Access Control Badge Printing

Topics included in this article:

• Access Card Specs
• Recommended Printer Models
  • Single Card Printers
  • Double Card Printers
• Badge Printing in Console
  • Create a Template
  • Print Badges
• Helpful Links
• Contact Support or Sales

Access Card Specs

When choosing a badge printer, it is important to ensure that they are compatible with the access card specs, as shown below.

Dimensions: H:85.6mm (3.37in) x W:54mm (2.125in) x T:0.84mm (0.033in)

Material: PVC

Surface Finish: Gloss

Recommended Printer Models

Single Card Printers

• Zebra ZC100
• Zebra ZC300
• Evolis Zenius
• Fargo DTC1250e
• Magicard 300
  • Magicard driver install doc

Double Card Printers

• Fargo DTC1250e
• Magicard 300 Dual

Badge Printing in Console

1. Navigate to "Settings" and select "Access Control Credentials."

2. Select the "Badge Printing" tab.

Create a Template

1. Click "Create Template" to create a badge template that can be edited and printed.

2. Give the template a name.

3. Choose the side of the badge and the printing orientation.

4. Click "Add Elements" to add any additional elements (custom image, custom text, profile photo, or user details) to the badge template. To remove an element, click the "X" on the right-hand side.

5. Change the values of the elements' X and Y positions to change their placement on the badge.

6. Click "Save Template" when finished editing the template.

7. Click "Fill User," then select a user from the dropdown menu to fill their info into the template.

8. Select "Print" when ready to print a specific user badge.

Print Badges

1. Select "Print Badges."

2. Select the Front and Back templates to use and select "Next."

3. Select a user and then click "Next."

4. Verify user information and click "Next."

5. Click "Print."

6. When finished printing, click "Done" to close the window.

Helpful Links

• Rhombus Access Control Deployment Guide and Best Practices
• Registering a Key Card (Access Control Credentials)
• Door Access Conditions (Grants)

Contact Support or Sales

Have more questions? Contact Rhombus Support at +1 (877) 746-6797 option 2 or support@rhombus.com.

Interested in learning more? Contact Rhombus Sales at +1 (877) 746-6797 option 1 or sales@rhombus.com.