Datacard Group today announced the launch of the Datacard^® SD360^™ two-sided card printer to help primary and secondary schools improve ID card issuance programs.

“More and more schools rely on ID cards for access control and checkout automation along with their need for student and visitor identification,” said Kathleen Phillips, head of desktop personalization systems for Datacard Group.

The SD360 card printer’s new technology, faster print speeds and user-friendly interface are designed to help schools streamline their day-to-day operations and create safer environments. Features include Datacard^® TruePick^™ anti-jam card handling for reliable operation as well as TrueMatch^™® Certified Supplies, TrueMatch color matching produces high-quality images and logos, as well as crisp, bleed-free bar codes and text. Users can also upgrade the SD360 printer with smart card and magnetic stripe encoding modules for more complex operations such as meal purchases and attendance tracking. color matching. When used with Datacard

The SD360 card printer can help schools meet their environmental commitments through increased energy efficiency and eco-friendly features. The SD360 printer earned the ENERGY STAR^® and uses biodegradable ribbon supply cores and recyclable packaging.