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ID Card Printers Product Comparison

Select 2-4 products to compare specifications and features

Choosing the right ID Card Printers for your company is an important decision. With multiple ID Card Printers available in the UAE market, selecting the best one requires a thorough understanding of the essential features. Our ID Card Printers Comparison tool allows you to easily compare models side by side and make an informed choice for your business needs.

How it works

Select 2 to 4 ID card printers on the comparison page.
Click on the Compare button.
View the detailed comparison table with the specifications of your selected ID card printers.

Why comparison is important

Find the Right ID card printer: Identify the ID card printer that matches your business needs.
Save Money: Avoid overspending on unnecessary features and choose an ID card printer that handles your requirements efficiently.
Plan for Growth: Select a printer that can be customized with your requirements, whether it’s higher printing volumes or advanced security options in the future.
Ensure Reliability: Select ID card printers with high printing speed and card durability to produce professional ID cards.

Key ID card printer specifications

Print Technology: Determines card quality, durability, and full-surface coverage.
Card Size Compatibility: Ensures the printer supports the card sizes your business requires.
Card Thickness: Impacts card strength, flexibility, and ability to integrate chips.
Print Resolution: Impacts the sharpness and professionalism of printed cards.
Single/Dual-Sided Printing: Saves time and delivers a complete and professional card.
Print Speed: Essential for organizations that require high-volume card issuance.
Encoding Options: Enables secure use for access control, payments, or smart IDs.
Connectivity: Ensures smooth integration with your systems and workflows.
Media Capacity: Reduces manual loading, ideal for batch or large-scale printing.
Laminate Options: Adds protection, durability, and enhanced card security.
Software Compatibility: Streamlines card design, issuance, and database integration.
Warranty & Support: Manufacturer’s support period for maintenance and repairs.

Specification	Description & Why It Matters	Example Values/Options
Print Technology	Determines print quality and versatility (direct-to-card vs. retransfer, dye-sublimation, thermal transfer).	Dye-sublimation, Thermal, Retransfer
Card Size Compatibility	Standard cards (CR80, credit card size) are most common, but check for CR79 (adhesive), CR100 (oversize) support.	CR80, CR79, CR100
Card Thickness	Range of card thickness supported (measured in mils or mm).	10–40 mil, 10–50 mil
Print Resolution	Print sharpness and detail (measured in dpi—dots per inch).	300 dpi, 600 dpi
Single/Dual-Sided Printing	Ability to print on one or both sides of the card in a single pass.	Single-sided, Dual-sided
Print Speed	Cards printed per hour—important for high-volume environments.	100–1,375 cards/hour
Encoding Options	Support for magnetic stripe, smart card (contact/contactless), RFID, NFC, barcode encoding.	Magstripe, RFID, Smart Card, NFC
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth—affects deployment and integration ease.	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Media Capacity	Number of cards the input/output hopper can hold—relevant for batch jobs.	50–250 cards per stack
Laminate Options	Types of ribbons (YMCKO, monochrome, specialty), laminate for durability/security.	Lamination
Software Compatibility	Bundled or supported card design/issuance software, database integration.	InfoID Software
Warranty & Support	Length and type of manufacturer warranty, availability of local technical support.	1–3 years, Onsite/Remote support