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Product Features
Technical Overview
These UltraCard ID cards feature a magnetic stripe technology that supports standard encoding formats for access control systems, time tracking, and secure authentication. The printable surface accepts dye-sublimation or resin thermal transfer printing for crisp text, logos, photographs, and barcodes.
The cards maintain precise dimensional consistency with a width of 2.13 inches (53.98 mm), length of 3.38 inches (85.73 mm), and thickness of 30 mil (0.76 mm). This standardization ensures reliable feeding through card printers and readers without jamming or misalignment issues.
This section brings together practical product details such as Technology, Media Type, Smart Card/Tag Width, Product Color, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The Fargo 81751 cards combine durable construction with practical features that streamline identification and access control deployments. The white PVC material provides a clean, professional appearance while offering excellent durability for daily handling and environmental exposure.
High-Volume Efficiency
The 500-card pack reduces per-card costs and minimizes restocking frequency for organizations with substantial credentialing needs.
- Bulk packaging for cost savings
- Minimizes administrative overhead
- Consistent card quality throughout pack
Printer Compatibility
Designed to work seamlessly with Fargo and other industry-standard magnetic stripe card printers without requiring special adjustments or feed mechanisms.
- Standard CR80 dimensions
- Consistent thickness for reliable feeding
- Compatible with dye-sublimation and resin thermal printing
Deployment / Use Cases
These magnetic stripe ID cards serve multiple security and identification functions across commercial, educational, healthcare, and government environments. Their standardized format and durable construction make them suitable for both indoor and limited outdoor applications.
Primary deployment scenarios include employee access control systems, student identification programs, visitor management systems, library card programs, and time and attendance tracking. The printable surface allows for full customization with organizational branding, individual photographs, and encoded data on the magnetic stripe.
Access Control Systems
Encode magnetic stripes with unique identifiers for door access, parking gates, and secure area entry points across facility security infrastructures.
Identification Programs
Print employee photos, names, departments, and barcodes for visual identification combined with magnetic stripe data for automated systems integration.
Highlights
- 500-card pack for high-volume identification needs
- Magnetic stripe technology for access control encoding
- Printable surface compatible with standard card printers
- White PVC construction for durability and professional appearance
- Standard CR80 dimensions (2.13" x 3.38")
- 30 mil thickness for optimal stiffness and handling
- Compatible with Fargo and industry-standard printers
- Suitable for employee, student, and visitor identification
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HID Global Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 81751 |
| Brand Name | Fargo |
| Product Line | UltraCard |
| Product Name | UltraCard ID Card |
| Packaged Quantity | 500 Card |
| Packing | Box |
| Product Type | ID Card |
| Product Information | |
| Technology | Magnetic Stripe Card |
| Media Type | Printable |
| Smart Card/Tag Width | 2.13" (53.98 mm) |
| Smart Card/Tag Length | 3.38" (85.73 mm) |
| Smart Card/Tag Thickness | 30 mil (0.76 mm) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | White |
| Product Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
FAQ
What printers are compatible with these Fargo UltraCard ID cards?
These cards are designed for compatibility with Fargo magnetic stripe card printers and most other industry-standard card printers that support CR80-sized cards. They work with both dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer printing technologies for full-color surface customization.
Can these cards be used for access control systems?
Yes, the magnetic stripe technology supports standard encoding formats used in access control systems for doors, gates, and secure areas. The cards can be encoded with unique identifiers and combined with printed visual elements for comprehensive security credentialing.
What is the material composition of these ID cards?
The cards are constructed from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a durable plastic material that provides excellent wear resistance, flexibility, and longevity. The white PVC surface offers optimal contrast for printed text, images, and barcodes while maintaining structural integrity through daily use.
What are the exact dimensions of these cards?
Each card measures 2.13 inches (53.98 mm) in width, 3.38 inches (85.73 mm) in length, and 30 mil (0.76 mm) in thickness. These are standard CR80 dimensions that ensure compatibility with most card printers, readers, and holders without adjustment.
How many cards come in each package?
Each package contains 500 blank white PVC cards, providing a substantial supply for organizations with ongoing identification needs. The bulk packaging reduces per-card costs and minimizes the frequency of reordering for high-volume deployment scenarios.
What printing methods work on these cards?
The printable surface supports both dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer printing technologies. This allows for full-color printing of photographs, logos, text, and barcodes with crisp detail and durable adhesion that resists fading and wear over time.