Printing Technology | ID card issuance, event badges | Industry Standard: Direct Thermal (100dpi, ISO 9001) Our Base: Thermal Transfer (300dpi, ASTM F2980) ▲ Our Advanced: Retransfer Printing (400dpi, dual-sided) ▲▲ | Base: Cost-effective durability for ID cards. Advanced: Scratch-resistant output for high-end credentials. | Industry: Limited durability for outdoor use. Advanced: 20% slower print speed due to retransfer process. |
Resolution | High-detail graphics (photos, logos) | Industry: 200dpi (ISO/IEC 29188) Base: 300dpi (ISO/IEC 29188 compliant) ▲ Advanced: 400dpi (4x finer detail) ▲▲ | Base: Sharp text and barcodes. Advanced: Professional photo-quality output. | Industry: Blurry logos for loyalty cards. Advanced: Requires higher-quality media. |
Print Speed | High-volume environments (e.g., events) | Industry: 8 cards/min (ASTM D543) Base: 12 cards/min (CR80 cards) ▲ Advanced: 18 cards/min (with auto-cutter) ▲▲ | Base: 50% faster than industry average. Advanced: Reduces queue times by 30%. | Industry: Inefficient for large batches. Advanced: Higher energy consumption. |
Connectivity | Networked offices, multi-device setups | Industry: USB 2.0 only Base: USB 3.0 + Ethernet ▲ Advanced: USB/Ethernet/Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11ac) ▲▲ | Base: Faster data transfer for large files. Advanced: Remote printing via wireless. | Industry: Limited scalability. Advanced: Requires IT setup for security. |
Material Compatibility | Custom substrates (e.g., healthcare tags) | Industry: CR80 only Base: CR80 + PVC (ISO 7810) ▲ Advanced: CR80/PVC/ABS + thermal laminates ▲▲ | Base: Versatile for standard IDs. Advanced: Supports RFID and holographic overlays. | Industry: Cannot print on custom materials. Advanced: Requires specialized training. |
Durability/Build | Harsh industrial settings | Industry: Plastic chassis (MIL-STD-810G compliant) Base: Aluminum alloy (MIL-STD-810G + IP54) ▲ Advanced: Reinforced aluminum + shock resistance (IP65) ▲▲ | Base: Withstands 50+ chemical exposures (ASTM D543). Advanced: Operates in -20°C to 50°C. | Industry: Prone to dust ingress. Advanced: 30% heavier for portability. |