• Why do we have so many I.D. Cards?
• Why don't we have just one card that serves all-purpose?
• Why do we need to carry an I.D. Card?
• Why do we need a Credential Card?

As a leader in the field relating to Identification Access Control and Identification Photographs, we have the answer to these questions… We do not trust the word of our fellow humans. We lack full confidence in what we are told by the person so we need to back it up with a card. The identification card enhances our trust and confidence in the person. The I.D. card is and extension of our trust.

There is little doubt that the most basic reason for a identification card is to uniquely identify the cardholder. This could be achieved through numerous ways, including photographic ID cards, magnetic stripe cards, smart cards and any combination or permutation of the above.

Obviously the exact features to be incorporated on an identification card depends on a few criteria. It is important to define the specific function or usage of the card before any decision is made on the appearance of the card or the personalisation required.

• Would someone benefit form producing a fraudulent card?
• What would the cost be to produce such a fraudulent card?
• Should the cards be produced with pre-printed security features?
• How easy should it be to fake the authenticity of the card?

That's the reason why I.D Card Technologies focuses on providing a total solution to the plastic card industry. We specialise in the plastic card accessories and card personalization equipment.

Working closely with our clients has enabled us to develop special relationships based on consumer demand and this reflects in the wide product we supply. The majority of our product solutions have been developed based on specific client needs. We welcome challenging requirements!

Our accessories are designed to ensure maximum convenience, card protection, and authentic appeal and cost saving. Most of our products are made in South Africa resulting in shorter delivery times, lower costs and local labour support.

Please do not hesitate to call us if you are looking for any products that are within the scope of identifications, access control and identification photographs.

Card Printing

We are able to handle your entire card printing requirements whether it is for one-card or one million cards, our in-house design staff can assist you with your card layout and in planning your card issuance program.

For large volume card personalisation printing we are also an ideal source to handle your peak volume without your program becoming backlogged.

By outsourcing your card printing requirements to us you save money on equipment cost and labour. By making use of our state of the art printing machines and specialist staff you are assured of top quality cards with no fuss.

You express the need … We get the job done.

For printing of safe card requirements we are able to print and encode magnetic stripe cards to your requirements, smartcard printing also available.

For ID card requirements simply give us a call and we'll be happy to give you advise and samples. We will send a mobile unit to you, take the ID photos and print the cards. All cards are stored in our database and archived for future use if necessary.

Card Protection and Durability

Most card personalisation systems feature thermal printing capabilities, which are used to print photos, text, logos, barcodes, and other graphic elements on plastic cards - such as credit, debit and stored value cards to employee badges, national ID's and driver's licenses. In most cases those printed plastic cards require line of defence against chemicals moisture and other elements that can damage printed images.

When it comes to this kind of protection, card issues have many alternatives including clear topcoats, holographic topcoats UV cured polyamine and polyester overlays. These overlays may be used individually or in combinations that will extend the life of your cards.

Thermal Transfer Plastic Card Printers

I.D Card Technologies is dedicated to provide customers with quality, reliable PVC Card Printers personalisation and data encoding. I.D Card Technologies products offer card issues superior value through inmacolative designs, state of the art technology and efficient manufacturing processes.

Should you be in the market for a card personalisation printer we can offer a wide range to suite your needs.

Whether you already have a printer in mind or simply looking for the most cost-effective printer, we can supply the printer. All the printers are user friendly and easy to operate.

Card printers can be fitted with magnetic stripe encoders, smart card contacts, flip over stations for double sided printing, laminating stations and network cards for printing form a network.

We do not sell grey imports and all printers are fully guaranteed by I.D Card Technologies and the respective manufacturers. In the unlikely event of a breakdown we are supported by teams of specialised technicians to quickly and effectively return printers to working order.

For you ID card printer requirements simply give us a call and we'll be happy to give you advice and a demonstration on a large range of printers.

Thermal PVC Card Printer Consumables

We only supply original manufactures specified printer ribbons. We supply print ribbons for Datacard, Fargo and Eltron printer machines.

Also available are plain white PVC cards with magnetic stripe or signature panels. Pre-printed cards are available with ultra violet secure printed cores and fluorescent ink to glow in the dark, which makes your ID cards totally unique and much more difficult to forge using existing printer technologies. Please contact us for further information.