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Thursday, May 29, 2014

An ID Card Printer: The Right Choice for Your Fast-Paced Company

Datacard SD260 (535500-002) ID Card Printer
Whether you’re looking for ID card printers for a private business or government organization, a hospital, school, bank, university, or virtually any other facility, you can take solace in knowing you’ll find the best selection of ID card printers and then some at CardQuest.com. ID cards make it easier to keep track of the people in your organization, which can also enhance the safety of each and every individual in your building.

You might be asking yourself, “Why should I invest in a card printer on-site if I can have someone else do it for me?” It’s true that you can outsource your ID card printing and save money on buying a ID printer, but with your own on-site ID card printer, you can quickly print new ID cards any time, which is especially important for growing businesses and facilities where ID cards are necessary.

ID cards are extremely important to help in the security protocol of the organization so that no authorized person has access to any particular building or office. ID cards also help you keep track of your employees and may even lead to less absenteeism, as you will have a record of every day they miss. However, without your own ID card printer, your organization will have to outsource printing, which can become expensive over time. An ID card printer in your office will not only change the speed of printing an ID, but will also help your company in growing faster.

If you’re looking for the best selection of ID card printers, look no further than CardQuest.com!

Friday, May 16, 2014

Breakaway Lanyards Offer Security and Safety

Breakaway Lanyards
Many businesses, universities, medical facilities, camps and more rely on employees wearing badges to be easily identifiable and/or access specific areas of the building or site. In customer-facing positions, lanyards with badges make it easy for shoppers to be able to identify an employee of the store and put a name to their face. They can also serve as a place to clip your keys, which many employees will need at their fingertips to access change drawers, supply closets and more. Doctors, nurses and aides need their badge handy but not necessarily in-hand, and keeping them in their pockets isn’t always practical, either. In short, lanyards are simple but absolutely essential in helping many businesses run smoothly, safely and effectively. But if they aren’t breakaway lanyards, there is an increased possibility of injury.

The difference between a regular lanyard and a breakaway lanyard is simple – a breakaway lanyard features two snapped together pieces that release when pressure is applied. Under normal circumstances, your lanyard stays clipped together and you can either unclip it to remove it, or simply slide it up and over your head like you would a traditional lanyard. However, if your lanyard or the attached badge becomes snagged on something or stuck in something, the pressure releases the clasp freeing you from a potential injury. Pretty smart, right?

As someone who worked in a bookstore for ten years, I can tell you firsthand that those badge snags happen in even the most calm work environments. Thankfully, we used breakaway lanyards at work, and they saved me more times than one from a nasty brush burn, bruise or worse! Rushing about the store in the busy holiday season, I once took a corner too quickly and my lanyard managed to wrap itself around a hook on an end display. Had it not released I could have easily been pulled back toward the display and really gotten hurt. The truth is, some locations are more dangerous than others. If I ran into a few instances working somewhere as safe as a bookstore, you can imagine the potential hazards of badges getting caught in machinery, a locking door, and more. With breakaway lanyards being so affordable, we think it makes good sense to spend a little bit more for peace of mind and increased comfort. Don’t you?

Friday, May 9, 2014

Simplifying Badge Printing With An ID Card Printer

Making your own ID cards in-house is a process that should not eat up precious time, resources, or funding. A professional ID card printer provides businesses with a method of creating their own ID cards with minimal training and excellent quality. We carry a variety of ID card printer models, including printers from Magicard, Nisca, Datacard, Evolis, Zebra, Fargo, and more. These card printers offer high print speeds and high capacity media options, along with other advanced features that make printing your own identification cards simple.

When browsing our selection of ID card printers, you can find exactly the features you need for your specific application. Choose from single or dual-sided printing and printers who laminate their cards. You can also save money by purchasing a printer bundle, which includes a media starter kit and other essentials for ID printing.

Our ID card printers are also able to apply electronic locks, protecting cards and ribbons. With high quality images that can be printed on PVC, ABS, PET, PET-G, and polycarbonate ID cards, our selection of card printers allows you to produce the highest quality identification at prices your business can afford.


Contact our expert staff today to discuss the ID cards you need printed and we can help you select the perfect ID card printer for your business.

Get HID Cards And Other Access Control Supplies at CardQuest.com!


Welcome to the official blog of CardQuest.com! We’ll use this space to further discuss our products and provide tips and advice about setting up your access control systems. You’ll also get the latest information from the access and surveillance industry so you can upgrade your ID system.

HID Global produces the industry’s largest range of ID cards, tags, and keyfobs. Our selection of HID  cards includes a variety of styles suitable for any business setting. You can also purchase keyfobs for employees on the go.

HID cards like the Smart ISOProx II combine proximity and smart cards into one card, which can also incorporate a magnetic stripe. For harsher environments the iClass Clamshell Card provides encryption security with manual authentication for excellent security, even in difficult working conditions where other cards might fail.


You can use our HID cards for almost anything: access control, park and ride, airline tickets, customer loyalty, public transportation cards, road tolls, and simply as identification badges. HID cards, tags, and keyfobs are popular because they’re reliable and affordable. If you’re thinking of purchasing HID cards for your business, contact us today at CardQuest.com and we can help you choose the right access control supplies for you.