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Meet the QuikCard ID Card Printing Package from Zebra

This bundled ID card printing solution is geared toward small to mid-level companies.  Organizations that need customization for employee access or personalization for customers can benefit from this type of one-stop shopping.  Zebra (Eltron) announced this new packaged deal in early March 2009.  The system features your choice of a P110i or P120i card printer.  The combination also includes design software/templates, and a Logitech USB web cam (with a mini-tripod).  A packet of 200 PVC cards and a printer ribbon round out the collection.  This makes ordering an all-in-one ID system as easy as asking for the #4 combo meal at a drive through.  All the customer has to decide on is whether to select single or dual sided printing and if magnetic stripe encoding should be included.

This QuikCard ID Solution is ideal for businesses that need immediate enrollment capabilities without a large up-front investment.  The software is compatible with Microsoft Excel and CSV files.  This means information can be imported from existing databases to populate card fields. The included webcam negates the need to purchase a separate digital camera for ID photo capture.  However, other images can be uploaded into the card template if desired. 

Both the P110i and P120i printers offer full color and monochrome printing using dye sublimation and thermal resin ribbon.  These simple Load-N-Go cartridges are designed for installation that takes just a few seconds.  The iSeries ribbon detection software works to maximize printer performance and also indicates usage status.  This feature notifies the operator when cartridges are running low and need to be reordered.

These printers can be used for a wide variety of purposes.  Employee and student IDs, membership/loyalty cards, gift cards, and access devices are just a few examples.  The unit is small enough to be taken over the road for event management or trade shows as well.  With a printing speed of up to 120 full color cards per hour, keeping up with a busy ID enrollment schedule will be no problem.

Another Good Deal

Zebra isn't the only manufacturer offering a great starter package.  The Datacard SP35 or SP55 Plus Bundle is another option.  This solution includes a single or dual sided printer, the ID Works Intro software, a 250 print ribbon and 500 PVC cards.  These Datacard models are designed to be user friendly.  They offer quick change supplies and an operator replaceable printhead.  Both the input and output hoppers are on the front of the machine for easy access and space conservation. 

This bundle does not include a camera so one must be purchased separately.  However, the Datacard does offer edge-to-edge printing, which covers the entire card surface.  This delivers a seamless look with no borders.  The SP35/55 can also be used for contact and contactless smart card programming (the entry level Zebra printers offer only magnetic stripe encoding).  These modules can be factory installed or field upgraded.  Such flexibility makes these printers ideal for companies that are likely to transition to more advanced card technologies in the future.

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Interview at Factory Card Outlet!?

Okay well the lady called me but I was in the shower and couldn't answer. She didn't leave a message but I knew their number and called back. I spoke to the manager and she said I had a interview on thursday at 12:15. I'm really nervous. I'm 16 and this will be my first job. What kind of questions will she ask? Have any of you ever worked there?

The key is to be personable and well rounded. You want to think about your 3 strengths and 3 weakness. Know when your available to work and why you like working with customers. Think about why you want this job, and maybe ask if there is growth within the company to show them you are really committed to working for the factory card outlet. Another thing you can do is check out their website to see if you can get any key details that stick out to you about what they could be looking for and what you can bring to the team.

Good luck!!!!

Card Factory auction
Several buyout firms including Permira, Cinven, Summit Partners and Warburg Pincus have bid as much as £350m (€385.4m) for greeting cards retail chain Card Factory, in which LDC holds a 13% stake.

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