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Teslin/Pouch
Print on a perforated sheet of Teslin. Pop each card out. Laminate separately using a lamination pouch.
Cards will be glossy or matte, depending on the chosen lamination pouch.
Cards will have a very small clear border on one of the edges.
Equipment
- NEW! ID Maker
- Any inkjet/laser printer
- ID-Lam 45 Laminator
Most convenient for
- Small batches
Price per card *
- $0.40
Teslin/Full Sheet
Print on a sheet of Teslin with no perforations. Laminate the entire sheet. Die cut each card out.
Cards will be glossy or matte depending on the chosen lamination sheet.
Cards will have perfect edges.
Equipment
- NEW! ID Maker
- Any inkjet/laser printer
- 9"+ Laminator
- ID Die Cutter
Most convenient for
- Large batches
Price per card *
- $0.38
Inkjet PVC
Print on inkjet printable PVC cards, a few at a time, that you insert in a plastic tray especially designed for your printer.
Cards will be semi-glossy and will have perfect edges.
PVC cards do not require lamination, nor should they be so.
Equipment
- NEW! ID Maker
- Compatible inkjet printer - Is my printer compatible?
- PVC Card Tray
Most convenient for
- Small batches
- Medium batches
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Price per card *
- $0.21
Thermal Printer
An average sub $100 inkjet printer will print at a quality similar or better than an entry-level $1,000-$2,000 thermal printer.
Thermal ID printers eventually need parts replaced, such as the rollers and printhead. These repairs cost in the $300-$700 price range.
Thermal printers are useful in specific use cases, where they're integrated in larger on-demand systems, most likely not your case.
Depending on how many cards you want to print, price per card can range from $2 to $5.
Learn moreNot sure which to pick?
Send us your questions and we will get back with helpful information as soon as possible. These pro tips can also help you better understand what you need.
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Pro tips
You can not reuse 8-Up Perforated Teslin after you've removed a card from the sheet, so choose this method when you want to print in the ballpark of 8, 16, 32 cards at a time.
If you want to print a small batch, Inkjet PVC may be the most cost effective method, if you already own a compatible printer.
Cost per card
If you know how many cards you'll need to print, these costs per card will help you get an idea of what your most economical setup should be. They cover all scenarios we could think of, with and without equipment.
Teslin/Pouch
| 50 cards | 100 cards | 250 cards | 500 cards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I have all the equipment: | $0.49 | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.38 |
| Add laminator: | $1.49 | $0.90 | $0.59 | $0.48 |
| Add printer & laminator: | $3.49 | $1.90 | $0.99 | $0.68 |
Teslin/Full Sheet
| 50 cards | 100 cards | 250 cards | 500 cards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I have all the equipment: | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.36 |
| Add die cutter: | $2.18 | $1.28 | $0.74 | $0.54 |
| Add laminator: | $5.38 | $2.88 | $1.38 | $0.86 |
| Add die cutter & laminator: | $7.18 | $3.78 | $1.74 | $1.04 |
| Add printer & die cutter & laminator: | $9.18 | $4.78 | $2.14 | $1.24 |
Inkjet PVC
| 50 cards | 100 cards | 250 cards | 500 cards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I have all the equipment: | $0.29 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.21 |
| Add PVC tray: | $0.69 | $0.43 | $0.31 | $0.25 |
| Add compatible printer & PVC tray: | $2.69 | $1.43 | $0.71 | $0.45 |
Thermal Printer
| 50 cards | 100 cards | 250 cards | 500 cards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I have a thermal printer: | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| Add an entry level thermal printer: | $37.37 | $18.87 | $7.77 | $4.07 |
