ID Printers & Accessories

Whether you want to secure an area for authorized personnel or reward loyal customers with a loyalty program card, there are many reasons for a business to have a plastic card printer on hand. Find out how to make identification cards, gift cards and more with card printers available at Staples.

What Are Card Printers?

Card printers are designed to print plastic identification cards for employees at any business or organization. Some have double-sided printing capabilities while others print single-sided cards only. Be sure to purchase the plastic card printer with the correct features for your needs.

If you are looking for a standard printer, scanner and printing accessories to go with your badge printer, Staples has you covered.

What Are Card Printers’ Main Features?

Certain badge printers come with software that can be used from a laptop or computer and pre-made templates to choose from when creating identification cards. Be sure to pick up the correct printer ribbon or make sure that it comes with a printer ribbon to use or the device will not be able to print identification cards.

Some card printers are capable of laminating badges immediately after printing them. Otherwise, you can consider purchasing a laminating machine if it does not and if you wish to protect your freshly printed identification cards from the elements. For businesses that want to watermark their ID cards, be sure to purchase a card reader that comes with that level of technology.

What Can Card Printers Be Used For?

Card printers are often used by businesses or organizations to provide identification for employees. Consider shopping for a card printer if you have any of the following use cases.

Employee ID Cards

This is one of the most common uses for an ID card printer. Creating employee ID cards allows you to control security to your workplace by only admitting employees with proper identification. Choose who has clearance to certain areas or limit access areas to certain employees.

Student ID Cards

Identification cards are also important in schools and universities where some students or faculty have access to areas that others do not. These types of identification cards are also useful for tracking student privileges that outside visitors are not privy to, like access to a school library.

Gift Cards

Additionally, card printers can print more than just identification cards. Use them to print a variety of gift cards to keep customers coming back to your place of business. Gift cards are a perfect way to spread awareness for an organization, making plastic card printers worth the investment for any small or large business.

Membership Cards

Some businesses aim to keep their customers coming back with loyalty programs, and there is no better way to make a customer feel involved with your business than with a high-quality plastic membership card. The plastic material of these cards is easy to punch holes in, making them compatible with customers’ keyrings.