ID Card Printers An identification card is a document that is used for verification of a person's identity.

It includes personal information, a photo, a logo, an identification number, an address, etc. ID cards are usually issued by governments, schools, colleges, companies, etc. to ensure the security and identification of persons, to allow access, etc. PVC cards are durable and easy to use for printing ID cards. The printer used to print on this PVC card is called an ID card printer.

An ID card printer is a special printer designed to create durable plastic ID cards. These devices are a common in various places like corporate offices, educational institutions, government and semi-government, etc., to produce high-definition photo ID cards, membership cards, access cards, etc.

CardlineUAE.com is the leading supplier of ID card printers in Dubai, UAE. Our ID card printer is the easiest way to produce safe and professional employee badges, student IDs, or membership cards.

Key Features of ID Card Printers

An ID card printer is not like other printers; it can be customized with various features like an encoder, laminator, UV printing, etc. The key features of ID card printers are listed below.

Printing technologies used in card printing are dye-sublimation printing, direct-to-card printing, and reverse transfer printing. Dye-sublimation printing provides vibrant colors and high-quality images, so it is suitable for high quality image printing. In direct card printing the printer prints directly on the card. It is the fastest way of printing cards. In re-transfer printing, the image will be first printed onto a transfer film, and then this film is applied on the card. This technology is also called re-transfer technology.
There are single-sided and dual-sided card printers. Single-sided printers can print on one side at a time. Dual-sided card printers can print on both sides of the card in a single pass.
ID card printers can encode and print on a single pass by fixing an encoder inside the printer. It can encode magnetic swipes, smart cards, proximity cards, etc.
An ID card printer can be connected as either a network printer or a USB card printer.
An ID card printer can provide additional security features like holographic overlays, lamination, etc.