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Most access cards and key fobs look alike from the outside. The outside tells you very little about the chip inside. That chip decides whether a replacement will open your doors. This guide explains the three technologies we are asked about most often (125kHz proximity, MIFARE Classic and MIFARE DESFire) along with a few close relatives. It also sh..

What goes into the cost of one printed card Once an ID card printer is on the desk, the cost of each extra card comes down to two consumables: the ribbon and the blank card. Work those out and you have a figure to hold up against any quote for printed cards. The formula is simple. Divide the ribbon price by the prints it is rated for, then add the ..

Most ID cards, staff badges and membership cards in the UK are the same size as a bank card. This guide explains that size, the thickness options and the card materials we stock at Plastic-ID, so the blanks you order fit your printer, holders and readers first time. What size is a standard ID card? A standard ID card measures 85.60 x 53.98 mm. In e..

ID cards play a vital role in educational environments by ensuring that students and staff are easily identifiable, helping to restrict access to authorised individuals only. One of the most useful features of ID card management systems is their versatility and adaptability: our in-house experts know that each education setting has different requ..

Smart cards and readers are commonplace across a range of businesses. They offer a range of security benefits by allowing you to grant and limit access to certain areas, so if you handle sensitive information, only certified people can enter areas where it is stored.  These systems, often called access control systems, allow you to hand out smar..

If your business is looking to start printing and creating your own ID cards, it is important that you get the right kind of printer to suit your business needs.  Every business is different and has individual requirements from your ID cards. By understanding what each style of printer offers, you can make an informed decision on which type of ID ..

ID cards carry personal data: names, photos, staff numbers and sometimes dates of birth. Under UK GDPR that data must be protected at every stage, including printing and disposal. Two risks are often missed: used printer ribbons and old cards. Why used ID card printer ribbons hold personal data Dye sublimation printers print from a ribbon with sepa..

As the Covid restrictions have come to an end and events can continue going back to their normal schedules, many companies that specialise in holding events may be facing financial difficulty. We have put together a list of low-cost solutions so you can still benefit from event badges, lanyards, cardholders and more to ensure your events run as ..

ID card software is where you design your cards, store cardholder details and send cards to the printer. The right edition saves hours at every print run. The wrong one leaves you working around missing features. This guide compares the three ranges we supply. What ID card software does Design: templates for staff, student, visitor and membership ..

At any live event, there are a set of pressures that must be considered. The increased footfall of new people provides additional security concerns, as well as holding events in an unknown environment and taking staff outside of their comfort zones. ID cards are a solution to many of the problems faced and can also be used as a visual marketing t..

When you’re printing plastic cards, you want the process to be easy and efficient. We have put together five products that improve your plastic card printing and give your cards a more professional look. ID card printers To begin printing your professional, high-quality ID cards, you need to ensure you are starting with an ID card printer which s..

During low-light Autumn and Winter seasons, those who work late in the evenings or light restricted conditions should be ensuring that they’re equipped with accessories that’ll make them visible to road drivers and other people. Much like industries that offer high visibility workwear and Hi-Viz accessories to their employers, you should make sur..