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ID Wholesaler Resource Center |
Learn More About Photo ID
Welcome to the ID Wholesaler Resource Center! On this
page, you'll find access to information on ID equipment,
including card printers and complete photo ID systems, photo ID
software, badge accessories and PVC/proximity cards.
Read the brief summaries
below and learn more about a particular topic by selecting its link. If you have questions
that are not answered within ID Wholesaler's Resource Center, Chat
Live with an identification specialist or call (800) 321-4405 x2.
ID Wholesaler Blog... our identification specialists pride themselves on staying current in the world of photo ID. On the ID Wholesaler Photo Identification News Blog, you'll find the latest tidbits of information on our manufacturers, products, ID technology and us!
About
Digital Card Printers... digital card printers have been available to the public
for many years. This page will
give you an overview of the technology behind current digital card
printers and photo ID systems.
Choosing
an ID Card Printer... there are many brands of ID card printers from which to
choose including Fargo, Zebra, Evolis, Magicard, Nisca, Persona
and Datacard. This page will help identify features that you may
want to consider, as well as questions that you should ask yourself
prior to your card printer purchase.
Choosing
ID Card Software... there are many brands of ID software to
choose from including Asure ID 2009, CardFive and EPI Suite. This page will help identify features that you may
want to consider, as well as questions that you should ask yourself
prior to your card printing software purchase.
Advanced
Card Security... holography, etching, microtext,
UV ink and watermarking are just some methods used to help ensure card authenticity. This page will explore
some of the current technologies available to ensure that ID cards
and documents are valid.
Technology
Cards... depending on your specific application, there may be several types of technology or smart cards
that you're considering. On
this page, we review the most common technology card types – contact
smart cards, contactless smart cards, combi cards, proximity cards and
hybrid cards.
Sample Cards... a well-designed card is a highly-visible reflection of your company's identity. This section provides examples of recommended ways to personalize your plastic cards.
ID
Dictionary... every industry spawns its own terminology – digital card printing
is no different. Explore this page of common terms and definitions.
Advanced Hardware
Security... some card printer manufacturers have developed features
that assist you with protecting your ID card printer or system from
unauthorized use. On this page, we explain some of these features.
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