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Tragic events in recent history remind us that School ID Badges are an important part of school safety. ID cards not only help identify students and staff, also any authorized visitors to your buildings. To design school ID cards that will help keep students safe, and foster an engaging learning environment, use these tips in […]
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cardPresso Software Update 1.6.9 CHARLOTTE, NC | 11-SEP-2018 / A new cardPresso software update has been released as a free upgrade to licensed users of their product. Version 1.6.9 of the popular ID-card design and printing software is available for download directly from the cardPresso website. Highlights of this cardPresso software update include: Fixed a […]
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As part of its continuous improvement policy, Evolis has recently released new firmware version 1801 for their main printer lines. Keeping your firmware up-to-date helps ensure that your printer works at peak performance. Often clients with out of date firmware will have trouble with their printer recognizing new ribbons or interacting with their computers. By […]
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Retransfer vs. direct-to-card printers: when considering how you want to produce your highest-grade, professional ID-cards, you must decide between the two. The announcement of Evolis’s Avansia retransfer printer in 2015 raised a key question among many clients: What is the difference between a retransfer printer and a direct-to-card printer? The short answer? It’s all about […]
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HID Global regularly updates their Asure ID Software version 7. We encourage users to keep up with these updates to take advantage of new features and prevent problems. The latest release of Asure ID can always be downloaded directly from HID. It is available as a free update for licensed users of Asure ID 2009, […]
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Following are the steps to install an Evolis USB printer on a Mac running OS X version 10.4 through version 10.11. Prior to starting the installation, make sure you have Administrator rights. Plug the printer into an open USB port on the Mac and power-on the printer. Ensure that cards and ribbon are loaded in […]
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Asure ID 7, the current version of HID Global’s industry-leading ID badge design software, is available for a free 30-day trial. In order to access the Asure ID trial, click here and visit the product download page. Asure ID Trial Available in Four Editions* HID Global’s ID badge-design and badge-printing software provides card issuers with […]
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A question we often receive in our customer support department is “What is the default user-ID & password for HID Global’s Asure ID card design and printing software?” In order to access Asure ID, you must provide a user-ID & password each time you use the program. When it is first installed, a default user-ID […]
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All Fargo ID-card printers rely on “Drivers” & “Firmware” from their manufacturer, HID Global. Periodically, you must update drivers & firmware to correct minor faults, enhance functionality, or maintain compatibility with new releases of Windows and other supported operating systems. Fortunately, Fargo makes it easy to check for updates, and to install them, via a […]
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HID Prox Card The HID prox card contains an integrated circuit that a reader on the same frequency scans. As part of an access control system, the card is a critical component in managing secure facilities or networks. When presented to the reader, the card transmits encoded information. A specialized controller or software application interprets […]
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