You've likely heard of lamination, but did you know it can extend the lifespan of your employee or student ID cards by sometimes years compared to a normal card? Especially if your cardholders use their cards several times a day to swipe or scan, you can reduce your replacement card printing costs by hundreds of dollars a year—simply by laminating cards.
Many ID card printers today have upgradable modules you can easily add on that allow you to laminate cards. Here are industry-leading laminating ID card printers you should consider.
Datacard
Datacard offers some amazing laminating ID card printers. You can choose from single or dual-sided laminating options to meet or exceed your business needs. For example, Datacard has the SD460 ID Card Printer that comes with a laminator and a more robust reverse transfer ID card printer, the CR805, with which you can choose single or double-sided lamination. Depending on the quality and needs of your ID card program, you can find the perfect laminating printer from Datacard.
Evolis
The Evolis Primacy is an efficient and effective ID card printer offering lamination. If you need quick print speeds and a large card hopper, the Evolis Primacy helps you print and laminate dozens of ID cards in a short amount of time, either single- or double-sided.
Fargo
Fargo has three different offerings for those who need laminating modules on their ID card printers. Each option offers different features so compare and contrast to choose the right Fargo printer that meets or exceeds your expectations.
Fargo DTC1500. When you need long-lasting ID cards, the Fargo DTC1500 gives you dual-sided lamination on a dye sublimation printer that helps your ID cards last longer than others. You can also print incredibly fast (a full card in just 16 seconds). If security is an issue, the DTC1500 offers security features like a custom overlay watermark or a resin scramble data protection. Remember you can also add magnetic stripe coding to make your cards more functional and secure.
Fargo DTC5500LMX. Need a bit more with lamination? The Fargo DTC550LMX offers not only dual-sided printing but prints faster "cards per second." But if you need to add or upgrade to security features and other solutions, the DTC5500LMX offers magnetic stripe encoding, a large card hopper for express card printing. The DTC5500LMX lets you print durable, long-lasting laminated cards with magnetic stripes, smart card ships, and much more technology.
Fargo HDP5600. Laminating, reverse transfer, and single-sided means you combine the power of reverse transfer with the upgrade to lamination, and single- or double-sided lamination. If you need an ID card printer that prints full-color, single-sided cards in 24 seconds or less, the Fargo HDP5600 is the printer for you.
IDP
IDP has a couple options that merit your interest. Consider the following:
IDP Smart-51. This IDP printer is primarily a lamination printer, but it's an upgrade that prints faster and more efficiently. You get dual-sided dye sublimation writing with lamination, quick and amazing print times, and a huge input card hopper.
IDP Smart-70. This is a high-volume laminating printer that spits out hundreds of cards per second. You can print dual-sided, with magnetic stripe encoding, and so much more. This is the laminating printer you need if internet connectivity is important.
Zebra
Zebra offers two ID card printers to help you meet or exceed your ID card printing requirements.
Zebra ZXP Series 7. If you need… dual-sided printing, dye sublimation, magnetic stripe encoding, dual-sided lamination, and huge hoppers, you need the Zebra ZXP Series 7. Not only do you get Zebra's amazing print capability, but you also get the speed for high-volume printing that many organizations need most.
Zebra ZXP Series 9. If your mind's set on a retransfer printer for the ultimate in quality, the ZXP Series 9 offers either single- and dual-sided lamination in a retransfer printer. With amazing print speeds and large card hoppers, you can even upgrade the ZXP Series 9 to include magnetic stripe encoding and more.
Final thoughts
Single- or double-sided lamination. Magnetic, bar, or QR coding. Fast card printing. Just because you need lamination doesn't mean you must sacrifice other benefits. Talk to an ID Expert at Idesco to learn more about the many options available and find the one that meets your business requirements and challenges.
More importantly, don't settle for a "one-and-done" solution. There are too many options out there. When you work with an Idesco ID Expert, you know you're getting over 75 years of practical experience to help you make the right decision. Don't settle for less than the best… and the guaranteed lowest price. Call your Idesco ID Expert at 212-889-2530 today.