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PHOTO ID SOFTWARE COMPARISON CHART

Creating personalized full-color ID badges and passports has never been simpler, faster, quieter or more affordable with these digital photo id systems.  Track employees, students, and visitors with ease.  To help you decide between available options, we created this quick reference comparison chart that compares the key features of each system.



PHOTO ID SOFTWARE COMPARISON CHART
Software Features
Sign In / Out:
Digital log captures and tracks visitor info
Badge Printing:
Single and Dual sided
Single-sided only
Single-sided only
Badge Design Preview:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Design Templates:
Includes 50 customizable templates
Includes 6 customizable photo frame templates
Importing Capabilities:
Yes, images, logos
Yes; text or photo/logo files
Yes; text and photo files
Barcoding:
Yes
Supports popular barcode systems
Supports popular barcode systems
Reporting:
Yes, Tracking and Custom Reporting
Yes (customizable and standard)
Other:
Setup employee/visitor lists or enter individually as needed
Easy reprinting
System Requirements (PC NOT Required to Print Picture)
Windows:
2000 or XP
98/98SE/ME and 2000XP
Print drivers for 95/98/2000/ME/NT4
Processor:
Pentium III or Better
Hard Drive:
Minimum 2.5Gb
Recommended 3.5Gb
RAM:
Minimum 256Mb
Recommended 512Mb
Video RAM:
Minimum 32Mb
Recommended 64Mb
PC Card:
No
xD picture card; needs Picture Bridge Standard
Nbr of USB Ports:
3-4
Monitor:
Yes
2.5" LCD monitor screen
Printer Requirements
Type:
Color InkJet or Laser: Photo capable
CX550 only
Elton Printer Program Language
Badge Material:
Paper
Paper
PVC 30Mil Hard Card
Feed Capability:
Ability to accept 4"x6" sheets
Accepts 4"x6" sheets
50 30Mil cards;
Hopper output 20 cards
Page per Minute:
Optimal at 10ppm
2 per minute; 30 sec/card
DPI Resolution:
Optimal 600x600dpi
300 DPI Resolution
Connection:
USB
USB
USB to Serial;
USB to Centronics parallel
Printing Method:
Ink Cartridges or Laser toner
No ink; Thermal printing; color "inside" special printer paper
Thermal
Other:
Requires Print-Pix Paper by Fuji
Resident font Arial Bold 100;
2Mb Standard memory;
1Mb Flash memory
Camera Requirements
Type:
Digital; Any brand/model
Needs Picture Bridge Standard
CCD Based Image Sensor
Resolution:
Minimum VGA 640x480
Minimum VGA 640x480
Minimum VGA 640x480
Connection:
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Scanner Requirements
Type:
Bar code
Scans per Second:
Minimum 44sps
Connection:
USB
Card Reader (optional) Requirements
Data Transfer:
Able to transfer to Avery template
Scanability:
Able to scan drivers licenses from all 50 states
Connection:
USB
PRODUCTS
Software Starter Kit
Includes:
Software CD & Avery Badges & holder samples
Full System Kit
Software:
CD Incld
Digicard.Net software
Digicard.Net software
Web Cam:
Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 Webcam with USB (1.3 megapixel)
Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 Webcam with USB (1.3 megapixel)
Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 Webcam with USB (1.3 megapixel)
Scanner:
Symbol Barcode Scanner
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USB:
Belkin 4-Port USB Hub
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Tripod:
Silk Mini Tripod
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Printer:
Not included
Printpix Cx550 Printer
Zebra 110i Printer with ribbon
Badges:
Sample supply included; Paper
1 free roll of Printpix paper
100 Hard Card (PVC) included
Optional Equipment
Card Reader:


If you are still not sure, please contact our Technical Support Department, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm (ET) by phone 1-800-752-9131, via fax 1-203-245-7844 or email techassist@usieducation.com.