Plastic-ID.com Blog - card printing

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 ..

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..

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..

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 ..

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..