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ID Card Technology, Identification Badges, Passes & Printers
ID card technology is a broad term that encompasses the various methods used to encode and store information on ID cards. The type of ID card technology that is used will depend on the specific application. For example, magnetic stripes are often used on ID cards for access control, while RFID tags are often used on ID cards for inventory tracking. IT Reseller news on ID cards, access control, card printers, ID badges, campus cards, card printing systems, cards, smart cards, security cards, photo ID.
Winn-Dixie scans drivers licences with Datalogic handheld imagers
Jun 04, 2009
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is among the latest companies to select the Gryphon 2D Plus Imager for use in its 520-store Southeastern chain in the US.
Easy creation of identification cards
Jun 02, 2009
Zebra Technologies unveils QuikCard ID solution for fast, easy creation of identification cards.
New printer from Evolis brings your cards to life
Jun 02, 2009
Evolis has launched a compact and powerful monochrome printer that is claimed to be able to erase and print up to 500 times the same card.
Primera announces high-resolution barcode label printer
Oct 29, 2008
The LX200 utilises the latest in monochrome high-speed inkjet printing technology
Zebra Card Printers 'play a vital role in Angola elections'
May 09, 2008
Zebra P640i printers have been used to register eight million Angolan voters using biometric data, ahead of the first elections in the country for the past 16 years
Plastic Card printing on-the-go
Mar 25, 2008
Evolis, a European leader in plastic card personalisation solutions, has announced a custom-designed travel case for its Tattoo2 entry-model colour printer
Zebra launches new printer the P100i
Dec 13, 2007
New Zebra P100i single-card feed printer with Ethernet, advanced smart card, and magnetic stripe encoding.
New Zebra P100i Is Industrys Lowest-Priced, Highest-Featured Single-sided Color Card Printer
Nov 19, 2007
Zebra Technologies has announced the newest addition to its Value class of card printers, the Zebra P100i, a single-sided, single-card color printer.
Zebra Showcases Industry Solutions at Cartes 2007
Nov 09, 2007
Zebra will be displaying a wide range of card printers in Hall 3 at Stand number E044, including the new P100i, P630i and F680 digital photo printer
ID Card Technology
ID card technology is a broad term that encompasses the various methods used to encode and store data on ID cards. The most common types of ID card technology include:
- Magnetic stripe: A magnetic stripe is a thin strip of magnetic material embedded in the back of an ID card. Data is encoded on the stripe as a series of magnetized spots. Magnetic stripe cards are relatively inexpensive to produce and can be read by a variety of card readers. However, they are also relatively easy to counterfeit.
- Barcode: A barcode is a series of black and white lines that represent data. Barcodes can be read by a barcode scanner and converted into digital data. Barcodes are less expensive to produce than magnetic stripe cards and are more difficult to counterfeit. However, they can only store a limited amount of data.
- Smart card: A smart card is a plastic card with an embedded integrated circuit (IC) chip. The IC chip can store a variety of data, including personal information, security credentials, and biometric data. Smart cards are more secure than magnetic stripe or barcode cards, but they are also more expensive to produce.
- Radio-frequency identification (RFID): RFID cards use radio waves to transmit data. An RFID reader sends a radio signal to the card, which in turn transmits its data back to the reader. RFID cards are very secure and can be read from a distance. However, they can also be more expensive than other types of ID card technology.
Identification Badges
Identification badges, also known as ID badges, are small plastic or metal cards that contain personal information about the wearer, such as their name, photo, and job title. They are typically worn on a lanyard or necklace, and can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
- Security: ID badges can be used to restrict access to certain areas or buildings.
- Identification: ID badges can help to identify people, especially in large or crowded settings.
- Communication: ID badges can be used to communicate important information, such as emergency contact information or allergies.
- Marketing: ID badges can be used to promote a company or organization.
