Card Printer
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 Zebra P110i ID card Thermal Printer  US $889.00
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 Zebra P430I ID card Thermal Printer US $999.00
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 FARGO DTC550 DTC 550 ID CARD BADGE THERMAL PRINTER US $400.00
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 Fargo DTC1000 ID card Thermal Printer NEW US $999.00
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 Verifone Printer 250 with Credit Card Scanner 330 US $59.99
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How to Choose Id Card Printers
ID card printers are quite easy to use just as other printers available in the market. Most of the ID card printers work on a different principle from laser and inkjet printers and therefore it becomes necessary to gain knowledge on their technology to develop better understanding. An ID card printer performs multiple functions at one point of time. In addition to its core objective of printing ID cards, it encodes the magnetic stripe, smart card as well as proximity card. All these features enhance its usability. These printers come with preinstalled software that very well manages the printed as well as encoded data.
There are varied kinds of card printers in the market; each having its own set of features and benefits. Exercising choice from among them undeniably becomes challenging. Before choosing the best card printer for you, first decide what features and capabilities you want your printer to have. You need to take into consideration both physical as well as technological aspects of the printer. As a general rule, heavy ID card printers having large footprint are believed to have greater abilities and more durability. Light printers, on the other hand, are considered to be better when the usage is not much.
While choosing the right ID card printer, you need to consider the following aspects:
Do you need a single sided card or a double sided card?
You need to decide whether you want your printer to print images or information on one side or both sides of the card. Single sided card printer is good for simple uses. It is best for printing student ID cards and employee ID cards. Double sided card printers on the contrary are more suitable for large organizations, where there is need for greater security.
Do you require the feature of encoding smart cards, proximity cards and magnetic stripes?
Card printers offering this feature are useful for banks, schools, hospitals and government offices. Printers capable of encoding smart cards and proximity cards are based on radio frequency technology that leads to greater efficiency, more ease of use and lastly higher security.
Do you have the requirement for security features such as holograms?
There are ID card printers that offer specific features like hologram in addition to basic encoding. This feature reduces the overall risk of loss caused due to altering or forging of the printed images.
Do you need monochromatic images or multi colored images?
While choosing the ID card printer, you also need to decide whether you want monochromatic (single color) images on your card or multi colored images. If you feel the need to have this security feature, it is recommended to opt for customized holograph that is only available with you and not meant to be bought by others.
Once you are in a position to answer all these questions, you will be better able to decide as to which is the best ID card printer for you. When you have all the components you want to have in your printer, you can get the photo ID card of your desired quality.
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printer cleaning card kit $109.99 Zebra - Printer cleaning card kit (pack of 50 ) - for Zebra P330i P430i |
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Xerox 097N01685 Printer Fax Card $553.99 097N01685 097N01685 Printer Fax Card Xerox WorkCentre: 4260 Mulitfunction Printer 4250 Mulitfunction Printer Printer Fax Card Xerox Xerox Corporation www.xerox.com |
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SLP-CLNCRD - printer cleaning card $2.99 Seiko SLP-CLNCRD - Printer cleaning card - 1 |
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Printer forms and bar code card $435.99 Lexmark - Printer forms and bar code card - for E460dtn 460dtw 462dtn |
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HP CC487A Printer Fax Card $282.99 33.60 Kbps CC487A CC487A Printer Fax Card CC487A#B1H HP HP LaserJet CM3530 Multifunction Printer Hewlett-Packard Printer Fax Card www.hp.com |
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Zebra / Zebra P430i Card Printer / P430I-0M10C-ID0 $3446.52 Zebra - Zebra P430i Card Printer - P430I-0M10C-ID0 |
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Zebra / Zebra P430i Card Printer / P430I-0000A-ID0 $2750.03 Zebra - Zebra P430i Card Printer - P430I-0000A-ID0 |
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HP CC487A Printer Fax Card CC487A#B1H $303.48 HP CC487A Printer Fax Card CC487A#B1H |
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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES Zebra P430i Card Printer P430I0000AID0 $3001.15 ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES Zebra P430i Card Printer P430I0000AID0 |
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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES Zebra P430i Card Printer P430I0000CID0 $3329.18 ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES Zebra P430i Card Printer P430I0000CID0 |
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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES Zebra P120i Card Printer P120I0000AID0 $1851.53 ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES Zebra P120i Card Printer P120I0000AID0 |
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WT 4' THERMAL PRINTER CLN CARD $14.99 WT 4' THERMAL PRINTER CLN CARD |
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Badgy BDG101FRU Card Printer $1507.55 Included with Badgy is a complete consumable kit (full ribbon 100 blank cards printer cleaner) Office Card software with over 100 free templates and a USB cable. The Badgy plastic card printer is designed for small and medium business owners with a low to moderate need to print plastic cards on demand. The Badgy printing solution distinguishes itself from other plastic card printers because the design included features and ease of use are tailored for the retail customer. Type: Card Printer. Print Color: Color. Print Technology: Dye Sublimation. Maximum Photo Print Speed: 40 Second. Interfaces/Ports: 1 x USB. Media Type: PVC Card. Media Size: Credit Card 3.38 x 2.12 CR80 Card. Platform Support: PC. Dimensions: 6.54 H x 10.67 W x 7.64 D 6.54 H x 14.72 W x 7.64 D. |
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Zebra P330i Card Printer $2321.99 1 Year 1 x Input Hopper 100 Sheet 10.10" 10.10" Height x 18.20" Width x 9.40" Depth 110 V AC 16 MB 18.20" 2.12" x 3.39" 220 V AC 25 Second 300 dpi 4 Second 60 mil 9.40" P330i Card PrinterUSB CableWindows Drivers and User DocumentationTraining included on one CD (Software & Documentation Package) which contains multi-language documentation ULCECULFCC Class B The next generation of the world's leading card printer, Zebra's P330i is the most powerful and flexible card printer in its class. Easy to use, this single-sided card printer produces reliable and high performance printing at an affordable price. Powerful LCD display, translucent card feeder and print viewing, printhead bracket opens more than twice as wide as P310, gentle open & close printhead latch. Card Print Code 128-B Code 128-C Code 39 Color Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer EAN-13 EAN-8 Interleaved 2 of 5 LCD Magnetic Stripe Encoder P330I-0M10A-ID0 P330i Card Printer PC PDF-417 UPC-A Yes Zebra Zebra Technologies Corporation www.zebra.com |
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Fargo DTC400e Card Printer $2212.99 1 x Input Hopper 100 Card 1 x Output Hopper 30 Card 110 V AC 18.28" 2 MB 2 Year 2.06" x 3.31" - CR-80 Card 2.11" 2.13" x 3.37" - CR79 Card 220 V AC 300 dpi 35 Second 40 mil 56102 7 Second 7.90" 7.90" Height x 18.28" Width x 8.14" Depth 8.14" Contact Smart Card Docking Station The easy, flexible way to print and encode photo ID and access control cards. The Fargo DTC400e is designed to give your organization exactly what it needs a professional, modular card printing system that's versatile and easy to use. It produces colorful, durable photo ID cards with options for encoding smart card technology for increased functionality. All of that, from a printer that's simple to operate, virtually maintenance free and adaptable. It can be field-upgraded as your needs expand. Card Print Color DTC400e Card Printer Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer Ethernet Fargo Fargo Electronics LCD Display Not Applicable PC PVC Card RoHS Smart Card Encoder WEEE Yes www.fargo.com |
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Zebra P100i Card Printer $1057.99 1 Year 1 x Input Hopper 1 Sheet 110 V AC 12.90" 2.12" x 3.38" - CR-80 Card 220 V AC 300 dpi 35 Second 40 mil 6 Second 7.90" 8 MB 9.25" 9.25" Height x 7.90" Width x 12.90" Depth 16-digit LCD display CardSense single card feed Load-N-Go drop-in ribbon cartridge Magnetic Encoder only upgradeable board FCC Class ACEULCULCCCRoHS P100i Card PrinterSoftware and User Documentation CDUSB CableU.S and Europe Power Cords The P100i makes personalized cards fast, easy and affordable. This budget-friendly printer produces single-sided full color or monochrome cards and offers a variety of optional features not typically available in a product in this class, such as Ethernet connectivity and smart card encoding with Magnetic Encoder only upgradeable board . In moments this single-feed card printer can print and/or encode unique cards for a variety of markets. Card Print Code 128-B Code 128-C Code 39 Color Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer EAN-13 EAN-8 I Series Interleaved 2 of 5 P100I-0000A-ID0 P100i Card Printer PC PDF-417 PVC Card PVC Composite RoHS UPC Yes Zebra Zebra Technologies Corporation www.zebra.com |
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Zebra P430i Card Printer $3105.99 1 Year 1 x Input Hopper 100 Sheet 10.10" 10.10" Height x 26" Width x 9.40" Depth 110 V AC 2.12" x 3.38" - CR-80 Card 220 V AC 26" 300 dpi 31.8 Second 35 Second 4 MB 60 mil 9.40" CEULCULCCCFCC Class ARoHS Compliant P430i Card PrinterUSB CableTraining CDCleaning KitCard Cleaning CartridgeU.S. & Europe Power CordWindows Drivers and User Documentation Stripe Down, HiCo Magnetic Encoder Card output hopper capacity: 100 cards (30 mil) Card feeder capacity: 100 cards (30 mil) or 220 cards (30 mil) The Zebra P430i is part of the latest generation of Zebra's most popular card printer family, with tens of thousands of printers installed worldwide. Designed and built for demanding environments, the P430i delivers reliability and performance for high volume card production. Adhesive Backed Card Card Print Code 128-B Code 128-C Code 39 Color Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer EAN-13 EAN-8 I Series Interleaved 2 of 5 Magnetic Stripe Encoder P430I-0M10A-ID0 P430i Card Printer PC PDF-417 PVC Card PVC Composite UPC-A Yes Zebra Zebra Technologies Corporation www.zebra.com |
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Zebra P110i Card Printer $1136.99 1 Year 1 x Input Hopper 100 Sheet 1 x Input Hopper 45 Sheet 110 V AC 12.90" 16 MB 2.12" x 3.38" 30 Second 30 mil 300 dpi 7.90" 8.50" 8.50" Height x 7.90" Width x 12.90" Depth 16-digit LCD display Integrated card feeder Load-N-GoTM drop-in ribbon cartridge FCC Class BRoHS CompliantCEULCUL P110i Card PrinterUSB CableCleaning KitPower TransformerU.S. & Europe Power CordsWindows Drivers and User DocumentationTraining included on one CD (Software & Documentation Package) which contains Multi-languagedocumentation - English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Italian, and Portuguese Reliable, compact and easy to use, the P110i is Zebra's most affordable color card printer. The sleek design uses high strength plastics and advanced electronics for reduced size and weight and outstanding performance, all at a great price. The P110i delivers consistent, high quality printing and trusted Zebra dependability. Card Print Code 128-B Code 128-C Code 39 Color Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer EAN-13 EAN-8 Interleaved 2 of 5 LCD Display Monochrome P110I-0000A-ID0 P110i Card Printer PC PDF-417 PVC Card PVC Composite UPC-A Yes Zebra Zebra Technologies Corporation www.zebra.com |
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Zebra P120i Card Printer $1999.99 1 Year 1 x Input Hopper 100 Sheet 1 x Input Hopper 45 Sheet 110 V AC 12.90" 16 MB 2.12" x 3.38" - CR-80 Card 220 V AC 30 mil 300 dpi 35 Second 7.90" 8 MB 8.50" 8.50" Height x 7.90" Width x 12.90" Depth Card Feeder Capacity: 100 Cards Stripe Down, HiCo Magnetic Encoder Card Output Hopper Capacity: 45 Cards Color Dye Sublimation or Monochrome Thermal Transfer Printing P120i Card PrinterUSB CableCleaning KitPower TransformerU.S. and Europe Power CordsWindows Drivers and User Documentation ULCECULFCC Class B Zebra's P120i is so affordable and easy-to-use that many customers can now choose double-sided printing. Whether you need to identify people, control facility access or promote membership benefits, the P120i makes dual-sided printing more affordable than ever before. Card Print Code 128-B Code 128-C Code 39 Color Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer EAN-13 EAN-8 I Series Interleaved 2 of 5 LCD Display Magnetic Stripe Encoder P120I-0M10A-ID0 P120i Card Printer PC PDF-417 PVC Card PVC Composite UPC-A Yes Zebra Zebra Technologies Corporation www.zebra.com |
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Badgy Plastic Card Printer - plastic card printer - color - dye sublimation/thermal transfer $1016.99 Badgy Plastic Card Printer - Plastic card printer - color - dye sublimation/thermal transfer - CR-80 Card (3.37 in x 2.13 in) - up to 90 cards/hour - capacity: 100 cards - USB |
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Evolis, Inc Evolis Badgy Dye Sublimation Card Printer BDG101FRU $977.94 Evolis, Inc Evolis Badgy Dye Sublimation Card Printer BDG101FRU |
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Primera Business Card Adapter Kit CD Printer Adapter Kit 62037 $177.64 Primera Business Card Adapter Kit CD Printer Adapter Kit 62037 |
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HP LaserJet MFP Analog Printer Fax Card Q3701A $332.07 HP LaserJet MFP Analog Printer Fax Card Q3701A |
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Sato Wireless 802.11b/g Plug-in Interface Card For CT Series Printer WCT405800 $382.71 Sato Wireless 802.11b/g Plug-in Interface Card For CT Series Printer WCT405800 |
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Fargo Persona C30e Card Printer $1138.99 1 x Input Hopper 100 Card 1 x Output Hopper 30 Card 110 V AC 13.62" 2 MB 2 Year 220 V AC 3.30" x 2.04" - CR79 Card 3.36" x 2.11" - CR-80 Card 300 dpi 35 Second 40 mil 54400 7 Second 7.90" 7.90" Height x 13.62" Width x 8.14" Depth 8.14" Reject Hopper Card Capacity: 15 cards The Persona C30e is all about simple, reliable and affordable ID card printing. It's designed for everyone who wants to make great looking plastic ID cards even technology cards on a budget. For hundreds of applications including company and school IDs, access cards, membership and customer loyalty cards, the Persona C30e delivers durable plastic ID cards with printing that's more colorful than ever. Card Print Color Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer Fargo Fargo Electronics Not Applicable PC PVC Card Persona Persona C30e Card Printer Yes www.fargo.com |
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Free Shipping+High Speed DB25 Parallel 1 Port to PCI Card Adapter for Printer $4.11 DB25 Parallel Port to PCI Card Adapter for Printer |
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10pcs PCI To Parallel 1 Port Controller Card Printer $57.78 10pcs PCI To Parallel 1 Port Controller Card Printer PCI To Parallel 1 Port Controller Card |