Not All Badge Holders are the same

CardPrintersDirect.com has been supplying over 300 different badge holders to our government customers for some time now. Filtering through the massive collection can be quite daunting even though we break them down into sub categories. So we figured we would share what other government and military organizations are buying.

First and foremost are the FIPS201 Secure Badge Holders : The 1840-5081 and 1840-5080 have been by far are most popular badge holders for government customers. Ever since the US government has released the HSPD-12 NIST Standard, FIPS 201, requiring that Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards, such as those issued through the GSA USAccess Program, be kept in a FIPS 201 compliant Electromagnetically Opaque Sleeve/Card Holder when not in use we have been shipping these on a daily basis.  These two FIPS201 compliant badge holders give our customers a choice between a Vinyl or Rigid Plastic ID holder that allows the user easy access to his cards for access control or log in. In addition these particular badge holders can be customized with the organizations or companies logo.

The second most popular government badge holder has been the Rigid Plastic Colored Series. The popularity is driven by US Military bases needing a rugged 2 card badge holder. Rigid Plastic Badge holders provide a great way to protect name badges or ID cards from bending or damage. In addition, the different colors allow security personnel to visibly detect different departments or ranks.  In addition, these rigid badge holders come in either horizontal or vertical display.  The combination of slot and chain holes allows the military institutions to choose a variety of ways to hand the badge holder, from basic bead chain, lanyards or badge reels.

In addition to the above badge holders we offer 100′s of other styles from low cost convention badge holders to vinylproximity card holders. With that said give us a call at 888-377-2548 and we will guide you through the process of choosing the correct holder for your specific type of ID card or Badge.

Custom Lanyards as Uniforms

Customized lanyards are the perfect alternative to buying uniforms for your staff. Trying to acquire and maintain uniforms for staff is no longer economically feasible for many companies. Consider all the problems and issues surrounding uniforms and it is simple to see why uniforms may not be the best solution for many businesses. A lanyard is the preferred solution if the uniform is not worn for safety or for health reasons. Many businesses often require that their staff wear a uniform to indicate where they are employed. This scenario particularly applies to individuals who employment in retail or in certain office situations. The uniform is an indication to the customers that a certain person is a member of the staff.

Government ID Card Pushed by DHS

Federal agencies will have until March 31 to have in place a standard secure ID that can be used across agencies, as required by the Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12, according to a draft Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo.

According to a draft memo obtained by Federal News Radio, the DHS is giving agencies just two months to implement a six-year old mandate to issue credentials that can be used for identification across agencies. The memo is expected to be sent out shortly, according to the report.

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), issued Aug. 27, 2004, requires that a “government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification” be issued by the federal government to its employees and contractors.

Most agencies have already implemented the secure ID, according to the draft memo. But those agencies that are lagging now have only two months to catch up.

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ID Card Clamps

There is now a easy way to display your id cards and badge holders without having to punch slots or holes in your ID cards. With gripper pads that securely hold your cards, there is no more wasted time spent to punch slots, no slot punches to buy and no more ruined smart cards. The technology cards today and specifically the contactless cards such as HID Globals iclass all have internal components that can be easy damages when using a slot punch. If you are one of those organizations that utilizes iclass or mifare type access control cards, Card Clamps are the way to go. CardPrintersDirect.com carries a variety of different ID and Badge clamps of which some can be easily customized with your company or organization logo or text. So, there you have it a easy and cost effective solution to display technology id cards without punching a hole in it.

CardPrintersDirect.com offers a variety of id card clamps and badge reels that include a card clamp. If you would like to discuss your badge holder needs or just have a quick question give us a call at 888-377-2548 or Chat with our ID Experts

New Magicard ID Card Printer

THE NEW RIO PRO – THE PROFESSIONAL’S CHOICE FOR SECURE ID CARD PRINTING

Magicard, the leading manufacturer of ID card printers, announces the launch of the Rio Pro, its new printer for the professional user.

The Rio Pro is an evolutionary replacement for Magicard’s highly popular Rio and Tango printers.  Andy Matko, Director of Magicard, said: “Professional users recognise quality, and the Rio Pro has been designed with this in mind. It is made with high quality components and purpose-built composites, resulting in a superior print quality which is further enriched with our unique HoloKote® watermark feature.  The Rio Pro is backed by our market-leading three year warranty, including a loaner printer service – our promise to keep professionals printing.”

The Rio Pro is packed with features and user choice – users can batch print with the 100-card feeder or print one-offs with the hand-feeder and its clear four-line display provides intelligent user information and interaction.

The Rio Pro is available in single or double-sided printing versions, with a further option, explained by Matko: “With the Rio Pro, you can buy now and choose later. You can start with a single-sided Rio Pro and upgrade to double-sided printing in a few seconds with our simple field upgrade – just drop in our special ribbon and your printer is instantly double-sided.”

Security features include Magicard’s patented HoloKote which adds a watermark to the card during the normal print cycle using existing consumables, enabling extra security at no extra cost. With the Rio Pro, this watermark can be a fully customised security design or logo, delivered using a unique RFID card coupled to the printer. Secure encoding options include magnetic stripe, contactless and smart card technologies.

The Rio Pro is designed and manufactured at Ultra Electronics’ centre of excellence for manufacturing in the United Kingdom and is backed with the market-leading three year UltraCoverPlus warranty.

Shipping from early 2011, the Rio Pro completes Magicard’s new product range, which also includes the entry-level Pronto, the mid-range Enduro, and the reverse transfer Prima 4, all launched over the last 2 years.

Toppan Printing Launches World's Fastest Card Printers

Tokyo, Dec 22, 2010 (JCN) - Toppan Printing Co. Ltd has developed the CP500, the world's fastest printers for ID cards, student cards and admission cards. The CP500 maintains the characteristic durability and high security of previous Toppan Printing products as well as the ability to handle items ranging from magnetic cards to contactless cards and contact IC cards, but with improved printing speed.  The CP500's size - 340x320x435mm - is roughly a third of previous models; and its 19kg weight is about half, resulting in a compact and light printer. The CP500 is capable of printing with a resolution of 600dpi for a desktop card printer. Counterfeiting is also difficult due to the use of Toppan Printing's unique pigment ink technology. The company aims to commence sales in August 2011.

Polaroid P3000 Printer Sale

Now and through the end of 2010, Card Printers Direct is offer huge discounts on the P3000E and the P4000E id card printers from Polaroid.

Never before has anyone offered such low prices on these Polaroid Printers.

P3000E Printer Models on Sale

• Polaroid P3000E Color Card Printer Single Sided
• Polaroid P3000E ID Card Printer w Mag Encoder
• Polaroid P3000E  w Smart and Mag Card Encoder
• Polaroid P3000E Printer w Smart Card Encoder
• Polaroid P3000E Monochrome ID Card Printer

P4000E Printer Models on Sale

• Single Sided P4000E Card Printer
• Polaroid P4000e ID Card Printer
• P4000e Card Printer Mag Stripe Encoder
  
• P4000E Card Printer Simplex SCM Encoder
• P4000E Card Printer Mag and SCM Encoder

• Dual Sided P4000E Card Printer
• P4000e ID Card Printer Dual Sided
  
• P4000e ID Printer w Mag Stripe Dual Sided
  
• P4000e Duplex Printer with SCM Smart Card Encoder
• P4000e Duplex Printer with Combination Card Encoder

Small and Charter School ID Cards

Create ID Cards Online

Creating your own ID Cards Online has never been easier

There is no equipment to buy, no minimum orders and no upfront costs

For some small schools it is more practical and cost-effective to use our ID Card Sotware and Service Bureau to handle your entire photo ID badge project rather than manage the process in-house. 

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CardPrintersDirect.com offer a revolutionary Internet website service for producing custom ID Cards. It has never been easier or more cost effective to design and produce your own secure employee ID badges. 

CardPrintersDirect.com.com is an proven industry leader in providing low cost complete photo id card production for a fixed price per ID badge with no expensive equipment and software to purchase.

• No upfront investment
• Low price
• No minimum order
• No setup fees
• Create your design
• Upload your own logos
• Secure data
• Easy-to-use
• Manage your database

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C3000 Ribbon for Polaroid MiniPortrait Passport Camera is back

Exclusive media for the Polaroid Digital MiniPortrait Passport System.

CardPrintersDirect.com will begin offering the C3000 Ribbons for the Polaroid MiniPortrait Passport Camera in December 2010

Due to the high demand for this product we ask you Pre-Order.

Finished print is resistant to water, acetone and alcohol, while providing an image stability of at least ten years. Final prints can be laminated, embossed and ink stamped without degrading the image. Package includes one dye transfer ribbon ( good for 50 sheets) and two 25-sheet media packs. Compatible only with the Polaroid Digital MiniPortrait Passport System.  The Polaroid DMP camera and printer is used worldwide to produce a large volume of high resolution passport photos.

NOTE: We are expecting our container shipment of the product the second week of December, 2010. The C3000 Media is now in production and we will continue to produce to meet the demand.

Exclusive media for the Polaroid Digital MiniPortrait Passport System C3000

Exclusive media for the Polaroid Digital MiniPortrait Passport System.

CardPrintersDirect.com will begin offering the C3000 Ribbons for the Polaroid MiniPortrait Passport Camera in November 2010

Finished print is resistant to water, acetone and alcohol, while providing an image stability of at least ten years. Final prints can be laminated, embossed and ink stamped without degrading the image. Package includes one dye transfer ribbon ( good for 50 sheets) and two 25-sheet media packs. Compatible only with the Polaroid Digital MiniPortrait Passport System.  The Polaroid DMP camera and printer is used worldwide to produce a large volume of high resolution passport photos.

Polaroid's Most Advanced ID Card Printer to Date

Polaroid P7500S Single Sided Retransfer Id Card Printer with Bend Remedy

Identification Card Printer with Retransfer Technology

The single sided Polaroid P7500S Retransfer Id Card Printer is the most reliable printer in its class producing vivid, high-definition images. The printed cards are durable and display consistent colors and a sharp resolution. The P7500S id card printer is sold globally for applications ranging from high-volume national ID projects to small retail outlets issuing low volumes of gift cards. Combine the P75000S Id Card printer with an inline encoder or lamination option from Polaroid’s extensive selection: contact/contactless, single or dual-sided laminator, magnetic stripe. The Polaroid portfolio allows you to configure the printer to meet the exact program requirements or add those features as the card program expands. The result is an easy-to-use card printer that produces photo-like images printed on various card materials for customers in all industries.

The P7500S printer is built using retransfer technology that is unlike the direct-to-card process which utilizes a printhead that prints directly through a ribbon onto a card. Retransfer technology prints to a transparent film which is then applied to the card.

The retransfer process provides benefits that are unachievable in direct printing.

• High definition and better image quality and print resolution
• Print on uneven card surfaces such as smart cards which are gaining popularity
• Greater card type selection - print on PVC and non-PVC such as ABS, PET, and Polycarbonate
• Over-the-edge card printing

Looking to buy th Polaroid P7500s ID Card Printer? Here is the best deal on the Web....Card Printers Direct

ID Wholesaler, the largest online retailer of ID card printers and supplie

ID Wholesaler, the largest online retailer of ID card printers and supplies, has been named to Internet Retailer's Top 500 Guide for the second consecutive year. Ranking at number 416, ID Wholesaler is in good company with online giants including Amazon.com Inc, Apple Inc, Best Buy, and Target.

"ID Wholesaler once again made the Top 500 because they know who their customers are and how to sell to them with the right mix of merchandising and product inventory," says Internet Retailer Editor-in-Chief Kurt Peters.

Retailer's definitive ranking and analysis of America's 500 largest e-retailers is based on annual 2009 Internet sales, researched by Internet Retailer and confirmed by retailers. This report includes company financial, operational and performance data, as well as vendors in key categories. Now in its sixth year in circulation, the Guide includes a mix of web-only retailers, national chains with both online and brick-and-mortar stores, cataloguers, and consumer brand manufacturers. 

ID Wholesaler launched in January 2004 as one of the first online photo ID retailers and is the web-only sister company to biometrics products supplier, Plasco ID

"We are honoured to be named to this prestigious list for the second year in a row," says Chris Penn, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of ID Wholesaler. "Earning a spot on this list shows our commitment to providing exceptional customer service, industry leading expertise, and guaranteed lowest pricing."

ID Wholesaler launched in January 2004 as one of the first online photo ID retailers and is the web-only sister company to Plasco ID, a 27-year veteran in the photo identification industry. At 40,000 customers strong and growing, ID Wholesaler offers more than 10,000 products to make ID badges, membership cards, loyalty cards, and more. To further engage online shoppers, the website also includes a blog with product updates and news, a learning centre to guide those just starting an ID badge programme, and a Printer Selector Tool to help visitors find the right card printer for their needs. 

"We owe our success to our loyal customers and employees. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and finding new ways to positively enhance our customer's shopping experiences," says Penn.

HID Enhances Fargo C30e and DTC400e Printers

HID Global announces enhancements to the Fargo C30e and DTC400e printers. The new enhancements, available as a free download, address key customer requirements, advance the encoding functionality and improve the overall user experience of using Fargo printers.

The new features address global market requirements, including:

• Improved control over magnetic stripe encoding – With the new Raw Binary Magnetic Encoding option, users are in better control of their magnetic stripe encoding, including options to add leading zeros or reverse the bit order (to encode cards for use in non-ISO card systems, such as VingCard).



• Improved JIS II Magnetic Encoding compatibility – JIS II Magnetic Encoding support has been improved to support a wider range of characters, including 0x7e (“~”). (The part number to order the JIS II upgrade kit is 054309 for the C30e/M30e platform, and 054314 for the DTC400e.)



• More efficient rewritable print jobs – With dual sided rewritable card support, the printer now allows users with dual sided rewritable cards to erase and print on the front and back of the cards in a single print job, rather than having to send the card through the printer twice.



• Broader Microsoft Operating System support – The driver is now certified for use with Microsoft Vista 32-bit operating software. Certification from this leading operating system broadens the market potential for Fargo card printers.

The newest ID Card Printer from Zebra

Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided ID Card Retransfer Printer

The Zebra ZXP Series 8 retransfer card printer offers picture-perfect image quality, best-in-class throughput, a multitude of encoder
options, and high reliability that minimizes maintenance. The ZXP Series 8 printer includes ZMotif software development tools for
easy integration with enterprise applications.

• 170 cards per hour (max) dual-sided printing
• USB and 10/100 Ethernet-ready5 connectivity
• Windows drivers: XP, Server 2003, Vista
• Warranty: 2-year printer, unlimited printhead
• i Series intelligent media technology
• 64 MB memory

The Zebra ID Card printers is offered by Cardprintersdirect.com

Polaroid P2500S SIngle -Sided ID Card Printer

Polaroid's most affordable, single-feed id card printer to date

The single feed Polaroid P2500S id card printer allows you to print customized cards quickly and easily.

Single feed for on-demand applications
The Polaroid p2500s photo id card printer features single card feed that allows you to produce a personalized id card on demand in minutes. This new Polaroid printer offers edge-to-edge and sharp image quality for simple and easy card printing in a very compact and highly reliable package. Perfect fo Health Clubs

Robust, compact and portable
The Polaroid P2500S printer’s intuitive light and compact design makes it easy to transport to any location or event and placed on any counter or desktop.

Now with rewrite feature
The Polaroid P2500S ID card printer now features the ability to write and erase rewritable cards, at no extra cost. Unlike some other id card printers which do rewrite only, the Polaroid P2500S does both rewrite and normal full color printing.

Ideal P2500S ID Card Printer Applications

1. Customized bank and ATM cards
2. Short- or long-term bus, train or ski passes
3. School ID, library and/or meal cards
4. Employee ID and/or access control cards
5. Personalized gift and loyalty cards for incentive programs

Polaroid P2500S ID Card Printer Specifications

 

• Print mode:  Color dye sublimation and monochrome thermal printing and rewritable technology. 
• Visual Security : The user has the option to print a HoloKote® security watermark across the card surface. When used with HoloPatch® cards, one area of the HoloKote watermark is highlighted as a high visibility security seal. A choice of 4 fixed HoloKote patterns are selectable from the printer driver.
• Warranty* Two years limited depot warranty (North America only). Elsewhere 1 year limited warranty.
• Printer Interfaces USB rev1.1 (USB 2.0 compatible).
• Software Drivers Windows 2000TM, 2003 ServerTM, XPTM , VistaTM and 7TM drivers all supplied with printer.
• Dimensions 10.6” L x 8.4” W x 9.1” H
• Print Speed 35 seconds for color and 7 seconds for monochrome.

ID Card Printing Software | Photo ID Software Solutions

CardPrintersDirect.com offers the leading Photo ID Software brands, Asure ID from Synercard (HID Global), Polaroid ID Card Maker, CardFive from N5 Software to offer our clients the most powerful solutions to design and deploy a professional looking ID card program. Using these id card software offerings you can integrate your ID card badging with your enterprise applications and integrate with your access control system.
Whether your photo ID card needs are simple or complex, choosing the right ID card software and ID Card Printer is crucial. The right photo ID card software will meet your needs and still let you expand with your business. CardPrintersDirect.com offers powerful, easy-to-use photo ID software, visitor management software, time & attendance software and access control software that help maximize efficiency and security, whether you're a large multinational corporation,small business or government organization.

American Made Badge Holders and lanyards

CardPrintersDirect.com is now offering the broadest range of Made In America Badge Accessories including Badge Holders, Badge Reels and Lanyards. 

CardPrintersDirect.com is now offering a complete American Made Identification and Badge Section to our Site.

Some Online ID Card Supplies Stores have made it hard to find American-made products, but our goal is to make American Made Badge Holders, Badge Reels and Lanyards easy to buy and competitively priced. Every Badge Accessory item is 100% guaranteed to be produced in the USA. Quality, style, and Made in the USA -- You have our promise. No compromise. 

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Phthalates Free Badge Holders

PureClear™ vertical badge holder, clear EVA material with slot & chain holes. PVC, BPA and Phthalates free. Perfect for Maternity and Children's Wards in Hospitals and Elementary Schools These holders are superior in regards to health and environmental impact. PureClear™ is the ideal alternative to PVC. Max insert size: 4" x 3" (102 x 76mm). . Minimum Order 100 pieces.

	More about Badge and ID Card Holders Need Help finding a ID badge holder is right for your organization or needs? How you want you ID badge to be displayed and how often it needs be accessed or how much protection your card needs will determine the best choice of badge holder for your Identification Program. We offer numerous types of Badge Holders to fite your needs from Clear Vinyl badge holders to easily display your ID Card to SkimSAFE badge holders protect your electromagnetically encoded information from theft or compromise. We also offer reflective safety badge holders and Antimicrobial badge holders for people in food service or health care. Have additional questions about ID badge holders? Contact our ID Badge Holder Solution Experts at (888) 412-6584 or chat online live with us now.

Dual-Sided Electromagnetically Opaque Sleeve - Holds Two Cards- FIPS-201 Approved

NEW....Rigid Shielded 2-Card Badge Holder

Dual-Sided Electromagnetically Opaque Sleeve - Holds Two Cards- FIPS-201 Approved

The new CardProtectors™ rigid, shielded holder protects personal information on contactless credit or debit cards, or any 13.56 MHz RFID technology card including MIFARE, iClass, PIV, CAC, TWIC and FRAC cards. 

 

 

Inset Size 3 3/8" x 2 1/8" (86 x 54mm)

Minimum Order 50 Pieces.

 

The Secure Badge Holder is a rigid plastic card holder designed to protect a single contactless PIV, CAC, or identification card. The Secure Badgeholder is a barrier to the radio frequency signals that are necessary to communicate with smart cards. This offers protection against unauthorized access to valuable information. No need to remove your card, the card is read when you open the holder by squeezing the tabs. Information is protected when the holder is closed.

 

Two Smart Cards slide in on opposite sides and securely lock in place for wearing in blocked mode. The user slides either card slightly downward to transmit the card's encoded data