Bar Codes Not Working when Scanned

Question to our Technical Support Staff:

My bar code will not read when placing the card on/in the scanner.

Techncial Response:

One of the reasons that the bar code will not read may be that the printer driver settings are incorrect in the id card printer that is printing on the PVC card. The id [...]

Evolis Printer – Install a USB Printer on a Mac 10.4 or 10.5

Following are the steps to install the Evolis printer driver on a Mac 10.4 or 10.5:

1. Prior to starting the installation, plug in the printer to the Mac and make sure that you have Administrator rights.
2. Go to the Evolis website at www.evolis.com. Download the necessary driver and follow the instructions during [...]

Evolis Printer – Install an Ethernet Printer on Mac 10.4 and 10.5

Following are the steps to install the driver on a Mac 10.4 or 10.5:

1. Prior to starting the installation, plug in the printer to the Mac and make sure that you have Administrator rights.
2. Go to the Evolis website at www.evolis.com. Download the necessary driver and follow the instructions during your installation.
3. [...]

Installing Asure 2009 ID Software

Installing Asure ID 2009

Place the CD in the computer and it should start automatically. If it does not start browse to the CD ROM drive and run the “Asure_ID_2009_Setup.exe”.

Here is the initial screen that is given:

Select the language the software is to be installed in and click “OK” Next the following screen is presented:

If [...]

Fargo Printer – Cleaning the ID Card Printer

It is important to keep the Fargo card printer clean to provide professional quality id card printing for years to come. When cleaning the printer, follow the steps below to ensure the printer is cleaned correctly.

CLEANING THE PRINTHEAD

1. Open the printer front cover.
2. Remove the print ribbon.
3. Squeeze the printhead cleaning [...]

Evolis Pebble – Setting the Correct Ribbon Settings

The majority of people who print ID badges set the system up for the single badge design and are good to go. Other groups have various cards designs for various applications. Some of these cards may be full color and other cards may be single color. To save on costs, the single [...]