Bodno A10From $995
Bodno A20From $1,595
Bodno A30From $1,995
Bodno A40 ProFrom $2,995
vs.
CR80 30 mil PVC cardsFrom $3.99
Adhesive-backed PVC cardsFrom $9.99
Proximity cards (NoMativ)From $369.00
NTAG NFC cards, 100 packFrom $59.00
Buy the softwareDesign and print ID cards on PC and Mac
For HR, office managers and security teams
Employee ID Card Printers
Every new hire gets a photo badge on their first morning.
Everyday employee badgesBodno A20 $1,595Complete kit with software
Print employee badges, contractor passes and visitor badges at your own front desk in about a minute, with no print shop and no week-long wait. Every printer includes Bodno ID Card Software, with a lifetime license on the Bodno A-Series.
Our picks
Which employee ID card printer to buy
Small offices
Bodno A10
Single-sided badges for a team that hires a few people a month.
- Prints
- Single-sided
- Software
- Lifetime license
- Per card
- $0.73
- Coverage
- 3 years
Both sides
Bodno A30
Photo on the front, emergency contacts or a barcode on the back.
- Prints
- Dual-sided
- Software
- Lifetime license
- Per card
- $0.38
- Coverage
- 3 years
Badges that open doors
Seaory R330
Prints edge to edge on proximity and smart cards, so the badge is also the door card.
- Prints
- Edge to edge
- Software
- Lifetime license
- Per card
- $0.29
- Coverage
- 3 years
Compare them all
All 10 employee ID card printers
Lowest price first, with the cost per card, software license and coverage for each.
Bodno A10Single-sided · Lifetime software · $0.73 a card
Lifetime
$0.73
3 years
$995
Bodno A20Single-sided · Lifetime software · $0.33 a card
Lifetime
$0.33
3 years
$1,595
Bodno A30Dual-sided · Lifetime software · $0.38 a card
Lifetime
$0.38
3 years
$1,995
Fargo DTC1250eSingle or dual-sided · 3-year software · $0.38 a card
3 years
$0.38
3 years
$1,995
Magicard 400XSingle or dual-sided · Lifetime software · $0.34 a card
Lifetime
$0.34
4 years
$1,999
Evolis Primacy 2Single or dual-sided · 3-year software · $0.36 a card
3 years
$0.36
3 years
$2,042.99
Magicard 300Single or dual-sided · 3-year software · $0.34 a card
3 years
$0.34
3 years
$2,119.73
Zebra ZC300Single or dual-sided · 3-year software · $0.50 a card
3 years
$0.50
2 years
$2,197.91
Magicard DSingle or dual-sided · Lifetime software · $0.38 a card
Lifetime
$0.38
3 years
$2,595
Bodno A40 ProDual-sided · Lifetime software
Lifetime
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3 years
$2,995
Cost per card is for one full-color side, ribbon plus a blank card. Lifetime software never needs renewing; a 3-year license can be renewed.
Sound familiar?
The badge problems every office runs into
And what changes the day your own ID printer arrives.
New hires wait days for a badge
When badges come from a print vendor, new employees spend their first week signing in at the front desk.
Print it on their first morning
Take the photo, pick the template, and the badge prints in about a minute.
Swan Hospice: new nurses and aides used to wait days for a vendor. Now every new hire gets a badge on day one.Badges that don't open the doors
A printed photo card does nothing at the badge reader.
Print on proximity cards
Order proximity cards programmed with your facility code and card numbers, then print the photo badge right on them.
26-bit and 37-bit cards, programmed to your system. See proximity cardsContractors look like staff
Without a clear badge, nobody can tell a vendor from an employee in the hallway.
A badge for every role
Print contractor and visitor badges in their own colors, with the date on them, when they sign in.
Bodno ID Card Software comes with ready-made templates to start from.A lost badge is a security hole
Waiting a week for a replacement means a shared badge or a propped door.
Reprint it while they wait
Their photo and details are saved, so a new badge prints in about a minute for about 38¢. Then turn off the old card in your access system.
Outside vendors charge $6 to $12 a badge. See the mathA Bodno customer
Badges on day one at Swan Hospice
A hospice and home care team with new nurses and aides starting all the time.
“The badges look fantastic, clear photos, sturdy cards, and the process is effortless. It’s been a game-changer for our constantly growing team.”
Miriam Wilhelm, Swan Hospice
BeforeA multi-day wait while an outside vendor printed each badge, so new nurses and aides started without one.
AfterHR prints every badge in-house the day someone starts, with drag-and-drop software and no training.
Buying from Bodno
Order the way your business already does
Buy online in a few minutes, or send a purchase order. Either way, it ships fast.
Pay your way
Credit card or PayPal at checkout, or a purchase order, check or ACH. Net 30 terms are available for approved accounts.
Payment optionsQuote first
Need approval before you buy? Email us what you need and we send a formal quote with the printer, software edition and supplies.
Email for a quoteTax-exempt
Send your exemption certificate to Tax@Bodno.com once, before your first order. After that every order checks out tax-free.
How tax-exempt worksShipping and returns
Orders before 1 PM ET ship the same day, and orders of $100 or more ship free. 30-day returns, and we pay return shipping.
Return policyQuestions
Questions about employee ID card printers
What is the best ID card printer for employee badges?
For a small office printing single-sided badges, the Bodno A10 ($995). Choose the dual-sided Bodno A30 ($1,995) if you want emergency contacts or a barcode on the back. If badges need to open doors, a retransfer printer like the Seaory R330 prints edge to edge on proximity and smart cards.
Can our employee badges open doors?
Yes, if you print on proximity or smart cards that match your access system. We sell blank 26-bit and 37-bit proximity cards, programmed with your facility code and card numbers. See proximity cards.
How long does it take to print an employee badge?
About a minute from photo to finished badge. The printing itself takes about 18 seconds for a full-color card on the Bodno A30.
How much does each employee badge cost to print?
About 38¢ a card on the Bodno A30, counting the ribbon and the blank card. Outside ID card vendors charge $6 to $12 a badge. See the full comparison.
Can we import our employee list?
Yes. Silver Edition and up import names from Excel or a CSV file and print the whole list in one batch.
Do these printers work on a Mac?
Every Bodno A-Series printer and Bodno ID Card Software work on Windows and Mac. See Mac compatible printers.
Will someone help us set it up?
Yes. Book a free onboarding session and our team walks you through setup, your badge template and your first card. Book onboarding.
Can we pay with a purchase order or Net 30?
Yes. Email your PO to sales@bodno.com. Net 30 terms are available for approved accounts, and you can also pay by card, PayPal, check or ACH.
Still deciding? Call (732) 987-5300 or email sales@bodno.com.
