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This article endeavours to identify the different types of HID cards and how HID cards work.

HID Cards are some of the most widely known and recognised Smart-Card based PVC Cards on the market today. However, the wide range of technology offered through varying different smart card types can make it very confusing when identifying which ID Card type is right for your access control and/or cashless system. 

By adding a lamination layer to your ID card, you can increase the ID cards life span by up to 10 years, as the additional layer protects the cards print against daily physical contact with items such as card readers, or exposure to UV/sunlight.

By laminating your ID card you protect it from becoming vulnerable to forgery, or being tampered with. Even though ID card lamination already increases the security of your ID card some ID card issuers like to add additional security features when laminating their ID cards, this is often done using unique lamination ribbons called hologram ID ribbons.

Trying to find the Best ID card printer can be challenging, due to ID card printing taking many forms!

Our 2024 Top ID Card Printers list features everything from Entry-level ID Card Printers, to Accreditation ID Printers and High Security ID Printers. We explore printers with the latest technology, as well as the best features and value for money.

cards-x is focused on providing our customers with environmentally friendly and sustainable ID options where possible. Recently we wrote a product guide on our range of Eco friendly ID card solutions, within this article we touched on our Evohold Biodegradable ID card holders and the process involved.

We often have questions about the ID card holders and how this Biodegradable process works and the science behind it. This Product Guide discusses this process further and explains why our Evohold Biodegradable ID Card Holders are one of the most environmentally sustainable options on the market today.

When it comes to oversized ID cards for event badge printing the choice of event and accreditation ID Card Printers isn’t extensive, when compared to CR80 ID card Printers.

To simplify the best accreditation ID card printers on the market we have created this guide with our top 5 Event and Accreditation ID Card Printers based on event badge size and print technology.