Create Visually Rich ID Membership Cards
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.
Encoding Magnetic Stripe Cards
Encoding a magnetic stripe on your card is a quick and easy way to increase the security of your card, track individuals entry or exit, or serve as an avenue to track usage of products or services. With the advancement in technology, printing cards with magnetic stripes can be done with the use of the right card printer and magnetic stripe ID cards.
In order to encode the magnetic stripe on the card, your printer has to be equipped with a magnetic stripe encoder. Most card printer models provide the option to purchase the printer with the magnetic stripe encoding enabled. For example, Datacard’s SD260, Fargo’s DTC4000 and Zebra’s ZXP Series 3 printers all come with a variety of part numbers which have the ability to encode the cards. Other factors such as volume and interface would help narrow your options to find the right printer for the job.
Finding a printer with the correct encoding technology is one step, the second is having the proper cards. Blank ID cards with magnetic stripes are very common with all manufacturers. The only variable you will have to determine is whether a high coercivity (HiCo) or low coercivity (LoCo) card is right for the solution.
- High-coercivity magstripes are harder to erase, and therefore are appropriate for cards that are frequently used or that need to have a long life. High coercivity stripes are typically black and resistant to damage from most magnets likely to be owned by consumers
- Low-coercivity magstripes require a lower amount of magnetic energy to record. Low coercivity stripes are easily damaged by even a brief contact with a magnetic purse strap or fastener.
How to Make More Secure ID Cards
Security is a common concern for any organization today from school campuses to production facilities. Protecting assets and keeping individuals safe is essential in all organizations. Utilizing ID cards is an efficient and practical way to protect your business, but what really makes an ID secure?
If you where to open your wallet or purse right now you would most likely find several examples of plastic ID cards. The cards may range from a simple printed card from your local grocery store with nothing more than a basic image and barcode, to a government issued driver’s license with a full color photo, encoded information, and protective holograms!
In both of these cases, the ID is meant to accurately identify a specific person. However, one card is a lot easier to replicate while the other contains several layers of security, which greatly reduce counterfeit and forgery attempts. Features like photos, magnetic stripes, or smart card chips on an ID help improve its security and decreases the likelihood of misuse by unauthorized individuals. Incorporating these elements to your ID issuance are the most effective means to protect your employees and business.
