Epson and STOPware Team Up to Redefine Visitor Security with Full-Color Badge Printing

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson and STOPware, a leader in visitor management solutions, today announced a partnership to bring next-generation visitor badge printing to organizations seeking stronger, smarter on-site security. The integration of Epson's ColorWorks® on-demand color label printing technology with STOPware's trusted PassagePoint visitor management platform delivers elevated security, instant identification and operational efficiency at every visitor sign-in location.

A New Standard in Visitor Identification

ColorWorks printers deliver high-resolution, full-color badges on-demand, enabling STOPware customers to instantly produce photo-ready, color-coded visitor IDs complete with:

• Visitor photos for instant human recognition
• Color-coded access levels (e.g., vendor, contractor, guest)
• Department or zone identifiers
• Logos and brand elements that deter counterfeiting
• QR/barcodes for secure digital check-in/out tracking

The on-demand color printing solution eliminates the need for pre-printed inventories and reduces bottlenecks while making badge security visually obvious the moment a visitor enters a space. This elevates the problem around traditional monochrome or pre-printed badges being difficult to read quickly and easy to replicate, leaving facilities vulnerable.

Color Enhances Security, Not Just Style

Color is more than aesthetic – it's a security multiplier. With purposeful use of color, STOPware's visitor management workflow helps teams make instant decisions based on visual cues. For example:

• Color‐coded visitor types: Fast differentiation between visitors, contractors, vendors and temporary staff, reducing misdirected access and human error
• Access zoning at a glance: Distinct badge colors linked to department or building zones help frontline staff confirm a visitor's authorized location without needing to consult a database
• Photo ID: Including full-color photos significantly reduces the risk of badge cloning or unauthorized reuse
• Branding: Customizing badges with logos and brand colors helps authenticate badges and elevates overall experience
• Integrated barcodes/QR codes: Enables secure scanning at checkpoints and tighter integration with access control systems

"We're seeing firsthand that on-demand, full-color badge printing can help enable safer and faster access decisions, especially in high-traffic environments like hospitals, schools, corporate campuses or government facilities," said Michael Weitz, product manager, ColorWorks, Epson America.

Operational Success Through Integration

By integrating ColorWorks CW-C4000 and CW-C6000 printers with STOPware's visitor management software, organizations can produce badges in real time without requiring separate printer inventories or manual badge stock replacements. On-demand printing ensures badges are always current, contain precise visit data, and reflect an organization's security policies.

"Visitor badges are a frontline tool in ensuring building safety. By combining ColorWorks color printing technology with STOPware's platform, organizations gain instantaneous visual clarity and robust identification without slowing down visitor flow," said Debbie Pendleton, COO of STOPware, Inc.

About ColorWorks

ColorWorks color label printers deliver highly durable, full-color labels and badges. On-demand, one-step color label printing can help businesses simplify labeling and packaging operations, reduce production time, and maintain consistent, high-quality labeling. For additional information, visit http://www.epson.com/colorworks.  

About Epson

Epson is a technology innovation and engineering company whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company uses technology and engineering ability to implement real-world solutions in precision innovation, industrial and robotics, office and home printing, and visual and lifestyle.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1.4 trillion. corporate.epson/en/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), X (x.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica) and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

About STOPware, Inc.
STOPware, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise visitor management and security solutions serving healthcare, corporate, education, and government organizations worldwide. Its flagship platform, PassagePoint^®, enhances safety, compliance, and operational efficiency by providing complete visibility and control over who is on-site, why they are there, and where they are authorized to go.

Designed for interoperability, PassagePoint integrates seamlessly with a broad ecosystem of technologies, including access control systems, identity management platforms such as Active Directory and single sign-on (SSO), sex offender and watchlist screening services, and healthcare information systems utilizing HL7 standards. The platform also supports a wide range of security hardware devices, enabling organizations to unify physical and digital security within a single solution.

Built for enterprise-scale deployments, PassagePoint supports global implementations with flexible architecture, robust reporting, and high-performance capabilities to meet the demands of complex, multi-site environments. For more information, visit www.stopware.com.

Epson and ColorWorks are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2026 Epson America, Inc.

STOPware® and PassagePoint® are registered trademarks of STOPware, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners. © 2026 STOPware, Inc.

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