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Best HID Card Printers for 2025
Best HID Card Printers for 2025 - When it comes to secure identification, access control, and professional badging, HID card printers remain the gold standard for reliability, performance, and print quality. Whether you manage a hospital ID... more »
The Ultimate Guide to ID Card Printers: Features, Comparisons, and Expert Recommendations
The Ultimate Guide to ID Card Printers: Features, Comparisons, and Expert Recommendations.In today's security-focused world, ID card printers have become an essential tool for organizations across various sectors, including healthcare, education,... more »
How to Order HID Card Readers: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
How to Order HID Card Readers: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide. Ordering HID card readers is essential for organizations aiming to enhance their security and access control systems.HID Global offers a comprehensive range of card readers designed to meet... more »
HID Card Ordering Guide: Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Access Control
HID Card Ordering Guide: A Simple How To!If your school, business, or organization uses HID cards for secure access to buildings or tracking time and attendance, it’s important to know how to order them the right way. HID cards help keep things... more »
Fargo DTC Printer Maintenance
How to Clean and Maintain Your Fargo DTC Series Card PrinterFargo DTC printer maintenance is essential if you rely on a Fargo DTC series card printer to produce employee badges, access cards, or ID credentials. Like any piece of equipment, your... more »
Mobile ID Credential - Why More People Are Switching
Why More People Are Switching to Mobile IDsA Mobile ID Credential is a digital version of your physical ID card that lives on your smartphone. It can be used for things like entering a building, clocking in at work, or showing your identity. Instead of... more »
How To Move HID Asure ID to New Computer
Get expert help with HID Asure ID and photo ID software. Step-by-step guides, backups, license transfer, and support to keep your ID system running smoothly.
Choosing the Right Access Card Format
Choosing the Right Access Card Format: A Comprehensive GuideSelecting the right access card format is crucial for security, compatibility, and future scalability. With multiple card formats available—each offering different levels of security,... more »
Compatible Cards for your Access Card Reader
Access Card Readers and Compatible Cards: Choosing the Right Access System for Your Business, School, or Manufacturing PlantSecurity is a top priority for any organization, whether it’s a business, school, or manufacturing plant. One of the most... more »
First-Time Access Card Buyer’s Guide
A First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Ordering Access CardsIf you’re ordering Proximty or Access credentials for the first time, the process can seem overwhelming. However, getting it right is crucial to ensuring your cards work seamlessly with... more »
Choosing the Best Photo ID Card Printer
Choosing the Best Photo ID Card Printer for Your Business, Healthcare Facility, College, or UniversitySelecting the right photo ID card printer for your organization is crucial to ensuring seamless identification processes, security, and efficiency. Whether... more »
Access Card Evolution and Its Security Significance
The Evolution of the Access Card and Its Significance to Safety and Security!The Access Card have been a pinnacle of physical security for decades, providing a reliable method for controlling entry to buildings, facilities, and restricted areas. As... more »
New HID Fargo HDP5000e: Superior Card Printing
New HID Fargo HDP5000e ID Card Printer: Cutting-Edge Technology for Superior Card PrintingThe HID Fargo HDP5000e ID Card Printer is the latest in retransfer printing technology, setting a new standard for high-quality ID card printing. This... more »
Is the Fargo HDP5000 Printer and its Supplies Discontinued?
Is the Fargo HDP5000 Printer and its Supplies Discontinued?Announcement from HID Global!As part of our commitment to streamline our product offerings and enhance our portfolio, HID Global has begun the process of discontinuing the HID Fargo HDP5000... more »
HID Signo Readers: Transitioning from Proximity to SEOS
HID Signo Readers: The Seamless Transition from Proximity to SEOS TechnologyHID Signo readers are the next generation of access control readers, offering advanced technology and improved security. For organizations looking to upgrade their systems,... more »
Keeping Your ID Card Printer Clean & Best Practices
Having an ID card printer is a valuable tool for businesses, schools, hospitals and organizations. These printers help create professional ID cards for employees, students, contractors or visitors. However, like any other machine, your ID card printer... more »
Employee Photo ID Badge Design: A Step-By-Step Guide
Designing an employee photo ID badge is a crucial aspect of ensuring workplace security. To create a badge that excels in both functionality and security, follow these step-by-step instructions:Determine Printing Needs: Decide whether a one or... more »
Embrace the Future of Access Control with HID Signo Readers
Embrace the Future of Access Control with HID Signo ReadersAs the landscape of security evolves, the need for more sophisticated systems becomes increasingly apparent. In the world of access control, HID Global has been a pioneering force, particularly with... more »
Eco-Friendly Lanyards and Badge Holders
Sustainability has become a concern for individuals and businesses alike. From reducing carbon footprints to minimizing waste, eco-friendliness is evident across various industries. Security and access control products are no exception, eco-friendly lanyards and... more »
Tips for Rotated Images on Access Cards
Troubleshooting Tips for Rotated Images on Access CardsIntroductionOne common issue users face is having the back of the access card image appear rotated. In this blog post, we'll walk you through a simple troubleshooting step that might resolve this... more »
Contractor Management with OnLocation
Efficient Contractor Management with OnLocationMRI OnLocation software is a game-changer for Contractor Management, and in this blog, we'll dive into the reasons why. As someone working in the field of security and access control products in Canada, you... more »
Mobile Access Control: Enhancing Security and Efficiency
In today's fast-paced, digitalized world, traditional key cards and physical access control systems are becoming relics. Mobile access control has revolutionized how businesses manage their security and efficiency in the workplace. By leveraging... more »
Reuse Your Proximity Cards with Adhesive PVC Cards
Reuse Your Proximity Cards with Adhesive PVC Cards Adhesive-backed PVC cards are a way to combine the best features of printable photo ID cards and proximity cards. Find out how they can save you time and money. Proximity access cards offer a major... more »
MRI OnLocation Desk Booking and Employee Scheduling
MRI OnLocation Software Supports Desk Booking and Employee Scheduling Desk booking and employee scheduling at facilities with hybrid work arrangements can be difficult to manage. Find out how using MRI OnLocation software makes life easier for... more »
Thinking of Pre-Punching Your ID Cards? Don’t!
Thinking of Pre-Punching Your ID Cards? Don’t!Pre-punching your ID cards might seem like a way to work smarter, but it’s not. Find out why it can damage your printer and about accessories that eliminate the need to punch your badges at all.Now... more »
Printer Ribbon Shredders Keep Personal Information Secure
Printer Ribbon Shredders Keep Personal Information Secure Printer ribbons for direct-to-card printers retain duplicate images of every card they produce. Find out how to ensure the information in your discarded ribbons doesn’t wind up in the wrong... more »
Choose the Right Lanyard to Avoid Spreading Germs!
Choose the Right Lanyard to Avoid Spreading Germs!Our customers often spend quite a bit of time reviewing their options when they design their security badges. They think about whether to use PVC card stock or invest in composite materials. They mull over... more »
Groove is a Certified ID Card Printer Repair Centre
Groove is a Certified ID Card Printer Repair CentreLike all equipment, ID card printers need servicing from time to time. As your full-service vendor, Groove’s Certified ID Card Printer Repair Centre can help keep your HID Fargo, Evolis, Zebra, IDP... more »
Apple Environment? We Have Mac Compatible ID Card Printers
Apple Environment? We Have Mac Compatible ID Card Printers A growing number of business IT environments include Mac computers in their networks. Find out why using a Mac OS computer is no obstacle when choosing an ID card printer for your security... more »
Making Sense of ID Card Printer Ribbons
Making Sense of ID Card Printer Ribbons ID card printer ribbons use a series of codes that some of our customers find difficult to decipher. Find out what each letter code stands for and how to use the codes to choose the ribbon that meets your needs. Our... more »
Networking an ID Card Printer in the Workplace
Networking ID Card Printers in the Workplace In today’s office environment, it seems like everything is connected. Whether it’s to the Local Area Network (LAN) or to the Internet of Things (IoT), the trend is toward network connectivity. However,... more »
Lifting your Photo ID Software into the Cloud
Lifting Your Photo ID Software into the CloudA growing number of our customers, or their IT departments, have taken an interest in “cloud-based” or “Software as a Service (SaaS)” Photo ID applications. That’s where the... more »
HID iClass Card Price Increase and Lead Time Increase
HID Card Price Increase & Lead Time Notice We wanted to make you aware of a price increase of 1.5% that HID has issued to us that will take effect November 1st 2021. As well as new Lead Times for specific HID branded cards. These... more »
Proximity Cards – Taking the Guesswork out of Reordering
Proximity Cards Taking the Guesswork out of Reordering Them Proximity cards are strict and secure, but this can make them tricky to reorder. Find out the information you’ll need in front of you to ensure that your next batch of... more »
Mobile Access Control Lets Staff Use Smartphones for Access
Mobile Access Control Lets Staff Use Smartphones for Access Mobile access control is similar to mobile payment applications, enabling staff to tap their smartphone instead of an ID card. Find out how this can make your site more secure and improve staff... more »
Custom Badge Accessories Boost Your Visual Identity
Custom Badge Accessories Boost Your Visual Identity It can take some planning to develop just the right card stock and printing system for your security badges. If your organization is like most others, you’ve probably found a way to... more »