ID Card Printers Product Comparison
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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.
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HID FARGO DTC1250e ID Direct to Card Printer & Encoder
Print Technology:
Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-80 (3.375? x 2.125? / 85.6 mm x 54 mm)
CR-79 Adhesive Back (3.313? x 2.063? / 84.1 mm x 52.4 mm)
HID FARGO DTC1500 ID Card Printer & Encoder
Print Technology:
Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-80
CR-79
HID FARGO DTC4500e ID Card Printer & Encoder
Print Technology:
Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-80
CR-79
HID FARGO HDP6600 Card Printer & Encoder
Print Technology:
HDP Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-80
HID FARGO DTC5500LMX ID Card Printer & Laminator
Print Technology:
Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-80
Heidi CP 55 S Single side ID Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer (direct-to-card)
Card Size Compatibility: CR-80
Heidi CP 55 D Dual sided ID Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation / Resin thermal transfer (direct-to-card), edge-to-edge printing
Card Size Compatibility: CR-80
Zebra ZC300 Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation / Resin thermal transfer (direct-to-card)
Card Size Compatibility: CR80 (ID-1), CR79 ISO blank cards
Zebra ZC350 Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation / Resin thermal transfer (direct-to-card)
Card Size Compatibility: CR80 (ID-1) and CR79
Evolis Avansia Card Printer
Print Technology:
Retransfer (Dye-Sublimation + Resin transfer), edge-to-edge
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-80
Evolis Avansia Lamination Card Printer
Print Technology:
Retransfer (Dye-Sublimation + Resin transfer), edge-to-edge
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-80
Evolis Quantum Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation (Color) & Resin thermal transfer (Monochrome), edge-to-edge
Card Size Compatibility: CR-80
Evolis Badgy 200 Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation / Thermal transfer, edge-to-edge printing
Card Size Compatibility: CR-80
Evolis Zenius Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer, edge-to-edge
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-80 (ISO 7810)
Entrust Sigma DS1 Direct to Card Printer
Print Technology:
Dye-sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-79
CR-80
Entrust Sigma DS2 Direct to Card Printer
Print Technology:
Dye-sublimation / Resin thermal transfer
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-79
CR-80
Entrust Sigma DS3 Direct to Card Printer
Print Technology:
Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-79
CR-80
Entrust Sigma DS3 Direct to Card Printer with Card Lamination Module
Print Technology:
Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer, Rewritable
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-79
CR-80
Entrust Sigma DS3 Direct to Card Printer with Tactile Impression Module
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Print Technology:
Dye-sublimation / Resin thermal transfer, rewritable
Evolis Primacy 2 Card Printers
Print Technology:
Dye-sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer with Rewrite capability
Brand:
Evolis
Zebra ZXP Series 7 with Laminator Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation / Monochrome thermal transfer (direct-to-card)
Card Size Compatibility: CR-80 (ISO 7810, ID-1)
Zebra ZC100 Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation / Resin thermal transfer (direct-to-card)
Card Size Compatibility: CR80 (ISO 7810 ID-1), CR79 ISO blank cards
Agilia Retransfer card printer
Print Technology:
Retransfer (Dye-Sublimation + Resin transfer), edge-to-edge
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-80
ZC10L Large Format Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye diffusion (direct-to-card), thermal transfer; Full-color or monochrome printing
Card Size Compatibility: Large format: 5.5? × 3.46? (140 mm × 88 mm), oversized vs. CR-80
Matica MC110 ID Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation, direct-to-card
Card Size Compatibility: ISO CR-80 (PVC, PVC-C)
Matica MC210 ID Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation, direct-to-card
Card Size Compatibility: ISO CR-80 (PVC, PVC-C)
Matica MC310 ID Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation (direct-to-card)
Card Size Compatibility: ISO CR-80 (PVC, PVC-C, rewritable)
Matica XID8300 Retransfer Card Printer
Print Technology: Retransfer dye-sublimation (indirect, over-the-edge printing)
Card Size Compatibility: ISO CR-80 cards (PVC, Composite PVC, ABS, PET, Polycarbonate)
Matica XID8600 Retransfer ID Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation retransfer (indirect, over-the-edge)
Card Size Compatibility: ISO CR-80 cards (PVC, Composite PVC, ABS, PET, Polycarbonate)
HID FARGO DTC4250e ID Card Printer
Print Technology:
Dye-sublimation / Resin thermal transfer
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-80
CR-79 Adhesive Back
HID FARGO HDP5000e ID Card Printer & Encoder
Print Technology:
HDP Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Card Size Compatibility:
CR-80
Magicard 100NEO ID Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-sublimation / Resin thermal transfer (direct-to-card), rewritable printing
Card Size Compatibility: CR80 / CR79 PVC ISO Blank Cards
Magicard 600NEO ID Card Printer
Print Technology: Colour dye sublimation, Monochrome thermal printing, Rewritable technology (direct-to-card)
Card Size Compatibility: CR80 PVC ISO Blank Cards
Magicard 300NEO ID Card Printer
Print Technology: Colour dye sublimation, Monochrome thermal printing, Rewritable technology (direct-to-card)
Card Size Compatibility: CR80 PVC ISO Blank Cards
Magicard Prima 8 ID Card Printer
Print Technology: Reverse Transfer
Card Size Compatibility: CR80, CR79 PVC, ABS, PET, PVH, Polycarbonate ISO cards
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 |