Plastic-ID.com Blog - plastic-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..

Most ID cards are the standard CR80 size, the size of a bank card. For events, venues and busy sites a bigger card can do a better job. Large format cards have room for a large photo, a site map, a schedule or a QR code. They can be read at a distance too. ID card sizes compared Card Size Typical use CR80 (standard) 85.6 x 54mm Staff ID, mem..

When it comes to your events, you need professional, high-quality event badges to ensure your event staff look professional and put together. Alongside boosting the image of your event, having visible name badges is important for event security for your visitors and staff. Here at Plastic-ID, we’ve got all the essentials you need to ensure you have..

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 ..

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..