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Basic ID Cards

Slot Punches

When Should You Slot Punch Your ID Cards?

Find out why you should wait to slot punch your ID cards until they’ve been printed.

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ID Card Printer Machine

Retransfer vs. Direct-to-Card Printing: Which is Right for Your Business?

Get a helpful visual that depicts the differences between direct-to-card and reverse transfer printing.

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Basic ID Card

The Anatomy of a Basic Photo ID Badge

Learn how to make basic photo ID badges, including the equipment and supplies you’ll need and types of information to feature on the cards.

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Magnetic Stripe ID Cards

Learning About the Types of ID Cards Available

By understanding the different types of ID cards available, you can more easily choose the one that’s best for your application.

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Information on thickness of an ID Card

What is the Thickness of an ID Card?

Learn about the most common ID card thicknesses available as well as the uses for each card size.

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What are Adhesive-backed ID Cards?

What are Adhesive-backed ID Cards?

Which ID cards provide a smart and budget-friendly way to manage your ID card issuance program? We’ll tell you!

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How to Fix a Broken ID Card

Prevent Broken ID Cards with These 4 Quick Fixes

If your ID cards are breaking near the slot punch hole and the edge of the card, here are a few helpful fixes to prevent this in the future.

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Information on ID Cards

What Information Should I Feature on My ID Badges?

Check out our helpful list of the types of information you may want to feature on your ID cards.

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White Line on ID Card

How to Fix the White Line on ID Cards

An unprinted white line on printed PVC cards is usually the indication of a damaged printhead. Learn more about causes this and how to prevent it.

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ID Badge Slot Punches

Can I Order My ID Cards with the Slot Pre-punched?

You can…but you do run the risk of potentially damaging the printhead if you’re using a direct-to-card printer.

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