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Identification
Systems
People have been creating and using ID cards for over 100
years. Prior to the early 1990’s,
the most common way of producing an ID card was known as the cut-and-paste or
film-based method. This involved
taking a person’s photo, cutting it out, and then laminating it to a
card-sized piece of paper containing the person’s data.
The results of this labor-intensive method were cards that weren’t very
durable and were easy to alter.
Today, digital printing has become the technology of choice
for organizations issuing identification cards.
Digital photo ID systems are now affordable, easy to use, and offer a
host of benefits that cut-and-paste systems can’t: ultra-fast production
times, low per-card cost, single-step printing and encoding, unlimited card
designs and color options, magnetic stripe, bar code, proximity or smart card
options, powerful database options, highly durable cards, difficult to
counterfeit, faster, easier badge replacement, and far less labor.
The three elements of an identification system:
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Identification
Software – IdentiSys offers software from entry-level to advanced
packages, including server-based systems. |
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Image
Capture Devices – IdentiSys integrated camera packages capture
images, making it easy to produce attractive, multipurpose cards.
With IdentiSys integrated capture devices, you can capture
photo images, signatures, or biometric data. |
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Card
Printers – IdentiSys offers a broad range of printers to choose
from. The type of printer
needed depends on the number and type of cards issued.
IdentiSys is an authorized dealer for Datacard,
Fargo , Eltron, CIM, NISCA, MagicCard,
and Evolis card printer brands. |
Determining how you will use an identification card and the level of security you need in your organization will determine the configuration and features you need in your photo ID system. 10 questions to consider before purchasing an identification system:
1. How are your identification cards going to be used?
2. Will your card be part of an access control/security program?
3. Will you need to assign users different levels of security clearance?
4. Do you need to secure multiple sites?
5. How many cards will you issue per year?
6. How long do the cards need to last?
7. Will cards be printed on one or two sides?
8. How much personalized information will the cards contain?
9. Will you need to badge employees at several locations?
10. What level of card security will you need?
Consider your needs even if you plan to use badges only for visual identification. Also consider possible future applications. Make sure the system you purchase today will be able to handle your needs tomorrow. Our knowledgeable sales staff can help you get the maximum value out of your investment.
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