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Product Features
Product Overview
The HID Crescendo C2300 Smart Card is a blank, printable credential designed for access control and security applications. This card provides a reliable foundation for custom printing, allowing organizations to create professional identification badges, access cards, and secure credentials tailored to their specific needs.
As part of the Crescendo series, the C2300 model delivers consistent quality and compatibility with standard printing and encoding equipment. Its printable surface supports high-resolution graphics, text, and barcodes, making it suitable for corporate, educational, and institutional environments where visual identification and security are priorities.
This section brings together practical product details such as Media Type, Product Material, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Technical Overview
This smart card is constructed from a durable blend of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and plastic materials. This composition ensures the card maintains structural integrity while offering a smooth, printable surface that accepts ink and toner effectively for clear, long-lasting imagery and text.
The printable media type indicates the card is optimized for direct printing processes, enabling customization without compromising card functionality. Its material properties provide resistance to everyday wear, such as bending, scratching, and exposure to moisture, ensuring credentials remain legible and functional over time.
This section brings together practical product details such as Media Type, Product Material, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The HID Crescendo C2300 Smart Card offers practical benefits for security and identification workflows. Its printable design allows for seamless integration into existing badge printing systems, reducing the need for pre-printed inventory and enabling on-demand credential production.
Customization Flexibility
Supports high-quality printing of logos, photos, names, and security features, allowing organizations to create branded and personalized access cards.
Material Durability
The PET, PVC, and plastic blend provides a balance of flexibility and toughness, ensuring cards withstand frequent handling and environmental factors.
Compatibility Assurance
As an HID product, this card is designed to work reliably with industry-standard access control systems and printing equipment.
Deployment / Use Cases
This printable smart card is ideal for environments requiring secure, customizable identification and access control. It serves as a blank canvas for organizations to implement tailored security solutions without relying on generic, pre-printed credentials.
Common applications include corporate office access systems, university campus IDs, healthcare facility badges, and government building security. The card can be encoded with proximity or smart chip technology after printing, combining visual identification with electronic access control for a comprehensive security approach.
This section brings together practical product details such as Media Type, Product Material, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Highlights
- Blank printable smart card for custom credential design
- Made from PET, PVC, and plastic materials for durability
- Compatible with standard access control printing systems
- Part of the HID Crescendo series for reliable performance
- Supports high-resolution graphics and text printing
- Ideal for corporate, educational, and institutional use
- Enables on-demand badge production and customization
- Maintains integrity under regular handling and environmental exposure
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASSA ABLOY |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 402380B |
| Brand Name | HID |
| Product Line | Crescendo |
| Product Series | 2300 |
| Product Model | C2300 |
| Product Name | Crescendo C2300 Smart Card |
| Product Type | Smart Card |
| Product Information | |
| Media Type | Printable |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Material | Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET),Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),Plastic |
FAQ
What is the HID Crescendo C2300 Smart Card used for?
The HID Crescendo C2300 Smart Card is a blank, printable credential used for access control and identification purposes. It allows organizations to print custom graphics, text, and security features, creating personalized badges or access cards for employees, students, or visitors in secure environments.
What materials is this smart card made from?
This smart card is constructed from a blend of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and plastic. These materials provide a durable, printable surface that resists wear, bending, and moisture, ensuring the card remains functional and legible over extended use.
Is this card compatible with standard printing equipment?
Yes, the HID Crescendo C2300 Smart Card is designed for compatibility with industry-standard printing and encoding equipment. Its printable surface accepts ink and toner effectively, allowing for high-quality customization using common badge printing systems without requiring specialized hardware.
Can this card be encoded with access control technology?
As a blank smart card, the Crescendo C2300 can typically be encoded with proximity or smart chip technology after printing, depending on the specific model and organizational setup. It serves as a foundation for integrating visual identification with electronic access control systems.
What are the advantages of using a printable smart card?
Printable smart cards offer flexibility by allowing on-demand customization, reducing pre-printed inventory needs. They enable organizations to create branded, secure credentials with updated information, photos, or logos, enhancing both security and professional appearance in access control applications.
Is this card suitable for outdoor or high-traffic environments?
The PET, PVC, and plastic materials provide durability suitable for regular handling in various environments. While designed for typical indoor use, the card's resistance to bending and scratching makes it reliable for high-traffic areas like office buildings, schools, or healthcare facilities where credentials are frequently used.