How to Choose the Right RFID Card Printer? If you are planning to start an custom RFID card printing business, this is definitely a topic worth your attention. At present, there are mainly two types of RFID card printer on the market that can print colorful designs: thermal transfer types and UV types.
Thermal transfer RFID card printer, such as the Zebra RFID printer, rely on heating a ribbon to transfer the image onto the card surface. These devices are widely used in functional card production, but their printing effect is relatively limited, with insufficient color performance and durability. UV RFID card printer, on the other hand, adopt advanced UV-curing inkjet technology to directly solidify the image firmly onto the card surface. They not only support full-color high-definition printing but can also achieve special effects such as embossing and spot varnish, presenting a richer and longer-lasting customized result.
As a supplier of UV RFID Card Printer, we are pleased to show you the printing process of RFID cards. Many people might think that since the printing effects are so diverse and vivid, the operation process must be very complicated. However, the reality is exactly the opposite. Whether you custom RFID blocking card, personalize RFID ID card, or create unique RFID smart card for contactless payments, our UV RFID Card Printer can deliver precise and durable prints. All you need to do is prepare the design and upload it to the printing software, set the appropriate printing parameters, and the rest of the process will be automatically completed by the printer, making it simple and efficient. Next, we will demonstrate the custom RFID card printing process with our rfid card printer machine.
Step 1: First, create your design using graphic design software, save it as a TIF file, and then upload it to the printing software.
Step 2: In the printing software, you can flexibly adjust output parameters such as ink volume, printing position, and whether or not to print white ink or varnish. We also provide detailed video tutorials covering all aspects of the software operation.
Step 3: Next, place the blank RFID card onto the printer tray. You may position it directly on the tray or use a custom RFID card jig for better alignment.
Step 4: Finally, send the “print” command, and the UV RFID card printer will complete the printing task, delivering the finished product.
Are you interested in UV RFID card printing machine but don’t know which size is more suitable? This is a common concern for many first-time users, because every customer’s printing needs and application scenarios are different. For this reason, we design machines in different sizes based on customer needs to meet most requirements. For example, our X2030 A4-size RFID card printer is designed for beginners or users with small-batch printing demands. If an A4-size printer cannot meet your expectations, we also offer larger models such as A3 and A2 sizes. Since we are the supplier, we can provide sufficient stock and multiple specifications to suit your business needs.
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Unlike traditional thermal transfer RFID card printing machine, UV RFID card printing machine use non-contact inkjet technology to print designs directly onto the surface of RFID cards. This printing method has significant advantages: it does not cause any damage to the RFID card itself, and the cured ink layer does not interfere with the chip or antenna inside the card. With a UV RFID id card printer, you can freely print any design on the card surface, including text, QR codes, company logos, photos, or other customized graphics, achieving highly personalized RFID card printing.
Typically, text and QR codes are monochrome designs, such as pure white or pure black. These simple and clear graphics can be easily printed by a UV RFID card printer. Of course, beyond monochrome designs, the printer can also reproduce gradient colors, full-color images, or more complex graphics with high precision.
Employee cards usually feature a unified corporate logo, which not only helps showcase the company’s brand image but also facilitates staff identification. Even complex graphics or tiny text in the logo can be precisely reproduced with UV inkjet technology, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
Many transit cards or access cards are typically plain white with no designs. When used in public, they can easily be mixed up with others’ cards or even lost. By printing your favorite designs on RFID cards—such as cartoon characters, personal photos, or more intricate patterns—you can enhance the recognition of custom RFID key cards, prevent mix-ups, and add a unique and fun touch.
Want to print your photography work on your RFID card? UV RFID card printer makes this possible. Thanks to its full-color printing capability and industrial-grade printheads, it can reproduce photos with sharpness and fine detail, preserving the realistic texture of your images.
Due to differences in application scenarios, RFID cards can be made from different materials. The most common include plastic, wood, and metal. UV RFID card printer use UV ink with excellent compatibility, allowing high-precision, high-quality printing on all of these surfaces.
Materials such as PVC and ABS are the most common for RFID cards. Their low cost and high durability make them widely used in access control cards, transportation cards, and student ID cards.
Exquisite, glossy metal RFID cards are commonly used for VIP cards, premium membership cards, or gift cards. When printing on metal surfaces with a UV RFID card printer, applying a primer layer can effectively improve ink adhesion.
Wooden RFID cards are often used for creative or environmentally themed events. This type of RFID card is relatively uncommon. You can print various patterns, text, or logos on the surface of the wooden card, turning it into a collectible card, commemorative card, or promotional card.
Almost all of our RFID card printing machine are industrial-grade devices, which means they already offer high printing speed. However, if you want to further shorten the overall printing time and enhance production efficiency, you can customize a dedicated jig for your RFID cards. With a custom jig, RFID cards can be precisely fixed in place during printing, eliminating extra positioning time and preventing card movement. This not only ensures consistent print accuracy but also significantly improves efficiency in batch production.
In addition to the advantages we mentioned above, such as “no material limitations” and “no design limitations,” the UV RFID card printer can also support printing on RFID cards of different shapes and varying thicknesses. On this basis, it can further deliver a variety of effects such as full color, embossing, and spot varnish, providing extremely high flexibility for your RFID card customization. More importantly, it enables you to easily achieve personalized designs without significantly increasing the overall RFID card price.
Not only suitable for regular CR80-sized PVC access cards or employee cards, you can also print on cards of any size and flat shape. For RFID cards with special shapes, we can customize dedicated jigs according to your needs to ensure precise and accurate printing results.
The UV RFID card printer can deliver a wide range of exquisite effects, such as pure white, full color, embossing, metallic foiling, and glossy varnish (achieved through a dual-head UV DTF printer). All of these effects can be easily applied to RFID cards made of different materials and types, just as demonstrated in the video above.
Different types of RFID cards may come with different thicknesses. To address this issue, the UV RFID card printer allows flexible adjustment of the distance between the printing tray and the print head, making it perfectly adaptable to the printing requirements of RFID cards with different thicknesses.
For an RFID card printer, having double-sided printing capability is very important, as it allows more information to be included and ensures a cleaner, more organized layout. Take an RFID business card as an example: the front side usually includes essential contact details such as name, job title, company name, phone number, and email address, while the back side can contain a company website, social media QR codes, or other customized elements. Our UV RFID card printer supports double-sided printing, and the operation is simple and convenient: after completing the first side, users only need to manually flip the card to print the second side—no extra complicated steps are required.
UV RFID card printer use eco-friendly UV inks that do not rely on natural solvent evaporation to dry or fix the ink. As a result, the printing process produces virtually no odor and is safer and more environmentally friendly. During printing, the ink is rapidly cured by UV light, forming a hardened ink layer that firmly adheres to the surface of the RFID card.
This cured ink layer is not only vivid in color but also highly resistant to abrasion and scratches. Even if RFID cards are kept in a pocket with keys or coins, or exposed to sunlight for long periods of time, the designs will remain sharp and durable, without fading or peeling. Therefore, UV RFID card printer deliver long-lasting prints, making them ideal for applications that demand both high durability and professional appearance, such as employee ID cards, business cards, or access cards.
We will have professional software for RFID card locating and printing for desktop and industrial UV flatbed printers. The software and printer can be connected by USB which is enough for data communication. The software can provide the resolution, print quality, and print speed. We have a detailed tutorial for the RFID Card printing process, and our support team will help whenever you need our support.
You don’t need to worry about troubleshooting or after-sales support for Neixo RFID card printer. As the original manufacturer of UV flatbed printers with nearly 20 years of production and service experience, we continuously upgrade and optimize our printers based on feedback from tens of thousands of customers. With our professional technical support, you will have a highly stable RFID card printer and timely, reliable solutions whenever you encounter issues.
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