A few words about Zebra CardStudio
Zebra CardStudio 2.0 card printer software brings a new level of simplicity to designing and printing loyalty, gift cards and ID cards
Zebra CardStudion is available in four configurations:
- CardStudio 2.0 Classic: create and print professional-looking photo IDs and other types of card designs with a new, easy-to-use card design and print interface. Includes a single DesignStudio application (without database functionality) and CardStudio 1. X design conversion.
- CardStudio 2.0 Standard: all the features of the classic edition, but also includes 1 project file and an unlimited number of designs and record data in the included internal database, Excel and. csv file integration for ID records, 2D barcodes and advanced printing functions.
- CardStudio 2.0 Enterprise: for the more advanced uses, this version includes full external database connectivity, general ODBC driver support and can accommodate multiple project files.
- CardStudio 2.0 Professional: includes all corporate features, plus full SmartCard integration.
Ease of designing and issuing cards in a digital world
Modern society is a global community connected through electronic technologies. Today, many of the items we use are rapidly changing form from physical to digital: shop loyalty cards, student and corporate ID cards, access control and status verification cards. CardStudio 2.0 makes it easier to create card designs through the use of more advanced design and data management features and gives you the ability to offer digital badges. Thanks to Zebra's ongoing commitment to digital innovation, it is now possible to create smart badges with status verification functionality.
CardStudio 2.0 software makes designing and creating high-quality cards and digital badges quick and easy. Whether you want to create a few monochrome cards or thousands of double-sided, colour coded cards with special security features and dynamic data handling, our software makes it easy. And what's more, it allows you to create and issue digital badges at the same time.
Easy creation of any card design
The highly intuitive interface, based on the familiar Windows® platform, means that cards can be designed by almost anyone.
- With CardStudio 2.0 you can:
- speed up the design process by using the card design gallery available in the cloud or the premium designs that can be purchased from the shop available in our app;
- create layers that make it easy to add static and dynamic data, 1D or 2D barcodes, graphics, security features and more;
- see a preview of the draft cards before they are finalised and make any adjustments if necessary;
- easily integrate data from a variety of sources - from company data to photos and signatures recorded on site;
- select the encoding option that best suits the requirements of the application, including MIFARE® DESFire® and UHF contactless card encoding;
- always work on the latest software version thanks to new features and security including automatic updates and maintenance alerts;
- CardStudio Smart Badge option can be purchased as a package with everything you need to easily create printed cards or digital badges with a barcode for status checks
Ability to select only the required functions to start with and upgrade at any time to add more
Possibility to add digital functions such as smart badge with status check to printed cards today
Digital identifiers for maximum application versatility
You can offer customers digital badges and smart IDs with status verification functionality that they can carry with them on their mobile phones. Digital cards will work well for a wide range of applications, including badges, membership and loyalty cards, access cards, inoculation status verification cards and more. Digital badges and smart badges with status verification are pay-as-you-go options available with CardStudio 2.0 software version Standard or higher.
Advanced features in action
The software can be quickly mastered by watching simple instructional videos, which also help you to move smoothly from basic to advanced functions. These videos can be found on the CardStudio software support website at: zebra.com/cardstudiosupport.
Integration of information obtained on an ongoing basis from various data sources
Cards can accommodate text, graphics, images and other key data from virtually any source - from back-end systems databases to spreadsheets. As many data sources as needed can be connected to the software to reduce errors and enable automatic field filling. The ability to capture photos and signatures and print them on cards improves the process of designing and issuing badges. This process can be further optimised by using the face recognition function, which automatically frames and uploads photos.
All necessary coding options
With support for a range of UHF and MIFARE/DESFire contactless cards, it is possible to select the encoding option that suits the requirements of the application and the security level set for specific cards.
Four versions of CardStudio will meet companies' current and future needs.
The software is available in four versions, so you can start by purchasing those features you need today, and as your business grows, move up to higher versions to access more advanced features. You can also add credits to digital badges using Zebra's CardStudio Smart Badge packages in Standard or higher versions.
The table below summarises the differences between editions of Zebra CardStudio applications to help you choose the ideal software solution for your specific application.
| Zebra CardStudio version | Features and functions |
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| CARDSTUDIO 2.0 CLASSIC |
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| CARDSTUDIO 2.0 STANDARD |
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| CARDSTUDIO 2.0 ENTERPRISE |
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| CARDSTUDIO 2.0 PROFESSIONAL |
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