Prints on most direct thermal label printers - Dymo LabelWriter 450 series, Zebra desktop. Not compatible with Dymo 550-series printers. 1-15/16" x 2-13/16" · expires overnight (about 10-15 hours) after activation.
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Clip-on backs, box of 1,000. The back hides the expiring indicator until the badge expires. It never runs out of time on its own, so leftover backs are always usable on your next order.
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$137.82Box of 1,000 · $0.138 per badgePart #T3983A
Overview
Visitor badges that expire on their own
Two-part system: This badge back is not a full solution. A compatible badge front is required for use.
The Genuine TEMPbadge T3983A is a 3 x 4 inch thermal-printable slotted clip-on visitor badge with a token expiration area, sold in a box of 1,000.
How it works
Print the visitor name or other information on the badge with a direct thermal printer, then apply a TIMEtoken expiring label to the token area to start the timer. The label shows a red pattern at expiration, so an expired badge is obvious at a glance. TIMEtoken labels are available in half-day (about 4-6 hours), 1-day (overnight, about 10-15 hours), and 7-day (about 4-7 days) versions.
What you need
A direct thermal printer, TIMEtoken expiring labels, and a badge clip or strap clip for the slot. Labels and clips are sold separately.
Specifications
Size: 3 x 4 inches
Pack: Box of 1,000
Personalization: Direct thermal printable
Attachment: Slotted top works with standard badge clips, strap clips, and lanyards
Expiration: Token area accepts TIMEtoken expiring labels
This product comes in packs of 1,000 badges. Ordering a quantity of 1 means you will receive one box of 1,000 badges.
How it works
The color builds until the badge reads expired
Once the badge is activated, dye migrates at a steady rate and the expiring area shades from white to pink to red. These are the actual TEMPbadge lab shade charts; the dashed box marks the recommended expiration time.
Times are approximate. The timer is chemical: warmth and humidity speed it up, cool dry air slows it down.
Good to know
Expiration times are guidelines, not exact clocks. The timer is chemical and made for indoor use: warmer or more humid air runs it faster, cooler and drier air runs it slower. A 1-Day badge can expire in as little as 10 hours.
It depends on the TIMEtoken label you apply. Half-day labels expire in about 4-6 hours, 1-day labels expire overnight in about 10-15 hours, and 7-day labels expire in about 4-7 days. The timer starts when the label is applied.
Can the badges be reused?
No. The badge is a single-use visitor badge, and the TIMEtoken chemical timer cannot be stopped or reset once applied.
What else do I need?
A direct thermal printer to print visitor information, TIMEtoken expiring labels to start the timer, and a badge clip or lanyard for the slot. All are sold separately.
What printers work with this badge?
Prints on any direct thermal printer that accepts this media size and does not require proprietary consumables. Printers that only run their own chipped or coded labels, such as the Dymo 550 series, will not accept this stock. Brother QL versions of TEMPbadge media are sized specifically for Brother QL series printers.
Do temperature or humidity affect the timer?
Yes. TIMEtoken labels use a chemical timer, so warm or humid conditions make it run somewhat faster and cool, dry conditions slow it down. Store unused supplies in a cool, dry place.
What does a box of 1,000 mean?
Ordering a quantity of 1 means you receive one box of 1,000 badges.
Are these badges in stock?
Most TEMPbadge items on our site ship shortly after the order is placed. However, many items are made to order by the factory and typically take about 8 weeks, because the chemical timer performs best when fresh. Made-to-order items are marked on the product page. Contact us for current lead times.
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