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Article: The fine print: card printers come in all shapes and sizes, and with myriad options. Dealers need to assess their customers' needs and consider the specific application when determining the right card printer for the situation.(HOW TO BUY)
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- Security Distributing & Marketing
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- November 1, 2006
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When selling a card printer, security companies might be integrating an entire ID badging program, and possibly systems that would include integrated access control, time and attendance, employee IDs and visitor management. Determining the right card printer for a specific application starts with assessing the customer's needs and budget.
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Three features customers ask for are security, reliability and ease-of-use when it comes to card printers, says Andy Vander Woude, director of product marketing at Fargo Electronics Inc., Eden Prairie, Minn.
Another sought-after option that is gaining popularity is Ethernet capability, ...