[September 27, 2004] Fargo Announces New CardJet E-Card Featuring HID Proximity Technology MINNEAPOLIS --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 27, 2004 -- Partnership with AccessID Delivers Unique Capability To Personalize Access Control Cards with CardJet(TM) Digital Card Printing Fargo Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:FRGO), a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems, announced today that it has partnered with Access ID in the development of HID proximity cards specially designed for use in its CardJet series of inkjet card printer/encoders. AccessID specializes in using the advanced technologies of HID, Indala, and other technology providers to provide custom, secure card solutions for the electronic identification market. "This leverages what CardJet Printing Technology brings to the marketplace," said Alan Fontanella, Fargo's head of product marketing for printer media. "CardJet represents a familiar technology that provides exceptional image quality at an affordable price point. Now it also offers the enhanced security and functionality that electronic cards can bring." The new cards feature HID 125 kHz proximity technology with a 26-bit format (the industry's most popular format for HID's proximity access control readers). They're available in a generic, pre-programmed format or can be custom programmed with an organization's site codes and designated markings. The cards have a graphics-quality surface for optimal image resolution and dry-adhesion resistance. They are available in 50-card SmartLoad(TM) Card Cartridges for both the CardJet 410 and the CardJet C7. "Our market research indicates that half of all new access control installations now require the integration of a card personalization system. The security professionals specifying these installations understand that adding a photo makes a prox card even more secure. And as the security market continues to grow, we envision additional electronic cards for the CardJet platform." Other product line developments -- Using the same chemistry as the new prox card, Fargo has also developed blank card stock as well as magnetic stripe card stock for CardJet. These graphics-quality cards are available in 50-card cartridges for the CardJet C7 and 100-card cartridges for the CardJet 410. -- New infrared blocking ink: A new formulation of ink is now available in CardJet SmartLoad Ink Cartridges. The new formula offers greater resistance to smearing, a particular advantage when printing bar codes. About Fargo Fargo is a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems. The company manufactures and markets systems that include secure card printer/encoders, materials and software. Fargo helps organizations reduce security vulnerabilities and potential for loss of time, money and lives by continually improving the authenticity of identity credentials. More than 80,000 Fargo systems have been installed in the U.S. and in over 80 other countries through Fargo's global distribution network of professional security integrators. Personalized ID cards produced by Fargo card identity systems provide physical, information, and transaction security for a wide variety of applications and industries including corporate, national IDs, drivers' licenses, universities, schools, government and membership. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, a suburb of Minneapolis. For more information, visit Fargo's Web site at www.fargo.com. About HID HID is the premier global supplier of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry. With over 200 million credentials (cards, fobs and keys) in use worldwide, HID leads the industry in 13.56 MHz and 125 kHz RFID card and reader technology for a wide range of applications including access control, IT secure authentication, time and attendance, digital cash/cashless vending, automotive vehicle identification, and biometric verification. HID's award-winning product line includes iCLASS(R) 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards and readers, 125 kHz proximity, magnetic stripe, and Wiegand technology cards and readers. The company also provides specialized card manufacturing services including custom pre-printed graphics, micro printing and anti-counterfeiting elements, holograms or ultraviolet ink for increased card security. HID is headquartered in Irvine, California, with international offices supporting more than 100 countries. The company is part of the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technology Group. To learn more, please visit www.hidcorp.com. About AccessID AccessID specializes in using the advanced technologies of HID, Indala, and other technology companies to provide custom, secure card solutions for the electronic identification market. AccessID can combine proximity, iCLASS(TM), MIFARE(R), barcode, Wiegand, magnetic stripe, and contact smart card technologies all on one card. Secure card solutions include high resolution, four-color lithography, and embedded anti-counterfeiting features such as holograms, custom logos, and ultra-violet fluorescent inks. AccessID also offers multiple composite formulations engineered to meet high durability requirements for the corporate, education, financial, government, healthcare and airport markets. For more information, please go to www.secureaccessid.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]