| An ID card printer is one piece of office | | | | make your first 25 badges. The whole package is |
| equipment that stands out for its usefulness and | | | | geared toward the customer who wants to take |
| versatility. The same machine can be used for | | | | the unit out of the box and get it set up right |
| employee IDs, visitor management, customer | | | | away. |
| reward programs, access control, and marketing | | | | Datacard offers the SP35 Plus single sided printer |
| campaigns. Inexpensive card stock can be | | | | for high-speed full color printing (up to 160 cards |
| purchased in a variety of colors; and ribbons are | | | | per hour). This model is known for its efficiency |
| available for single and full color applications. The | | | | and ease of use. The print driver offers |
| price per card for adding a secure and durable | | | | instructions and image previews so the operator |
| topcoat is minimal. | | | | knows what is going on at all times. Online help is |
| While it is possible to purchase an ID printer with | | | | just a click away with this software. The unit |
| no encoding options, a magnetic stripe read/write | | | | features ribbon saver technology that can keep |
| module is generally considered an entry-level | | | | supply costs low. Continuous card cleaning keeps |
| feature. The basic card printers listed below all | | | | the print path clear and cuts down on |
| retail for under $2500. This means you can afford | | | | maintenance requirements. When service is |
| to include magnetic stripe encoding - even on a | | | | necessary, the SP35 makes that easy too. |
| budget. Without this capability, an ID enrollment | | | | Ribbons can be quickly changed, the card path is |
| program is limited to just printing a photo and | | | | highly accessible, and the printhead can be |
| text on each badge. Users will not be able to take | | | | replaced by the end user. |
| advantage of modern time/attendance tracking | | | | Unlike the previous two printers, the Zebra P120i |
| and access control readers. | | | | is a dual sided model. Your ability to print |
| Printer Models to Consider - All Offer Full Color | | | | information on each card is instantly doubled when |
| Printing and a 2 Year Warranty | | | | you choose this equipment. Surprisingly, this is also |
| The Nisca PR-C101 is a single sided printer with a | | | | the least expensive printer on this list. Of course, |
| very small footprint. It is designed to fit in any | | | | the manufacturer doesn't sacrifice quality and |
| office space and can be configured to deliver | | | | efficiency for price. This unit features drop-in |
| finished cards from either a front or a rear exit. | | | | ribbons with integrated card cleaning rollers, supply |
| The LCD screen rotates so you can read it no | | | | conservation technology, and a backlit LCD display. |
| matter which direction the unit is facing. Badge | | | | Double-sided badges can be created at a rate of |
| creation software comes standard so you don't | | | | 90 cards per hour. Full color can be printed on the |
| have to purchase it separately. You will also | | | | front and black text can be added on the back |
| receive enough ribbon and card stock supplies to | | | | using YMCKK ribbon. |