From Fargo to Zebra

From Fargo to Zebra

Published Feb 27, 2026

This was the first year FurSquared used Zebra printers for registration — specifically the ZD420C model. Previously, going back to before I started to staff, FurSquared used the HID DTC1250e printer for on demand full-color badges. At my direction, the convention pivoted away from these printers and the results met my expectations.

Why do you need a printer?

Why not give the same ticket or weekend pass to everyone?

Most furries want to be represented and addressable while sticking to their custom online identity. One of my identities is “Cendyne”, another would be the name on my paychecks. The name “Cendyne” isn’t a username or some gamer tag. It represents both me and my character.

The face I wear to the grocery store is no where to be seen on this site. People know me by that name in this community. I, like many, wear art of my character at conventions.

Not everyone can afford art. Customized badges give every an attendee the chance to identify one another regardless of their ability to afford and carry identifying artwork.

Furry conventions care deeply about the safety of their attendees too. If a troublemaker needs to be removed from the convention, with the coordination of the venue, a unique event-specific badge affords a lot more opportunity to track down a person than a here-say description.

Apart from exceptions like Las Vegas Fur Con, which is 21+ only, furry conventions offer spaces for all audiences. Badges for minors must be visually distinct from adults so they can be identified at a distance and kept away from adult spaces.

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