ID Badges Basics

Learn ID badges basics for your business or organization

ID badges are a great way for companies to increase security and identify employees or visitors. ID badges are small, printed tags with an employee's name, position and other vital information printed on them. Use picture badges for time clock pouches, to limit access in certain areas and to identify visitors or new employees. Requiring photo employee ID badges ensures that no one is permitted to enter your business without checking in first.

When considering the implementation of ID badges, be aware of a few ID badges basics. Many smaller companies choose to work with a professional printing company to design and print the badges. Some companies that print multiple cards, choose to purchase single-sided printing machines. These machines print the ID badges from your desk and the badges are available immediately. Dual-sided or double-sided machines work the same way as single-sided machines, except they print on both sides of the ID badge at once. Review the list below and select the option that is best for your company.

1. Locate a professional printing company to print the ID badges.

2. Purchase a machine to create single-sided ID badges.

3. Buy a dual-sided system if you need a lot of double-sided ID badges.

 

Hire professionals to print and ship your ID badges

Many smaller businesses contract printing companies to create and ship ID badges to them. With this option, your company uploads each badge's picture and information to a secure site. From there, the printing company creates the laminated photo ID badge and mails it back to your company.
Try: EasyIDCARD.com creates and ships laminated photo ID badges for your employees. Find a full line of various employee ID badges at Namifiers. Visit NovaVision to request a quote or samples of ID badges similar to those you want made.

Purchase machines that make single-sided ID badges

Single-sided ID badges are commonly used in schools and business where the students or employees do not have to use the cards to unlock doors or where all the person's pertinent information is displayed on one side of the card.
Try: IDWholesaler.com carries a wide selection of machines that make identification badges. Visit the DataCard Group to find a single-sided or dual-sided ID badge system. Purchase the entire ID creating system, including a camera for picture ID badges, at Alpha Card.

Locate double-sided ID badge machines

Double-sided ID badges utilize both sides of the badge. One side holds bar code information or security devices while the other side may contain a photo and written information. Some companies may print safety information on the back of the ID badge for easy access.
Try: ID Edge Inc. supplies double-sided printers and software for ID badges. Visit Baudville to find dual-sided ID badge systems. Locate identification badge systems for dual-sided ID badges at Evolution ID Card Systems & Badge Supplies.

 

• ID Badge machines are often sold as used or refurbished. If you purchase a small machine you can sell it when your company grows and requires larger equipment.

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