id card

ID cards are commonplace in today's world. From a simple id badge to a highly secure badge with access capabilities, many companies and organizations require their employees, students and visitors to be properly identified while on the organizational campus.

Just a few years back, it was commonplace to carry or wear a laminated badge. Photos were taken by Poloroid cameras and die cut to the size needed to place on the insert that would be laminated. Although still in use, this method of making badges is less frequent then badges made out of PVC cards.

Current identification industry standards use software and a specialized id card printer to print the card information directly on to PVC. The standard card has the look and feel of a credit card.

Basic badge design software for id badges is often bundled with a printer when purchased. Advanced software will house a database, pull information from an Access file or mySQL file, and provide other specialized functions.

Printers will print either single or dual sided cards. Optional modules on better quality printers allow for mag encoding and secure lamination on one or both sides of the cards.

Identification companies provide individual pieces or complete id card systems based on the specific needs of the organization acquiring the system.

Manufacturer warranties and technical assistance are available in different amounts. The variance is due to the standards of the manufacturer of the product and the abilities and services of the company providing the system.