HID Element Industrial ID and Financial Card Printer

Product number: ELEMENT Vendor: HID Global

The HID ELEMENT UV Ink Printer System is designed for desktop use yet boasts the robust capabilities required for the high-speed, high-output demands of extensive government ID card programs, financial institutions, large corporations, and service bureaus. This system is engineered to cater to a wide spectrum of high-volume ID and financial card personalization needs, featuring highly customizable functionality, scalable production capabilities, and a variety of encoding options.

Offering print resolutions between 600 dpi and 1200 dpi, the HID ELEMENT system ensures superior image quality, enabling the precise printing of fine text, intricate characters, and sharp barcodes that are on par with, if not superior to, pre-printed cards. It supports both vibrant full-color and monochrome printing for text and graphics, with six configurable ink channels. Users can select from standard or unique, custom ink colors to achieve distinctive card designs, or employ fluorescing inks for enhanced security features.

Moreover, the HID ELEMENT introduces innovative card security and durability enhancements through its inkjet printing technology. Following the application of color ink, an optional clear ink layer can be added for added durability or to produce unique tactile color effects, offering a novel approach to card security.

Key features of the HID ELEMENT include:

  • Versatile encoding capabilities, accommodating HID-embedded and third-party Smartware™ for seamless contact and contactless encoding, suited for financial transactions, secure access, and more.
  • Scalable, high-capacity production, with the capability to expand up to four, 400-card inputs/outputs, totaling a capacity of 1600 cards per unit, enabling uninterrupted, high-yield production.
  • The industry's lowest total cost of ownership (TCO), surpassing traditional ribbon-based desktop printers in cost-effectiveness and providing a more economical solution than comparable large-scale issuance systems.
  • User-friendly operation, combining the simplicity of conventional desktop printers with the advanced features necessary for meeting the demands of large-scale card production.
  • Enhanced redundancy and risk management, with the ability to deploy multiple units for large-volume requirements, ensuring backup capabilities and risk mitigation not possible with larger, single-system setups.

The HID ELEMENT sets the standard for high-quality, efficient, and customizable high-volume card personalization and issuance, with its exceptional printing resolution, adaptability, and cost efficiency.


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