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Overview
eMedia CS helps teams design and print ID cards and badges using templates, batch printing, and data imports from Excel/CSV or databases. While the initial configuration can be a bit complex for database connections and encoding workflows, it suits schools, event teams, clubs, and SMBs managing recurring badge volumes.
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Starting Price
Custom
eMedia CS Specifications
Multi-Track or Layer Support
Scripting and Automation Support
Plugin and Extension Compatibility
Multi-Format Import/Export
What Is eMedia CS?
eMedia CS is a card design and printing software product for users who need to create and produce plastic cards. It allows users to design and edit cards in a user-friendly environment, adding text, images, barcodes, QR codes, and shapes. The software can connect to databases, acquire photos from digital cameras, webcams, or smartphones, and modify stored data.
It supports card printing, magnetic stripe encoding, and smart chip writing in a single operation. The software is compatible with multiple printer brands and models, helping streamline card production tasks.
eMedia CS Pricing
The pricing for eMedia CS starts at $170. This basic plan, known as Standard, includes badge design and printing with Excel database support, batch printing, and barcodes/QR codes. Further pricing tiers of the software are as follows:
- Professional: $565 (one-time license, excl. taxes)
- Expert: $1400 (one-time license, excl. taxes)
Additional costs include a card printer setup/calibration, database/data mapping, multi-workstation licensing needs, and onboarding/training, which typically add $50 to $2,000+, depending on setup complexity.
Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.
eMedia CS Integrations
The software supports integration with multiple systems and platforms, such as:
- Oracle
- Microsoft Excel software
Who Is eMedia CS For?
eMedia CS is ideal for a wide range of industries and sectors, including:
- Corporate
- Education
- Healthcare
- Events
- Retail
- Transportation
Is eMedia CS Right For You?
If you’re an individual or organization looking to design and produce plastic cards, eMedia CS provides a software solution intended for both end-users and third-party companies. Its main value proposition is enabling card creation and customization in a versatile and user-friendly environment.
With over fifteen years of development experience in card design software, eMedia CS offers a platform suitable for those seeking a reliable tool to handle card production tasks efficiently. It may be a fit if your goal is streamlined card design and printing workflows.
Still doubtful if eMedia CS software is the right fit for you? Connect with our customer support staff at (661) 384-7070 for further guidance.
eMedia CS Features
eMedia CS connects to Microsoft Excel datasheets in the Standard Edition, allowing an unlimited number of records. Users can also work with existing files they already have. The Professional and Expert Editions expand connectivity to standard databases such as Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Access, offering flexible data management options.
The software enables users to print a series of records efficiently, selecting by request, record numbers, values in a specific field, or ranges of values. This capability ensures that card production is streamlined and adaptable to varying needs, reducing manual effort while maintaining consistent output across multiple records.
The platform supports building formulas or programs using VBScript in its Professional and Expert Editions. Designers can perform calculations or dynamically modify card content, enabling advanced automation. This allows cards to be generated with context-specific information or customized features without requiring repeated manual adjustments for each record.
The software separates template design from card printing, allowing operators to print cards without specialized skills. Designers create templates in advance, while the printing process can be performed by any user, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of errors. This tiered approach supports organized workflows in multi-user environments.
