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Frequently Asked Questions

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What's the price difference between dual sided and single sided id card printers?

A dual-sided ID printer typically costs $400 to $600 more than a single-sided printer.
If I have a single sided printer, can I just manually flip the cards over to print the backside?

Yes, it’s possible. You’ll save money in the beginning, but you’ll also add printing time and labor hours. Two separate print jobs will be required to be sent to the printer.
How long do the printed cards last?

An unlaminated plastic card usually has a lifespan of 2-3 years before showing signs of fading. The durability is influenced by factors like UV exposure, environmental conditions, and the use of protective badge holders. On the other hand, laminated ID cards can endure for over 10 years, comparable to a driver's license. They are particularly suitable for settings where the card will come into contact with cleaning agents regularly, such as a hospital ID card.
Which ID printers can print on "clamshell" door access cards?

Clamshell access cards cannot be directly printed on using any ID badge printer. However, you have the option to print on adhesive-backed PVC cards and subsequently affix them onto the clamshell cards. This is particularly beneficial in high turnover settings where access cards need to be re-issued multiple times for access. Or your organization can switch to a printable proximity card.
What is the difference between direct-to-card and retransfer ID card printers?

Direct-to-card printing is less expensive, generally $1,200 to $1,600 less than retransfer ID printers, but is slightly lower quality. In particular, solid blocks of color and small detailed images can be an issue for organizations with strict brand guidelines. Like your home inkjet paper printer, DTC can be inconsistent when saturating large areas. We don’t want you to get the idea that the printing of a DTC printer is terrible; you can still reliably print photos, logos, non-detailed backgrounds, and text. Reverse transfer, often shortened to Retransfer, printing is a two step process. First, the image is printed on the inside of a film, backwards. Then that film is adhered to the card. This also allows for true edge to edge printing that can even be considered, over-the-edge. Although a little more complex, retransfer has some advantages. The image quality is stunning, and those solid printed blocks that can show flaws in the DTC process will come out better.

How do you produce holograms on ID cards?

Genuine holograms, such as those found on your driver's license, are generally within laminate, not the card. For environments with lower volume and security requirements, there are generic holograms available. However, if your organization requires a unique design, it will incur significant costs for production that usually price out smaller organizations. If you have budget constraints, adding a security watermark to your card can be a cost-effective alternative compared to using a laminate. Additionally, Easy Badges offers the option to incorporate security foils and hotstamps directly into the PVC cards, enhancing both security and aesthetic appeal.
Which card printer do you recommend to print high quality gift cards?

Gift cards like you see in retail stores are generally created using industrial digital presses. Easy Badges can have your cards produced in this way. Further personalization can be optionally added using a desktop ID printer. Low volume gift card printing is best accomplished with a desktop retransfer ID printer.
How to I design my ID cards?

Easy Badges design and management software is included with all of our ID printer systems. It includes modern, built-in templates for every organization type or you can design your own ID card from scratch. It also includes the ability to drag & drop images, connect to webcams, save card holder information, and much more.
Can I connect to my HR or sales software?

Our Easy Badges software has a version for every organization, big or small. Higher versions can connect directly to most any software using an ODBC connection. Less versions can connect to Excel, Access, and other database types.
How do I get started today with my ID program?

Download the Easy Badges software or request a demo. Our techs can help get you setup before purchasing anything.

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Magicard 300 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 1,350.00

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.35 per YMCKO card in 23 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 70 Card Output
Lamination : Not available
Security features: Digital Shredding, Holokote®
Warranty : 3 years

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Magicard 600 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 2,471.15

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing. Monochrome in 600 X 300 dpi.
$0.39 per YMCKO card in 19 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 70 Card Output
Lamination : Not available
Security features: Digital Erasing, Holokote®
Warranty : 3 years

Staff Pick for Best Entry Level

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Evolis Zenius Classic ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 1,000.00

Single Sided Printer
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.37 per YMCKO card in 30 seconds
50 Card Input Hopper & 20 Card Output
Lamination : Not available
Security features: None
Warranty : 2 years

Staff Pick for Best Direct-to-Card

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Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 1,544.00

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.37 per YMCKO card in 30 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 100 Card Output with Optional 200 input Hopper
Lamination : Optional
Security features: Digital Erasing, Optional Kineclipse®, Optional Mechanical lock, Optional Lamination Holograms
Warranty : 3 years

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Evolis Agilia ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 3,990.00

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
Retransfer Printing Technology in 600 dpi
$0.46 per YMCKO card in 24 seconds
200 Card Input Hopper & 100 Card Output
Lamination : Optional
Security features: Digital Erasing, Optional Kineclipse®, Optional Mechanical lock, Optional Lamination Holograms
Warranty : 3 years, Lifetime on Printhead

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Easy Badges Solid 210 ID Badge Printer

Starts at: $ 889.90

Single Sided Printer
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.42 per YMCKO card in 23 seconds
Manual-Fed Printer
Lamination : Not available
Security features: Watermark
Warranty : 1 year

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Fargo DTC4500e ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 2,099.90

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.31 per YMCKO card in 16 seconds
200 Card Input Hopper & 100 Card Output Hopper
Lamination : Optional
Security features: Printer access password protected, Optional locking hoppers, Laminate security options
Warranty: 3 years

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Fargo DTC1500 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 2,788.24

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.37 per YMCKO card in 16 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 100 Card Output
Lamination : Optional
Security features: Security watermark, resin scramble, Password & AES 256 data encryption
Warranty : 3 years

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Zebra ZC100 Series ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 849.00

Single Sided Printer
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.36 per YMCKO card in 30 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 100 Output
Lamination : Not available
Security features: None
Warranty : 2 years

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Fargo HDP5000 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 2,499.90

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
Retransfer Printing Technology in 300 dpi
$0.45 per YMCKO card in 29 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 200 Card Output
Lamination : Optional
Security features: Laminate security options
Warranty: 3 Years, Lifetime on Printhead

Staff Pick for Best Enterprise

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Fargo HDP6600 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 4,799.90

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
Retransfer Printing Technology in 600 dpi
$0.42 per YMCKO card in 16 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 200 Output
Lamination : Optional (Wasteless)
Security features: AES 256 data encryption, Resin scramble data protection, Laminate security options
Warranty: 3 Years, Lifetime on Printhead

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Zebra ZC300 Series ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 1,379.00

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.36 per YMCKO card in 26 seconds
100 Card Input Hopper & 100 Output
Lamination : Not available
Security features: None
Warranty : 2 years

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Entrust Sigma DS1 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 1,245.00

Single Sided Printer
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.49 per YMCKO card in 21 seconds
125 Card Input Hopper & 25 Card Output Hopper
Lamination : Not available
Security features: Encryption, TPM Module, Secure Boot, Luster and Fluorescent ribbons
Warranty : 3 years

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Entrust Sigma DS2 ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 1,500.00

Single Sided, Dual Sided Optional
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
$0.39 per YMCKO card in 16 seconds
125 Card Input Hopper & 25 Card Output
Lamination : Optional
Security features: Encryption, TPM Module, Secure Boot, Optional: Luster & Fluorescent ribbons, Tactile Impression
Warranty : 3 years

3.5" X 5.5" Cards & More Sizes

SwiftColor SCC-4000D Event Badge Printer

$ 7,999.90

Print 3.5" x 5.5" plastic badges
Prints 3.35” X 1.9” badges all the way to 4.7” X 11.81” sized
Inket Printing Technology in 1200 dpi
Single Sided Printer
2 seconds per card
Warranty : 1 year

Prints 3.5" X 5.35" Cards

Zebra ZC10L Large Format Event ID Card Printer

Starts at: $ 5,690.00

Print 5.5" x 3.46" plastic badges
300 dpi Direct-to-Card Printing
Single Sided Printer
18 seconds per card
200 Card Input Hopper & 70 Output
Warranty : 2 years or 20,000 cards

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