Printers & Systems

Ideal Printer Options for Jewelers & Jewelry Shops

Over the years here at ID Wholesaler, we’ve seen many retail jewelers looking into ID card printers. But why would a jeweler need a card printer, you ask? The biggest reasons we see them moving to PVC card printers are for producing certificates of authenticity and warranty cards.Fargo DTC1000Me ID Card Printers In the past, these pieces of documentation were simply printed on paper. However, over time, people tend to lose them or they get destroyed, because let’s face it: paper isn’t the most durable material out there. PVC plastic cards can more easily be stored with the jewelry or kept in a wallet, so it’s even harder to lose or misplace them. There are many different ID card printer options that jewelers or pawn shop owners can use, but here are the ideal printer options for this market as well as the ways in which their cards can be printed. If you’re in the retail jewelry business and are looking to create basic warranty cards or certificates, you can easily do so with a monochrome ID card printer. Monochrome printers will help keep the cost down and allow you to print many cards with fairly minimal printer ribbon usage. The best option for this would be a direct-to-card printer. There are a number of direct-to-card printers that solely do monochrome printing, like the Fargo DTC1000Me which is perfect if you’re producing a more moderate volume. Since the ribbon cartridges are usually somewhere around 1,000 prints, you get substantially more use out of it compared to printing in color. Fargo HDP5600 ID Card PrinterIf you want to create basic monochrome cards but have a higher volume to produce, an ideal choice is the Zebra ZXP Series 7 card printer. This model has ribbons with a much higher capacity, making your life easier by not having to change them as often. It also has a much higher throughput and a quicker print speed, enabling your printing program to be much more efficient. Not only can the cards be used for basic information as noted above, they can also be used for marketing as well as brand awareness and recognition efforts. In this case, the best option would be a reverse transfer printer like the Fargo HDP5600XE card printer. This printer gives a vividly sharp image quality, and it makes the cards look much more professional because of its over-the-edge printing capability. “Over-the-edge” refers to the printing style; reverse transfer printers like the HDP5600XE do not leave a small white border around your cards like direct-to-card printers do. You’ll also have the option for an even higher quality image with the HDP5600’s 600 dpi printing capability. Most other printers offer the standard 300 dpi printing resolution. These are just a sampling of options from the extended variety of card printers that can accommodate the needs of retail jewelers or pawn shop owners. If you’re not sure if one of these is right for you and your card issuance program, no problem! We can tailor a printer or printer system to your specific requirements and within your organization’s budget. Simply call a knowledgeable ID Professional today at (800) 321-4405. You can rely on our expertise and service!
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