An easy-to-identify photo on your ID badges is key to a company’s security. Printing ID cards in-house is requires little time, will save you money and provide the flexibility to add different information or change the design whenever needed. First, you will need to select the right Photo ID Card Printer for your requirements. Printers vary by printing speed, print quality, connectivity (USB, Ethernet, wireless) and other options.
Two Important Factors in Selecting a Photo ID Card Printer
As you explore your various options for a photo ID card printer, consider these two factors:
Durability: How durable should your cards be? The average PVC card will last between one to two years. Durability is an important consideration, especially for large companies or organizations. You can extend the life of your cards with a lamination or overlay, which necessitates a laminating printer. You may also choose a thicker card or a composite card for increased warp resistance and durability.
Volume: How many cards will you be printing over the span of a month or an entire year? Some models are able to print larger quantities of cards than others.
Printer Accessories
In addition to a printer, you will need to invest in card design software. Card design software usually includes an easy-to-use template, making it easy to type text, pictures and create a standard template for all your ID cards. Some card design software also allows you to save your cards in a database, import from the database and network to the card printer you’re printing to.
Along with the printer and software, you will also need ribbon cards. Like a photograph, card printers can print in full-color, using a ribbon with yellow, magenta and cyan panels. Ribbons also include a black resin panel, for printing readable barcodes and other text. A protective overlay panel is also included on ribbons.
Maintenance
Maintenance on ID card printers is easy. Every card printer has with its own cleaning kit, including cleaning cards to keep the feed rollers clean and printhead cleaning swabs to keep the thermal printhead clean. Regular maintenance will keep your printer running well and last longer.
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