Where can I get an ID badge made?

The first option is to make your own ID badges in-house. Unfortunately, this option is not as easy and convenient as it first seems. This is because making your own in-house ID badges can be a great deal of hassle, incur high costs, require lots of specialist [...]

By |2022-09-26T06:33:18-04:00September 26th, 2022|Categories: |

Why are ID badges important to your business?

There are many reasons to use ID badges in your business, whether it's large or small:   Improved Security The first, and perhaps most obvious reason to use ID badges is to safeguard the security within your business. This is because ID cards come with barcodes or chips [...]

By |2022-09-26T06:29:05-04:00September 26th, 2022|Categories: |

What is an employee ID badge?

An employee ID badge is used by companies to efficiently track the identities of employees that work throughout their organization. Employee ID badges generally utilize basic features such as an employee photo, name, and ID number. Advanced features include smart chip cards and holographic printing.  

By |2021-12-14T06:34:30-05:00December 14th, 2021|Categories: |

Can I take Photos for ID cards with a phone?

Yes. It is possible to take perfectly good employee ID badge photos with a phone camera. However, while the size and quality of today's phoneimages is more than enough, phones often struggle in low light. To take a good ID photo with a small sensor, make sure [...]

By |2020-11-20T13:10:13-05:00November 20th, 2020|Categories: |

How are ID Cards Printed?

There are three major options for printing ID cards: direct-to-card printing (DTR), thermal retransfer printing (TR), and offset printing (OP). Direct-to-Card Printing DTC is inexpensive and is the process often used for in-house and budget operations. Despite the price, there are several disadvantages to DTC printing. When [...]

By |2020-11-20T12:53:32-05:00November 20th, 2020|Categories: |

What size are ID cards?

The standard (CR80) ID card size is 3.375" by 2.125" (85.6mm by 54mm). The thickness of a standard ID card is 30mil. This is the same size as a standard credit card. There are other, less common, ID card size standards such as CR79 and CR100. [...]

By |2020-11-20T13:28:05-05:00November 20th, 2020|Categories: |

What are the dimensions for ID card graphics?

The minimum recommended resolution is 675px by 1050px (at 300dpi). This includes bleed for edge-to-edge printing. Should you wish to create your own ID card template design, you should create an image that is at least 675 pixels on the short edge and 1050 pixels on [...]

By |2020-11-20T13:28:43-05:00November 20th, 2020|Categories: |

What are employee ID cards made of?

Employee IDs are typically printed on standard PVC plastic card stock. This is the same card stock used for standard credit cards. IDs may also be printed on composite card stock, which is slightly more durable.

By |2020-11-20T13:29:25-05:00November 17th, 2020|Categories: |
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