Plastic Card Identification

Corporate ID Badges
Full Pre-Printed Cards
K-12 Student Identification Cards

Plastic cards are used for many things, including employee badgesschool IDaccess control cardsmembership cards, and gift cards, just to name a few. Most plastic cards are 3.375 x 2.125," but plastic cards come in various sizes, ranging from small key tags to large format cards typically seen for event badges.

IdentiSys is North America's largest full-service identification and security solutions provider, and is an authorized partner, distributor and service provider for desktop and high volume central issuance systems of all major brands, including Entrust, Evolis, Zebra Technologies, HID Global, IDP, Kanematsu, Magicard, Matica Technologies and more. Additionally, IdentiSys offers a service bureau and on-site card printing services for organizations that choose not to print in-house or require assistance in printing high-volume jobs at peak production times.


ID Card Printer Brands


Discover our "ID Card Printer Selector Tool" – the easiest way to find the perfect ID card printer for your needs. By answering a few simple questions, you'll receive an expert recommendation tailored to your specific requirements, whether it's for a small business, educational institution, or large corporation.

ID Card Printer Selector Tool

From basic entry level to sophisticated high-end applications, we offer a broad range of ID card printers with various features and capabilities. ID card printers from IdentiSys are offered with depot and local on-site service plans.

Types of ID Card Printers

  • Direct-to-Card
  • Retransfer
  • Inkjet
  • Single-Sided (Simplex)
  • Dual-Sided (Duplex)
  • OpenCard
  • Large Format (Oversized)
  • Lamination
  • Laser Engraver
  • Re-Write

From basic entry level to sophisticated high-end photo ID card systems that work as a standalone system or be integrated to databases and access control software, IdentiSys has ID card systems for organizations of all sizes. ID card printers, paired with printer software, camera and accessories make an ID system tailored for your identification needs.

ID Card Systems

Some organizations require badging to be done on the go. All-in-one mobile badging units contain everything you need to photograph, identify and print IDs immediately on-site. Portable badging systems are easily configurable and can handle just about any badging application.

Elliot Data System Mobile Command Case

Central card issuance systems allow ID card issuers to increase productivity and efficiency while reducing the cost per card. Central issuance systems can produce PVC cards at high volumes and some systems can process forms and mailings as well with optional modules.

Datacard MX2100 Card Issuance System

IdentiSys offers a service bureau and on-site card printing services for organizations that choose not to print in-house or require assistance in printing high-volume jobs at peak production times.

Full Pre-Printed Cards

IdentiSys offers a wide range of entry-level to enterprise ID card printing software. ID card printer software is used to design and print ID cards, ID badges, and more. The right ID software for your organization depends on the application, hardware and features required for your ID card.

IdentiSys has several different styles and colors of badge holders, badge reels and lanyards—most of which can be customized to meet and exceed expectations for visual appearance, performance, longevity and affordability.

Custom Badge Holders