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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 »
Ten Things to Remember When Choosing an ID Card Printer!
Ten Things to Remember When Choosing an ID Card Printer Once you’ve concluded that your facility should issue personalized ID cards to all staff, your next step is to work out how you’ll produce them onsite. Every time a new employee comes... more »
Do I Need a Visitor Kiosk? Should It Be Touchless?
Do I Need a Visitor Kiosk? Should It Be Touchless? Self-serve Visitor kiosks are catching on at many facilities. Find out how to install one at your facility and how to make it even safer by going touchless. As artificial intelligence (AI) keeps... more »
What Are Proximity Cards, and How Do They Work?
What Are Proximity Cards, and How Do They Work? Proximity cards can make access control more convenient because staff don’t have to insert them into the card reader. Find out how they work and when to use them at your facility. When customers talk... more »
What’s a Smart Card and How Does It Work?
What’s a Smart Card and How Does It Work? Smart cards can be a step up from magnetic stripe cards to improve access control at your facility. Find out what they are, how they work and how you could use them to keep your site safer. Sometimes our customers... more »
ID Card Thickness - What Are My Choices?
ID Card Thickness - What Are My Choices?ID Card thickness is often an afterthought when designing an ID card application. Find out how the industry measures card thicknesses and which standard thickness is best for your facility.Many of our customers... more »
How to Avoid Punching Slots in Your Smart Cards
How to Avoid Punching Slots in Your Smart CardsPunching slots in your smart cards make them easy to wear, but you risk damaging the antenna inside. Find out how you can avoid this risk and save staff time and effort.So, you’ve decided to use smart... more »
Why Do Our ID Cards Leave Imprints on Our Badge Holders?
Why Do Our ID Cards Leave Imprints on Our Badge Holders?Excessive heat or constant pressure causes dye transfer, resulting in ID Cards leaving unwanted images on your badge holders. Find out how you can keep this from happening once and for all.If... more »
HID Fargo Swift ID Is No Longer Supported - But There’s An Easy Upgrade!
Swift ID Is No Longer Supported - But There’s An Easy UpgradeAn entry level badging application called Swift-ID is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Find out how to upgrade to a supported software tool that provides improved functionality.HID... more »
Touchless Visitor Kiosks Improve Hygiene and Team Deployment
Touchless Visitor Kiosks Improve Hygiene and Team Deployment The pandemic is causing a resource crunch for a lot of facilities teams. Sites are asking some staff to work from home. Often, circumstances have forced supervisors to limit the number of staff... more »
Are Composite ID Cards Better than PVC Cards?
Are Composite ID Cards Better than PVC Cards?The choice between composite and PVC ID cards isn’t always straightforward. Find out the benefits of each type of card material and some of the considerations that should drive your procurement... more »
What Kind Of ID Card Printer Do I Need For My Badges?
What Kind Of ID Card Printer Do I Need For My Badges? So, you’ve worked out your ID card design and determined that you’re going to print selected employee information on their badges. Now it’s time to think about what type of printer... more »
How Do Proximity Cards Work?
How Do Proximity Cards Work?Most people have used a key card at one time or another. It may have been in the workplace, while staying at a hotel or in some other access-controlled environment. Proximity cards are those key cards that don’t have to... more »
Will These Proximity Cards Work with My Reader?
Will These Cards Work with My Reader? Proximity Card Identification Solutions have become increasingly sophisticated and versatile. New technology has provided security professionals with features and functionality that would astonish their... more »
Touchless Screening Improves Covid Compliance
Touchless Screening Improves Covid ComplianceToday’s facilities need to find ways to minimize physical contact between people. Find out how you can set up touchless screening technology and improve your location’s Health and Safety Practices.... more »
COVID Screening: What to Ask and How to Ask It
COVID Screening: What to Ask and How to Ask ItCovid screening adds a level of complexity to managing employee and visitor access to your facility. Find out the questions you should be asking and what tools you can use to ensure that your new process is... more »