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Compare SR200 & SR300 printer features

Single- or dual-sided card print with optional lamination
True full-color, over-the-edge printing on virtually all card types
Choose magnetic stripe & smart card encoding options
Get everything you need to start printing high-quality retransfer cards, in a convenient, money-saving bundles
Not sure where to start? Learn about SR Series Systems

Datacard SR200 ID Card System Single-Sided

Datacard SR200 ID Card System Single-Sided

Item#: SR200System1
Retail Price: $5,039.00

  • Retransfer printing
  • Single-sided printing
  • Optional lamination
  • Warranty: 2 years

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Datacard SR200 ID Card System Single-Sided with Lamination

Datacard SR200 ID Card System Single-Sided with Lamination

Item#: SR200System2
Retail Price: $7,606.00

  • Retransfer printing
  • Single-sided printing
  • Single-sided lamination
  • Warranty: 2 years

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Datacard SR300 ID Card System Dual-Sided

Datacard SR300 ID Card System Dual-Sided

Item#: SR300System1
Retail Price: $6,049.00

  • Retransfer printing
  • Dual-sided printing
  • Optional lamination
  • Warranty: 2 years

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Datacard SR300 ID Card System Dual-Sided with Lamination

Datacard SR300 ID Card System Dual-Sided with Lamination

Item#: SR300System2
Retail Price: $9,616.00

  • Retransfer printing
  • Dual-sided printing
  • Single-sided lamination
  • Warranty: 2 years

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Have questions about Datacard SR Series ID systems? We have answers!


Why choose a Datacard SR Series ID system?

  • Datacard SR Series ID systems provide everything you need to quickly and easily get your card printing program up and running. While a Datacard SR Series printer can be purchased as a stand-alone piece of equipment, it does not come with all of the necessary supplies to begin making cards. It's very important, especially for first-time card printer users, to also get the supplies necessary for card production.
    Our SR Series bundled systems contain supplies and equipment that seamlessly work together. Most systems include a printer, software, ribbon, retransfer film, camera, and cards. Laminating SR Series systems also include clear laminate. Plus, each system can easily be customized to varying needs. For example, you can change the type of card, add printer features, such as encoding, upgrade to a more advanced ID camera or ID software, and add extended warranty and/or loaner coverage.
    Not only can a system make your purchase decision easier, it is also easy on the pocketbook. Buying a bundled SR Series ID system costs less than if the items were purchased individually! ID systems are a convenient and economical way to establish a card printing program at your organization.

  • Sample Single-Sided Datacard SR200 System

  • Sample Dual-Sided Datacard SR300 System


Should I choose the single-sided or the dual-sided SR Series ID system?

  • It depends on how much information you need to put on your cards. For example, if you will only be placing the cardholder's photo and name on your cards, a single-sided SR Series system may be ideal for you. However, if you need to place more information on your cards, we recommend the dual-sided SR Series system so that you can print to both sides of the card in one, simple process.

    Many customers ask if it is possible to print on both sides of the card with a single-sided system by manually flipping the cards and sending them back through the printer. While technically it is possible, it's not recommended. Printing on both sides of the card with a single-sided system will expose the printhead to dust, debris, and oil from your fingertips, which can cause expensive printhead damage. Plus, damage to a printhead from non-standard use will void warranty coverage, costing you more in the long run.

    If you will be creating ID cards with limited cardholder information, choose a single-sided Datacard SR Series ID system.
    If you will be printing more information on your cards and want the ability to print on both sides of the card, choose a dual-sided Datacard SR Series ID system.
    View dual-sided card examples

  • Two ways to use the back of your cards:

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Why would I need to laminate my cards?

  • If you recall the old days of cutting and pasting an ID card together, lamination may confuse you a bit. You might wonder why you would need lamination when printing directly to plastic.
    In plastic card printing, lamination is a clear protective layer that is applied over the top of your printed cards by a printer with lamination capability. It offers three primary benefits to a plastic ID card:
    Lamination extends the life of your card by protecting it from wear, such as being swiped in a magnetic stripe reader.
    Lamination protects your cards from fading and dye migration when exposed to the sun.
    Holographic lamination increases the security of your cards by making them difficult to copy.
    Choose a laminating SR Series ID system if your cards will be swiped in a mag stripe reader or will be worn in harsher environments, such as in the sun. Lamination will protect your cards from fading and extend their life--so you'll need to reprint cards less frequently, saving you time and supplies costs!
    How the sun can affect a non-laminated card

  • This non-laminated ID card was placed in a badge holder in direct sunlight for 30 days. Due to the heat, the printed card image transfered from the card to the badge holder.

    Back How wear and tear can affect a non-laminated card
  • Lamination adds a layer of protection from everyday wear and tear. The cards at the right illustrate the durability of lamination.
    Both cards were printed with a retransfer printer. The card on the left, however, is laminated, while the card on the right is not laminated.
    Both cards were scratched with a set of keys. The laminated card is unscathed, while the non-laminated card is visibly damaged.
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The Datacard SR Series system uses retransfer printing technology. Why choose retransfer technology?

  • Many experienced card printer users are familiar with the white border that direct-to-card printers leave around the edge of cards. Retransfer printers, like the Datacard SR Series, produce "over-the-edge" prints that cover the entire surface of your cards. Direct-to-card printers print directly to the surface of cards. Any uneven surface of a card--including coming in contact with the edge of a card--can cause expensive printhead damage.

    Retransfer printers, on the other hand, print your card image to retransfer film that is then fused onto the surface of the card. With this process, the printhead does not come in direct contact with your card, allowing you to print over the edge of your cards and to a wider variety of card surfaces including proximity cards, smart cards, pre-punched cards and key tag cards. Another benefit: retransfer printers produce imagery with rich, vibrant, saturated colors.

    Choose a Datacard SR Series retransfer ID system if your card design needs to print "over-the-edge" or if you will be printing on technology cards (smart cards, prox cards, etc.).
    View full card example of direct-to-card vs. retransfer
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