Need a Fast ID Card Printer?
When it comes to keeping pace with business competitors, speed is vital. This principle is highly applicable to fast ID Card printers. Determining which printer works the best for your organization isn’t always as easy as simply choosing what appears to be the fastest. Leaders must understand that just because a printer can get a job done quickly, doesn’t necessarily mean it can support the additional requirements of the company’s printing needs. Business owners of small to global companies alike must find methods of maintaining high standards of quality and procedural consistency, while also utilizing the advances in technology that allow them to move at record speed.
ID Card printing on its own can be a time-consuming task without the right technology configuration. Daily badge replacement is a fact of doing business, whether an employee needs a new badge due to a name change, losing or misplacing the previous badge, wear and tear, or any number of other reasons. For businesses with employee counts in the thousands, the daily need for badge replacement could cause serious downtime without a fast ID Card Printer capable of getting the job done fast. Furthermore, many national and global brands require mass badge printing for regular enrollment days and other hiring events. Dealing with that level of printing on its own can cause significant downtime, and have effects on your company’s bottom line.
Just because a printer is capable of completing printing jobs quickly, doesn’t necessarily make it the right choice for your business needs. Perhaps your business requires highly defined cards for security verification purposes, but printing multiple badge sizes is not a priority. Maybe your business needs a printer that is compatible with multiple operating systems and does not require a high resolution. ID Card Printers can be as dynamic as the companies they serve. As such, it’s important to understand which high-speed printer fits your organization the best. As experts in the physical access/ID printing industry, the ADVANTIDGE team understands the importance of understanding which printer features are relevant to your business.
This article reviews three of ADVANTIDGE’s top choices for businesses needing a fast card printer:
HID FARGO HDP6600
The HDP6600 is great for handling major ID card printing jobs quickly. This Fargo badge printer has a 60-second warm up time and a batch mode capable of printing 230 high definition badges per hour at 600 dpi. The printer has many other key features including true edge to edge printing (over the edge), deeper color absorption and more durable cards with protection from retransfer film. Read more about the HDP6600 technical specifications and why ADVANTIDGE names it a top pick.
Evolis Primacy 2
The Evolis Primacy 2 is another great choice for businesses anticipating large ID badge print jobs. This printer is a major contender in fast ID Card printing capable of producing 280 cards per hour. A major benefit of the Primacy 2 is versatility. With an overall low cost of ownership, companies with a Primacy 2 can utilize its functionality via PC as well as an included Mac OS driver. They also have the option to take advantage of wireless printing via app. Read our full product write-up to help determine if the Evolis Primacy 2 is right for your business.
Canon CX-G6400
The Canon CX-G6400 card printer keeps up with print job demand while specializing in oversized badge printing. This printer can print standard CR80 ID cards at up to a considerable 2,700 per hour and is a favorite for conferences, concerts, festivals, and trade shows. The versatility of this printer is rooted in its ability to print both standard and large format event-size badges. Whether plastic cards, card stock, or other badge types, the CX-G6400 can be used for a wide range of ID printing needs. The CX-G6400 has a print resolution of 1200 dpi and information is printed then and there, rather than printed on thermal ribbons which can be a security concern. As an authorized reseller for Canon, ADVANTIDGE provides customers with a two year warranty on purchases of the CX-G6400.
In today’s business landscape, speed is key. Companies with large printing demands may encounter delays, downtime, and other major problems without a fast ID Card printer that can quickly accommodate their demands. Whether your business prioritizes versatility, capacity, print resolution, or any combination, ADVANTIDGE will help find your perfect fast card printer.
