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Photo ID Systems

Photo ID Systems

Get everything you need to start printing your photo IDs in a single purchase. Each of our photo ID systems bundles an ID card printer with all the supplies needed to operate your machine and issue cards, saving you time and money. Shop systems by printing capability or by brand below and contact one of our manufacturer-trained ID Professionals if need help finding the right system for your needs. If you don't see a system you like - call and ask about building your own custom system.

Card Durability

Start printing laminated cards without the hassle of identifying the right components. Get everything needed to print long-lasting badges.

High Volume Printing

Our systems are made for large quantity card production. Get genuine supplies and software expertly paired with heavy-duty printers!

Visual Card Security

Select from ID card systems specially designed to produce on-card security elements that effectively stop security threats.

Shop Best Selling Photo ID Systems

Shop Fargo DTC1500XE ID Card SystemShop Fargo DTC1500XE ID Card System
Item#: FARGO-DTC1500XE-SYSTEM1
$2,788.84  $2,337.99

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  • Ideal for high-volume or high-security applications
  • Single or dual-sided printing
  • High-volume ribbons
  • Industry leading warranty
Shop Evolis PrimacyID ID Card SystemShop Evolis PrimacyID ID Card System
Item#: EVOLIS-PRIMACYID-SYSTEM1
$2,468.00  $1,882.99

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  • Ideal for mid- to high-level printing applications
  • Minimal footprint
  • 225 color cards per hour
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Shop IDP SOLID-310SE ID Card Printer BundleShop IDP SOLID-310SE ID Card Printer Bundle
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$1,482.00  $999.99

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  • Ideal for low- to medium-level volume
  • Reliable & affordable
  • Low volume printer
  • Single or dual-side printing
Shop Evolis Zenius ID Card SystemShop Evolis Zenius ID Card System
Item#: Evolis-ZeniusID-System
$1,934.00  $1,463.00

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  • Direct to card printing
  • Encoding Options
  • Includes camera & supplies
  • Warranty: 2 years
Shop Zebra ZC100 LT Series Card Printer BundleShop Zebra ZC100 LT Series Card Printer Bundle
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  • Replacement for the ZXP Series 1 printer
  • Direct-to-card printing
  • USB, No encoding
  • Warranty: 2 years w/ 2-year loaner

Expert Tips & Advice

Tips to Consider When Buying an ID Card Printing System

Need some valuable advice about things you'll want to consider when researching an ID card printing system? As ID Professionals, we’ve noticed there a few things to look for when purchasing a new ID card system for your organization. We recommend following the tips below when thinking about which system will accommodate your business needs.

1. Don’t buy a printer system based on price alone

When you’re purchasing your ID system, make sure you get a printer that will do the work that the job requires. It’s completely understandable that everyone is trying to stay under their budget as much as possible.

But occasionally, we’ll see a customer purchasing an entry-level printer when in reality, they’re going to be printing a large number of cards. In the long run, they end up spending more money. Why? Because they have to send the printer in for service or they actually end up replace their printer right away because it can’t keep up with the volume of cards they need. In many instances, if you invest an extra $500 to $1,000 dollars in your printer system, you’ll get a machine that will last twice as long.

2. Consider a digital camera

If you’re looking for a quality photo on your ID cards, we definitely recommend using a digital camera. Webcams work well, but they’re unable provide the same quality photo like a digital camera can. Webcams have worked out great for some of our customers when the photo is not that important. But keep in mind that if the quality of the photo is important to your ID card issuance program, we recommend using one of our digital camera bundles with features like auto-cropping that can save you time.

3. Know what features you’ll need in your ID card software

Most entry-level ID card software offers a limited amount of information you can put on a template, have a limit database, and they may not be able to handle security features like magnetic encoding or the correct type of barcode. An added bonus with mid-level and full-featured software is that you can transfer information from existing databases which saves you both time and resources, since you don’t have to re-enter all of the original cardholder data.

Also, you can network multiple computers together which enables you to print from multiple workstations with most mid-level and full-featured software. Again, we always just recommend your consult with an ID Professional to help determine which ID card software will best fit your specific needs.

4. Make sure to also purchase printer cleaning supplies

Cleaning your card printer is just like changing the oil in your car. If you don’t do it regularly, the lifespan of your printer will be much shorter than it should be. I have had customers call a year after purchasing their printer with printer problems, 9 times out of 10 they have never cleaned their printer.

Cleaning kits range from about $10 to around $70. Most cleaning kits you purchase are designed for four to five printer cleanings. It is a minimal investment compared to the cost of replacing a printer.

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How to Print High-Quality ID Cards

With security being at such a high priority these days, companies and organizations like schools, small businesses, and corporations have taken extra efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for employees and the people within their buildings.

A straightforward and cost-efficient way companies are improving their security efforts is requiring ID badges to be worn at all times. Having a high-quality ID card is important in the workplace because IDs need to be an easy way to identify individuals and whether or not they’re allowed to be certain areas in the workplace. A simple ID requirement may seem to be small, but it can prevent disastrous situations from happening in the first place.

Before finding out how to print high-quality ID cards, there are a few essentials that need to be in place in order to satisfy expectations and security requirements each company has for their badges. These essentials include:

The ID Card Printer
This is the most important part of printing; without a card printer, there is no ID card. The printer creates the badges that represent the company and the employees. It provides the ID cards with a distinctive look that will stand out and is easy to identify.

When it comes to choosing the right ID card printer for your organization’s specific requirements, there are a few things to think about:

  • image quality
  • dependability
  • versatility

In order to buy the right printer for your needs, knowing your expectations of these three items up front will ultimately help you determine the most appropriate ID card printer to purchase. Printers are very similar but also very different; not all printers will provide you with everything your ID card program may need.

At ID Wholesaler, we have hundreds of printers that will fit the need of any ID format that might be needed for any card program. If you’re stuck and not sure where to start, ID Wholesaler has expert-level Account Managers that can walk you through the different types of printers and help you choose the one that will best accommodate your printing needs.

Software
Other than the card printer, ID software is another integral part if printing professional-grade ID cards. The software is the “brain” that tells the printer what to print and where to print on the unique parts of the IDs.

ID printing software holds all the critical information an ID needs to differentiate from other IDs. Not only does the software design a template that is unique to the organization’s needs; it also has the capability of encoding barcodes and/or magnetic stripes for a multi-purpose ID card.

With the right ID card software, any company can make an ID that’s first-class in quality and serves its purpose in the workplace. Does your company have multiple locations but use the same templates and badging information formatting on all ID cards? We have a specially designed, cloud-based software that’s a great solution if you fit into that category.

CloudBadging Software is web-based, meaning the software can be accessed anywhere, anytime, and on any device that has internet access. It’s fully secured software that’s supported by Amazon security to ensure no one can access, manipulate, or steal your data.

With the right software connected to the right printer, your company can produce high-quality, highly secured ID cards.

Card Printer Supplies
The last essential item that you’ll need to think about when it comes to a high-quality ID is using the right supplies like genuine manufacturer printer ribbons, cleaners and cleaning kits, films, and laminates. Using genuine brand supplies will not only ensure you get the highest quality looking cards out of your printer, but it will also keep your printer operating at its highest capacity.

To make ID cards, you first have to purchase blank cards to print on, and there are many brands available. The bonus is that the cards you choose do not have to be brand-specific; however, they do need the capability to function properly with your printer.

ID cards are going to be a crucial part of how your card looks and how the card functions. From standard PVC or PVC-PET to door access cards and everything in between, ID cards are a vital component of visual security.

Now more than ever, workplace security is a serious concern. Making secure ID cards for your organization a smart and affordable way to help keep everyone safe.

What is Needed to Print ID Cards In-House?

In today’s world, photo ID badges are a necessity for organizations. For this reason, many businesses have chosen to print ID cards in-house. They pay to have these photo ID badges created. Most badges include full-color photos and printing on both sides. Many include technology that allows employees to access buildings, sign in and out of work and more.

Printing your ID cards in-house will save you money and allow your company the flexibility to change the design or add different information whenever needed.

Creating a photo ID and printing your cards in-house is easy and requires little time. First, you will need to select the right printer for your requirements. A few options that can be selected are the ability to print on both sides of a card (called “dual-sided printers), encode smart cards and write to magnetic stripes. Printers also vary by printing speed, print quality, connectivity (USB, Ethernet, wireless) and other options.

In order to design and create a photo ID, you also need to invest in some card design software. Card design software includes an easy-to-use template, making it easy to type text, pictures and create a standard template for all your ID cards. Some card design software allows you to save your cards in a database, import from databases, and network the card printer you’re printing to.

Along with the printer and software, you will also need a ribbon and plastic ID cards.

Card printers can print in full-color, like a photograph, using a ribbon with colored yellow (Y), magenta (M) and cyan (C) panels. Ribbons also include a black resin panel, for printing readable barcodes and other text. A protective overlay (O) panel is also included on ribbons.

The most commonly-used cards include white PVC cards, magnetic stripe cards, and proximity cards.

The maintenance of ID card printers is easy. Every card printer has its own cleaning kit that includes cleaning cards to keep the feed rollers clean and printhead cleaning swabs to keep the thermal printhead clean. Regular maintenance will keep your printer running well and make it last longer.

Once printed, many ID cards are slot punched in order to be used on a lanyard, badge reel, or vinyl badge clip. Some also use a badge holder and then attach it to a lanyard or strap clip. Using lanyards, badge reels or strap clips makes it easy to present and access identity cards.

IDP SOLID-310SE System Printer Bundle with CloudBadging SoftwareIDP SOLID-310SE System Printer Bundle with CloudBadging Software

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