Threshold, a supplier of visitor management solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with Epson that aims to transform the way organizations handle visitor identification and security through color. This partnership centers on leveraging ColorWorks C4000 on-demand color label printers with Threshold’s eVisitor software to produce color-coded visitor badges that can enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and create a more professional and welcoming experience.

Empowering Visitor Management with ColorWorks C4000

The ColorWorks C4000 printer brings high-resolution, on-demand color printing to Threshold’s visitor badge solutions. Designed for crisp image quality and reliable performance, the C4000 empowers institutions to easily print full-color badges with logos, color-coded categories, barcodes, and photos.

When paired with Threshold’s eVisitor visitor management software, the C4000 allows for the creation of customized visitor passes in real time — without the need for pre-printed inventory or separate color labels.

Combining Color Printing with Expiring Badge Technology for Extra Security

Threshold’s expiring badge technology further strengthens visitor management by incorporating a color changing visual indicator directly into the badge design. These specially engineered labels gradually display a prominent pink “VOID” mark overnight, clearly signaling that the badge has expired. This not only prevents unauthorized reuse but also helps staff instantly recognize if a visitor has overstayed their visit or bypassed check-in procedures.

When combined with Epson’s vibrant color printing, these expiring labels become even more powerful:

• Clear visual status at a glance — Bright, color-coded headers for visitor types paired with the VOID indicator make it easy for personnel to determine both the visitor’s role and whether their badge is still valid.
• Harder to forge or reuse — The expiring feature deters tampering and reuse, while custom-printed logos, photos, dates, and color enhance security against counterfeit badges.
• Fast visual checks — In busy settings like schools, hospitals, or corporate campuses, staff can quickly verify if a visitor is in the right place, at the right time, with a current badge.

This dual-layer approach — color + expiration — makes any facility’s visitor protocols safer and more effective.

Threshold eVisitor Software is touted as an affordable yet robust visitor management software that allows you to sign-in, identify, track, and run reports on visitors. It’s ideal for hospitals, schools, government facilities and corporations.

Why Color Matters in Visitor Management

Color is more than just an aesthetic — it’s a critical element of communication and safety. When used intentionally, color-coded badges provide immediate visual cues that help staff and security personnel:

• Identify visitor types at a glance — Use distinct colors for contractors, volunteers, vendors, and parents to reduce confusion and unauthorized access.
• Indicate approved visitor locations — Use color-coding to designate specific departments or buildings, helping staff quickly verify that visitors are in the correct area. For example: Red for Emergency, Yellow for Warehouse, or Green for ICU.
• Signal time-sensitive access — Incorporate color for different days of the week to easily identify guests who have not signed in that day.
• Increase brand recognition and professionalism — Include logos and brand colors for a polished, credible impression.
• Clearly identify visitors with color photos — Incorporate crisp, clear color photos for secure visitor identification.

A Safer, Smarter Experience

“Visitor badges are a frontline tool in ensuring building safety,” says Noel Turner, director of sales and marketing at Threshold. “With Epson’s advanced color printing technology and our expiring badge features, organizations can maintain tighter control over who is in the building — and for how long.”

“Whether in education, healthcare or corporate spaces, color can boost security, provide more information to visitors and customers, and elevate branding,” adds Michael Weitz, product manager, ColorWorks, Epson America, Inc. “We are excited to work with Threshold to provide a complete software and printing solution to organizations looking to take badges to a new level and enhance visitor experiences.”