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Datacard Plastic ID Cards Plastic ID Card

Datacard Plastic ID Cards  -  The most basic cards are made of 100% PVC, of the size and thickness of credit cards and ATM cards with which we are all familiar. These cards can be manufactured in white or any color under the rainbow. They are cut out of large plastic sheets and left as thin wafers, or they can be made into sandwiches, encapsulating proximity wires. "Smart" (microprocessor or memory) chips or magnetic stripes may be embedded into or adhered to the card surface.�For direct-to-card printing, the optimal surface texture is smooth, glossy and dirt- and debris-free. Datacard media is non-returnable. Please Call for details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Datacard Plastic ID Cards are made from 100% PVC and are manufactured to the size and thickness of standard credit cards and ATM cards. These cards can be produced in white or any color, and are cut from large plastic sheets as thin wafers or can be made as sandwiches that encapsulate proximity wires.

Yes, Datacard Plastic ID Cards can be manufactured with embedded or adhered smart microprocessor chips, memory chips, or magnetic stripes. This allows for enhanced functionality such as ISO magnetic stripe encoding or smart card capabilities when used with compatible card printers.

For optimal direct-to-card printing results, Datacard Plastic ID Cards should have a smooth, glossy surface texture that is free of dirt and debris. This surface preparation ensures the best print quality and adhesion when using compatible Datacard ID card printers.

Datacard ID card printers accept ISO ID-1/CR-80 sized cards (3.370 in. x 2.125 in.) in various materials including PVC, ABS, PET, PET-G, and polycarbonate, with card thickness ranging from 0.25 mm to 1.0 mm (10 mil to 40 mil). This compatibility makes Datacard Plastic ID Cards suitable for use across the full range of Datacard printer models.

No, Datacard media is non-returnable. Please contact us today for details regarding your specific order or application requirements.

Datacard printers support one-sided or two-sided edge-to-edge full-color printing at 300 dots per inch resolution, with capability for alphanumeric text, logos, digitized signatures, and 1D/2D barcode images. Print speeds vary by model, with some achieving up to 200 cards per hour for full-color one-sided printing.

Datacard Plastic ID Cards Plastic ID Card Model Overview

The most basic cards are made of 100% PVC, of the size and thickness of credit cards and ATM cards with which we are all familiar. These cards can be manufactured in white or any color under the rainbow. They are cut out of large plastic sheets and left as thin wafers, or they can be made into sandwiches, encapsulating proximity wires. "Smart" (microprocessor or memory) chips or magnetic stripes may be embedded into or adhered to the card surface.�For direct-to-card printing, the optimal surface texture is smooth, glossy and dirt- and debris-free. Datacard media is non-returnable. Please Call for details.