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Direct To Card ID Card Printers
Direct To Card ID Card Printers

Professional DTC Printers


Direct To Card printers, also known as DTC or dye-sublimation printers, offer high-quality ID card printing at affordable prices for any organisation looking to enhance their production.

Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer (Go Pack Simplex Bundle)
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Part Number: PM2-0001-E-PM15-GP2

The Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer is one of the most versatile and popular ID card printers on the market.


  • Printing Technology: Dye-Sublimation, Rewrite
  • Print Resolution: 600 dpi for Enhanced Colour Prints
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up To 235 Cards/Hour (Full Colour)
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
From £1,258.00
Inc Tax: £1,509.60
Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer (Double-Sided)
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Part Number: PM2-0025-E

The Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer is one of the most versatile and popular ID card printers on the market.


  • Printing Technology: Dye-Sublimation, Rewrite
  • Print Resolution: 600 dpi for Enhanced Colour Prints
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up To 235 Cards/Hour (Full Colour)
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
From £1,234.05
Inc Tax: £1,480.86
Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer (Single-Sided)
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Part Number: PM2-0001-E

The Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer is one of the most versatile and popular ID card printers on the market.


  • Printing Technology: Dye-Sublimation, Rewrite
  • Print Resolution: 600 dpi for Enhanced Colour Prints
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up To 235 Cards/Hour (Full Colour)
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
From £1,035.00
Inc Tax: £1,242.00
Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer (Go Pack Duplex Bundle)
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Part Number: PRI-BUN-PM2D-GP3

The Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer is one of the most versatile and popular ID card printers on the market.


  • Printing Technology: Dye-Sublimation, Rewrite
  • Print Resolution: 600 dpi for Enhanced Colour Prints
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up To 235 Cards/Hour (Full Colour)
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
From £1,548.00
Inc Tax: £1,857.60
Magicard 300 ID Card Printer (enviricard® Bundle)
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Part Number: 34-3300-EV-BUN

Looking to print blank plastic cards to help your ID card printing production? The Magicard 300 is ideal for producing the highest-quality ID card designs and badges.


  • Printer Technology: Direct-To-Card / Rewritable
  • Print Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 70
  • Print Speed:  Up to 160 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR79 / CR80
From £1,225.00
Inc Tax: £1,470.00
Magicard 300 ID Card Printer (Starter Bundle)
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Part Number: 34-3300-BUN

Looking to print blank plastic cards to help your ID card printing production? The Magicard 300 is ideal for producing the highest-quality ID card designs and badges.


  • Printer Technology: Direct-To-Card / Rewritable
  • Print Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 70
  • Print Speed:  Up to 160 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR79 / CR80
From £975.00
Inc Tax: £1,170.00
Magicard 300 ID Card Printer (Double-Sided)
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Part Number: 34-3300-D

Looking to print blank plastic cards to help your ID card printing production? The Magicard 300 is ideal for producing the highest-quality ID card designs and badges.


  • Printer Technology: Direct-To-Card / Rewritable
  • Print Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 70
  • Print Speed:  Up to 160 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR79 / CR80
From £945.00
Inc Tax: £1,134.00
Magicard 300 ID Card Printer (Single-Sided)
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Part Number: 34-3300

Looking to print blank plastic cards to help your ID card printing production? The Magicard 300 is ideal for producing the highest-quality ID card designs and badges.


  • Printer Technology: Direct-To-Card / Rewritable
  • Print Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 70
  • Print Speed:  Up to 160 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR79 / CR80
From £945.00
Inc Tax: £1,134.00
Part Number: 35-1040

The Evolis Badgy 200 edge-to-edge printer is perfect for producing professional, high quality personalised ID Cards and Badges to your needs.


  • Printing Technology: Dye Sublimation
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 25 / Output 25
  • Print Speed: Up To 95 Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
£690.00
Zebra ZC100 ID Card Printer (Single-Sided Bundle)
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Part Number: 33-1065-BUN

The Zebra ZC100 is perfect for printing single-sided professional images up to 300 dpi resolution onto your ID cards and badges.


  • Printing Technology: Dye-Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up to 150 Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
From £715.00
Inc Tax: £858.00
Zebra ZC100 ID Card Printer (Single-Sided)
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Part Number: 33-1065

The Zebra ZC100 is perfect for printing single-sided professional images up to 300 dpi resolution onto your ID cards and badges.


  • Printing Technology: Dye-Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up to 150 Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
From £629.00
Inc Tax: £754.80
Zebra ZC300 ID Card Printer (Double-Sided Bundle)
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Part Number: 33-1060-BUN-DS

This Zebra ZC300 is ideal for businesses that require single-sided and dual-sided card printing on both sides of the card at a super high-quality. 


  • Printer Technology: Dye Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up To 200 Cards Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR79 / CR80
From £1,109.00
Inc Tax: £1,330.80
Zebra ZC300 ID Card Printer (Single-Sided Bundle)
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Part Number: 33-1060-BUN

This Zebra ZC300 is ideal for businesses that require single-sided and dual-sided card printing on both sides of the card at a super high-quality. 


  • Printer Technology: Dye Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up To 200 Cards Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR79 / CR80
From £909.00
Inc Tax: £1,090.80
Zebra ZC300 ID Card Printer (Double-Sided)
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Part Number: 33-1060-D

This Zebra ZC300 is ideal for businesses that require single-sided and dual-sided card printing on both sides of the card at a super high-quality. 


  • Printer Technology: Dye Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up To 200 Cards Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR79 / CR80
From £995.00
Inc Tax: £1,194.00
Zebra ZC300 ID Card Printer (Single-Sided)
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Part Number: 33-1060

This Zebra ZC300 is ideal for businesses that require single-sided and dual-sided card printing on both sides of the card at a super high-quality. 


  • Printer Technology: Dye Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up To 200 Cards Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR79 / CR80
From £770.00
Inc Tax: £924.00
Magicard 600 ID Card Printer (Double-Sided)
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Part Number: 34-3600-5021

This is the Magicard 600 Card Printer, a perfect solution for large volume print requirements in the highest quality. Whether you require ID cards or event passes, this professional reliable printer has got you covered.


  • Printer Technology: Direct-To-Card / Rewritable
  • Print Resolution: 600 x 300 dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 70 
  • Print Speed: Up to 190 Full Colour Cards per Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR79 / CR80 Card Size
From £1,205.00
Inc Tax: £1,446.00
Magicard 600 ID Card Printer (Single-Sided)
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Part Number: 34-3600-5001

This is the Magicard 600 Card Printer, a perfect solution for large volume print requirements in the highest quality. Whether you require ID cards or event passes, this professional reliable printer has got you covered.


  • Printer Technology: Direct-To-Card / Rewritable
  • Print Resolution: 600 x 300 dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 70 
  • Print Speed: Up to 190 Full Colour Cards per Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR79 / CR80 Card Size
From £1,195.00
Inc Tax: £1,434.00
Zebra ZC350 ID Card Printer (Double-Sided)
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Part Number: 33-2000

With the Zebra ZC350 you can be certain it will produce the highest-quality designs consistently, no matter your designs.


  • Printing Technology: Dye-Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
  • Print Resolution: 300 dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up to 225 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR80
From £1,015.00
Inc Tax: £1,218.00
Zebra ZC350 ID Card Printer (Single-Sided)
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Part Number: 33-2040

With the Zebra ZC350 you can be certain it will produce the highest-quality designs consistently, no matter your designs.


  • Printing Technology: Dye-Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
  • Print Resolution: 300 dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up to 225 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR80
From £785.00
Inc Tax: £942.00
Evolis Zenius Classic ID Card Printer (Eco Bundle)
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Part Number: 35-1010R-ECO-BUN

The Evolis Zenius printer is perfect at printing single-sided professional images up to 300dpi resolution onto your ID Cards and Badges.


  • Printing Technology: Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 50 / 20 Output
  • Print Speed: Up To 150 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80

For upgraded encoding options, consider the Evolis Zenius Expert.

From £779.75
Inc Tax: £935.70
Evolis Zenius Classic ID Card Printer (Go Pack Bundle)
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Part Number: 35-1010R-GO-BUN

The Evolis Zenius printer is perfect at printing single-sided professional images up to 300dpi resolution onto your ID Cards and Badges.


  • Printing Technology: Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 50 / 20 Output
  • Print Speed: Up To 150 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80

For upgraded encoding options, consider the Evolis Zenius Expert.

From £732.75
Inc Tax: £879.30
Evolis Zenius Classic ID Card Printer (Single-Sided)
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Part Number: 35-1010R

The Evolis Zenius printer is perfect at printing single-sided professional images up to 300dpi resolution onto your ID Cards and Badges.


  • Printing Technology: Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 50 / 20 Output
  • Print Speed: Up To 150 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80

For upgraded encoding options, consider the Evolis Zenius Expert.

From £645.00
Inc Tax: £774.00
Evolis Zenius Expert ID Card Printer (Single-Sided)
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Part Number: ZN1H0000RS

The Evolis Zenius Expert Card Printer is the one-stop solution to print high-quality single-sided cards, in monochrome or colour. Comes standard with Ethernet.


  • Printing Technology: Dye Sublimation/Thermal Technology
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 50 / Output 20
  • Print Speed: Up To 150 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80

For a cheaper alternative, consider the Evolis Zenius Classic.

From £769.00
Inc Tax: £922.80
Part Number: 34-2200

The Magicard E+ prints vibrant, customisable event passes, offering full-colour printing up to 110mm and single-colour up to 140mm, enabling easy creation of cards with custom branding, images, text, and QR codes.


  • Printer Technology: Direct-To-Card
  • Print Resolution: 300 dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 70
  • Print Speed: Up to 190 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR80, 110mm, 140mm
From £995.00
Inc Tax: £1,194.00
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What is a Direct-To-Card Printer and How Do They Compare To Retransfer?


A DTC printers applies your design directly onto the surface of a card using the thermal printhead. Rather than your typical retransfer printer that prints onto a separate film, DTC is faster and more cost-effective for longer-term use. While they can print on technology cards such as magstripe or smart cards, the print quality will suffer on uneven areas, so we recommend smooth surfaces such as PVC cards for the best results.




Explore Our Range of DTC ID Card Printers


We offer entry level options all the way up to advanced options that are all ideal for industries such as schools, corporate offices, governments and more. Browse our wide range of Evolis, Zebra, Magicard, IDP, FARGO and Matica direct-to-card ID card printers.

Our most affordable printer is the IDP Smart 21S. If you are in need of a printer that is designed for medium-large businesses, the Magicard 300 or Evolis Primacy 2 are perfect.


Benefits of Direct To Card ID Printers


  • Speed - Fast print times, perfect for all environments.
  • Cost-Effective - Lower cost and cheap to maintain.
  • Compact Designs - Many DTC printers are small and fit in all workplaces.
  • Reliability - All leading manufacturers with great reputation and reliability.
  • Optional Upgrades - Dual-sided printing, security features and lamination upgrades.



DTC Printer FAQs


Can direct-to-card printers print on access control cards?


DTC printers usually struggle with card surfaces that are uneven like access cards. We recommend retransfer printers for smart cards or magstripe cards.




Are DTC card printers easy to maintain?


Just like most printers, they are easy to maintain with the right equipment. Our cleaning maintenance kits are designed to get rid of any dust and debris that can impact printer performance - we recommend regular use.




What do I need to purchase alongside my printer?


If you're not purchasing any of our printer bundles, you'll require printer ribbons, ID or access cards, as well as any accessories like ID card holders, lanyards and more.




Dye-Sublimation vs Direct-To-Card


Dye sublimation technology is commonly used in DTC printers by using heat to transfer the dye into the card, whereas direct-to-card is a method that prints directly onto the surface. Not all printers offer dye-sub but it's printing process is popular and perfect for assisting with photo ID cards.




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