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Answering the 6 Most Common ID Card Printer Questions:<\/h1>\n

In this blog we address and answer the most commonly asked ID card printer questions. Keep reading if you’re looking to have some questions answered regarding an ID card printer.<\/p>\n

What is an ID Card Printer?<\/h2>\n

An ID Card Printer is a desktop printing machine that prints on a plastic (PVC) card. It is used to print employee ID badges\/ID cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, building access cards, credit cards, and more. Can I print ID Cards with a regular printer? No. You need a desktop ID Card Printer that prints on plastic to print ID Cards.<\/p>\n

Which Printer can I print ID Cards on?<\/h2>\n

There are two main types of ID Card Printers:<\/h3>\n

Direct-to-Card ID Card Printer:<\/strong> also known as DTC or dye-sublimation printers, direct-to-card ID Card Printers are the most common type of ID card printer, used to produce straight-forward usually 300 DPI photo ID cards, loyalty cards, membership cards, and more. How much do ID Card Printers cost? Direct-to-card printers have lower up-front costs than retransfer ID Card Printers. What is the best ID Card Printer? The Entrust Sigma Range of ID Card Printers<\/a> is the top-selling ID Card Printer at CSID (CardServ ID Pty Ltd) on the market. Contact Us<\/a> for an instant competitive quote!<\/p>\n

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Retransfer ID Card Printers:<\/strong>\u00a0deliver a higher definition print quality usually 600 dpi, producing cards that are 3 times more durable than those printed with standard DTC machines. Retransfer ID Card Printers are perfect for print bureaus, government ID Cards, or highly secure applications where print quality is important.
These printers use a two-step reverse transfer printing process to securely bind the design to plastic cards. First, the design is printed onto an overlay film via the ribbon. The overlay is then fused to the card\u2019s surface using a combination of heat and pressure, leading to increased durability. Retransfer card printers print over-the-edge, so there is no border left around the edge of the surface, ensuring printed ID cards have a truly professional look. These ID Card Printers can also print complex card designs containing block colours. How much do ID Card Printers cost? Retransfer ID card printers tend to have higher up-front costs than direct-to-card printers, however, offer much more value. What is the best ID Card Printer for Retransfer Card Printing? The Entrust Artista Range Retransfer ID Card Printers<\/a> is the world-leading solution of Retransfer ID Card Printers. Contact Us<\/a> for an instant competitive quote!<\/p>\n

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What Card Size does an ID Card Printer typically print at?<\/h2>\n

You may ask yourself how do I print ID Card sizes in a printer? Most ID Card Printers are made to print on CR80 Card size with some printing on CR79:<\/p>\n