Student enrolment 2022 is just around the corner, and preparations are already well under way.
Of course, each student will need a student ID card (along with a lanyard and card holder to securely display their card).
This means you’ll need an ID card printer to print your student ID cards. The question is, which is the right ID card printer for you?
In this post, we’re sharing the top 4 ID card printers designed to get you through student enrolment 2022. We’ll be looking at the top printer for schools, colleges and universities. Let’s begin.
(Please note all prices shown are excluding VAT)
Top ID Card Printers For Student Enrolment
Magicard 600
The Magicard 600 ID card printer is the printer that does it all – and more. Offering ultra high definition print quality, visual security features and Wi-fi connectivity, the 600 is sure to make student enrolment a breeze.
The machine also helps to improve sustainability measures, and Magicard will plant a tree with onetreeplanted.org every time a Magicard 600 printer is sold. The 600 is extremely reliable and comes with a 3 year MagiCover+ warranty and support on hand when needed.
What’s more, for a limited time only, you will receive a 1 year warranty extension when you purchase a Magicard 600 ID card printer through Digital ID, taking your total warranty period up to 4 years. So on the off chance that anything goes wrong with your machine, your Magicard 600 printer will be covered for longer. (Offer ends 30th June.)
Best bits:
- High definition print quality
- Custom HoloKote® watermark feature
- Wireless/Ethernet connectivity
- 4 year MagiCover+ warranty (offer ends 30th June)
Perfect for:
Schools, colleges and universities regularly issuing student ID cards.
Price: £1,050.00
Magicard 300
The Magicard 300 ID card printer is the compact machine that offers exceptional results. With high definition image quality and the ability to print clone-proof cards, the 300 is one of the best-selling ID card printers in the UK.
Similar to the 600, opting for the Magicard 300 will strengthen your sustainability strategy, as Magicard will plant a tree with onetreeplanted.org every time a Magicard 300 printer is sold. What’s more, Magicard are a UK based manufacturer, therefore consumables for the 300 are readily available to order whenever needed.
The Magicard 300 also comes with a special offer: for a limited time only, you will receive a free 1 year warranty extension when you purchase a Magicard 300 ID card printer through Digital ID, taking your total warranty period up to 4 years. So in the unlikely event that you experience issues with your ID card printer, you’ll be covered by Magicard’s warranty for longer. (Offer ends 30th June.)
Best bits:
- High definition print quality
- Manufactured in the UK
- Consumables readily available, unlike other printer manufacturers
- 4 year MagiCover warranty (offer ends 30th June)
Perfect for:
Schools and colleges printing medium volumes of ID cards.
Price: £815.00
IDP Smart 51
The IDP Smart 51 ID card printer is quick, reliable and secure. The machine offers affordability without compromising on quality and uses trademarked FINE™ Imaging Technology to create high quality cards, every time.
The IDP Smart 51 comes in at a cheaper price than like-for-like printer models, something that IDP Smart printers are famous for. This makes the 51 ideal for educational establishments on a budget.
What’s more, IDP Smart printers are known for being reliable and the Smart 51 even comes with an unrivalled 5 year warranty, showing the faith that the manufacturer has in their printer.
Best bits:
- Cost-effective
- Consumables readily available
- Reliable
- Unrivalled 5 year warranty
Perfect for:
Schools, colleges and universities with mid-range printing requirements.
Price: £915.00
Zebra ZXP 7
With fast print speeds and minimal maintenance required, the Zebra ZXP 7 ID card printer will have you printing stunning student ID cards in no time. Capable of printing in large batches, the ZXP 7 improves productivity and reduces wait time, making it the perfect printer for instant ID issuance.
What’s more, the machine has its own range of high-yield ribbons, capable of printing up to 750 prints per roll. These ribbons ensure you don’t have to worry about constant ribbon changes every time you print a couple of hundred cards. You know what that means – all that saved time can be spent focusing on higher value tasks instead.
In a nutshell, the Zebra ZXP Series 7 ID card printer offers fast print speeds, photo-like image quality and complete efficiency, every time.
Best bits:
- Fastest printer on the market
- High-yield 750 print ribbon
- Ideal for bulk printing
- 2 year manufacturer warranty
Perfect for:
Universities printing large volumes of ID cards.
Price: £1,250.00
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Whether you decide to go for one of our top ID card printers or opt for our 5 star service, rest assured you’ll always be left with exceptional quality cards.
Let’s Recap
Above we’ve shared the 4 best ID card printers for student enrolment. Whether you work for a school, college or university, this post should have provided an insight into the right ID card printing machine for you. And now that your printer’s sorted, don’t forget your blank white cards.
Join the UK’s biggest universities in choosing Digital ID
We’ve helped some of the UK’s biggest universities choose the right ID card printing solutions for their needs. Let us help you, too.
Give us a call on 0800 195 8462 or email us at educationsales@digitalid.co.uk to speak to one of our Education specialists today. Our specialists have all the knowledge and know-how of our printing solutions and are always happy to help.
We hope to speak to you soon.
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*Disclaimer: All information and prices correct as of 01/06/2022*