Thinking about switching to the lowest cost solution for issuing high quality student ID cards?

Order your first Evolis Pebble 4 ID Card Printer from Advantidge and get an extra $100 off our everyday low pricing with price match guarantee!

PLUS if you order before June 30, 2012 you will also get a free full color Evolis ID printer ribbon and box of PVC ID Cards (another $100 value!).

As presented at SPAC and the User Group Conference, Advantidge offers you the absolute lowest cost of per printed ID card AND the lowest cost of ownership with the best warranty in the business: 3 years coverage plus printhead replacement*.


This year we are offering our school photographers Evolis Pebble 4 ID card printers with Ethernet at no extra charge in addition to standard USB connection.

To request a cost analysis on your current outsourcing process or compare pricing on your current ID printer ribbons and ID cards for inhouse production:
ask for Lawrence at 310-531-8767 or EMAIL LAWRENCE today!

See corporate customer testimonials with Advantidge.

An organization’s ability to identify its employees, customers, contractors and visitors has never been more important than in today’s security conscious economy. Whether you are considering using ID badges for the first time or have used them for years, there are a number of standard features that every ID card system should include.

Ranging from basic Employee ID cards featuring a company logo, employee ID photo and variable text, to highly secure laminated cards featuring custom holographic designs, visual security elements and proximity door access capabilities, corporate ID cards serve to protect both your employees and sensitive company data.

Consider creating magnetic name badges, or ID cards containing barcodes or signature panels to your corporate ID cards for added card functionality and security.

The corporate world processes high volumes of information and the data management capabilities of ID Cards used in conjunction with the appropriate photo ID Software can ensure that the maintanance and security of employees and company information remain securely protected and error-proof.

Visual verification applications such as holographic foils and overlaminates can be embedded in corporate ID cards or applied directly onto a card surface.

Holograms supply a visual security element, as well as considerably increase card protection against fraudulent ID card duplications. Holographic laminates are incredibly difficult to replicate, especially when they are a custom hologram design and overlaminates can be of an off-the-shelf standard hologram design for the ultimate in ID card security.

Advantidge ID Systems are ideal for:

• Secure Employee ID Cards
• Access control for facilities and all secured areas using readable data technologies like barcodes, magnetic stripes, proximity cards and smart cards
• Time expiring visitor badges for entry and lobby management
• On-site cashless restaurant and grocery purchases
• and more…

To learn more about our custom bundled solutions for corporations of all sizes please call our sales department at 800-965-5932 or click on the following link:

» ID Systems

See government customer testimonials with Advantidge.

Government agencies issue a variety of ID-related cards, from FIPS 201-compliant ID badges to entitlement cards, health and other benefit cards, birth certificates, hunting and fishing licenses, boating licenses, firearm registrations and more. The sales team at Advantidge is well acquainted with the various needs and required standards of compliance of government agencies and we are able to recommend the appropriate ID card systems for creating government-issued ID cards, regardless of the level of security needed.

ID cards can be custom designed and printed with one of Advantidge’s ID card printers to employ a range of security features from simple photo and text identification, to barcodes, signature panels, fingerprint scans, holographic overlaminates and smart card capabilities. Holographic foils and overlaminates, more advanced visual verification techniques, can be either embedded in your cards or applied onto the card surface. Holographic foils and overlaminates come in off-the-shelf and customs versions, both of which increase visual security and protect against fraudulent duplication.

Advantidge is prepared to advise our government clients on visitor management software which seamlessly integrates all of the steps of the ID card process, from the creation of ID cards to lobby management and visitor tracking.

Advantidge carries products designed to make the wearing and carrying of ID cards more secure. Shielded ID card holders ensure that no one can electronically “grab” secure information off of identification badges on subways, buses or trains. Advantidge’s secure ID badge holders physically protect more than one card, they are made in the USA and are all FIPS approved! Choose from vinyl or rigid plastic depending on your needs.

Advantidge Photo ID Systems are ideal for:

To learn more about our custom bundled solutions for local, state or federal government agencies please click on the following link for professional ID
Card Systems or call us for personalized assistance! 800-965-5932

See Rx medical marijuana customer testimonials with Advantidge.

Medical Marijuana dispensaries process high volumes of sensitive medical information and need to make sure their physical premises stay secure. An onsite photo ID card system allows for on-demand production of professional quality ID cards, ensuring that only those with qualified access gain entry.

ID cards can be equipped with readable forms of technology that store secure patient information such as the referring doctor, prescription expiration as well as other relevant details. Plastic ID badges serve to visually identify patients, staff and vendors.

A basic level of security can be incorporated into your ID badges by designing a more complicated ID card design. Using a plain white background on an ID card is far easier for counterfeiters to fraudulently reproduce than a custom image. Holographic foils and overlaminates add additional layers of security against unauthorized reproductions and they are available in off-the-shelf or custom designs. Holographic foils and overlaminates also make give your ID cards a professional look.

Photo ID software is another essential component for medical marijuana ID card systems. Patient management software not only keeps track of visits and purchase history, but some versions have the ability to auto- populate ID badge fields for instant card issuance with error-free input of information. This feature allows your staff to simply scan a driver’s license and an ID card will print out without you ever having to type in any information. This saves time and reduces errors.

See our professional medical marijuana ID card system to learn more about this custom bundled ID solution, or give us a call for personalized assistance, 800-965-5932.

School Photographer Printer Promotion!

With hundreds of school photographers and labs working with Advantidge year after year, we are proud to serve the Photolynx community and play an integral role in the success of your organization when it comes to ID card printing. We have a long standing relationship with the team at Photolynx and expect to develop the same with you and your team.

Hands down Advantidge provides the best service in both pre- and post-sales support for our photographers, regardless as to whether you are a current or prospective Photolynx client. Prior to the summer, we take the time to discuss the upcoming production season with each client reviewing the volume of ID cards you expect to issue, the timeline to get them in the schools’ hands, equipment logistics and actual workflow to be sure we have covered all the bases to insure your success.

Advantidge offers all the software and hardware you will need to ensure a professional workflow. See below for additional uses for School Photography ID Card Systems from Advantidge:

• Emergency Preparedness Cards
• Community Discount Cards
• Student Travel ID Cards

For those of you doing onsite ID badge issuance with SIS who are tired of low end webcams, look to Advantidge to provide a high quality solution that meets your expectations. For less than $300 you get a current High Resolution Color Housed Digital ID Camera + Lens along with custom driver that provides direct connection via twain to the SIS software. This means you or your client don’t have to deal with slow, low quality web cams or search through folders to find the right pictures for the right student.

And when you run into trouble, it doesn’t matter whether you are in the field issuing ID cards on the spot or back at the office printing ID badges in batch mode, we are familiar with the photo ID software and hardware, which guarantees you will get expert advice every time you reach out to us.

Advantidge is configured with the specific goal of serving clients just like you and even offers special programs for Photolynx clients including:

• Free Priority Support
• No Backorder Policy
• Daily Rental ID Card Printers
• Group Volume Discount

At Advantidge, Photolynx clients are handled by Lawrence Grafstein who brings over a decade of experience in the ID industry serving photographers and labs just like yours. Lawrence attends the annual Photolynx Users Group Meeting and can always be reached by telephone on direct line 310-531-8767 or by email at LG@advantidge.com. Thanks in advance for the opportunity to work together!

Few industries today are more dependent on secure ID card technologies than the transportation industry, most importantly for the creation of employee ID badges and customer passes.

Contractors and employees typically use proximity ID cards to gain access to local transportation facilities designated for authorized personnel only, and daily customers use transportation passes for weekly, monthly and even annual usage, while students, senior citizens and disabled citizens often receive free or discounted passes to city transport.

Transit passes come in many forms, and vary from city to city. The more traditional transportation systems rely on prepaid bus and subway passes, but using plastic ID cards with encoded magnetic stripes ensures a swift boarding process. Passengers upon entry swipe their plastic ID passes through a magnetic stripe reader, and the appropriate fare is deducted.

These types of encoded plastic ID card passes can easily be personalized and printed on-site, using a secure ID card printer from Advantidge.

In many cases municipal transportation passes can be combined with other forms of identification such as membership cards to offer those who are authorized entry into multiple facilities from just one identification card. For instance a student ID card could serve to provide students access to local shuttles, buses, and subways, as well as access to student dorms, facilities, etc…

To learn more about how Advantidge can help your organization make the right decision on a photo ID system for your transportation facility, please call to speak with one of our experienced account managers 800-965-5932, initiate a chat, or have a salesperson follow up with you by email.

Almost every industry today and organizations of all sizes rely on professional photo ID systems to create highly secure Identification Cards for their employees, guests, or patrons.

Gaming, Retail, Restaurant and Grocery, and Gym industries as well as corporate businesses, the military, law enforcement and the healthcare industry can all benefit from implementing an Advantidge ID Security System featuring a personalizing plastic ID card printer.

Access control at the building entries of clubs, private members-only locales and corporate offices can be maintained and controlled with the use of smart card technologies within ID cards.

Proximity cards and smart cards that are read by a card reader allow entry only to those cardholders who have been authorized for entry. These types of technology cards cannot as easily be fraudulently replicated as regular PVC ID cards, and so ensure a further layer of protection for organizations.

There are a variety of ways to help ensure the authenticity of your plastic cards and to reduce the chances of successful fraudulent reproduction. Although no single type of card technology is 100% secure, employing a combination of security measures, such as embedded holographic foils, ghost images, UV text or lamination can enhance the effectiveness of your card security.

An advanced level of visual verification in ID Cards can be achieved with the use of Holographic Foils and Holographic Overlaminates, which are embedded directly into cards or applied to their surface. Using Holographic Foils and Overlaminates on ID Cards serves to add a layer of visual security, while also protecting them against fraudulent duplications and wear and tear.

Holographic Overlaminates can be made with standard off-the-shelf holographic designs, or with custom ID holograms for one-of-a-kind security. Contact Advantidge today at 800-965-5932 to learn more about your custom holographic design options!

See here for more information on the types of ID cards used in secure applications.

See school photographer customer testimonials with Advantidge.

School Photographer Printer Promotion!

With hundreds of school photographers and labs working with Advantidge year after year, we are proud to serve your community and play an integral role in the success of your organization when it comes to ID card printing. We have long standing relationships with the top manufacturers serving the photography industry and expect to develop the same relationship with you and your team.

For those of you doing onsite ID badge issuance who are tired of low end webcams, look to Advantidge to provide a high quality solution that meets your expectations. For less than $300 you can get a current High Resolution Color Housed Digital ID Camera + Lens along with custom driver that provides direct connection via twain so you or your client don’t have to deal with slow, low quality web cams or search through folders to find the right pictures for the right student.

Hands down we provide the best service in both pre- and post-sales support for our photographers, whether they are in the field issuing ID badges on the spot or back at the office printing photo ID cards in batch mode with an ID card system. Our team is intimately familiar with the unique needs of photographers and our organization is configured with the specific goal of serving you during the busy season from summer to fall, when universities and K-12 schools are registering their students for the year.

While most clients are simply looking for the cheapest and easiest way to issue student ID cards for their school clients, many have discovered that there are other opportunities to utilize the same ID card printing equipment for profitable add-ons to a variety of other markets already served.

School Photography ID Card System Additional Uses include:

• Emergency Preparedness Cards
• Community Discount Cards
• Student Travel ID Cards

At Advantidge we know how to help you focus on what matters most and promise to add value to your organization to increase your profitability, whether it’s cutting costs or breaking into new products and/or markets.

School Photography clients are handled by Lawrence Grafstein who brings over a decade of experience in the ID industry serving photographers and labs just like yours. Lawrence can always be reached by telephone on direct line 310-531-8767 or by email at LG@advantidge.com. Thanks in advance for the opportunity to work together!

The United States military ultilizes multifuncioning Identification Cards featuring advanced technologies that provide numerous solutions for high security military applications.

Barcodes, magnetic name badges, smart card and proximity card technologies, fingerprint scans and holographic overlaminates are all features that can be integrated into secure Military ID systems.

More advanced visual verification techniques include translucent security foils and overlaminates, which can either be embedded in your cards or applied onto the card surface. In addition to adding visual security, holograms considerably increase your card’s protection against fraudulent duplication. Holographic foils can be hand applied or, for even greater security, embedded below the card’s surface.

Likewise, holographic ID overlaminates can contain off-the-shelf standard hologram designs, or a custom hologram can be created for the ultimate in ID card security. To learn more about your custom holographic design options call Advantidge at 800-965-5932 to speak with one of our industry experts!

Our card issuance systems and high quality photo ID printers let you produce a cost-effective governmental and military ID card in a matter of minutes, with your choice of personalized features including, high-resolution photos, magnetic stripes, smart card chips, bar codes, logos, text, digitized signatures, and tamper resistant topcoats.

Advantidge ID Systems are ideal for creating:

» ID Systems

Members-only facilities and organizations such as fitness gyms, yoga studios, community centers and medical dispensaries require secure ID cards for their members, to ensure that only those who are authorized have access to the services provided.

Advantidge provides professional membership ID card printers for organizations looking to create a secure facility with the use of membership ID cards. Door control can be maintained with proximity cards that provide radio frequency contactless entry, and magnetic stripes and barcodes on ID cards can be swiped at entry or exit to document membership usage.

Barcodes, magnetic name badges, smart card chips, holographic overlaminates and signature panels, along with identifying photos and text on membership ID cards, can serve to protect your members and your facility from unauthorized violation of use.

In addition to supplying a visual security element, holograms considerably increase card protection against fraudulent duplications, as holographic laminates are incredibly difficult to replicate, and translucent security foils can be embedded below the card surface as well.

Holographic overlaminates can be of an off-the-shelf standard holographic ID card design, or you can employ custom holograms for the ultimate in membership ID card security.

Contact our sales department today at 800-965-5932 to speak with one of our industry experts about creating custom holographic foils and overlaminates for your organization’s professional ID card system.