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ID Card Printers

As a leading industry expert and experienced supplier of plastic ID card printers, Plastic-ID is a trusted reseller of all major manufacturers.

With a range of printers available from the likes of Magicard, Evolis, Datacard, Zebra and more, we pride ourselves in finding organisations of all sizes across all industries a solution that suits their needs. With our price match promise and excellent customer service, you can trust that Plastic-ID is the place for you.

Here at Plastic-ID, we’re dedicated to ensuring that you get the right ID card printer for your requirements.

Once you’ve decided to implement an ID solution in your organisation, it’s important to ensure you’ve got the right printer for the job. If you’re unsure about what printer is best for you, you can talk to the expert team at Plastic-ID to find out more.

Plastic card printer requirements

As the technology for ID card printers continues to evolve, a wide variety of printers on the market offer different services depending on your needs. However, before you buy a printer, you must identify what you require from an ID card printer.

Volume

An important factor for deciding which ID card printer is best for your needs is the volume of output it can handle. If you need to print a high volume of plastic cards over a period of time, some printer models will be built with that in mind. Other printers are more suited to short, sporadic print runs and will therefore reduce any unnecessary costs.

Print speed

Print speed is an important factor to consider alongside print volume, as this determines how long it takes to print each individual card. Faster print speeds are a principal requirement for many industries, especially those that issue cards and badges on demand.

Security

For many organisations, security is becoming more important than ever. Several printers across a range of budgets offer various security features, including UV and hologram overlays, encoding, digital scrambling of data, and physical security features like locks on the printer's body.

Price

The price of the printer depends on the features of the printer, so if you know what is most important to your requirements, then you can make the best decision for your budget.

To reduce the cost, if necessary, you can decide whether to pursue certain features like duplex printing (consider manually flipping the card), enhanced print quality (monochrome text does not require a high dpi), and any future upgrading that may occur (some printers offer modules that can be installed later).

Although the cost may exclude some features at the outset, you can easily decide on a printer that suits your requirements now and in the future as your business grows.

Printer rentals

If you only need a plastic card printer for short-term use, you can rent an ID card printer for a great cost.

When you rent a printer from Plastic-ID, you can build the ideal package that’s perfectly suited to your requirements. When you receive your rental printer, you’ll be able to use it straight from the box.

Please allow a minimum of 24 hours for dispatch. If you require your printer rental urgently, please contact us to discuss available options.

Customer service

As a leading industry provider for ID card printers, Plastic-ID’s team of experts can provide expert advice and guidance on which printer is best for your requirements and your budget. We will match the price and get you the best deal if you receive a better quote elsewhere.

Take a look at our wide range of ID card printers or get in touch with a member of our expert team for advice.

Brand: Plastic-ID.com Model: 36-2030-CE-BUN
IDP Smart 31 ID Card Printer Bundle Design, print and issue staff IDs, student passes, and company IDs and more easily with the Plastic-ID.com Smart 31 bundle. What’s Included in the Bundle? IDP Smart 31S ID Card Printer IDP-651459 Card Production Software - (CardExchange Go for PC/Cardpresso XXS for Mac) 1 Full Colour YMCKO Ribbon IDP-659366 200 Blank PVC Cards 336-8000 IDP Smart 31S ID Card Printer With excellent reliability, all-around performance and ease of use, the IDP Smart 31 offers great value for money. Furthermore, as part of our bundle, we'll include software, ribbon and cards so that you can save even more on the cost of your printing! The Smart 31S is a suitable printer for organisations of all sizes within sectors such as education, government, public sector and many more. Please note that this printer cannot currently be used on a PC that runs Windows 11. IDP Smart 31S benefits: 5-Year Warranty – the longest manufacturer warranty of any similar printer on the market for added peace of mind! Secure – the Smart 31 uses SmartMark, a unique feature that allows users to apply a watermark to cards to reduce the risk of fraudulent duplication. A UV print can also be applied to your cards, only visible under UV light. This security feature is commonly seen on official IDs such as driving licences. Fast – capable of printing up to 720 cards per hour in monochrome or 156 cards per hour in full colour Easy to use – the printer is easy to set up. Simply install the driver, plug in the printer, and start printing! Smart by nature – the Smart 31S will notify you when you're running low on the ribbon, so you can order more before you run out. Size – it's small and sleek for discreet placement in any workplace. Optional upgrades – dual-sided printing, magnetic stripe encoder, contact smart encoder, contactless smart encoder and ethernet connection Card Production Software The card production software included free with this bundle, CardExchange Go for PC and Cardpresso XXS for Mac users, opens the possibility of creating your design from scratch and seamlessly connecting it to a database, allowing you to very quickly and easily add personalisation to your design. Please select the upgraded software option for CardExchange Premium/Cardpresso XS to add database connectivity and unlimited records. CardExchange Go/Cardpresso XXS will allow you to: Create variable fields for staff names, positions, ID numbers and more that link to columns in a database Add variable images for staff ID photos, logos and more Produce a design from scratch or use the card design wizard Print ID from a database across multiple designs, easily Print straight from the software and access your printer preferences..
£760.00
Inc Tax:£912.00
Brand: IDP Model: P-IA-653412
IDP Smart-81 Retransfer ID Card Printer Designed for high-volume card printing, this IDP Smart-81 retransfer printer can produce extremely high quality ID cards and badges with ease. The retransfer printing technology firstly prints colour onto a thin substrate, which is then transferred onto your cards, making it an ideal solution for full card coverage and vibrant professional looking designs.  With a diverse range of applications to choose from such as lamination modules, connectivity (WiFi, USB and Ethernet), encoding (Mag Stripe, Contact/Contactless) and more, you can personalise this printer specifically to your requirements. This makes the printer ideal for standard durable identification cards, as well as advanced access control cards.  Equipped with a 200-card input hopper, you are able to produce full-colour (YMCK) cards up to an impressive 600 dpi. As an alternative, the Smart-81 ID Card Printer also supports monochrome printing up to 1200 dpi. It also offers single-sided or dual-sided printing which allows you to print on both sides of your CR80 cards.  IDP's Rapid Retransfer Printing technology (Also Known as RRP) provides the fastest ready to print metric in printer market with it's advanced power-on feature. Simply print a single coloured card in 25 seconds or 43 seconds for dual-sided. It's versatile but sleek design is perfect for printing from any environment.   Features and Benefits: Rapid Retransfer Card Printer Technology (Dye-Sublimation / Retransfer) Fast Print Speeds up to 144 Card Per Hour (Full Colour) Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7/8/10/11, MacOS Industries Fastest Ready to Print Metric Card Compatibility: PVC, PET, PC, Composite PVC Compatible with YMC, YMCK, YMCKK, Clear or Hologram Film Dimensions: 460 mm W x 224 mm L x 310 mm H   Optional Features: Physical and Electronic Lock Upgraded WiFi Connectivity Highly Advanced Security Encoding Options to Enhance Security Features (Contactless Smart Card Encoding or Magnetic Stripe Encoding) Double-Sided Upgrade..
£1,595.00
Inc Tax:£1,914.00
Brand: Magicard Model: 3300-0021
Robust, durable and reliable, the Magicard 300 is perfect for schools, colleges and medium-sized businesses that print up to 10,000 cards annually. When it comes to secure and reliable ID card printing, you can trust the Magicard 300 to deliver.   High quality - The Magicard 300 offers a wide colour spectrum and prints at 300 x 300 dpi – great for photographs on ID cards and more accurately depicts corporate logos and other images. Easy - To get you up and running quickly and easily, the Magicard 300 integrates with existing network infrastructure ‘out of the box' via USB, minimising set-up time and requiring little technical knowledge. Flexible - Batch print with the interchangeable 100-card feeder, print one-offs, or rewritable cards with the hand-feeder. Upgrade a single-sided Magicard 300 to double-sided printing through the electronic upgrade kit. Efficient - The Magicard 300’s firmware analyses the colours sent by the driver and the film type fitted and prints the panels in a sequence so that film panels are not wasted. Resilient - Built with high-performance purpose-built materials and advanced components, the Magicard 300 is designed and manufactured at Magicard’s centre of excellence for manufacturing in the UK, backed by 24/7 Technical Support and warranty. Fast speeds - Each full colour, a single-sided card with HoloKote®, can be printed in under 23 seconds, while a resin-only version takes fewer than 6 seconds. Updates and upgrades - The Magicard 300 is easy to keep up-to-date with the latest features and fixes as and when they’re available...
£945.00
Inc Tax:£1,134.00
Brand: Magicard Model: 34-3300-BUN
Magicard 300 Printer Bundle Our Magicard 300 bundle includes everything you need to start printing straight out of the box to take away the hassle. The bundle also saves you money compared to buying all the items separately. Here are some of the benefits of buying this bundle: Saves you money instead of purchasing the contents separately The Magicard 300 printer is easy to use and produces high-quality prints The included card production software makes staff ID designing and printing a breeze Upgrade the bundle to suit your needs if you require encoding What’s Included? x1 Magicard 300 ID Card Printer 3300-0021 x1 ID card production software x1 Magicard MC300YMCKO Full Colour Ribbon 48-3020 (300 prints) x100 Plain PVC Cards 336-8098 PC users will be supplied with CardExchange Go card production software. Mac users will be supplied with a compatible alternative, CardPresso XXS. Please contact us to discuss upgrading to a higher level software, for example for encoding features. Magicard 300 ID Card Printer This is a high-performance printer capable of producing excellent quality ID cards. The 300 can be upgraded with a smart card encoder should you need to produce contactless cards for access control. The Magicard 300 printer is suitable for use in a wide range of environments such as schools, colleges, government and organisations that print up to 10,000 cards per year. Features: Digital Shredding: Magicard’s brand new feature applies an algorithm to the printer's memory to ensure any data printed that is stored is irrecoverable. Magicard has implemented this in response to the GDPR regulation that took place on 25th May 2018. 100 card input and output hopper, ideal for 'set and forget' batch printing 3-year limited manufacturer warranty: covered for up to 30,000 prints in 3 years Magicard HoloKote®: Magicard’s security overlay allows your printed ID cards to display a visual watermark to greatly reduce the chance of a lost or stolen card being reproduced. Custom HoloKote designs are available upon request. Print a full-colour design with HoloKote in just 23 seconds. CardExchange® CardExchange® is an advanced yet simple-to-use ID card production software available in multiple versions depending on your requirements. Thanks to the scalability of the software, it is perfect for businesses and organisations of all sizes, clubs, universities, hospitals and financial institutions. CardExchange® can easily design, manage, encode and issue ID cards and badges. CardExchange® Go is included in the standard listing price. Features: Choose a template card design or create your custom designs. All designs are stored and edited for future use. Connect databases that can be edited within CardExchange instead of opening the database separately. Produce single or double-sided designs Batch printing Webcam support ..
£975.00
Inc Tax:£1,170.00
Brand: Magicard Model: PID-34-3600
VALID FOR KEY WORKERS ONLY (listed below) *Non-key worker businesses will be invoiced in addition to the extra consumables Throughout the pandemic, we’ve learnt just how important our key workers really are. To say thank you to those key workers, we’re adding ribbons, cards and more at no extra cost when you buy a Magicard printer. We’re offering this great bundle to all companies and organisations that fall under the following categories: Education Healthcare Transport Retail Not sure if you qualify? Contact us This is what you'll receive free with your printer:  Magicard 600 300 print YMCKO full-colour ribbon MB300YMCKO x300 plain white PVC cards 336-8098 Upgrade from single-sided to dual-sided printing This bundle also come with EasyBadge Lite software (compatible with Windows only) and HoloKote security features included! More information about the Magicard 600: Digital shredding 100-card input hopper: There is no need to consistently check the Magicard 600 to see if it has run out of cards every 5 minutes compared to other printers – just load up the printer and press print! 3-year MagiCover plus warranty – Buy with confidence WiFi Ready – Don’t get tied down with cables! Connect wirelessly and free yourself from the hassle of tangled wires. Magicard Holokote® – Use Magicard’s security overlay to give your cards extra security and greatly reduce the chance of name badges being duplicated. Full-colour print with a Holokote® can be printed in under 20 seconds. Print up to 200 cards per hour with high-quality print Available in different colours..
£1,270.50
Inc Tax:£1,524.60
Brand: Magicard Model: P-MAG-4500
Magicard E+ Event Card Printer (Dual-Sided) The Magicard E+ Printer is the perfect solution for enhancing your events! It is the only event card printer manufactured in the UK. Simply create full colour unique event passes up to 110mm or up to 140mm with monochrome (Includes CR80 Credit Card Size). Easily print single (or double up to 110mm) sided cards fully edge to edge allowing you to get the most out of your card designs. Add your own branding, images, QR codes and text that all perfect for capturing your attendees attention.  Equipped with a print technology called colour dye sublimation, this process uses thermal/heat transfer to apply images to your event passes with ease. Additionally, this printer comes standard with Holokote security meaning a watermark is added on the card during each print. Perfect for preventing unauthorised access. Features and Benefits: Ideal for creating unique event passes specifically to your requirements Create monochrome designs up to 140mm x 54mm Full colour up to 109mm Print a full colour card in 23 seconds or monochrome cards in 6 seconds Compatible with Windows 7-11, Mac OS, and Linux 300 DPI resolution Compatible Card Sizes: If you require high-quality cards to print on, check out our plain white cards...
£995.00
Inc Tax:£1,194.00
Brand: Magicard Model: 34-2150-REN
About the Magicard XXL Pro Large Format Card Printer Rental The Magicard XXL Pro is a large-format colour dye sublimation printer designed for printing on oversized or large-format PVC cards. The oversize nature of the XXL cards makes them difficult to replicate, therefore making them highly secure. This printer is the best choice for professionals looking for high-quality ticketing and accreditation - mainly when visual security, credentials and information impact are vital.  Robust and reliable Multiple print positions Print on two card sizes (124.8mm x 87.8mm) or (140mm x 87.8mm)  Print up to 160 cards per hour (YMCKO) or 600 cards per hour (Mono) 100 card feeder and 50 card output hopper Add a secure Holokote™ anti-copying watermark across the entire printing area Plug and Play driver for Windows. USB and Ethernet fitted as standard Power Source: internal power supply 90-265V 47-63Hz auto ranging Cleaning: using externally fed cleaning card plus replaceable cleaning roller. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours following the return of your rental agreement for dispatch. Our minimal rental period per printer is 7 days. If you want a more extended period or need to hire more than one printer, change the quantity to affect the rental period the printer is required for and add a note to the checkout. Ribbons are not supplied, so don't forget to add one to your cart!  Please note that we cannot always guarantee availability for these printers due to limited stock. Please get in touch with us before you order, should you need to confirm this before placing your order.   ..
£50.00
Inc Tax:£60.00
Brand: Matica Model: PID-MC110
Matica MC110 ID Card Printer The Matica MC110 ID Card Printer is an ideal entry-level solution for vibrant and personalised card printing. Utilising the trusted print engine from Matica's MC direct-to-card series, this printer is perfect for those producing up to 1,000 cards annually. Despite its entry-level classification, it boasts an impressive output of up to 150 colour cards per hour. With a focus on affordability, the MC110 comes equipped with cost-effective consumables, making in-house card printing easy and budget-friendly. Additionally, the printer includes a reassuring two-year warranty, providing peace of mind for users. The Matica MC110 goes beyond basic card printing with the option to integrate a contact and contactless encoder. This feature streamlines the issuance of smart cards for enhanced access control, making it an excellent choice for companies prioritising security measures. If you're interested in the dual-sided upgrade or exploring contact and contactless encoding options for your printer, please get in touch with us for more information. Key Features of the Matica MC110: •  Single-Sided or Dual-Sided Capability (with complimentary dual-sided upgrade for a limited time) •  Dye-sublimation, Rewrite Technology •  High-quality 300dpi Printing •  Rapid Printing Speed: 150 Full-Colour Cards Per Hour, 700 Monochrome Cards Per Hour •  100 Card Input Hopper •  30 Card Output Hopper •  CR-80 PVC Card Compatible •  2 Year Warranty for added confidence •  4x LED Status Indicators for user-friendly operation  ..
£749.00
Inc Tax:£898.80
Brand: Matica Model: PID-MC210
Matica MC210 ID Card Printer The Matica MC210 ID Card Printer is a dependable mid-range direct-to-card printing solution designed for consistent and reliable performance. It's sleek design and compact footprint effortlessly fit on any desk or countertop, making on-the-spot ID card printing a breeze. Equipped with advanced features, the MC210 offers the flexibility of single or dual-sided printing, and a range of encoding options, seamlessly integrating into your secure ID system. For enhanced durability, consider pairing it with an inline laminator. Ideal for schools, colleges, and medium-sized businesses, the MC210 is engineered to handle printing volumes of up to 10,000 cards annually. If you're interested in the dual-sided upgrade or exploring contact and contactless encoding options for your printer, please get in touch with us for more information. Key Features of the Matica MC210: •  Single-Sided or Dual-Sided Printing (with free dual-sided upgrade for a limited period) •  Printing speed of up to 180 colour cards per hour or 1000 in monochrome •  LCD Screen for user-friendly operation •  Ethernet connectivity as standard •  High-quality 300dpi printing for crisp and clear results •  128MB memory for efficient processing •  Convenient drop-in ribbon cassette •  Compatibility with Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11, Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and Server 2022 •  Robust and reliable build quality •  Backed by a 3-year warranty, providing peace of mind for your investment.  ..
£1,270.00
Inc Tax:£1,524.00
Brand: Matica Model: 37-1000
Matica XL8300 Oversized XL Card Printer Designed with the event industry in mind for the production of personalised event passes, badges and accreditation Printing and encoding oversized cards Easy to use and maintain Robust printer with metal chassis Excellent print quality 300 dpi retransfer full-colour printing Choice of 3 print areas and formats for printing on 86mm x 124mm cards/badges Print over 120 cards per hour 100 card feeder and 100 card output hopper Secure UV printing Option to upgrade for contactless card encoding About the Matica XL8300 Oversized XL Card Printer The XL8300 is a robust, high-print-quality printer for producing passes, badges and cards, predominantly for the event industry but ideally suited to any business needing oversized identification cards. Standard CR80 (credit card) size cards often are not large enough to hold the wealth of information required on event and accreditation passes whilst also allowing for bespoke branding and event details. With a range of possible print areas and formats, and the further ability to add secure UV printing and contactless encoding, you can produce high-level security passes for identification and access control purposes that also look great! Oversized cards are ideal for all kinds of event badges and pass, including concerts, sporting events, festivals, conferences and exhibitions. VIPS Backstage Passes Organisers Contractors Catering Staff Security Personnel First Aiders Athletes and Sportspeople Speakers Presenters Musicians   Please note printers are not supplied with a ribbon, so don't forget to add one to your cart. Matica XL8300 Print Positions   Matica XL8300 Technical Specifications Printing Technology: Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer - Retransfer Print Quality: 300 dpi Speed: - Up to 85 cards per hour (YMCKO) - Up to 128 cards per hour (Monochrome) Card Format:  - 124mm x 85.66mm (4.88inch x 3.37inch) - Thickness: 0.25 - 1.02mm Card Materials - ABS, PET or PVC Feeder: 100 cards (0.76mm) Output Hopper: 100 cards (0.76mm) Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, 10 (32 & 64 bits) Interface: USB 2.0 and Ethernet Dimensions (inc feeder and hopper): 549mm (width) x 322mm (length) x 411mm (height) Encoding Options: Contactless Chip Lifetime Printhead Warranty..
£4,121.60
Inc Tax:£4,945.92
Brand: Matica Model: 37-1000-REN
About the Matica XL8300 Oversized XL Card Printer | Rental 7-Day Rental (from delivery to collection) Printing and encoding your own oversized cards on site Easy to use and maintain  Robust printer with metal chassis  Excellent print quality 300 dpi retransfer full-colour printing 300 dpi retransfer full-colour printing Choice of 3 print areas and formats for printing on 86mm x 124mm cards/badges Print over 120 cards per hour 100 card feeder and 100 card output hopper Secure UV printing Includes durable flight case  The XL8300 is a robust, high-print-quality printer for producing passes, badges and cards, predominantly for the event industry but ideally suited to any business needing oversized identification cards. Standard CR80 (credit card) size cards often are not large enough to hold the wealth of information required on event and accreditation passes whilst also allowing for bespoke branding and event details. With a range of possible print areas and formats, and the further ability to add secure UV printing and contactless encoding, you can produce high-level security passes for identification and access control purposes that also look great! Oversized cards are ideal for all kinds of event badges and pass, including concerts, sporting events, festivals, conferences and exhibitions. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours following the return of your rental agreement for dispatch. Our minimal rental period per printer is 7 days. If you want a more extended period or need to hire more than one printer, change the quantity to affect the rental period the printer is required for and add a note to the checkout. Ribbons are not supplied, so don't forget to add one to your cart!  Please note that we cannot always guarantee availability for these printers due to limited stock. Please get in touch with us before you order, should you need to confirm this before placing your order. ..
£425.00
Inc Tax:£510.00
Brand: Pointman Model: P-POI-PR-PM-N10-BUN
Pointman Nuvia N10 Printer Bundle: The Pointman Nuvia N10 bundle - your full solution for cost-effective, high-quality ID card printing. With its single-sided manual card feeder, the Pointman N10 allows the process of inserting your card into the manual feed slot, and within moments, your envisioned designs materialise in print. Made for small to medium enterprises with a range of printing requirements, the Pointman N10 delivers superior ID cards without breaking your budget. Displaying an impressive 300dpi printing resolution, the Pointman N10 generates vibrant colours. This budget-friendly printer achieves speeds of up to 200 full-color cards per hour and 600 black monochrome cards per hour. *Please note this printer is currently not Mac iOS compatible.* Included in the Pointman Nuvia N10 Printer Bundle: Pointman Nuvia N10 Printer Set of 100 Blank White Cards Pointman 66200740 Full-Color YMCKO Ribbon (200 images) CardExchange Go Software Please take note: The bundle incorporates software suited to your operating system. Please specify your preference during the purchase. PC users will receive CardExchange GO, while Mac users will be provided with CardPresso XXS. Features of the Pointman Nuvia N10 Printer: Capable of single-sided printing 300dpi printing resolution Compact dimensions: 305.6mm (L) x 184mm (W) x 228mm (H) Compatibility ensured with Windows 7/8/10 and Windows Vista Standard with USB and Ethernet connectivity for smooth integration...
£592.00
Inc Tax:£710.40
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