SafeCardID.com Now Offering Datacard SD260 ID Card Printers

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SafeCardID.com, a national retailer of Datacard printer lines, ID card supplies, and other safety and security products, announces the addition of the Datacard SD260 printer to its lineup of in-house ID printing solutions. The new models are available for sale immediately on the company's website.

The Datacard SD260 features an LCD screen, built-in Ethernet and USB ports, TrueMatch printing technology, True Pick card handling and is Energystar qualified. In addition, the ribbon cartridge features a drop-in cleaning roller and the printer contains biodegradable supply cores, recyclable materials, and can be powered down for more environmentally responsible printing.

"We are proud to offer this new printer to our customers. It contains several advanced features that will help business owners maintain security. The Datacard SD260 is a smart in-house ID card printing solution that has a lot to offer," said Greg Stephens, founder of Safe-Card ID. (http://www.safecardid.com)

The printer utilizes dye sublimation and resin transfer printing methods at a resolution of 300 dpi, printing color ID cards in less than 20 seconds and black and white ID cards in less than 5 seconds. IDs are about the size of an average credit card and they can be paired with magnetic stripe encoding and other advanced features to enhance site security. Smart card personalization will also be available in the near future. For additional security, the printer also comes with optional Kensington lock compatibility.

"We have everything you need to get started printing ID cards with the Datacard SD260, including print heads and ribbons. We are glad to offer this new line because it's affordable for smaller companies, but it's fast enough and good enough to help any business stay safe and secure as it expands and grows," said Stephens.

About SafeCardID.com: Safe-Card ID is based in Charlotte, NC and offers a number of photo ID card printer systems and supplies, custom ID card printing and child safety products. The company's founder, Greg Stephens, is dedicated to helping companies and their employees stay safer.

SOURCE SafeCardID.com