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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..

Built to enhance your ID card production, the Evolis Agilia is a top-tier retransfer printer, designed for producing high quality, cost-efficient and durable images onto your cards at an impressive 600dpi resolution. The retransfer technology effortlessly prints onto your cards using an ink ribbon and film. Here are some of the main features Agil..

A local authority council was looking for an easy, cost-effective solution for printing bus passes for their residents. With a high level of production required, the council needed a high-quality printing solution that still allowed them to overprint details on demand. They contacted Plastic-ID looking for an affordable, simple solution. The Ch..

Retransfer technology has gained popularity among organisations that are seeking high-quality and durable ID cards. Retransfer printers can be set apart from other models thanks to the printing process they use, which involves transferring the printed image onto a film before applying it to the card’s surface. This results in superior print quali..

As all companies know, health and safety is paramount across the board. All members of employees have the right to know that their personal health and safety are taken care of when they are at work, and businesses have a responsibility to provide quality health and safety measures to all of their employees. Whilst a lot of staff work alongside a..

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..

Table of Contents 1. Why Should Organisations Use Plastic ID Cards? 2. ID Card Design and Security Features     Chapter 1: Why Should Organisations Use Plastic ID Cards? Plastic ID cards are one of the unsung heroes in an office environment. Small but mighty, PVC ID cards provide a look of professionalism, improve office morale and also off..

A world-famous education institute with a long and rich tradition of education featured a library that is 600 years old and has provided information and support to generations of students over the centuries. With an ever-expanding catalogue of over 8 million books, the university’s library is a vital resource for students. To ensure the library ..

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..

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..