Assessing Your Needs when Purchasing an ID Badge Printer
ID cards can help to ensure the safety and security of schools, offices, and other places that draw a large number people every day.
With ID cards, it is much easier for security workers to discern who does and does not belong inside of a building. More and more schools and workplaces are using ID cards to maintain a safe environment. For some, using a professional ID card printing service is an easy way to have professional, high quality IDs made for their employees and/or students. For many, however, it is more cost effective to have their own ID printer onsite that allows new and replacement Ids to be printed on demand.
If you are a company or school that wants to provide IDs for a large number of students or employees, it is likely that you will need to print ID cards on an ongoing basis as cards are lost and new employees are hired. The most efficient way to print these ID cards is to have your own equipment onsite.
ID Shop is the place to find the ID badge printer that is right for your school or business. In addition to providing high-quality card printing services to thousands of customers nationwide, ID Shop also provides card printers and supplies to fit all of your unique security needs.
Having a reliable ID card printer of your own makes card printing a fast and simple process. At ID Shop, we offer a wide variety of ID card printers to fit any size business and budget. Before choosing an ID card printer, consider what you need the printer to do and the complexity of your security needs. Below are three different printers – all from the same manufacturer – that have very different features. This should help you determine what kind of printer is right for your school or business.
One of the most basic printers you’ll find at ID Shop is the Zebra ZC100 single-sided printer. One of the more simple models offered at ID Shop, this model of ID badge printer is perfect for schools and businesses that only need single-sided cards printed without the extra bells and whistles. With its slim structure and USB capability, this single-sided printer is easy to use and store and can print up 200 color ID cards and 2,000 monochrome cards with each printer ribbon. If you’re looking for simplicity and utility, the Zebra ZC100 is the single-sided photo ID printer for you.
If you like the idea of the slim fit design and USB connection offered by the ZC100 but require a dual-sided card printer, Zebra also makes the ZC350 dual-sided printer. Capable of connecting to either USB or Ethernet, this printer is extremely versatile and can be used to print either single-sided or dual-sided ID cards in either color or black and white. With this model, you can also print proximity or magnetic stripe cards without having to modify the printer. This printer can produce up to 300 color ID cards and 2,000 monochrome cards per hour. Like the ZC100, the ZC350 has a modern, slim design and take up very little space.
If your workplace, school, or event requires top-of-the-line ID printing equipment, the Zebra ZXP 9 is the best in its class. With incredibly detailed photo printing quality and an extremely rapid printing speed, the ZXP 9 is beyond dependable. This printer utilizes an algorithm that allows it to constantly adapt its settings, ensuring the best possible results. ID cards printed with this model printer maintain their quality over time, even when printed on non-iso flat card surfaces.
These are three different high quality printers that are made by the same company, but offer very different levels of service. At ID Shop, we understand that every client is unique. When you’re shopping for an ID badge printer, it’s important to ask yourself what you really need. Do you need double-sided or single-sided cards? How will your ID cards be used? If ID cards will only be used for identification, you may only need a single-sided printer such as the ZC 100. However, if you want your ID cards to be used for other applications –to open doors or if you want them to include holograms and other added security features – you may need a more complex printer.
Before purchasing an ID card printer, it is critical to assess your security needs. Contact ID Shop today and let one of our ID experts help you find the printer that fits your budget and unique business needs.
