Connecting a Printer to the PC via a USB Cable

When installing a new id card printer, one of the first steps is to install the printer driver. The driver is located on the CD that is included with the printer.

When the driver is installed, an instructional window will advise you to connect the id card printer to the PC. To do this, [...]

Smart Card Color Distoration

When using smart cards in an ID card printer, there are times that the colors printed on the card do not turn out as expected. In a standard 30 ml card print, the colors are bright, crisp and consistent across the surface of the card. Sometimes smart cards show a variance in color leaving [...]

New Features of CIM Sunlight K3 Printers

The CIM Sunlight K3 printers to print id cards now have new improved features. Following are new capabilities of this id card printer lineup.

1. Cards printed can be as thin as 9 ml and as thick as 40 ml. This encompasses a number of new card options including access cards.

2. Improved CR79 [...]

Need to select the right ID Card Printer?

Trying to figure out which of the many id card printer options is the best one for your current and future needs. Followin are tips for the right id card printer selection:

1. The design of the badge – Does the card require full color photos and logos? Does the card need to [...]

eMedia Software – Downloads

If you have eMedia software provided with Evolis id card printers, you may need to download various files available to operate your card design software. eMedia has downloads available from their website.

The following downloads are available:

eMedia Installation Package

 

eMedia Full Installation CD

 

eMedia Partial Installation CD

 

Tutorial Files

 

Tutorial [...]

Mac OS X Leopard Drivers for Evolis Printers

Evolis has announced the release of a new printer driver for the Mac OS X Leopard (v10.5). The driver will be available for the following Evolis card printers:

Evolis Tattoo2

 

Evolis Pebble 4

 

Evolis Dualys 3

 

Evolis Quantum

 

Evolis Securion

The Evolis printer manufacturer is the only manufacturer in the card [...]

Tips to Incorporate Security in your ID Card Design

It is easy to duplicate a white card with a logo and name on it. There are additional security measures you may wish to consider when designing your id card for maximum security.

1. To begin the graphic design process, you may find it helpful to divide your card up into a grid. Place [...]

Fargo Replacement Printhead Warranty

Fargo id card printers use a printhead to burn color onto the PVC card as it passes through the printer. This process produces the colorful identification cards and membership cards that you carry in your wallet.

Occasionally, it is necessary to replace the printhead. You will often need to replace the printhead when you [...]