Not all ID badge printers are alike, and ensuring you find the right one for the job involves a careful examination of your needs. We're here to help you find the right ID badge printer, at the right price!
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Single-Sided vs. Dual-Sided ID Card Printers
Learn about the differences and which type of printer is best for you here. Plus, have you wondered if you can print on both sides of a card with a single-sided printer? Find out!
ID Card Printer vs. ID Card System
Not sure what you need for your card printing program? Find out when a stand-alone printer is the right choice, and when to consider a complete ID card system.
Types of Card Printing Technology
The difference between direct-to-card and retransfer printing affects what types of cards the printer can handle, how the printed cards will look, and more! Learn more about the differences so that you can choose the right technology for your application.
Why Laminate a Plastic Card?
Lamination is a clear layer of film that is applied to the top of a printed card for protection. Depending on how you'll use your cards, lamination may be critical to the life and security of your cards. Find out when a card printer with lamination may be the right choice.
Anatomy of an ID Badge
So exactly what information can you put on your ID card? Learn more about your endless card options and what equipment and supplies you'll need to make it happen.



Royal Spring Middle School
Georgetown, KY
A middle school uses ID badges to motivate students and encourage good grades and behavior.

Pepsi Center
Denver, CO
A large venue uses ID badges for visual identification and access control to keep the players, employees, and fans safe.

Goodman Manufacturing
Houston, TX
An HVAC manufacturer creates holographic laminated ID badges for 155 branches and 5,000 employees across the US and Canada - all on a tight budget.
ID Wholesaler launched in early 2004 with simple goals: provide those seeking photo identification products with real expert advice, an easy-to-use website, unmatched selection and pricing, and ''tell-your-neighbors'' type of customer service. Nine years later, we still strive every day to do these things.
When you call ID Wholesaler, you will speak with one of our knowledgeable account managers. They're not reading from a script or scrambling to look up specifications on your product; they know photo ID and will help you find the right product to meet your needs. Plus, unlike virtually all of our competitors, we stock a huge selection of inventory so you'll always receive your order quickly, and we employ our own factory-trained technicians to help you if problems arise. We couldn't imagine selling photo ID equipment any other way.
Our highest value is to support our customers and I'm proud that our team has consistently received glowing testimonials. If you're already a customer, thanks! If you're visiting us for the first time, we hope to have an opportunity to ''wow'' you soon.
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Have a question, need training on how to use your new printer or software, or need your ID card printer repaired? Our highly-trained team of professionals is ready to help!
No need to try to figure out how to contact the manufacturer of your equipment, our friendly team is conveniently located in-house to ensure you get the most efficient, personalized service possible. Schedule a one-on-one training session with our team to become an expert in no time! Your training will be tailored to your needs and your specific printer or software.
Our team is also here to ensure your printer is always in excellent working condition and extend the life of the investment you've made in it. Whether you need printer repair, or just a tune-up to get it working like new, our factory-trained technicians can help!