Are you thinking about launching an ID card system for your business? Well, you can create your own ID badges in house, cost effectively and conveniently, without hiring a technological genius. The foundation of any ID card printing program is an ID printer machine. It starts with determining what kind of ID Printer Machine will serve you best.
Types of ID Printer Machines
Generally there are four types of ID Printer Machines, depending on your needs.
* Single-sided: These machines print on one side of an ID card in full color and monochrome. They offer direct-to-card or reverse transfer printing; you can choose magnetic stripe and smart card encoding. Some single-sided models are upgradeable to lamination or double-sided printing.
* Double-sided: These machines print on two sides of an ID card in a single process. They feature magnetic stripe or smart card encoding options; you can also select direct-to-card or reverse transfer printing. Some models are upgradeable to lamination.
* Lamination: You can choose a machine with lamination capability to protect your ID cards and extend the life of the cards. Lamination is available with single-sided or double-sided printing, magnetic stripe and smart card encoding, and direct-to-card or reverse transfer printing. Holographic lamination also increases the security of your cards by making them difficult to copy.
* Re-transfer: Unlike the white border that direct-to-card printers leave around the edge of cards, retransfer printers produce “over-the-edge” prints that cover the entire surface of your cards. With retransfer, you print your card image to a clear film (retransfer film) that is then fused onto the surface of the card. Retransfer printers produce vibrant, photographic quality images. They are available in single-sided or dual-sided printing and with encoding and lamination features. Re-transfer printers are the best choice when you are also using magnetic stripe or smart cards for the encoding of data.
As you are shopping for an ID printer machine, it’s important to decide what appearance you want to have and what information will be included on your ID cards. The elements of your cards will help determine the features to seek in your ID printer machine.
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