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ID card printers let your organisation produce employee ID cards, visitor badges and access credentials in-house, as and when you need them. We stock single-sided and dual-sided badge printers from Evolis, Zebra, Magicard, HID Fargo and IDP Smart. Every printer comes with free card design software and free UK delivery, and our team is here to help you match one to your card volume and access control system.
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Evolis Agilia Retransfer ID Card Printer
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Part Number: AG1-0001
Evolis Agilia Retransfer ID Card Printer

The Evolis Agilia is a high-quality retransfer printer that prints stunning edge-to-edge ID cards to your professional, unique designs. Available as both a single-sided or double-sided printer.


  • Printing Technology: Retransfer
  • Print Resolution: 600 dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 200 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up to 150 Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
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FARGO HDP5000e Retransfer ID Card Printer
Part Number: HDP5000E
FARGO HDP5000e Retransfer ID Card Printer

The HID Fargo HDP5000e card printer features retransfer technology that's built for cards that need to survive daily use. Its edge-to-edge high-quality printing and encoding capabilities keep your premises safe and your staff ID cards looking professional.

  • Printing Technology: Retransfer
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Card Feeding: Automatic
  • Print Speed: Print Up To 133 Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR-80

If you require contact/contactless encoding, please contact us for a POA.

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Evolis Avansia ID Card Printer
Part Number: AV1H0000BD
Evolis Avansia ID Card Printer

The Evolis Avansia ID card printer is a retransfer printer designed for printing very high-resolution images and text on ID cards and access control cards.

  • Printing Technology: Retransfer
  • Print Resolution: 600dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 250 / Output 250
  • Print Speed: 144 cards/hour single-sided and 96 cards/hour double-sided 
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
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Magicard Prima 8 Retransfer ID Card Printer
Part Number: 34-2020
Magicard Prima 8 Retransfer ID Card Printer

This Magicard Prima 8 is the 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: Retransfer
  • Print Resolution: 300 dpi as standard (600 dpi version is available)
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100 
  • Print Speed: Up to 100 Full Colour Cards per Hour
  • Card Compatibility: CR80 Card Size
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FARGO HDP6600 Retransfer ID Card Printer
Part Number: HDP6600
FARGO HDP6600 Retransfer ID Card Printer

Designed for medium-to-large corporations with the desire to create high-quality ID cards, this HDP6600 allows you to create unique designs by adding images and text with ease.

  • Printing Technology: Retransfer
  • Print Resolution: 600dpi
  • Card Input: 100 / Output Hopper: 200
  • Print Speed: Up to 230 Full-Colour Cards per Hour 
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
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Matica XID8300 Retransfer ID Card Printer
Part Number: 37-1420
Matica XID8300 Retransfer ID Card Printer

Featuring retransfer dye sublimation technology, the XID8300 is ideal for producing high-quality ID Cards.

  • Print Resolution: 300 dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 200 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up To 120 Full Colour Cards/Hour (Single Sided)
  • Card Compatibility: CR80 Card Size
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Matica XID8600 Retransfer ID Card Printer
Part Number: 37-1520
Matica XID8600 Retransfer ID Card Printer

The Matica XID 8600 Retransfer Printer is a high-performance card printer tailored for industries that demand advanced security in the production of personalised ID cards and badges.

  • Printer Technology: Dye Sublimation
  • Print Resolution: 600dpi Print Quality
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 200 / Output 100 
  • Single Sided or Double Sided Capabilities
  • Print Speed: Up To 120 Full Colour Cards/Hour (Single Sided)
  • Card Compatibility: CR80 Card Size
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Matica XL8300 Oversized XL Retransfer Card Printer
Part Number: 37-1000
Matica XL8300 Oversized XL Retransfer Card Printer

The XL8300 is perfect for producing oversized passes, badges and cards for the event industry.

  • Printing Technology: Dye Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Hopper Capacity: Input 100 / Output 100
  • Print Speed: Up To 85 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Print Speed: Up To 128 Monochrome Cards/Hour
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Swiftpro K30 Retransfer ID Card Printer
Part Number: P-SP-7710006148
Swiftpro K30 Retransfer ID Card Printer

Order your Swiftpro K30 ID card printer now. With smart advanced retransfer technology, you can produce high quality cards at a super fast rate. The perfect o solution for your identification and access control needs.

  • Printing Technology: Dye Sublimation Retransfer
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Card Feeding: Automatic
  • Print Speed: Print Up To 120 Full Colour Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
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Choosing the right ID Card Printer starts with how many cards you print

Your yearly card count tells you more about the printer you need than any other spec. It decides how big the card hopper should be and how fast the printer needs to run. It also decides how much you'll spend on ribbons over the printer's lifetime. The Print Volume filter above sorts our range into three bands.

Up to 1,000 cards a year



This band suits small offices, clubs and schools issuing cards as new people join. An entry-level printer such as the Zebra ZC100, Evolis Zenius 2 or Evolis Badgy 200 prints at 300 dpi, so photos and logos stay sharp on a smaller budget. The Badgy 200 holds 25 cards at a time. That's plenty for a few cards a week, but it means a lot of refilling for a batch of 200.

Up to 10,000 cards per year



This band suits organisations printing every week, and printers in this band can also include encoding modules if needed. The Zebra ZC300, Zebra ZC350 and Magicard 300 all take 100 cards in the input hopper and their print speeds mean a morning's intake of new starters is done in minutes.

More than 10,000 cards per year



This band suits universities, hospitals and large employers running card production daily. The Evolis Primacy 2 is our bestseller for this kind of workload and accepts a lamination module as your needs grow. For the biggest runs, the IDP Smart 70 and Evolis Quantum 2 both hold 500 cards in the input hopper. So a full intake of student IDs can run without anyone standing over the printer waiting to refill it.

Types of ID Card Printers in Stock


When you begin your ID card printing journey, you may have a design in mind. The type of ID badge printer you need will differ depending on your requirements, and there are a number of different features available between printers to keep costs low without compromising on the printed ID you're looking for. We stock a range of plastic card printers as well as printers that can print on paper, with single sided and dual sided features, as well as options for oversized cards, laminated cards, and encoded cards.


Single-Sided Printers


Single sided ID card printers are ideal if you only need to print on one side of the card. They can often be upgraded after purchase to grow with your business, ensuring you are not limited.

Double-Sided Printers


To add information on the back of your card, a double-sided printer (also known as dual-sided) printer is ideal. This can be upgraded after purchase, or is available pre-configured.

Oversized Card Printers


If you need to include additional information to your card design, there are oversized card printers available that print larger than standard cards. Ideal for events and ticketing.

Laminating Printers


If you require ID cards or membership cards with added durability, we offer a range of laminated ID card printers that add an additional protective layer on top of your design.

Encoded Cards


Turn your photo ID cards into access control cards with a range of card printers capable of producing encoded cards, with technology available such as Elatec, HID, SpringCard, MIFARE and more.

Browse Printers by Manufacturer



We stock a large range of printers from all major and popular ID card printer brands and manufacturers. Feel free to browse by printer brand. Each printer brand will then further allow you to filter by printer type.


Evolis
Zebra
Magicard
HID Fargo
IDP
HiTi
Matica
PCP
Entrust Datacard
Pointman
SwiftColor
SwiftPro
Symeyo
PE2M
Brother
ECP
Edikio
Epson

FAQs


What's the best ID card printer for my business?


The right ID card printer depends on your organisation’s size, budget, and printing requirements.

  • For entry level ID printing, the IDP Smart 21 is a reliable and affordable option for small businesses.
  • For high-quality, mid-range printing with fast print speeds and large volumes, the Magicard 300 or Evolis Primacy 2 are popular choices.
  • Need high-volume badge production. The Zebra ZC300 and Fargo DTC1250e models are designed for speed and durability.
  • Specialist industries needing enhanced smart card security features will benefit from Matica or HID FARGO plastic card printers.

We highly recommend you taking a look at our best ID card printers of 2025 blog to help you choose the right printer.




What types of ID card printers are available?


There are two main types:




How do I know what cards I require and how easy is the setup process?


The type of ID card depends on the security system that you have in place. If you're looking to print basic photo ID cards, our blank white ID cards are perfect. For access control card printing, there are many solutions such as contact cards, proximity cards and multiple branded cards for you to choose from.

Many of our photo ID card printers support encoding such as magnetic stripe and contactless card encoding, making them easy to integrate into your systems. The setup process is easy as we provide everything needed for straight out of the box printing.




What security features can be added to ID cards?


Secure printing has never been easier with modern card printers. Some of the popular options include:

  • Smart card encoding (Contactless chips)
  • MIFARE®, DESFire®
  • Magnetic stripe encoding module (Contact chip)
  • Additional features include: watermark printing, UV printing, holographic overlays, and custom laminates for anti-counterfeit protection.



How often do card printers need maintaining?


ID card printers need maintaining regularly (every couple months) to ensure you receive the best printer performance possible. Take a look at our maintenance cleaning kits and printer upgrades.




What comes standard with each printer?


  • Free ID Card Design Software (Software types vary depending on printer price)
  • Free Shipping as Standard
  • Printer Warranty with Every Printer



What if I need a shorter term solution?


If you only need to print cards for a shorter period, we offer ID card printer rentals as a alternative solution. Simply choose a rental date that suits you and we will ship it out with free UK delivery!




Printer Technology Explained


When producing photo ID cards, the type of printing technology you require depends on what you need your cards and badges to look like. These types of technology produce different results, and have benefits depending on the card surface you are printing onto.


Dye-Sublimation


Also known as DTC printers, some of the cheapest ID card printers utilise dye sublimation technology, which is where the printhead heats the ink to fuse it directly to the card's surface.

Direct-To-Card


Direct-to-card ID card printers (DTC) work in the same way as dye sublimation. The heating process creates million shades of YMCK for lifelike colour printing.

Retransfer Printers


Suitable for printing onto the surface of access control cards, retransfer ID card printers print colour designs onto a clear film that is then fused onto the plastic card.

Rewrite


Rewrite printers offer capabilities for creating and reusing ID cards, using heat technology and specialised cards to create a monochrome blue or black design that can be erased.