Cleaning Kits keep your ID Card Printer at its best

Cleaning Kits help maintain the performance and print quality of your ID card printer.  It is recommended that the printer and print head rollers be cleaned each and every time your replace your ID card printer ribbon.


Cleaning your card printer helps to remove any excess build-up of dust, debris or dye from the printer’s rollers.  This quick cleaning procedure will not only enhance the print quality of your printer but will also ensure that your card printer will continue to run smoothly between ribbon changes.

These kits come in a variety of options from cleaning cards to cleaning pens, rollers or swabs.  It is recommended that you use the cleaning kit that is specific to your brand of ID card printer as they are made to work with that printer’s design and to produce the optimal cleaning effect.

Please browse our variety of cleaning kits for your ID card printer on our website at https://absoluteaccessid.com/card-printer-supplies or contact a member of our sales team at 855-771-9697 who will be glad to assist you!
by Cindy.

Absolute Access has relocated

Absolute Access has relocated to downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.
Due to the continued support of our loyal customers, our office has grown and we have moved to a larger location in the First Tennessee Bank Building at 800 S. Gay Street, Suite 700, Knoxville, Tennessee.

We are very excited about our beautiful new office and about being located in the dynamic downtown city.

Everyone at Absolute Access would like to thank our customers, friends and supporters who have helped us get here, it is because of your continued support, and we greatly appreciate each and every one of you!
by Doug.

Absolute Access has everything you need for your ID card printing

We carry a full line of ID card printers and printer supplies.   Whether you are looking for an entry level card printer or a more robust card printer, we have a large variety of options to choose from.  Absolute Access is an approved reseller of Fargo, Magicard, Datacard and Zebra printers.  We also offer a full line of Nisca printers and supplies.
Our sales team will gladly assist you in determining which printer is best for your company or business.  We also carry a full line of ID card printer supplies for your existing card printers from printer ribbons to cleaning kits.
The staff at Absolute Access can help you in finding the right printer software to work with your card printer.
Please feel free to reach out to our sales department for any questions you may have in finding the right solution for your ID printing needs.  We are glad to help! Call us toll free at (855) 771-9697 or email us at sales@absoluteaccesstn.com at https://absoluteaccessid.com
by Doug

Add some bright, fun color to your wardrobe or uniform!

Goodbye winter, spring is finally here!  Our fun spring time colored neon lanyards are sure to add some brightness and fun to your day.  These lanyards are 5/8” wide and feature a swivel hook end attachment to hold your ID card or badge holder.  They also come with a smooth white break away safety clasp.  Choose from a variety of colors including neon blue, neon green, neon purple, neon yellow, neon orange and neon pink.
If you are looking to add some sparkle to your day, we also carry an assortment of bright rhinestone lanyards.  These lanyards are 3/8” wide and feature a lobster claw swivel hook end attachment.  These are available in non- break away only.  We are sure to have a color to compliment your photo ID.  Choose from clear, pink, blue, red, purple or black.
Absolute Access also carries their ever popular zig zag chevron lanyards.  These fashion lanyards feature both an NPS trigger hook and split ring end attachment.  Choose from black, blue, green or orange for these 5/8” lanyards.
Our staff is always willing to provide free samples on any of our ID badging products.  Please visit our website for photos and pricing on any of these products at https://absoluteaccessid.com or feel free to reach out to our sales team at (865) 771-9697.

Proximity Cards versus Smart Cards

A proximity card is a credential that is used for access control.  Most often a photo ID accompanies a proximity card although key fobs can also be used for this purpose.
Proximity cards are contactless credentials which use an internal antenna and operate on a 125kHz frequency.  When held to a reader, this frequency is read and interpreted and then subsequently grants the operator physical access to the door, gate or facility.
A smart card can be either contact or contactless.  Smart cards also contain an internal antenna but also include a chip which acts much like a microprocessor.  This chip has the ability to store additional information and perform added security functions as compared to the proximity card.  This microprocessor chip allows for storage of information pertaining to the user and can be used for banking, vending, bookstores, transportation, cafeteria use etc.  This chip also allows two factor authentication of the user such as biometrics for an added level of security protection.  Smart cards operate on a 13.56MHz frequency which permits them to communicate faster than the frequency of a standard proximity card.
Smart cards offer faster and more secure access with the additional memory features compared to proximity cards.  A majority of smart cards can operate on a standard Weigand reader used by proximity cards which alleviates the costs of having to replace your existing card readers.
Overall, smart cards offer added memory, faster speed and more security options than standard proximity cards all while being very cost competitive to the standard proximity card.
Due the recent security breaches experienced by many retailers, both Master Card and Visa have set an October 2015 deadline for all of their card holders to be issued the more secure smart cards as their credit cards.  Many other credit card companies and banking institutions are to follow in the very near future.
Absolute Access is a provider of both standard proximity and smart cards for our customers.  If you would like any additional information, please visit our website at https://absoluteaccessid.com or contact us at (865) 771-9697 for a specialized quote.
Posted by Cindy

We offer a complete line of proximity credentials from the industry's leading manufacturers

Absolute Access carries a complete line of proximity cards and access control credentials from the industry’s leading manufacturers.
HID is a well-known leader in the physical access control, logical access and secure government identification.  HID’s credentials range from standard proximity of 125 kHz to iClass, Corporate 1000, Crescendo and MIFARE.
XceedID by Allegion is also a leader in the security industry.  XceedID’s credentials consist of standard proximity, multi technology and smart cards.  XceedID’s proximity cards and credentials are also able to interface with many of the industry’s leading proximity readers and may be a cost effective solution for your company or business.
We also carry AWID’s line of proximity cards, key fobs and tags.  AWID is commonly used by many businesses and organizations across the USA.  AWID provides top level security by offering their standard low frequency proximity line, their high frequency smart card line and their ultra-high frequency line for graphics cards, clamshell cards and hang tags which allow readability up to 20 feet.
Farpointe has been a provider of ID cards and credentials and have set the benchmark for reliability.   Some of Farpointe’s pyramid series of cards and credentials are designed to work with select HID and AWID readers.  Farpointe offers a standard 125 kHz proximity technology, a 13.56 MHz smart card technology and a 433 MHz for long range technology.
Identiv credentials offer a broad range of physical access control as well as logical access.  The Identiv credentials consist of their low frequency, 125 kHz proximity line to their 13.56 smart cards.  Identiv’s low frequency proximity credentials are able to replicate many proprietary formats ranging from HID, AWID, DSX, Simplex, Keyscan, AMAG and Casi Rusco, while saving expense for the end user on these formats.  Identiv also just recently introduced their uTrust line of credentials and readers for the ultimate security in converged access.  Their uTrust credentials are designed for use with information security, desktop login, digital signatures, email security and remote access.
Absolute Access offers very competitive pricing on any of these leading manufacturers’ credentials and we are confident that we will be able to save our customers substantially on these products.  Please browse our website for additional information and pricing at https://absoluteaccessid.com or feel free to contact a member of our sales team at 865-771-9697 for a specialized quote today!
Posted by Doug

Absolute Access offers the absolute best pricing on ID products!

Absolute Access is making a name for itself when it comes to offering the best pricing on proximity cards and ID supplies.
If you are looking to cut cost and save money when purchasing your ID cards and ID badging supplies, you need to look no further than Absolute Access. We were established in January of 2012 as a local provider of ID products for our customers here in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Due to the broad range of product names that we carry, our outstanding customer support but most importantly our very competitive pricing our online presence has rapidly grown and we are now a trusted supplier of ID cards and badging supplies to numerous customers across the USA.
We carry a complete line of proximity and access control cards and credentials from the industry’s leading manufacturers which include HID, XceedID, AWID, Farpointe and Identiv.  We are also a channel partner of Gemalto and can provide our customers with a full range of Gemalto products from their smart cards to smart card readers for use with logical access.
We truly offer the best price on all formats and name brand proximity cards and key fobs.  Compare our prices to any of our competitors and you will see that we are consistently priced lower on any of these name brand products.  Although specialized per quote, our pricing on smart cards and readers is also consistently lower than our competitors.
Our pricing on ID card printers cannot be beat! We carry a complete line of card printers from Datacard, Fargo, Magicard and Nisca.  We are also presently updating our website to include a full line of Zebra card printers and ribbons as well to better serve our customers.
You can also check out our full line of badging supplies which include our badge reels, lanyards, badge holders and badge clips to see for yourself just how much you can save by shopping with us.
At Absolute Access, we take pride in being your provider of quality name brand products that you know and trust while still offering the absolute best pricing on these products. Our staff is fully trained and ready to assist you with any questions you may have.  Go ahead, check us out, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed and when our website says “Best Price Guarantee” we mean it!
Absolute Access (865) 771-9697, or visit our website at https://absoluteaccessid.com

Comparing Single Sided ID Card Printers

Is your business looking to purchase a single sided ID card printer in the near future?  With so many choices and options to choose from it can be difficult to determine which card printer may be best suited to meet your needs.
The first thing to consider when purchasing a card printer is the volume of ID cards that you will be printing each year.  If your company or business will be printing a minimal number of cards or badges yearly, which is usually considered to be any quantities up to 1,000 cards per year, then the Fargo C50, the Magicard Enduro+, the Zebra ZXP Series 1 or the newest Datacard SD160 may be a good choice.
The second thing to consider is the print speed, or the time that each printer will take to print and produce your ID badge. The Fargo C50 printer has a print speed of 24 seconds per card or 150 cards per hour in color.  The Magicard Enduro+ has a print speed of 35 seconds per card in color and 7 seconds per card in black.  The Zebra ZXP Series 1 print speed is 130 cards per hour in color with 545 cards per hour in monochrome.  Datacard’s newest SD 160 is capable of printing 150 cards per hour in color and 500 cards per hour in black.  The Magicard Enduro+, the Datacard SD160 and the Zebra ZXP Series 1 all come with a 100 card automatic input hopper while the Fargo C50 offers a 50 card input hopper.
For higher volume single sided card printing, some options to consider would be the Fargo DTC1250e, the Magicard Rio Pro, the Zebra ZXP Series 3 and the Datacard SD 260.
The print speed does increase on all of these printers.  The Fargo DTC1250e will produce a color card every 16 seconds which equates to 225 cards per hour in color.  The Magicard Rio Pro is capable of producing color cards in 31 seconds in standard mode and can produce a monochrome card in 6 seconds.  The Magicard Rio Pro does offer a color fast mode which can produce color cards in as fast as 23 seconds.  The Zebra ZXP Series 3 card printer produces 196 cards per hour in color for single sided printing while the Datacard SD 260 is capable of printing 200 cards per hour in color for single sided printing.  All of these printers come with a standard 100 card input hopper. These printers are also capable of manual dual sided printing if needed.  Additional printer options are also available with these models which can include magnetic stripe or smart card encoding.
The warranties offered on ID card printers vary from each manufacturer.  The Datacard SD 260 comes with a 30 month warranty; the Zebra ZXP Series 3 offers a two year warranty while both the Magicard Rio Pro and the Fargo DTC1250e offer a three year warranty.
The printers we have chosen to highlight are only a few options in an assortment of great printers.  Other printer options which we did not mention include Evolis and Nisca card printers.  All of these manufacturers offer top notch ID card printers with optimal printing quality.  It is simply a matter of preference to the end user. We proudly represent and sell printers from all of these manufacturers mentioned and we are confident that any of these brands or printers that you choose, that you will not be disappointed.
If you would like any additional information or printer brochures on any of the above referenced printers, please feel free to contact our sales team at (865) 771-9697 or please visit our website for information and pricing at https://absoluteaccessid.com/id-card-printers

Identiv Credentials Identiv Credentials

If you are looking for a cost savings for your business when it comes to purchasing ID cards and badges, we have the solution for you!  Identiv credentials offer the same security, same formats and same reliability as well known ID credential manufacturers but at a fraction of the costs.
Identiv is a global company with locations in the US and across the world.  They offer security credentials and readers for both physical and logical access.
Identiv’s physical access credentials consist of printable prox, clamshell cards, proximity with magnetic stripe, composite cards to key fobs and tags all in the standard 125kHz frequency.  Identiv offers a wide range of format and bit options and their credentials are compatible with and can be used in place of HID, Indala, AWID, Honeywell, DSX, Simplex, Keyscan, AMAG and Casi Rusco.  With Identiv, you can still utilize your same facility/site code and can continue with your series of range numbers. 
The uTrust credentials by Identiv are offered for information technology such as desktop login, digital signatures, email security and remote access.  Their uTrust credentials can be used for both physical and logical access and support HID Prox, Casi, Indala, Mifare classic and Desfire.  These credentials meet the FIPS 201 requirements.  These too are available in ISO cards, key fobs, key tags and clamshell cards.
Identiv credentials also offer a full lifetime warranty for any normal usage.
We will gladly provide you with any sample cards or credentials to test prior to purchasing.  Please feel free to contact our sales team at 865-771-9697 for any additional information or assistance or view our Identiv products. For more information visit us at https://absoluteaccessid.com.
Posted by Doug

Needing badge reels to display your ID?

Needing badge reels to display your ID?

Absolute Access offers a wide array of styles, colors and options when it comes to badge reels.
The variety of styles available range from round to square, rectangular to heart shaped or rhinestone embellished.  Most can be customized with your company name or logo.  Other style options include heavy duty reels or twist free reels, which are designed to keep your ID facing forward at all times.  Many reels are available with either a belt slide clip or a swivel clip to attach easily to your clothing or uniform. We also carry a variety of carabiner reels, most of which can be customized as well.
Badge reels come in many color options as well from solid to translucent.  Some are even available in patterns or prints such as zebra or floral.
Awareness badge reels are a great way to show your support for causes that are important to you.  We offer a wide selection of breast cancer awareness and autism awareness badge reels and carabiner reels.
If you need to place a large order, volume based pricing is available.
Our team is here to assist you.  If you need information on any of our badge reels or on the process and cost to customize any of our badge reels, please feel free to contact our sales team at 865-771-9697 or https://absoluteaccessid.com. Posted by Cindy

Datacard's new SD160 ID Card Printer

Datacard just released their newest ID card printer, the SD160.  Still designed to offer outstanding print quality, the SD160 is an economical option for businesses, schools, medical facilities and industries. 

The SD160 still offers the magnetic stripe encoding as an option familiar with the Datacard SD card printer series. Magnetic stripes can be encoded for physical or logical access control as well as authentication at reading machines. 

An added bonus of the SD160, is its ability to offer a unique ultraviolet (UV) printing security feature which can be added to your ID cards and badges for additional protection.  This ID card printer is able to print 150 cards per hour (single sided) in color or 500 cards per hour (single sided) in monochrome.  The Datacard color ribbon for the SD160 is the YMCKT, 250 print yield.  The optional UV ribbon is the YMCKFT with a 300 image yield.

Your purchase of the SD160 comes with a 24 month warranty.

We are presently offering a Datacard SD160 card printer bundle which includes the ID card printer, a full color ribbon and Datacard's ID Works basic software.  Visit us at https://absoluteaccessid.com for pricing, datasheets and downloads on the SD160. Posted by Doug