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CardPresso is being replaced by ID-ALL: should you upgrade your Card Software now?
CardPresso ID Card Design Software is being phased out and replaced by ID-ALL. What does this mean for you?
ID Card Printers: Direct-to-Card or Retransfer?
ID Card Printers fall into two categories generally - Direct-to-Card or Retransfer. We look at the differences between them, how...
ID Card Printer Ribbons, what do those letters mean?
When you're buying a ribbon for your ID Card Printer, you'll be given various choices including YMCKO, YMCK or YMCFKO -...
Why you should clean your ID Card Printer regularly
Cleaning your ID card printer regularly will keep it free from dust and debris, give you better print quality and...
Switching to rewritable plastic cards can save you £££
Rewritable cards aren’t particularly new in the world of ID card printing. But they’re having a resurgence, as more and...
Why you should shred your printer ribbon after use
If you print your own ID cards, visitor badges or any other kind of plastic cards that include personal data...
How Do ID Card Printers Work?
ID card printers have become an essential tool for businesses, education, and government agencies alike. From employee badges and access...
Why Are ID Card Printers So Expensive? Understanding the True Cost Per Card
For many people, the initial price tag is the main factor they take into account when choosing an ID Card...
Looking for a Cheap Plastic Card Printer? Our Low-Volume Guide
If you’re only printing low volumes of staff ID cards or handfuls of plastic cards like visitor badges, you don’t...













