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October 16 2025

On-Demand Color Labeling: Why the Epson ColorWorks CW-C4000 Is the Right Choice for Your Business

In today’s fast-moving markets, companies across food, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics need flexible, durable, and visually sharp labeling — without depending on outsourced pre-printed rolls. Epson’s ColorWorks series delivers exactly that: vibrant, pigment-based color label printing on demand, from desktop to industrial scale.

At the foundation of this lineup stands the Epson ColorWorks CW-C4000 — a compact yet professional color label printer designed to give businesses in-house control over label production.

September 16 2025

Choosing the Right Code Reader for Your Environment: Hospitals vs Warehouses

Code readers (barcode and QR scanners) are essential tools in industries that depend on speed, accuracy, and reliable data capture. But the right reader for a hospital may not be the same as one for a warehouse. By understanding your environment and workflow, you can choose a device that boosts productivity, reduces errors, and fits seamlessly into daily operations.

August 20 2025

How to Design Custom Lanyards That Make a Statement

Lanyards may seem like simple accessories, but when you design them thoughtfully, they become powerful tools for branding, safety, and style. Whether you need them for events, staff IDs, trade shows, or schools, getting the right custom lanyard makes all the difference. Here’s a walk-through on getting it right, inspired by the Design Your Custom Lanyards service from IDSecurityOnline.

August 01 2025

Primacy 2 SE25: Evolis Celebrates 25 Years with a Special Edition Breakthrough

As Evolis marks 25 years of pioneering excellence in card printing, the company unveils a fitting tribute to its legacy of innovation and user-centric design: the Evolis Primacy 2 Dual-Sided Special Edition 25 Bundle (PM2-SE25). This limited edition printer not only commemorates a milestone but also delivers cutting-edge performance, sophisticated software integration, and unmatched versatility—true to the spirit of Evolis.

July 08 2025

ID Card Printers Selection Guide and Comparison: Making the Right Choice for Education, Enterprise, and Government

Ever wondered if your ID card printer could be the unsung hero of your security framework? Well, the landscape of identity management has changed significantly. Schools, corporations, and government agencies now have more advanced security and operational requirements than ever before.

June 29 2025

Identity Management: Industry Applications of IDP ID Card Printers

ID Card Printers have become a fundamental tool for organizations across industries to enhance security, streamline operations, and improve branding. IDP ID Card Printers stand out in this space due to their affordability, reliability, and advanced features.

Whether you need employee identification badges, access control cards, or loyalty membership cards, IDP printers offer a solution tailored to your requirements.

June 18 2025

The Enhanced Fargo HDP5000e is Now Available – Elevate Your ID Card Printing

We’re excited to announce the arrival of the new Fargo HDP5000e, the next evolution in ID card printing from HID Global. Building on the legacy of the trusted HDP5000, the HDP5000e brings enhanced performance, greater security, and streamlined usability—designed to meet the growing demands of today’s credential issuance environments.

April 23 2025

Proximity Cards: The Key to Secure Access Control

Regarding secure access control systems, proximity cards—or prox cards—are a popular, reliable choice for organizations of all sizes. These innovative cards have become a staple for businesses, universities, and government buildings, providing a seamless way to create controlled and secure environments.

March 27 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Photo ID Cameras

Photo ID cameras are essential tools in industries where creating ID badges, membership cards, student IDs, or other personnel credentials is a daily necessity. These cameras work seamlessly with ID card design software and printers, making the entire process of capturing photos, uploading, cropping, and producing finalized badges straightforward and efficient. Whether you operate a school, business, or membership-based organization, understanding the options available for photo ID cameras can save you both time and resources.

March 18 2025

DASCOM ID card printers are designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries

These printers are equipped with advanced features such as high-resolution printing, customizable security elements, and support for various encoding options, making them adaptable to a wide range of card issuance needs?

March 09 2025

The Benefits of Printed ID Badges in Healthcare

Healthcare facilities often have a mix of staff, patients, contractors, vendors, and visitors coming and going throughout the day. An ID badge instantly verifies an individual's identity, making it easier for security personnel to monitor authorized entries.

March 06 2025

Uses and Types of Lanyards

Lanyards may not be the first item that comes to mind regarding functionality, but their versatility might surprise you. From carrying ID badges to providing a convenient tool for holding essential items, lanyards play a vital role in various everyday scenarios.

January 30 2025

SwitchColor SCC-4000D has been rebranded as Canon CX-G6400

Both models are designed for high-speed, high-resolution printing of oversized credentials. The printers support various media sizes and can print on paper and PVC materials. The CX-G6400 is a high-speed inkjet card printer ideal for applications that require vibrant, full-color printing on various materials. The use cases and applications for CX-G6400 :

January 21 2025

Evolis Avansia: The Ultimate Solution for High-Quality ID Card Printing

The Evolis Avansia Retransfer Dual-Sided ID Card Printer is a powerful and versatile solution for businesses and organizations requiring professional, high-definition ID cards. With cutting-edge retransfer technology, this printer delivers 600 dpi, over-the-edge images, vibrant colors, and unmatched durability.

December 13 2024

Notice of Discontinuation — HID® FARGO® HDP5000 ID Card Printer

All configurations of the HID FARGO HDP5000 ID Card Printer have been discontinued. While the HDP5000 has been a trusted, reliable solution for many years, the time has come to transition to a newer, enhanced model with more advanced options that will better serve our valued customers.

The HDP5000 will be replaced with the HID FARGO HDP5000e. The HID FARGO HDP5000e card printer emerges as the next iteration of FARGO-branded, high definition printing solutions, redefining the standards of reliability, usability, security and printing excellence.

November 26 2024

Discover the Future of Secure Card Printing with the next-generation Fargo HDP5000e

The way we print ID cards and badges is evolving, and the Fargo HDP5000e ID Card Printer is at the forefront of this transformation. Designed for businesses and institutions prioritizing security and efficiency, the HDP5000e stands out with its cutting-edge features and reliable performance.

The Fargo HDP5000e is a retransfer printer that uses reverse transfer technology to produce high-quality, secure ID cards. Unlike direct-to-card printing, retransfer printing transfers ink to a transparent film thermally bonded to the card.

May 26 2024

A Guide to Event and Oversized Badge Printing

Event and oversize badge printing can be an overwhelming process if you don’t know how to go about it. Companies needing this service may hire a designer to design the cards. However, using do-it-yourself online solutions is cheaper and more convenient. You simply use a drag-and-drop feature to design your card before printing.

February 26 2024

The Future of Secure Personalization: Evolis Agilia ID Card Printers

The realm of identity verification and access is rapidly evolving, deeply emphasizing security and personalization. In today's tech-savvy age, IDs are not just pieces of plastic adorned with your name and picture; they are encrypted gateways to confidential data and physical access points. The Evolis Agilia series is a line of ID card printers designed for simplicity and ease of use. It is suitable for various applications, from employee badges to student IDs. These printers often stand out for their user-friendly interfaces, single and dual printing capabilities, compact designs, and enhanced lamination modules.

November 21 2023

The Efficiency and Enhanced security ID card printing with Entrust Sigma DS3 ID Card Printer

The Entrust Sigma DS3 ID Card Printer emerges as a beacon of innovation and reliability. Designed to cater to the diverse needs of modern organizations, the Sigma DS3 stands out with its blend of advanced security features, user-friendly operation, and versatile ID card issuance capabilities. Entrust Datacard Sigma SL3 ID Card Printer offers a combination of speed, quality, ease of use, and robust support options, making it a suitable choice for organizations looking for reliable and efficient ID card printing.

May 18 2023 | By: IDSecurityOnline

Matica ID Card Printers Offer a Solid Lineup of Options

When it comes to ID card printers, Matica has established a reputation for providing reliable, high-quality machines with a wide variety of unique features. It is a renowned provider of ID card printers, offering a diverse range of models to cater to different printing requirements. As a trusted partner of a number of ID card printer brands, IDSecurityOnline maintains an updated collection of the best Matica ID printers.

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