Identification Card Printers, Ribbons and Supplies:
You can print your own high quality plastic ID cards,
here's what you need to get started:
1. ID card printer (we recommend FARGO ID Card printers).
2. Ribbons & cleaning supplies.
3. ID Cards (blank or pre-printed).
4. Software to customize ID card layout.
5. Computer (which you supply).
6. Camera (if you wish to include a picture on your cards).
7. Cables to connect printer, camera and computer.
All the above hardware/software items are detailed below.
Card & Supplies:
Click here for information and
pricing on ID cards
(blank, pre-printed, foiled logo, holograms).
Click here for a complete
listing of supplies
(ribbons, over-laminates, cleaning supplies).
FARGO Professional Series ID Card Printers:
Click here for FARGO Professional Series detailed specifications.
Fargo
DTC 300
Fargo
DTC 400
Fargo
DTC 500
Fargo
HDP 600
Fargo
HDP 800
Fargo
ProCX
Recommended for medium and high security applications such as Universities, Government facilities, Ski Resorts, Corporate ID, Airports, etc.
The Professional series printers are designed to print longer without having to refill card and ribbon supplies (up to 3 times longer compared to competitive printers).
Typical Features
Monochrome or Full Color
Single or Dual Sided
Encode LoCo & HiCo Magnetic Stripes
Compatible with PC and Mac computers
Clear Overlaminate
Holographic overlaminate
Multiple security features available
More prints per Ribbon roll
Prints proximity cards
Prints SMART cards
High Definition Printing (HDP800 series)
Card Size:
DTC500 series - - CR79, CR80
HDP800 series - - CR80, CR90, CR100
Card Types:DTC500 series - - 100% PVC or 60/40 composite with PVC finish
HDP800 series - - 100% PVC, 60/40 composite, ABS, or PETG
FARGO Persona Series ID Card Printers:Click here for FARGO Persona Series detailed specification on these models
Recommended for low security applications such as VIP cards, Customer Loyalty Cards, Library, Employee ID for small company, memberships, etc. |
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Typical Features
Monochrome or Full Color
Single or Dual Sided
Encode LoCo & HiCo Magnetic Stripes
Compatible with PC computers only
Card
Size: CR79, CR80
Card
Types: 100% PVC, 60/40 composite with PVC finish
ELTRON & Other Brand Printers
Call for quote
Software:
Card Five (includes
excellent FREE technical support direct from Card Five)
Epi Suite
Camera: (usually supplied by customer) 
Most digital cameras today are compatible with the above software, including inexpensive "web cams" readily available at office supply stores such as Staples and Office Max. The only requirement is that they support the TWAIN imaging format and have a USB interface. If you would like NovaVision to provide a camera please call for a quote.
Computer: (usually supplied by customer)
A wide range of PC's will work well with the above software. If picture ID's are planned, computer should have a USB port in order to connect to the camera.
Cables:
Connecting the computer to the printer (parallel port cable
required).
Connecting the optional digital camera to the computer (USB
cable, most often supplied with camera).
For additional consumables & supplies
not listed please call for quote
Michael Shaffer
NovaVision / Sales & Customer Service
419-354-1427 ext 4207
Fax: 419 -353 -7908
email: mshaffer@novavisioninc.com