How to Print Plastic Membership Cards

Print plastic membership cards at home with the right equipment.

Plastic membership cards are a durable means of identity verification for your organization. In the past, if an organization wanted to print plastic membership cards, the project would be sent to an outside agency. This meant longer wait times and more money spent on the card production. Now any organization can purchase or lease identification-generating equipment and print membership cards with minimal wait time. To print your own, use the correct software and materials.

Things You'll Need

• Identification design software
• USB digital webcam with tripod
• PVC cards
• Identification card printer

Instructions

1. Design your membership card template using your identification design software. If desired, include the logo of your organization. The software allows you to generate SKU bars for each card, if necessary. Leave a space if a photo of each member is required on his card.

2. Take a picture of each member using a USB webcam. The USB feature allows the camera to quickly connect with your printer and upload the pictures you take to your membership card template.

3. Prepare your template for printing. Make sure all information is complete on the template, including member name. Be sure the member photo is centered and clear.

4. Print out the membership card template on a PVC card Using your identification card printer. The card can be used immediately.

References

• IDSuperstore.com: How to Choose an ID Card Printer
• DED Limited: Membership Cards
• PVC: How Is PVC Used?