A card printer is an electronic desktop printer with single card feeders which print and personalize plastic cards. In this respect they differ from, for example, label printers which have a continuous supply feed. Card dimensions are usually 85.60 × 53.98 mm, standardized under ISO/IEC 7810 as ID-1.
How does an ID card printer work?
ID card printer technology works by running a heater printhead over a ribbon, which transfers the colors to your card to make your design. With different print technologies and ribbons, you can make almost any design!4 dic 2017
How much does a ID printer cost?
Card printers range from about $1,200 to over $10,000 – and that doesn't even include the ID software, ID camera, printer supplies, lanyards, etc. ID card printers are much more specialized and advanced than the average paper printer.