Can you print on proximity cards?

The easiest and most risk-free solution to print on proximity cards is to use a retransfer card printer, such as the Fargo HDP5000. This printer prints onto a film, which is then heat rolled onto the card surface giving you a nice even print quality.

What is proximity card used for?

Prox cards are held or swiped at a card reader to gain access into a building or within certain designated areas of a building. Proximity cards or access badges are plastic PVC cards that allow a cardholder to gain entry into a building or a specific area within the confines of a building.

Where are Fargo printers manufactured?

Manufacturing. The company is based in Austin, Texas with other production facilities in Asia and Europe. Some of these facilities are located in Hong Kong, China and Galway, Ireland.

What’s the difference between a Prox and proximity card?

Here are the basic differences between the two technology card options: The microchip embedded within a proximity card has only one function: to provide the prox card reader with the card’s identification number and/or site facility code number so it can be verified with a remote computer.

What does the microchip in a proximity card do?

The microchip embedded within a proximity card has only one function: to provide the prox card reader with the card’s identification number and/or site facility code number so it can be verified with a remote computer.

What’s the difference between a MIFARE and proximity card?

MIFARE cards have three main differences from a standard proximity card: The frequency of a MIFARE card is 13.56 Mhz. A standard 1386 proximity card is 125KHz. The standard MIFARE card is factory programmed with a unique 32-bit serial number. This is a random number and does not contain a facility code.

Which is the best way to use an ID card printer?

To help you understand ID card printer technology and the powerful ways you can use an ID card system, we’ve pulled together a collection of our best expert advice and guides. Each of these ID guides is free to download, and cover a range of topics from choosing a printer to ways to use your ID cards.