There are several reasons why you may want to update your card printer technology. The hard question, though, is this: when is
the right time to upgrade to a new model? There are a number of key signals to recognize when it comes to updating your ID card printer as well as the valuable benefits of doing so.
Have you noticed that your printer doesn't quite work properly after you update your operating system?
Nine times out of ten, you'll need to upgrade the firmware or the drivers on your printer to ensure optimal performance and output. A situation the majority of our customers face is that all manufacturers eventually stop creating firmware and driver updates for discontinued ID printers. When this happens to you, it’s time to upgrade your ID card printer.
In addition, manufacturers commonly stop producing older printers as they come out with newer printer models that are faster, more secure, and built with modern technology. Every year, ID card printers become more superior, and so do the drivers that support them. That’s why it’s critical to modernize your printer as soon as a new printer driver update is released. The good news is that newer generation printers will automatically update the drivers on your printer, giving you one less thing to worry about. However, it's important to note that it's not always the firmware or drivers that need be updated. In some cases, your ID badging program may change.
When you’re in the market for a new card printer, you really need to take a step back and reflect upon the potential progression or evolution of your business. A printer that you purchase today might not be suitable for your potential needs down the road.
If you foresee substantial growth in your business, we recommend investing in a printer that is field-upgradeable. This allows you to upgrade to dual-sided, lamination, magnetic encoding, smart card encoding, and/or Holokote watermark technology for heightened card security.
You'll also want to look for a printer that can stand up to the volume and frequency of printing you'll require. Many newer printers have progressively become easier to use, with faster warm-up and print production speeds.
Don't forget about printer technical support when you are considering a new ID badge machine. At ID Wholesaler, we service all of the badge machines we sell. Our in-house, manufacturer-trained Technical Support Team is equipped with the best technology – combined with expert service – to give you total peace of mind.
Many of our printers offer the option to add our TrueSupport service plan. TrueSupport is a premier-level technical support service that gives you unlimited access to email, phone, and remote access maintenance support. It also includes an annual maintenance tune-up, plus printer and software training. Anytime your ID machine needs to be sent in for service, ID Wholesaler will have a loaner printer sent to you so you can keep printing employee and visitor credentials without any interruption. Select printers even come with a free year of TrueSupport!
Here are a few of our most popular ID card printers:
- Single or dual-sided printing capabilities
- Quick, high-volume printing at an affordable price
- Optional lamination for card durability
- Optional magnetic strip or smart card encoding
- Built in watermark overlay for enhanced card security
- Single or dual-sided printing capabilities
- Fast warm-up and high-volume printing
- Retransfer technology creates edge-to-edge card designs protected by a clear film
- High definition printing produces exquisite graphic quality
- Optional lamination, and magnetic or smart card encoding
- Single or dual-sided printing capabilities
- Compatible with specialty printer ribbons that produce unique 3D appearance
- Compact design perfect for transporting to conventions and events
- User intuitive with easy to follow LED display
- Optional magnetic or smart card encoding
If it's time to upgrade your card printer technology, you can trust ID Wholesaler to help you identify the right printer upgrade for your organization's unique printing requirements. Call us today at (800) 321-4405!