High volume ID card printers are designed for organisations printing well over 10,000 cards per year. They’re built for continuous, high-demand environments where speed, durability and automation are critical, such as large organisations, universities, hospitals and centralised ID bureaux.
Designed for continuous, high-demand ID card printing
High volume ID card printers are built for organisations that issue large numbers of cards every day. These systems are designed for speed, reliability and long duty cycles, often featuring large hoppers, advanced encoding options and enhanced security features.
If your organisation prints regularly but stays under around 10,000 cards per year, our mid volume ID card printers may be a more cost-effective option.
For smaller teams or occasional printing, our low volume ID card printers are designed for lower annual print volumes.
High volume ID card printers are commonly used in large organisations, universities, healthcare environments and centralised print departments where downtime isn’t an option and consistent output is essential.
If you’re only printing low volumes of staff ID cards or handfuls of plastic cards like visitor badges, you don’t need to spend a huge amount of money on an...
Answers to common questions about high volume ID card printers for large organisations and continuous printing environments.
Understanding High Volume ID Card Printers
What defines a high volume printer and who they’re designed for.
What is a high volume ID card printer?
A high volume ID card printer is designed for organisations printing well over 10,000 cards per year. These printers are built for continuous operation, offering industrial-grade components, high-speed output and long duty cycles.
Who are high volume ID card printers best suited for?
High volume ID card printers are typically used by large organisations, universities, hospitals, local authorities and centralised print bureaux that issue large numbers of ID, access or membership cards on a daily basis.
Print volumes, performance and selection
Key considerations when choosing a high volume printer.
How many cards can a high volume ID card printer print per year?
High volume ID card printers are designed to comfortably handle print volumes well beyond 10,000 cards per year. Many models are capable of sustained daily production without performance loss.
What features should I expect from a high volume ID card printer?
High volume ID card printers often include large input and output hoppers, fast print speeds, advanced encoding options, enhanced security features and robust internal components designed for continuous use.
How do I know if I need a high volume or mid volume ID card printer?
If your organisation prints cards daily or produces well over 10,000 cards per year, a high volume ID card printer is usually the best choice. Organisations with lower annual volumes may find a mid volume printer more suitable.
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