PDF620 PDF417 Card Reader Bar Code Slot Readers Bar Code Scanners

Who better to depend on for a PDF417 card reader than the company that invented the PDF417 symbology? Symbol Technologies' PDF 620 Card Reader is designed for accurate first-time reading of PDF417 symbols for a variety of identification card applications ­ including national identification and benefit cards (for state, provincial and federal government), drivers' licenses, health benefits and services, retail loyalty, and access control cards. And, the PDF 620's intuitive operation means it's so easy to use that no special training is required.

PDF417: Symbol of a Revolution

PDF417 is the revolutionary 2-dimensional Portable Data File technology that encodes more than a kilobyte of data ­ 100 times the capacity of one-dimensional bar codes of the same size. PDF417 functions as a very low-cost memory and data transmission medium. PDF417-based ID systems are secure, tamper-resistant and reliable; and they alleviate the need for on-line systems for verification and data access. Additional capabilities include: 

• High data capacity and density with robust error correction 
• Compatibility with existing card printing technologies, such as thermal, thermal transfer, laser and laser engraving 
• Ability to encode text, data, graphics, photos, fingerprints and signatures in standard or encrypted formats

And, PDF417 ID cards are extremely inexpensive to produce on materials such as paper stock, PVC, polyester, and more.

Low in Cost, High in Performance

To put your PDF417 identification system to work, there's no product like the PDF 620 Card Reader. It's economical, durable and features a small footprint, but it's big on performance: 

• Supports both PDF417 symbols, as well as one-dimensional bar codes 
• Typical first-time read rate of 100%, even including high-capacity PDF417 symbols 
• Reads laminated cards

The PDF 620's universal RS-232 output means it's quick and easy to integrate into existing identification card systems. And additional host interfaces are available via the use of a Synapse "smart cable."

The PDF 620's card slot accepts ISO standard sized cards. Simply place your PDF ID card in the slot, push down and release. The PDF 620 automatically controls the scanning of the card for you, providing fast, easy and accurate reading.

Count up the benefits, and you'll agree that PDF417 technology makes sense for your ID card application. And remember, only the PDF 620 Card Reader is from Symbol Technologies, the world leader in bar code-driven data management systems, with more than 4 million scanners and terminals installed.

Typical Identification Applications for the PDF 620 Card Reader

Government 

• Military IDs 
• National identification cards 
• Drivers' licenses Voter registration 
• Welfare cards 
• Social Services cards

Health ID cards 

• HMOs 
• Health insurance plans 
• Clinics/hospitals 
• Doctors' offices 
• Pharmacies

Retail 

• Shopper profile cards 
• "Preferred" shopper cards 
• Hotel guest cards 
• Trade show/conference badges

Industrial 

• Access control