Dual-sided ID-card printers automatically turn each card over and print the reverse side during the same job. They are ideal when every credential needs information such as policies, emergency contacts, barcodes, disclaimers or instructions on the back.
Choose dual-sided when
- Most cards require printing on the back
- You want automatic card flipping
- Consistent front-and-back alignment matters
- You issue cards in batches
Check the ribbon configuration
Many dual-sided ribbon kits print full color on the front and black text or barcodes on the back. Confirm the ribbon format if you need full-color printing on both sides.
Current dual-sided printer options
This collection includes current Entrust Sigma DS2 and IDP duplex systems, including configurations with magnetic-stripe encoding or lamination where shown.
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Direct-to-card printers normally leave a small unprinted border around the card edge. Retransfer printers are the usual choice when true over-the-edge coverage is required.
