDP5000 ID Card Printers. Rebate amounts are determined based on purchase of Single Side ID Card Printer, Dual Side ID Card Printer, and Lamination ID Card Printers. The value of the rebates listed below:

Trade-In units must be returned to HID Eden Prairie or a regional office no later than January 14, 2013.

For more information on the trade in program, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Action Ambulance services uses Fargo HDP5000 card printer/encoder with lamination for ID, Security and Marketing

The challenge 

Action Ambulance Services provides 24-hour emergency and non-emergency medical services to the people of Eastern Massachusetts from 13 different locations. The identification cards worn by emergency personnel face challenging conditions, not only from temperature extremes and inclement weather, but also from bodily fluids, including blood, of patients being treated.

Twelve years ago, the organization began using ID cards for employee identification, but its printer was not able to laminate the cards, nor was it fast enough to keep up with the growing business. Mike Woronka, now Chief Executive Officer of Action Ambulance Services, was responsible for bringing the first ID card printer to the organization. He realized it was time for an upgrade of both the hardware and the software.

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