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Are you searching for the best ID card printing technology for your business? With such a wide selection of models to choose from, it can be hard to pinpoint what is the best ID card printer for the job.

Our list picks out the finest models available in 2023. These highly adaptable printers feature the most cutting-edge technology and the latest security features.

Specialising in id card printers we are always on the lookout for new,  versatile print solutions. Inkjet card printers deliver brilliant print quality and due to developments in technology, inkjet card printers are now one of the most versatile ID card printers on the market. As well as being able to print on id cards of many sizes the inkjet card printer is also capable of printing on a range of materials such as wood, paper and metal, as well as traditional PVC solutions. What is an inkjet card printer? Unlike direct to card and retransfer id card printers, inkjet...

The world of printed ID cards comes with an almost overwhelming number of options. This is immediately apparent when it comes to the type of ID card. The ID card size is more significant than you think. The dimension of your ID card may be dictated by your ID printer, the card’s purpose and any required accessories.

At cards-x we offer a range of ID card dimensions to suit a variety of business and access control requirements. This can be anything from the credit card sized CR80 through to the CR100 which is mostly used for event passes.

Many smaller businesses are looking for new and smarter ways of meeting the ‘instant’ provision of services and solutions. This is being fuelled by the growth in digitisation and demand for enhanced security in all areas of people’s personal and work life.

Instant issuance ID cards are a printable solution that have a wide range of applications. They can be used for access and security, cashless payments, employee safety management, customer loyalty and many more to name but a few.

The average ID card printer costs in the region of £1,000. However, there are budget models available from as little as £550. The more advanced machines on the market meanwhile are priced between £3,000 and £5,000.

So why are card printers significantly more expensive than regular paper printers? The simple answer is that the printer head required to print onto a plastic card is much more sophisticated. It therefore costs a lot more for manufactures to develop, compared to key components in a paper printer.