Whether it is for employee ID cards, customer loyalty cards or a host of other personalized plastic cards, the use of a card printer has become commonplace in many UK businesses.
Benefits of plastic card printers
Whether for an employee or a customer, card printers make it easy to create any type of card, from a plastic credit card to a plastic security card. Because the information is stored on a computer, it’s easy to create replacements for lost cards. Since the cards are issued on site, the employee or customer does not have to wait for their cards.
How does a plastic card printer work?
There are 2 basic ways to print cards: heat transfer and dye sublimation. In the thermal transfer method, the heated ink goes directly onto the cards. In the dye-sublimation method, heated ink turns into a gas that permeates the cards.
Card Printer Features
Make sure the card printer can interface with whatever computer operating system you are using. It should also have a USB port and an optional Ethernet port, so it can be used independently or on a network. Card design software should be included, so you can quickly design everything from plastic discount cards to plastic membership cards.
Benefits of digitally printed cards
The main benefit of using plastic card printers is that you can create cards that seamlessly integrate text, graphics, illustrations, digital photos, logos, and barcodes. If you have OCR or magnetic stripe requirements, a good card printer can handle those too.
A plastic card printer can be a valuable and cost-effective tool for UK business owners who want to save money and have full control over the appearance and security of printed plastic cards.
