Across manufacturers, across all models, there are a lot of features to sift through before you can buy the ID card printer that produces the ID badges your organization needs: double sided capabilities, direct-to-card vs retransfer, lamination, and more. We...
If you’re looking for the right door access card or fob for your business, you’ve come to the right place. In this article we will explain the types of access control cards and how to identify HID® card types and...
People choose event ID card printers (also called badge printers) that can produce oversized IDs for a lot of reasons. With the larger surface area, they can more prominently display sponsors or brand design. They can even provide revenue....
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How do I find the Facility Code for programming? If you need to order more HID cards or need to enroll an HID card into your access control system, you may need help finding the facility code on your working cards. The Facility Code is never printed on the HID card itself. There are multiple […]
2021-09-27
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Latest Cardholdir ID Solid 210 Printer Drivers (Released February 5, 2023): Download for Windows Download for MacOS
2023-10-26
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Is your Fargo DTC550 ribbon breaking? Ribbon breaking or tearing is one of the most common issues in card printing. In most cases, the issues can be resolved quite simply. First, it’s important to determine if the break is straight or if it is jagged as each is associated with different issues. Jagged ribbon breaks […]
2015-05-22
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1.) Open up the cover. 2.) Pull back on the blue latch hooks to release the printhead arm and pull the printhead arm to its fully open position. 3.) To load the ribbon: Place the supply end of the print ribbon in between the two hubs. The print ribbon comes wound on a gray […]
2015-05-22
Savvy managers look at their employee ID badge budget, and ask: Why can’t we print employee ID badges in-house to fit our organization’s needs? After reading this article, you’ll feel more confident about creating your own employee ID badges in-house. Employee ID badges, made cost-effectively and your way The cost-savings to printing badges from your […]
Are you wondering how to print ID cards for any use? The answer is simple: invest in an ID card printer system. You won’t be sorry. Consider the cost per card (CPC) by a third-party printer or by your staff: Third-party printing and delivery CPC: $6 to $8. ID Card printer system from Easy Badges […]
Easy Badges has added used ID card printers to their inventory. The used ID card printer inventory includes a variety of printers and capabilities including single sided, dual sided, and magnetic encoding. Some of the used card printers have over 4 years left on their manufacturer warranty and have had less than 500 cards printed on […]
Video Transcription: This video on the Fargo DTC1500 printer shows you how to carry out routine cleaning. Open the input hopper and remove all the cards. Open the ribbon drawer and remove both the ribbon and the cleaning roller. Next replace the ribbon drawer. Remove the paper cover from the cleaning card. If the […]
Video Transcription: This video on the Fargo DTC1500 printer will show you how to install OMNIKEY contactless encoder. Disconnect the power and USB cables. Put the printer onto the front to remove the two screws that secure the top cover. Return the printer to an upright position and then remove the top cover by […]
Video Transcription: This video on the DTC1500 printer will you show you how to install a magnetic encoder. Disconnect the power and USB cables. Flip the printer onto its front. Use a torque T10 screwdriver to remove these two screws. Return the printer to an upright position, now remove the top cover by lifting […]
Video Transcription: This video on the DTC1500 Printer will you show how to load consumables. Remove the ribbon from its plastic cover. Open the printer ribbon drawer. Lift the cleaning roller tray. Install the ribbon supply and take up spools as shown. The supply spool is colored orange and the take up spool blue. […]
Video Transcription: This video on the Fargo DTC1500 printer will show you how to replace the print head. Disconnect the printer power and USB cables. Tilt the printer onto its back. Remove the adhesive tape from the print head cover. Use a flat head screwdriver to lift the cover. Pull these two tabs inwards […]
Video Transcription: This video on the FARGO DTC1500 demonstrates on how to add a lamination module to the printer. This field upgrade should only be carried out by an HID trained technician. Using a torque T10 screwdriver remove these two screws on the back of the printer. Remove the top cover by pushing inwards […]
Video Transcription: This video on the DTC1500 will show you how to set up your card printer. First off open the printer box. Remove the insert tray and packing. Remove the printer from its plastic cover. The following items should be in the printer box. The printer power supply, European and US power cables, […]
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It’s a full working copy, it just prints a watermark until actually purchased.
One of our Easy Badges techs will do a remote session, show you around, and start getting things setup even before purchase.
All of our ID card systems come with our Beginner software at no charge.
We are happy to offer you a complimentary sample, programmed with the widely accepted card format that is compatible with most access control systems. To incorporate the sample into your access control system, you will need to assign the card or fob number to an employee in your access system. The sample will be shipped with a random facility code and ID range. If you require a specific format, facility code, or ID range, please reach out to our sales team, and we will gladly make the necessary arrangements. In case this process is unsuccessful, kindly inform us so that we can assist you in finding the appropriate programming for your door system. Easy Badges offers a diverse range of programming formats to cater to your needs.