Jiffy Technologies

An ID card printer is a specialized desktop device designed to print and personalize PVC cards (standard CR‑80 credit-card size) used for IDs, membership badges, access control, and more. The most common type is the dye‑sublimation “direct‑to‑card” model, which uses YMCKO ribbons to transfer vibrant, edge‑to‑edge color and sharp black text directly onto cards in under a minute per card. For extra durability or printing on chip cards, more advanced “retransfer” printers first print onto a clear film, then fuse it onto cards—ideal for access cards and embossed surfaces . Leading printers include the Evolis Primacy 2 (fast, dual‑sided, upgradeable), HID Fargo DTC1250e (compact, encoding options), Zebra ZC300/ZC350 (reliable, sleek), Entrust Sigma series (Wi‑Fi, security features), and budget models like Magicard 300 or IDP Smart 31—each varying in speed, encoding, lamination, and security, catering to everything from small offices to high‑volume enterprise environments.