Wide selection of issuance system
There are many different features and functions of ID Card printers.
If you find difficulty to chose a right printer for you, then we help you with recommendations so you can make an informed decision on how to meet those requirements
Our experts gives you quick tips whether you’re looking for a basic ID card printing solution or require more advanced printing technology.
Find the printer that perfectly satisfies your requirements for volume and security.
Direct to Card Printing Solution
DTC printing offers exceptional performance In combination with right card program, When using the Direct-to-Card (DTC) printing method, text and images may be printed directly onto the surface of cards.
Since the printhead makes direct contact with the card’s surface when printing, this method is known as “direct-to-Card” printing.
Why DTC Card Printers?
DTC printers are a great option for low budget & economical printing needs.
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Low cost-per-card
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Low hardware investment
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Fast Card output
Retransfer ID Card Printing Solution
Retransfer printers are High-quality & High definition printing allows for more superior quality finished cards as images are typically more vibrant and sharper, Text and images are first printed onto a clear film using the reverse transfer printing technique.
The film is then “transferred” or fused to the card’s surface by heat and pressure. The printhead never makes direct contact with the card surface, in contrast to Direct-to-Card (DTC) printing techniques.
Retransfer printers print over the entire card’s surface. This is known as “over-the-edge Printing”
Understanding the Differences Between Direct-to-Card and Retransfer Printing
There are numerous card printers available for use by organisations looking to manufacture high-quality badges & IDs. which to select, understanding the fact that not all printer technologies are same, To choose the best solution, it is crucial to understand the fundamentals of each type.
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WHAT IS DIRECT-TO-CARD (DTC) PRINTING?In DTC “Direct-to-Card” printing the printhead comes into direct contact with the card’s surface during the printing process. In this printing method images are printed directly to the surface of the card through heat and pressure.
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WHAT IS REVERSE TRANSFER (RETRANSFER) PRINTING?In a Reverse Transfer printing method, images are first printed on a clear (transfer) film & then through heat the printed film is then “transferred” to the surface of the card.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DTC & RETRANSFER PRINTER?The total print area of the finished card is slightly smaller with DTC printing when compared with retransfer printing. DTC printing provides edge-to-edge coverage where images can be printed just up to the edges of the card & there is a slight margin between the card’s edge Retransfer printers prints over-the-edge where the entire card’s surface is coverage. With retransfer printing, there is no blank border at the edges of finished cards.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN PRINT QUALITY AND RESOLUTIONRetransfer printing allows printing more superior quality finished cards with vibrant and sharper graphics than with DTC printing. Most DTC printers have a resolution of 300 dpi (dots per inch), whereas retransfer printer models are more likely to have a resolution of 600 dpi or higher.
