It is perfectly feasible to produce your organisation’s own ID cards in-house, and there are several advantages to doing this.
• Cards can be produced, replaced or modified almost instantly, with no time-lag for delivery
• Existing security and human resource systems can be totally integrated
• No restrictions on numbers produced
• Scope for inexpensive experimentation with different styles and functions
• Total control of the issuing of security and time-keeping cards
• Sensitive personnel data is not released to third parties
To establish in-house production for your ID systems, you will need to invest in the appropriate hardware and software for plastic card printing. This may include a digital camera, a tripod, printer (with pre-installed software), and blank plastic cards. The various elements can of course be purchase separately, but are also available in convenient and cost-effective bundles from good suppliers.
Digital ID card printers are not difficult to use, despite performing several functions simultaneously, such as printing, encoding smart cards, and inserting proximity chips and magnetic strips. The printers come in different sizes and specifications, according to the range of functions required and the level of workload envisaged.
Before choosing an ID card printer consider:
• How many cards will you want to print
• Single-sided or double-sided cards
• Multi-coloured images
At ID Management systems we carry a huge stock of printers, new and used, from a wide range of manufacturers. Most reputable distributors and manufacturers of ID card printers will be happy, like us, to provide a free on-site demonstration to help you make the best choice.
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