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5 Tips for the First-Time ID Card Printer Buyer

How to Choose an ID Card Printer

Are you in need of an ID card printer but not sure where to start? Searching all over the internet can be tiresome and time-ID Card Printerconsuming. You never really know if you’ve made the right decision for your business needs. Here are some timely tips for first-time ID card printer buyers. They're designed to help you learn about the equipment needed to make professional-looking ID badges and how to find the best ID card printer for your specific requirements.
  1. Visit our Learning Center Our Learning Center is your resource for everything ID-related. It covers everything from ID card sizes to software, photo ID cameras, ID badge design tips, and much more.You can also find case studies and other related articles – like Single-Sided vs. Dual-Sided Printers and How to Choose an ID Card Printer. It’s a great place to get started.
  2. Explore Our Printer Selector This tool provides a simple, down-to-earth way of selecting an ID printer. Based on your answers to a series of questions about your specific printing needs and preferences – such as color printing, single-sided printing or dual-sided printing, types of ID cards available, and which software to use.The Printer Selector can start you on the right track to choosing the optimal ID card printer for your application. You will begin the session with access to ID Wholesaler’s full selection of the most widely used ID card printers. As each preference is chosen, the list of ID card printers narrows, displaying only options best suited for your needs.
  3. Check out reviews from our customers This is one of my personal favorites. When I purchase anything nowadays, one of the first things I do is read the reviews on a product or company. This offers direct insight into how my experience with the company will be or what I can expect from a product I plan to buy.You can do the same thing on our site. Every product on our site has a review section and many of them have been reviewed by our customers. These reviews are honest and verifiable and can help offer peace of mind when selecting an ID machine.
  4. Compare printer models This feature provides you with a very high-level overview of different printers on the site. It’s not an exhaustive list but it can give you a quick snapshot of some of the features that make one printer different from another. Simply select the “Compare” radio button below any printer you find on the site (see example below), and it will automatically create an at-a-glance table of up to four ID machines that you can compare. It’s that simple. Printer Comparison Tool
  1. Call or Chat with an ID Professional Choosing a printer can be an overwhelming task, especially if you’re unfamiliar with printers. While we do offer a variety of helpful resources for our customers, it may be easier and more convenient for you to speak directly with someone who knows ID card printers like our ID Professionals. Through the years, we’ve worked with thousands of customers in hundreds of different industries. We have seen pretty much everything, and we likely have customers that were exactly where you are in your printer search.
If you're still unsure about how to choose an ID card printer, don't worry! Our job really is to make your job easier. We’re here to listen to your specific business needs or requirements and help you make the right decision when choosing an ID card printer. Call us today at (800) 321-4405!
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