Seamless, Secure, and Scalable ID Production
Streamline ID Printing with Smart, Secure, and Automated Production
CardExchange® Press delivers cloud-connected, high-security ID card production for organizations of all sizes. From design to encoding to print management, streamline every step of your ID issuance process with an efficient, automated solution.
Meet PRESS
CardExchange® Press is a cloud-integrated ID production platform that simplifies design, encoding, and printing while providing advanced security and automation. Whether you need to print a single ID or thousands, Press ensures an efficient and controlled process.
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Print from anywhere
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Scale to your needs
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If you are interested to see how this all works, our Cloud team is happy to schedule a demo and take you to all the options, features, and possibilities of our CardExchange® Cloud Suite solution.
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CardExchange® press Feature Highlights
Key features to optimize your printing experience
Seamless ID Card Design
CardExchange® Press’s intuitive design tools make crafting professional ID cards a seamless experience for users of all levels. With an easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface, you can customize every detail ensuring your cards are tailored to your organization's specific needs.
Whether you're designing for a small team or a large organization, CardExchange® Press delivers precision and efficiency with every card.
Streamlined Print Job Management
CardExchange® Press simplifies print job management, giving you full control over every stage of the process. From queue management to real-time job tracking, it ensures your printing operations run smoothly and efficiently. With support for batch printing, detailed print logs, and the ability to pause, resume, or prioritize jobs, managing high volumes of ID card production becomes hassle-free.
Whether printing single cards or large batches, CardExchange® Press ensures reliability and precision, so you can focus on what matters most.
Compatible with a Wide Range of ID Card Printers
CardExchange® Press is designed to work effortlessly with a vast selection of ID card printers, ensuring maximum flexibility for your ID production needs. Whether you're using direct-to-card or retransfer printers, our solution provides plug-and-play integration, eliminating complex setup processes.
From small-scale ID printing to enterprise-level production, CardExchange® Press adapts to your hardware, giving you the freedom to choose the right printer for your organization—without compatibility concerns.
Advanced Encoding Capabilities
CardExchange® Press empowers you to add robust security and functionality to your ID cards with advanced encoding options. Whether you need access control, payment functionalities, or secure data storage, Press's flexible encoding tools allow you to meet your organization's specific requirements with precision. Achieve seamless encoding and streamlined production, all within one powerful platform.
Integrate with HID® Fargo Connect for Cloud-Based ID Printing
CardExchange® Press offers seamless integration with HID® Fargo Connect, enabling secure, cloud-based ID card printing without the need for local print drivers or direct printer connections. This integration allows organizations to manage print jobs from anywhere, providing centralized control over card issuance while reducing IT maintenance.
With HID® Fargo Connect, you can print directly from CardExchange® Press to HID’s network-connected printers, ensuring real-time job tracking, automatic print job routing, and secure credential issuance. By eliminating traditional on-premise printer dependencies, this integration enhances flexibility, security, and scalability for organizations managing ID production across multiple locations.
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Application Features
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| Multiple Languages |  |
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| Various Card Sizes | CR-80 | All Sizes | All Sizes | All Sizes |
| Create Card Templates | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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| Application Type | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| OS Support | Windows | Windows | Windows | Windows |
Designer Features
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| Export Card Preview as Image | - | |
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| Customize with Python Scripting Language | - | - | - | |
| External Plugin Support | - | - | - | |
Camera, Photo, and Scanner Features
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Printing Features
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Database Features
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| Internal Database | 200 Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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| Create Selectable Record Filters (Level 2) | - | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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| Create Internal Views (Queries) | - | - | |
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| Store Data in Multiple Database | - | - | |
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| Set Column Requirements for Inserting, Updating, Printing | - | - | |
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Security Features
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Inline Encoding Features
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| MIFARE® Setup Wizard | - | - | - | |
| MIFARE® Classic 1K and 4K | - | - | - | |
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Other Features and Plugin Support
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| ID Scanner Support | - | - | - | |
| Fingerprint Scanner Support | - | - | - | |
| Paxton Access Controll (3rd Party Integration) | - | - | - | PLUGIN |
| Contact Card Encoding | - | - | - | PLUGIN |
| MIFARE® UltraLight | - | - | - | PLUGIN |
| iClass Reading | - | - | - | PLUGIN |
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Impressed by what you’ve seen? Discover in just 2 minutes how CardExchange® Press can benefit your organization, or contact us for a personalized demo to explore how it fits your needs.
Request Online Demo Today
If you are interested to see how this all works, our Cloud team is happy to schedule a demo and take you to all the options, features, and possibilities of our CardExchange® Cloud Suite solution.
Provide your information in the form and we will get in touch a.s.a.p. to schedule a demo!
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