Retransfer card printers print your badge design to a clear film that is then fused onto the surface of the card. Through this process the printhead does not come in direct contact with your card, giving you the option to print over the edge of your cards and to a wider variety of card types including proximity badges, smart cards, pre-punched ID cards and key tag cards. An added benefit is that retransfer printers produce richer, vibrant, saturated colors on any design you choose to print. Additionally the transfer film provides a built in layer of protection to your printed cards.
The card printer industry is well known for offering “edge to edge” printing, however many users are disappointed by the thin white border that direct-to-card printers leave around the edge of a badge. For more experienced users Retransfer ID card printers tend to be a common choice as they produce “over-the-edge” prints that cover the entire surface of your cards. Here are our top picks for the best models of Retransfer printers available today from IDSuperShop!
