subject: GET READY TO MAKE YOUR OWN ID CARD [print this page] GET READY TO MAKE YOUR OWN ID CARD GET READY TO MAKE YOUR OWN ID CARD
At present, most ID cards are printed by ID card printers and cardstock or PVC, depending on how hard or durable you want them to be. As regards ID card size, almost all of them have a regular size similar to that of a Visa or a Master Card credit card. ID card printers allow you to embed magnetic stripes, encrypt information and so on and, as a result, you can easily turn your ID card into the most secure device.
It's really easy to design your own ID card. Special ID card software, in general compatible with Windows Operating System, allows you to easily import logos, background images, photographs or any other image you may need to your card. Once you have the layout ready, this software enables you to add different text boxes where you can then type out the employee's name, position in the company and any other information you consider appropriate or needed. Thus, you can even customize each ID card so that every one of your employees has a tailored-suit one.
Once the cards are ready, having an ID card printer helps you to have complete control over the manufacturing of your cards. You can follow the manufacturer's instructions to set up your ID card printer and be ready to start printing.
Once the card layout suits your preferences and that the printer is correctly installed, you can do a test print. This is very important if your print needs company management approval so that further changes and additions can be made before the final and definite print.
If the card will be multifunctional, the card operator will want to insure that bar codes, magnetic stripes and other encoded information is added to the card database information prior to printing.
As you can see, it's really as easy as one two three to make your own ID card.
