club card, access card, membership card
Color: Black, gold, fire
Theme: night club card, pub, drinking, dacing
Status: Free vector pdf version available
gift card, loyalty card, membership card
Color: red, ray,metalic
Theme: shopping card, gift card, membership card, loyalty card
Status: Free vector pdf version available
If you are looking for a printer that is “made in the USA”, Zebra has the solution for you. This Illinois based corporation distributes its products in almost 100 countries but keeps its manufacturing base close to home. The company’s dye sublimation ID card printers are part of a much larger product line including bar coding, labeling and RFID tagging technology. This widely recognized brand is used by a stunning 90% of the companies featured on the Fortune 500 list and is a rapidly expanding supply chain innovator.
Each Zebra machine can print both monochrome and full color on PVC or composite card stock. These units can be supplied with 3 track mag stripe encoders and they offer a two year warranty on all equipment. Some models offer warranty upgrades which include an extended coverage period and a hot-swap program designed to keep your ID enrollment program rolling with minimum downtime in case of component failure. The entire range of Zebra machines is priced to sell in a tough economic climate so you don’t have to wait for a market upturn to invest in a unit for your office.
P110i and P120i
These 10 pound desk top models can handle entry level and mid volume jobs for corporations, resorts, schools, and many other industries. The 110i prints single sided cards and the 120i covers the front and back for more design options. Both models can be equipped with automatic continuous feed hoppers or CardSense one-at-a-time feeders depending on your need to print bulk cards or single units. Monochrome ribbons are available for purchase in black, blue, and white so you can print on a variety of card stock colors and still have text appear clearly.
Training is quick and easy on these intuitively designed systems and this will save you significant time during the learning process. User friendly features include the LCD screen (which provides informational prompts), the drop-in ribbon cartridge design, and the blue touch points that let operators know which sections open up for access to the equipment’s interior. Even printhead replacement is straightforward on the P120i since no tools are required.
P330i and P430i
The 330i is a high speed single sided printer that introduces an angled card hopper design specifically created to reduce mis-feeds. The 430i dual sided unit also has a reject bin that automatically segregates any cards that failed to encode correctly – allowing you to catch errors before you distribute the final product to customers or employees. Both of these models can be formatted to incorporate the latest in pass-through encoding options for contact and contactless smart chips. The built in Ethernet also allows you to connect these printers to your existing computer network without a supplemental device.
Since the 330i and 430i can process a variety of card thicknesses, you have the unique opportunity to print your company business cards on durable 10 mil PVC to create long lasting advertising. The print head is self aligning for maximum image clarity and Zebra’s dye sublimation ribbons are designed to give you brilliant color. Making a visual impact with your card printer has never been easier.
When you are responsible for making ID badges and making sure that they are readable to anyone who needs to see it, you have to make sure that what you purchase is of good quality. You will also need to understand what an ID card printer is and what it can do to help your company.
ID card printers are available for a variety of uses and just like other printers they have more functions than those of printing. Think about the ID cards that you have seen around different businesses. Most of them have a magnetic strip these days that keep information about the employee embedded in it. Part of what the printer does is to encode this information into the magnetic strip on the back.
This magnetic strip must say that the individual is a part of the company and in many cases it keeps the data as to where the individual goes throughout the day. This means that the data must be kept somewhere and generally this is the job of the preinstalled software that comes with the printer.
Any printer you purchase will have a variety of options and functions but you may not need everything that it offers. As an example, some ID cards will not need a magnetic strip. Some of the clubs, temporary programs and conventions may not need this extra strip so you would not need to have this function on your printer. You might only need a single sided printer.
There are a couple of things to consider though when you do decide on a printer. Some ID cards need a double sided printer because they want not only the picture and the name of the individual but you may need other information that won’t fit on the face of the card. In this case your ID card printer would have to print on both sides in order for it to be effective.
The type of printing you need will also determine the printer that you choose. As an example, if you are printing proximity cards, or using smart cards your printer will have more features than someone who only needs an ID card with a picture and the person’s name. Another question is whether you need a hologram on the front of the card as well.
These more advanced ID card printers work on radio frequency in order to give you the information you need for higher security needs. You will need to make sure that this extra encoding is available on the printer you choose.
Another thing to take into consideration is whether you need just one color (monochromatic) or several colors on your card. Some businesses have a certain logo they need put on the card which would lead to a possible custom job — in other words it may be more than your printer can do.
Once you have taken a look at all the printers and you understand your needs, it is a good idea to make sure the printer is user friendly for anyone who is gong to use it.
Are you planning to print your own plastic cards or ID cards? There are many different scenarios in which you may need to print your own cards. Maybe you need the cards for school or for a small business you own. Have you been paying another company to print your ID cards for you? If so, then you probably already know how expensive this process can be. It’s also challenging to get the cards printed exactly how you want them. It can be a frustrating process if the cards turn out to be wrong or with even a small mistake. Even if you get the mistakes corrected free of cost, you will have to wait all over again to have them reprinted and mailed out.
If you learn to print your own plastic cards, you can take a great deal of this stress and pressure out of the process. When you print them yourself, you can have direct control over your cards, what they look like, their size and more. If you print one and it doesn’t come out right, you can go immediately back to your machine and just try again.
Card Printer Hardware
Printing ID cards with your own card printer doesn’t have to be difficult. It connects to your computer just like your paper printer and will print out the same way except instead of printing on paper, it prints your image on plastic cards.
If you’re going to print your own plastic cards, there are certain pieces of hardware you’re going to need to do the job correctly. Here is an overview:
Ribbons
Just like your paper printer needs ink ribbons or ink cartridges, so will your card printer. Card printer ribbons are made specifically for printing on cards and will get the job done right so that you can have professional quality cards, printed right in your own home or office.
Laminates
Laminating is very important to protect the card, especially with ID cards or badges that get used on a daily basis. There are different ways of achieving lamination but one of the easiest is purchasing laminates which fit over the cards like sleeves and will protect them and make them last longer.
Cleaning Kits
Proper maintenance is very important to keep your card printer working properly and for a long time. To get the most from your machine, you will want to purchase cleaning kits to keep it operating at top performance.
PVC Cards
You can purchase PVC cards for printing on. There are many different styles, colors and qualities to choose from, but you have freedom in finding the perfect ones for your needs.
These are just a few of the main pieces of card printer hardware you will need for printing your own perfect cards. However, this is not an exhaustive list and there are many other products that can make your job even easier or help you add other touches and details to your printed cards. This includes things such as holograms and more.
Benefits to Printing Your Own Plastic Cards
If you aren’t already convinced that printing your own cards is the way to go, it’s time to consider the cost benefits. Who doesn’t like to save money? So why spend more money that you have to? It just doesn’t make sense. Common sense tells you that if there is a cheaper, better way, you should act on it.
If you’re printing membership cards, ID cards or other plastic cards, printing them yourself can be faster, less expensive and easier once you learn how. Here are some of the benefits to doing it yourself:
-The cost per card is less expensive
-No penalties if you only need a small number of cards at a time
-You can change designs any time you want to
-You don’t have to wait 2-6 weeks for your printed cards to arrive
-You have quality control and can quickly fix any mistakes to your cards
-You have complete control over the printing process and are not limited by a company’s policies
As you can see, the benefits clearly outweigh the cons in a case like this.
Let’s take a look at the numbers:
Full color printing through a company can cost you $0.75 – $2.00
per card and single color printing through a card printing company can cost the same. However, if you print yourself, you’re looking at $0.35 – $0.38 per card for full color printing and $0.07 – $0.08 per card for single color printing. That’s a whopping cost difference! Anyway, for large factory like www.plasticcardonline.com, they provide a much lower price, but most company is still too expensive.
This is just the per-card cost savings. We haven’t even mentioned what you will save on shipping as well as the fact that you can print as much or as little as you want without any penalties. With many commercial card printing companies, you must have a minimum order (often in the thousands) or you will be charged an additional service fee. What about the person who doesn’t need thousands of cards printed at once?
But as we mentioned, it’s not all about the money. You have the benefit of complete control over your card quality, printing time and any necessary changes.
For the Small Scale Printer
If you tend to need only a small number of cards printed at once then it’s simply not cost effective for you to outsource your printing needs. If you are a small business who needs to print plastic cards for your employees, you won’t benefit from outsourcing your card printing needs either.
When you print the cards yourself with your own plastic card printer, it may take past the first couple of prints to really start to see a good return on investment, but once you do, it will be well worth it. In the long run, you can benefit financially from your own card printer and you can feel satisfied with the professional quality of each card printed.
What is there to know about PVC ID Cards
Quite a bit. PVC ID Cards are the top end of the ID Card Industry, and there are many different things to consider when choosing your PVC ID Cards or Printer.
PVC ID Cards for Photo ID’s should be “Video Grade Cards”. Video Grade refers to very stringent processes & controls during production & packaging. Many inexpensive PVC ID cards may not be Video Grade.
Why should I care about Video Grade ID Cards
Video Grade ID cards have good quality surfaces, with excess material removed after the cutting process. Excess material & imperfections on the card surface will cause print defects and may damage the expensive Print Head of your ID Card Printer.
What thickness of PVC ID Card do I need?
PVC ID Cards are available in 10mil, 14mil, 20 mil, 24mil, 30mil & 40 mil. Select the thickness to suit your needs. The standard thickness of ID Cards is 30mil, about the same as a standard Credit Card. Thinner cards are often used with an adhesive back which is then applied to another card (Proximity Card) which enables the re-use of the more expensive chip card.
Our organization hase very high ID Card breakages, what options do we have?
Your ID Card options include Composite & Polycarbonate ID Cards.
Composite ID cards are high durability cards made with a 40% Polyester core & glossy PVC top & bottom. These cards are suitable for any application where a high breakage rate occurs.
On 7 of May, around 20:05, a 25 year-old young man Tan Zhuo (譚卓 see thumb nail photo) was hit and killed by a racing car when he was walking in a zebra crossing at Wen E Si road in Han Zhou. According to witnesses, the car was racing with another two cars in extremely high speed and Tan was thrown 5 meters upward before hitting the ground. The driver was an undergraduate student of a local university, Hu Bin, with rich family background. There were no tire-mark in the scene, and Tan’s body was landed 20 meters away from the spot he was hit. Below is a T.V report on the incident:
70 km car speed only
Police report on the next day quoted from the driver and his friends’ side of the story and stated that the car speed was only 70 km when Tan was hit. And the police said that they were yet to confirm whether Tan was in the zebra crossing. Even the reporters were outraged by the one side story presented by the police and challenged the police during the press conference:
No more reports!
However, local propaganda department has issued notice to all media organization in Han Zhou demanding that there should be no more follow up report on the car racing incident. Meanwhile netizen were outraged by the attitude of Hu and his racing gang. A photo showed that they didn’t show any remorse after the accident.
Uptill now there are more than 1.3 million visits to a single Tianya’s post with more than 15,000 comments, below is just a selection of some:
Outraged netizens
清风匝地123 2009-05-08 09:07:53
支持人肉,简直无法无天
Support human flesh search engine, there is no law and no justice.
伤心的马甲12 2009-05-08 09:15:04
这个帖子点击快四百了，却没人回复。
我觉得这种帖子就应该顶起来，制造社会舆论压力。最好能上门户网站，各大报纸，因为不是这件事就算了，杭州这边不管是城西还是滨江，这种人很多。我身边朋友很多都碰到过，不严打，难保又要出人命。
There are about 400 hit for this post, how come not so many comments.
I think this kind of post should be lifted to the top to create social pressure. I wish major portal and newspapers would report on this. We have so many such kind of scums in Han Zhou, many of my friends have witnessed similar incidents. If the government does not strike hard on this, more people lives will be at stake.
I think this kind of post should be lifted to the top to create social pressure. I wish major portal and newspapers would report on this. We have so many such kind of scums in Han Zhou, many of my friends have witnessed similar incidents. If the government does not strike hard on this, more people lives will be at stake.
稻草玩偶 2009-05-08 09:18:53
只要不是无照驾驶，交通事故中就不会有太大的问题，撞死人比撞伤人省下很多麻烦，甚至赔的钱更少。这帮子富家公子是败类，那些撞来撞去的司机是畜生。他们这种情况只要不是无照驾驶连刑事责任都不用承担，所以才能笑得出来，不当回事
If the driver has a license, car accident is not a big issue and the compensation for killing someone is less than injuring someone. This gang of rich are human scum, these drivers are beasts.Driving with a license do not need to take up criminal responsibility, that’s why they can laugh like this as if nothing serious has happened.
走过路过人生 2009-05-08 09:21:04
申明我不仇富，但我仇视，毁掉别人生命还如此猖狂的人。说句不好听的，这般小孩就是欠教育，对生命都如此冷漠，以后还能指望他做出什么有意义的事来？他们这行为跟故意杀人罪的社会危害性没区别了。。。
I don’t hate the rich, but I hate such kind of attitude after taking away other’s life. They lack basic education for being so cold to life. What else can they do in this future? Such kind of behavior is no different with murder…
东元的KK 2009-05-08 09:22:09
还有，去年杭州滨江还发生过更惨烈的悲剧，一对小夫妻，孩子才几个月，吃过晚饭，在江边散步，一个开快车的马六把夫妻俩撞飞，肚肠都出来了，直接死亡。
Last year, a worse tragedy happened. A couple who just had their new born baby was taking a walk near the river, a over speed car killed them both on spot.
wlvlb 2009-05-08 09:27:32
这就是中国了，习惯就好
This is China, get used to it and everything is fine.
空水氤氲 2009-05-08 09:46:01
这种无良祸害
强烈要求修改中国这方面的法律
这不就是 杀人吗 他们明明知道市区道路人多
还开这么快 撞死人是必然的
虽然撞死谁是偶然的
We should demand the government to change the law. This is murder, they know that there are so many people in the street. With such high speed, it is inevitable that someone would be killed, although who would be the victim is random.
Human flesh search engine
Human flesh search engine decided to do the justice themselves and dig up all the information concerning Hu Bin, including his parent’ identity, his I.D card number, photo, mobile phone number, QQ number and even password (which is his car license number). Moreover, human flesh search engine also found out that the same car had two records in exceeding speed limit and the car’s engine has been modified.
As online discussion about the incident has been harmonized (critical and emotional comments were deleted), two websites have been set up to collect information and update about this car racing incident: http://70km.org and http://70yard.com.
Candle night vigil and open letter
Tan’s family, friends, fiancee, alumni, teachers and colleagues organized a candle night vigil on the next day and jointly signed an open letter to the city mayor asking for a thorough investigation on the case. Today (May 10), there will be another commemoration gathering at the city mortuary. For those who cannot attend the vigil can sign up here.
Below are photos about the candle night vigil in May 8 (via and 70yard):
Gifts from the Heart that Reflect the Special Love Between a Mother and Child
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and many Dads and kids will be struggling with what to get for Mom this year. Millions of flowers will be delivered, cards will be bought and restaurants will be full on Mother’s Day.
I suggest to you that for this Mother’s Day you think about giving her gifts that will last forever. A type of gift that will remind her for the rest of her life just how special she is to you, and how special
I have two beautiful cement bunnies, a frog and an owl. They are precious gifts that I have carefully wrapped and carried with me as we moved throughout the years. Every time I look at these garden statues I smile and remember just how special my son is to me.
Try giving your Mom a garden statue for Mother’s Day this year. It doesn’t have to be large, it just has to come from your heart.
Mother’s Day Gifts Mom Will Keep Forever #2
One year a red box with a white ribbon was presented to me for Mother’s Day. I opened the lovely box to discover a wonderful solid silver necklace from Red Envelope. As the site says about this Loving Arms Necklace, “This necklace represents the bond between mother and child with “arms” wrapped around one, two, three or four freshwater pearls, one for each child.”
I treasure this necklace with its very special single pearl, every time I pick it up to put on my neck I think of my son. This is a great forever gift for Mother’s Day.
Mothers are pretty special people; toiling away for our benefit for many, many years; well past our childhood and teenage trials. Mother Nature has been personified as a female for thousands of years, representing the giving of life, sustenance and nurturing – and it’s quite fitting.
If you observe Mothers Day, honor your mom and Mother Nature by giving her a green gift this year!
The race is on to grab your Mothers Day gift card dollar – some retailers say she needs diamonds, others peddle expensive perfume; but stop and think about it a little. If your Mom is someone who cares about you and the natural world as so many mothers do, why buy her something that may contribute to poisoning her and the planet?
Local flowers
While I have not observed Mothers day for many years – in part due to my mother passing away a while back; I do remember how my mom appreciated nature and increasingly so as her time of passing drew near.
If she received flowers from someone, she wouldn’t just look at them and give them a perfunctory sniff; she would marvel at length at their beauty – gently touching the leaves and petals, viewing them from all angles and admiring their shape and texture. Flowers were a feast for her senses.
Cut flowers are usually a winner with moms; but so many flowers are imported from other states and sometimes internationally. This requires extra resources in terms of fuel for transportation, refrigeration and at times other treatments to keep them looking fresh. If you decide on flowers as a Mothers Day gift; try to buy ones that are grown locally.
Better still, perhaps potted flowers, herbs or decorative plants that can be planted in the garden – that way she’ll have a gift that won’t wither and die within a short time.
Jewelry
Gifts that sparkle are definitely popular with moms; but the jewelry industry has wreaked havoc on the environment. For example, it takes up to 5 tons of water and 20 tons of mine waste to create a simple gold ring! Consider buying something pre-loved, from a socially responsible jeweler or items made from glass, shells or recycled materials. It may sound a little tacky, but there’s some truly beautiful pieces available!
Organic Perfume
Many perfumes are made up of toxic chemical cocktails, components of which are not only hazardous to the environment, but to human health. Some of the common chemicals used are carcinogenic! I wasn’t able to locate a lot of information on earth-friendly perfumes, but it appears you should look for perfumes labeled as being organic and carrying the appropriate certification.
Organic Cosmetics
It’s the same situation with cosmetic items – chemical cocktails that wind up in the human body or flushed down the drain to pollute the environment. Again look for organic products such as olive oil based skin products.
Candles
Another Mother’s Day favorite – but did you know that many candles are made from crude oil byproducts? Burning candles releases all sorts of nasty stuff; including benzene, styrene, acetone and particulate matter. The wicks on some candles may even contain lead! Additionally, scented candles may contain more synthetic chemicals. As a more earth friendly and healthy choice, soy candles or candles made of beeswax are the way to go and for scented candles, look for soy or beeswax ones that incorporate essential oils – and have a non-lead wick of course.
Sponsorships and memberships
Mothers being the caring folk they are generally derive great pleasure from helping others. Perhaps a donation in her name for a tree planting or a conservation project might bring her joy? Maybe a membership to an online organic cooking club? A trip to a health spa? The possibilities are endless.
Fair trade clothes and accessories
Look for items made from organic cotton and produced in fair trade conditions. For example, if you wanted to buy your Mom a handbag as a gift, run a search on your favorite search engine for :
fair trade handbags
Or “fair trade” preceding any product you’re thinking of buying
Kitchenware and appliances
If you’re game enough to buy your Mother a gift that has anything remotely to do with domestic chores, good luck to you and tread carefully :). When purchasing electrical equipment, try to find items that consume as little power as possible and have recyclable components.
Business cards are your business identity, and choosing the right card can not only leave a long lasting impression on your existing and potential clients, but it also can product job opportunities for thousands of people worldwide.
In the past years, PVC Card printing and Plastic business cards industry have growth more than ordinary paper card printing businesses. Plastic Business Cards create a high value image and expensive appearance at a very affordable cost. Your custom, full color, plastic business card is more likely to be retained by a client or customer because people say it is difficult to dispose away something so impressive.
The plastic business cards are the same size as a standard credit card and feature a durable, brilliant finish with die-cut rounded corners for a polished appearance and durability. Because of several newly developed manufacturing methods, beautiful cards with stunning graphics can be produced in quantities as low as 250 for as little as hundred dollars with overnight deliveries.
You can easily order your custom plastic business cards with our most popular printers now by visiting a local directory.
PVC cards are an attractive choice for printing ID cards quickly and economically. Print captured images directly onto the plastic cards with superb color reproduction. Magnetic encoding or two-dimensional bar codes printed onto the PVC cards provide data entry and tracking. This provides for a secure way for information exchange, while keeping it as handy as possible, which means less hassle, more productivity and more dependability for the work you do.
Most PVC Cards use thin film protection, which means your card will last longer, and will be safe from water, dust, or any other problems.