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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.

Matica XID8300 Retransfer Card Printer
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Brand: Matica Model: 37-1410
Matica XID8300 Retransfer Card Printer Single Sided An mid level printer designed with the event industry in mind for the production of personalised event passes, badges and accreditation Printing and encoding standard CR80 sized cards Easy to use and maintain Robust printer with metal chassis Excellent print quality Mid level card printer 300 dpi retransfer full colour printing Print on standard CR-80 sized cards (85.60 x 53.98 mm) Print up to 120 cards per hour (single-sided) 200 card input hopper and 100 card output hopper (using standard 0.76mm cards)  Can print on a wide range of card types such as: PVC, ABS, PET and Polycarbonate Cards that are CR-80 size (85.60 x 53.98 mm) 24 month manufacture printer warranty A range of security features to ensure safety Lifetime Printhead warranty as long as you use EDIsecure® materials (other conditions apply)..
£2,150.00 £2,269.00
Inc Tax:£2,580.00
Matica XID8600 Retransfer Card Printer Dual Sided
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Brand: Matica Model: 37-1420
Matica XID8600 Retransfer Card Printer Dual Sided An high level printer designed with any industry that requires high security in mind for the production of personalised passes, badges and accreditation Printing and encoding standard CR80 sized cards Easy to use and maintain Robust printer with metal chassis Excellent print quality High level card printer 600 dpi retransfer full colour printing Print on standard CR-80 sized cards (85.60 x 53.98 mm) Can print double sided designs on one card Print up to 120 cards per hour (single-sided) 200 card input hopper and 100 card output hopper (using standard 0.76mm cards)  Can print on a wide range of card types such as: PVC, ABS, PET and Polycarbonate Cards that are CR-80 size (85.60 x 53.98 mm) 36 month manufacture printer warranty A range of security features to ensure safety Lifetime Printhead warranty as long as you use EDIsecure® materials (other conditions apply)..
£3,295.00 £3,439.00
Inc Tax:£3,954.00
Brand: Magicard Model: 3680-0001
Powered by a high-grade processing unit with an impressive array of features, Ultima is ideal for the localised or centralised issue of high volumes of secure smart cards.   An intuitive touch screen with print preview and supplies indicators provides an easy-to-use interface to Magicard’s most advanced and durable print engine. Ultima enables you to print up to 100 high-definition full-colour cards per hour. Print quality means staff can quickly and easily identify the facial features on ID cards for comparison against the holder. This makes it the ideal solution for drivers’ licences, national ID cards and other cards where security is paramount. The Ultima retransfer printer has built-in visual security via up to 10 secure HoloKote® watermarks. That means you can distinguish different departments with a separate holographic design if you choose to do so. For additional built-in security, Ultima exploits the wavelengths of the dye film so it can fluoresce under UV lighting. High capacity consumables (1000 prints) and hoppers, combined with a range of encoding options to write secure electronic data to the card, make the Ultima ideal for high volume localised or centralised issuance of secure smart cards. High-quality reverse transfer card printing The key to the Magicard Ultima is the reverse transfer (also called retransfer) printing process. Unlike the standard dye sublimation process, your card design is first printed on a clear film and then adheres to the card surface. This process gives you a higher definition of print quality and allows you to print successfully, even on smart cards with uneven surfaces. It also gives you additional card durability and tampers resistance so that the cards will last longer. Secure ID cards with Magicard HoloKote® As with all Magicard printers, the Ultima comes with the built-in HoloKote® system and prints a secure watermark across the face of every card at no additional cost – the first reverse transfer printer to offer this. New with the Ultima, you can now print a Secure HoloKote® – a fluorescent version of the HoloKote® watermark that will show up under black light, adding another layer of security to your cards. Choose from 10 standard patterns of Secure HoloKote®, printed using the specialised YMCKS secure colour ribbon...
£2,270.00
Inc Tax:£2,724.00
Model: 33-1065-BUN
Zebra ZC100 ID Card Printer Bundle The Zebra ZC100 ID card printer is currently out of stock, but we recommend upgrading to the ZC350, which offers a wealth of benefits, including optional double-sided printing, encoding options, and Ethernet connectivity as standard, as well as strong security features and a wide variety of ribbons available. The Zebra ZC350 is available for same-day dispatch. With the Zebra ZC100 ID card printer bundle, you’ve got everything you need to start printing your staff ID badges in-house. It’s an out-of-the-box solution, perfect for education, healthcare, transport, and more. Included with this bundle, you’ll get the following: •    The Zebra ZC100 single-sided ID card printer •    Cardstudio 2.0 card design software •    200 plain white PVC cards •    Zebra YMCKO full-colour ribbon (200 prints) The Zebra ZC100 offers affordable printing for users with low to medium card print requirements. With speeds of up to 700 cards an hour, upgradeable options for encoding, and increased security features, this printer is versatile and designed to be flexible. It’s compact enough to fit easily on almost any counter space but packs a mighty impact.  Featuring a cover lock to prevent the theft of card stock and rejected cards, the Zebra ZC100 is ideal for use just about anywhere. Trade Up, Trade-In with Zebra If you’ve got an outdated printer that’s just not doing what you need any more, you can trade it in for a brand-new high-performance Zebra ID card printer. The best part is that the old printer doesn’t have to be Zebra branded! It can be an ID card printer of any make and model.  Interested in trading up your old ID card printer? Get in touch to find out more...
£715.00
Inc Tax:£858.00
Brand: 2XL Model: 316-0001
The 2XL 2.0 card printer for oversized cards is a successful development and can offer a variety of new features that make working with it even faster, easier and more efficient. With the 2XL 2.0 card printer, the third generation of the overprint card printers will be launched, and the new 2XL 2.0 card printer will now also feature improved plug and play drivers for Windows and Mac, as well as the proven sublimation printing technology that ensures excellent print quality for your plastic cards. There is also a standard USB port and an improved display for even simpler operation. The usual strengths of the XXL 2.0 printer are retained, especially its high printing speed, which allows you to print up to 180 color cards per hour or even an incredible 1,400 cards per hour in monochrome printing! And this performance miracle is also extremely quiet. With the 2XL 2.0 card printer, you have many options for printing large plastic cards: The pre-printed XXL cards are available in the sizes 124 x 88 mm or 140 x 88 mm. The customizable print is in the size of a credit card. Three possible positioning options are available for your individual content: center position, edge position at the bottom and edge position at the top. For double-sided printing, you have additional options. In addition, you can also provide these oversized cards with encoding for a contactless chip in the same operation. Large format credentials for sports tournaments, concerts or many other events can be designed simply and professionally with the 2XL 2.0 card printer. Within a short time, you can equip all visitors of your events with high-quality and practical oversized credentials, thus optimally combining security and marketing!..
£4,950.00
Inc Tax:£5,940.00
Brand: Zebra Model: 536-1750
Zebra ZXP 7 Card Printer..
£1,205.60
Inc Tax:£1,446.72
Brand: Magicard Model: 316-7300
The Magicard Pronto100 is a compact printer that focuses on speed and quality and is good for the environment. Its small size means it’s perfect for businesses of all sizes – even those that run from home – whilst still being great for larger corporations. The Pronto100 is designed to be easy to use and low maintenance, meaning that you don’t need hours of training to get it up and running. Featuring a print speed of up to 4.7 seconds per card, this ID card printer is small but mighty and retains high-quality printing. A high-quality dye-sublimation printer, the Magicard Pronto100 features 3 different HoloKote® security designs and GDPR-compliant digital shredding to ensure that all your data is kept safe after use. Please note that printers are not supplied with a ribbon. Easy to use Single-sided printing (card can be manually turned for double-sided) Edge-to-edge printing High-speed printing Standard HoloKote® security features Simple online updates Compatible with Windows and iOS Key Specifications: Colour dye sublimation and monochrome thermal printing Rewritable technology Print speeds: 23 seconds (standard colour), 18 seconds (high-speed colour), 4.7 seconds (monochrome) Three-year limited warranty (North America, EU and other selected territories) USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and Ethernet compatible Works with standard CR80 cards (86mm x 54mm) with a thickness between 0.5mm and 1mm 309mm (L) x 208mm (H) x 189mm (W) Weighs 2.9kg/6.3lbs 24V DC external power supply Sheltered office environment 10°C to 30°C..
£699.00
Inc Tax:£838.80
Brand: Datacard Model: 32-4000
Entrust Sigma DS1 Simplex ID Card Printer For encoding options, please contact us. The Entrust Datacard Sigma DS1 printer is designed to fit in with today’s commonly used cloud-based environment. With flexible scalability allowing growth and additions, this ID card printer is easy to use and offers high-level security features. You can print on demand with your mobile device.  Built for ease of use, the Sigma DS1 ID card printer features a simple mobile dashboard so you can view the printer’s status and cleaning status, see whether you need to order supplies, update the firmware or get help. You can also scan a QR code to access how-to videos and other helpful resources.  With pre-loaded ribbon cassettes, changing the ribbon in the Entrust Datacard Sigma DS1 ID card printer couldn’t be easier. You can also customise the LCD ring light with your brand’s colours to fit in with your environment.  Featuring a secure process that prevents the printer’s internal system from being infected by malware or computer viruses, the Sigma DS1 also internally manages its own keys and certificates. All data is securely encrypted and discarded after the print job has finished, meaning all your sensitive information is kept safe.  There are also other available security features, such as luster printing, which can also be used for creative effect.  For true flexibility, the Sigma DS1 allows for full scalability at any point. Expand your company’s identity credentials at any time by adding smart card capabilities, wi-fi connectivity, and much more.  Features  Dye sublimation print technology  Full colour, single-sided printing  Prints up to 175 cards per hour  300dpi resolution  USB connectivity  125 card input hopper capacity ..
£895.00
Inc Tax:£1,074.00
Brand: Datacard Model: 32
Entrust Sigma DS2 ID Card Printer For encoding options, please contact us. The Entrust Datacard Sigma DS2 printer is designed to fit in with today’s commonly used cloud-based environment. With flexible scalability allowing growth and additions, this ID card printer is easy to use and offers high level security features. You can print on demand with your mobile device.  Built for ease of use, the Sigma DS2 ID card printer features a simple mobile dashboard so you can view the printer’s status and cleaning status, see whether you need to order supplies, or update the firmware or get help. You can also scan a QR code to access how-to videos and other helpful resources.  With pre-loaded ribbon cassettes, changing the ribbon in the Entrust Datacard Sigma DS2 ID card printer couldn’t be easier. You can also customise the LCD ring light with your brand’s colours to fit in with your environment.  Featuring a secure process that prevents the printer’s internal system being infected by malware or computer viruses, the Sigma DS1 also internally manages it’s own keys and certificates. All data is securely encrypted and discarded after the print job has finished, meaning all your sensitive information is kept safe.  There are also other available security features, such as luster printing, which can also be used for creative effect.  For true flexibility, the Sigma DS12 allows for full scalability at any point. Expand your company’s identity credentials at any time by adding smart card capabilities, wi-fi connectivity, and much more.  Features  Dye sublimation print technology  Full colour, single-sided printing  Prints up to 175 cards per hour  300dpi resolution  USB connectivity  125 card input hopper capacity ..
£995.00
Inc Tax:£1,194.00
Model: DATONWAR
About the Datacard Onsite Support Cover   Onsite warranty for the Datacard printers. Please note that on site warranty prices listed are only applicable on in warranty printers, should you wish to take out a policy on a printer that is out of warranty or will be during the premium term, please ask us for a written quotation. Cover is based upon an engineer being on site the next working day (subject to a call out by 3pm), 90% of cases the printer will be repaired that visit but otherwise the engineer will return the following day with the part to complete the repair...
Brand: Datacard Model: 320-8702
Designed for low volume, manual feed, simplex card printing with re-writable functionality. The value-priced SP25 card printer combines high-quality, full-colour card printing and innovative rewritable card technology in a cost-effective design ideal for small ID programs and/or card programs requiring a reusable card.   Datacard SP25 Specifications RoHS Compliant Physical dimensions: 14.9 in. x 7.8 in. x 9.0 in. (37.85 cm x 19.5 cm x 22.5 cm) Weight: between 7 and 8 lbs. (3.2 kg and 3.6 kg), depending upon options Print capabilities: Edge-to-edge one-sided printing Continuous-tone, full-colour or black-and-white printing Edge-to-edge rewritable printing Alphanumeric text, logos, and digitized signatures Variety of bar codes Background patterns Print resolution: 300 dpi Throughput Full-colour printing: 30 seconds per card Monochrome (black) printing: 12.4 seconds per card (full card erase and rewrite) Shade count: 256 shades Communications: Bi-directional USB Plastic cards accepted Size: 3.374 in. x 2.125 in. (85.7 mm x 54.0 mm) Type: PVC with a glossy laminate surface; other core materials with PVC overlaminates optional; Mitsubishi ThermoRewrite blue card Thickness ISO ID-1/CR-80 size cards .009 in. to .0555 in. (.2286 mm to 1.397 mm) .03 in. optional for rewritable cards Supplies Datacard® Certified Supplies featuring Intelligent Supplies Technology™ Automatic ribbon identification and validation Automatic printer settings and offsets Low ribbon warning Ribbon saver Colour supply kits 125 blank cards (blank or with Hi-Co magnetic stripe) One ribbon (125 yield) YMCKT or ymckT short panel One adhesive cleaning sleeve One cleaning card Ribbon kits One roll of ribbon: Black HQ ribbon (500 image yield minimum) One replacement cleaning sleeve One isopropanol cleaning card Cards 125 blank white cards 125 blank white cards with Hi-Co magnetic stripe 100 rewritable cards with PVC back 100 rewritable cards with magnetic stripe and PVC back Cleaning supplies Adhesive cleaning sleeve kit Isopropanol cleaning card kit Isopropanol cleaning pen Manufacture Code: 573608-001: Datacard SP25 Plus Card Printer/Rewriter 573608-002: Datacard SP25 Plus Card Printer/Rewriter with magnetic encoder..
Brand: Zebra Model: ZXP7-D
Please note this printer is due to be discontinued on 30th November 2025. Available while stocks last.Manufacturer Product Number: Z72-000C0000EM00 Using the latest in Zebra card-printing technology, the ZXP Series 7 provides high-volume, high-quality card printing.  The printer delivers fast yet reliable performance while offering users exceptional value by lowering the printer's total cost of ownership. Time after time, it prints sharp vivid cards with precise colour control. Single or dual-sided printing and multiple-field upgradeable encoding options Optional lockable enclosure and card feeder Optional dual or single-sided lamination High-speed colour and monochrome direct-to-card printing Zebra True Colours ix Series high-performance ribbons with intelligent media technology High-capacity media for reduced downtime..
£1,685.00
Inc Tax:£2,022.00
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