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Last updated: August 2026 · By the Bodno Team
Four printers. One right answer for your badges.
Compare the Bodno A10, A20, A30, and A40 Pro side by side. Every model ships with design software on a lifetime license, ready to print in minutes.
The lineup at a glance
A10
$995
- SidesSingle
- Resolution300 × 300 dpi
- Color ribbon100 prints · $64.99 (≈ $0.65/card)
- Best forSmall teams
A20
$1,595
- SidesSingle
- Resolution300 × 300 dpi
- Color ribbon300 prints · $94.99 (≈ $0.32/card)
- Best forDaily badging
A30
$1,995
- SidesDual, automatic
- Resolution300 × 300 dpi
- Color ribbon300 prints · $94.99 (≈ $0.32/card)
- Best forTwo-sided badges
A40 Pro
$2,995
- SidesDual, automatic
- Resolution300 × 600 dpi
- Color ribbon300 prints included · 500-print option $149.99 (≈ $0.30/card)
- ProtectionTotalCare™ 5 years included
- Best forHigh volume, premium badges
Every badge has someone behind it
A card printer is never really about cards. It’s about knowing who’s on scene, who’s picking up a child, and who belongs on the floor. Here’s where A-Series printers do their work every day.
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Lt. Maria Alvarez
Firefighter / EMT
ID 4-0217
Fire Departments & EMS
Know who’s on scene
When the tones drop, every firefighter, medic, and mutual-aid volunteer has to be identified fast. Departments print accountability IDs in-house, so a new recruit’s badge is ready the day they’re sworn in.
Noah Bennett
Grade 2 · Bus 14
ID 26-1184
Elementary & K-12 Schools
Every child, known by name
A photo on the front, a bus number and a parent’s phone on the back. Front offices print student IDs during registration and replace a lost card before the first bell.
Denise Carter
CNA · Care Team
ID 3381
Senior Living & Healthcare
A face families can trust
When someone walks into Mom’s room, the badge should say exactly who they are. Clinics, home-care agencies, and senior communities badge every caregiver on day one.
Luis Ortega
Ironworker · Lift cleared
OSHA 30 · 7742
Construction
Everyone on site, accounted for
Photo, trade, and safety certifications on one card, so a foreman knows who’s cleared for the lift without digging through a clipboard.
Tasha Greene
2nd Shift · Forklift
ID 50391
Manufacturing & Warehouses
Through the gate, onto the floor
Shift badges, visitor passes, and equipment certifications printed on demand, so a second-shift hire isn’t stuck at the door waiting on an outside vendor.
Rachel Kim
Children’s Ministry
Volunteer · V-112
Churches & Nonprofits
The moment you belong
A volunteer’s first badge for Sunday check-in. The first employee ID a founder ever hands out. Small cards that say: you’re part of this.
What every A-Series printer includes
Software included, for life
Every model ships with Bodno Bronze Edition design software on a lifetime license, not a subscription.
Templates ready on day one
Pre-made designs and drag-and-drop layout mean anyone on your team can make a professional badge, no design background needed.
One supply shelf
The A20, A30, and A40 Pro share one ribbon, and all four take the same black ribbon.
TotalCare on the A40 Pro
5-year protection with a loaner printer shipped if service is ever needed.
Bodno A10 — $995: the complete starter
The A10 is the entry point that skips nothing: full-color 300 × 300 dpi printing, compact and quiet, unboxing to first card in under five minutes, software in the box on a lifetime license. Its 100-print ribbon suits teams issuing badges in smaller monthly batches.
Shop the A10 — $995
Bodno A20 — $1,595: the daily workhorse
Same print engine class, hardened for daily duty — the A20 is the model we point most schools, clinics, offices, and security teams to. Stepping up to the 300-print ribbon halves the per-card ribbon cost to about $0.32, which is where the extra $600 pays itself back for anyone printing regularly.
Shop the A20 — $1,595
Bodno A30 — $1,995: two sides, one pass
The A30 prints front and back automatically — no flipping, no second pass. If your badges carry emergency contacts, policy text, or a barcode on the reverse, this is the model, and it shares the A20's economical 300-print ribbon.
Shop the A30 — $1,995
Bodno A40 Pro — $2,995: the flagship
True 300 × 600 dpi dual-sided output — twice the vertical resolution of standard card printers. Photos look lifelike, fine text stays crisp, and dense QR and 2D barcodes scan cleanly. It is also the only A-Series printer that takes the 500-print color ribbon, so busy teams change ribbons less often and pay the lowest color cost per card in the lineup. Everything that comes with it:
- 300 × 600 dpi, automatic dual-sided printing
- 300-print color ribbon included; optional 500-print ribbon, $149.99 — about $0.30 per card
- Up to 500 cards between ribbon changes with the 500-print ribbon (300 on the A20 and A30)
- Also runs the shared 300-print color and 2,000-print black ribbons
- TotalCare™ 5-year parts-and-labor coverage, included
- Loaner printer during repairs, average turnaround under 3 business days
- Overnight priority shipping both ways on eligible repairs
- Annual remote training and annual printer health check
- Priority tech support
- Bronze Edition software on a lifetime license, upgradeable through Diamond
Shared supplies keep it simple
The A20, A30, and A40 Pro all run the same 300-print YMCKO ribbon. The A40 Pro also takes the 500-print A5500 ribbon ($149.99 — about $0.30 per card) for fewer ribbon changes. All four models accept the 2,000-print black ribbon ($49.99 — about 2.5 cents per card) for text-and-barcode badges. One supply shelf covers the whole fleet.
Print-ready software and trusted coverage
- Bodno design software included on a lifetime license with every A-Series printer
- TotalCare 5-year protection included on the A40 Pro
- Free standard shipping on orders of $100 or more, shipped same or next business day
- 30-day returns, with return shipping paid by Bodno
See how Bodno is transforming workplaces
“Bodno's ID printer has completely streamlined our process. We now print all student IDs in just minutes, which has saved us so much time during registration. It’s been a game-changer for our school.”
“Switching to Bodno has made ID card production easier than ever. The system works flawlessly with our hospital's software, and the speed has made our workflow so much more efficient. Highly recommend!”
“Running a nonprofit means we have to be cost-conscious, but Bodno provided great value with everything included in the box. The quality and speed of printing have helped us stay on top of our security and identification needs.”
“As a law enforcement agency, having reliable and secure ID cards is essential. Bodno's printer is fast, easy to use, and has eliminated the confusion we faced with other systems. It has improved our daily operations significantly.”
Frequently asked questions
01Which A-Series printer is best for a school?
The A20 for most schools — daily-duty reliability at $1,595 with software included. Schools printing emergency information on the back of student IDs should choose the dual-sided A30.
02What is the difference between the A30 and A40 Pro?
Both are automatic dual-sided printers. The A40 Pro prints at 300 × 600 dpi — twice the A30's vertical resolution — for sharper photos, finer text, and denser barcodes. It also takes a 500-print color ribbon (about $0.30 per card, with fewer ribbon changes) and includes the TotalCare 5-year protection program.
03Do all A-Series printers include software?
Yes — every A-Series printer ships with Bodno Bronze Edition design software on a lifetime license: valid for the life of the printer it ships with, and you can move it to a new computer.
04What does each card cost to print?
About $0.30 in color ribbon per card on the A40 Pro with its 500-print ribbon ($149.99), about $0.32 on the A20, A30, and A40 Pro with the 300-print ribbon ($94.99), about $0.65 on the A10 (100-print ribbon, $64.99), and about $0.025 per card in black-only on any model — plus a few cents for the blank PVC card.
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