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Bodno A20 ID Card Printer
Single Sided · Complete package with Bodno Bronze software
What’s in the box
Everything you need to print your first card the day it arrives.
Why customers choose the Bodno A20
The Bodno A20 is engineered for the busy front desk — schools, clinics, government offices, manufacturing, and security teams. Crisp 300 × 300 dpi full-color output with the reliability to handle 50–300 cards a day without breaking stride.
Designed for first-time card makers. Pre-made templates, drag-and-drop layout, and a clean interface get you printing in minutes. Activation code emailed within 15 minutes of purchase — no disks, no waiting, no risk of lost media.
Compact, lightweight, and quiet enough to live on any desk. Ships fully loaded with the Bodno A5300 YMCKO Color Ribbon (300 prints) and everything you need to start printing immediately — no extra orders to chase, no setup headaches, no surprise add-ons.
Bodno manufactures its A-Series ID card printers and supplies and develops Bodno ID Card Software. Every A-Series printer is supported and protected by the Bodno team, with lifetime help with your software and a real person on the line when you need one.
Buy with zero hesitation. The Bodno A20 is covered for 3 full years on parts and labor. Your Bodno Bronze Edition license is a lifetime license for the life of this printer, and it can be moved to a new computer.
Frequently bought together
The add-ons Bodno A20 customers order most, so you are ready on day one.
This printerBodno A20 ID Card PrinterBronze Edition$1,595.00
Handheld Slot Punch for CR80 PVC ID CardsPunches a clean slot so cards fit a clip, lanyard or reel.$34.99
Bodno TotalCare, 5 yearsParts, labor and fast repairs if it ever stops working.Bodno A20 specs
Specifications
| Brand | Bodno |
|---|---|
| Model | Bodno A20 |
| Resolution | High-definition 300 DPI clarity |
| Print speed | Full Color (18 sec), Black (5 sec) |
| Capacity | Input Hopper (100), Output Hopper (50) |
| Card Thickness | 20-40 mil |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Works with | Windows & Mac |
| Best for | Government ID credentials, student ID cards, corporate ID cards, membership cards, and more. |
| Coverage | 3-year manufacturer coverage |
| If it breaks | |
| On the market since | |
| Software license | Lifetime, for the life of the printer |
| Ribbon | A5300 Color Ribbon for A20, A30, and A40 Printers, about $0.32 per card |
| Part number | A2001SSBB |
About the Bodno A20
Daily badge volume eating your day? The Bodno A20 is the workhorse single-sided printer trusted by schools, clinics, and security teams for hands-down reliable, full-color cards every shift.
The Bundle: Bodno A20 ID Card Printer with Bodno Bronze Edition Software — a complete, professional ID card printing solution in one box. 300 × 300 dpi single-sided printing powered by Bodno Bronze Edition software, with the Bodno support team behind every printer.
The Printer: Crisp 300 × 300 dpi full-color single-sided output, hardened for daily duty. Photos, text, logos, and barcodes print sharp every time — engineered for organizations that can't afford printer downtime.
The Software: Bodno Bronze Edition is the friendliest way into ID card design. Pre-made templates, drag-and drop layout tools, and a clean interface mean anyone on your team can produce professional cards on day one — no design background required. Your activation code arrives by email within 15 minutes of purchase.
Protection & Coverage: The Bodno A20 ships with 3 full years of parts-and-labor protection. Your Bodno Bronze Edition software license is a lifetime license: it is valid for the life of this printer and can be moved to a new computer.
What's in the Box
- Bodno A20 ID Card Printer
- Bodno A5300 YMCKO Color Ribbon (300 prints) — pre-loaded
- Bodno Bronze Edition Software activation code (emailed within 15 minutes of purchase; lifetime license for the life of this printer)
- Power cable and connectivity cables
- Cleaning roller / starter kit
- Quick-start guide
- Tech support contact info
Reorder Supplies: Compatible color ribbon SKU Bodno A5300 (300-print YMCKO) or the Bodno A5K20 2,000 print black monochrome ribbon for text-only or barcode-only card printing at a very low cost per card. Genuine Bodno ribbons engineered specifically for the A-Series — never third-party.
How the Bodno A20 compares
Against every ID card printer we carry, on the things that matter after you buy.
Which software edition do I need?
Every package includes Bodno ID Card Software. Most customers are happy with Bronze or Silver. Pick Silver if you print from a list of names.
See everything Bodno ID Card Software can do
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready-made card templates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Add photos and edit them | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print 1D barcodes and signatures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Save cardholders to reprint later | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works on Windows and Mac | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Import names from Excel or CSV | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print QR codes | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print 2D barcodes | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Take photos with automatic face cropping | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connect Access or SQLite databases | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connect your own database (ODBC) | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Encode smart, RFID and NFC cards (Windows) | – | – | – | ✓ |
| User permissions and audit logs | – | – | – | ✓ |
Print your own IDs, badges and passes
Schools, hospitals, offices and venues use Bodno printers to make their cards in house, the same day they need them.
- BUILT TO RUN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY: The Bodno A20 is engineered for the busy front desk — schools, clinics, government offices, manufacturing, and security teams. Crisp 300 × 300 dpi full-color output with the reliability to handle 50–300 cards a day without breaking stride.
- BODNO BRONZE EDITION — FAST ACTIVATION, NO LEARNING CURVE: Designed for first-time card makers. Pre-made templates, drag-and-drop layout, and a clean interface get you printing in minutes. Activation code emailed within 15 minutes of purchase — no disks, no waiting, no risk of lost media.
- DESK-FRIENDLY DESIGN, READY TO PRINT TODAY: Compact, lightweight, and quiet enough to live on any desk. Ships fully loaded with the Bodno A5300 YMCKO Color Ribbon (300 prints) and everything you need to start printing immediately — no extra orders to chase, no setup headaches, no surprise add-ons.
- TRUSTED BODNO BRAND — DIRECT FROM THE MAKER: Bodno manufactures its A-Series ID card printers and supplies and develops Bodno ID Card Software. Every A-Series printer is supported and protected by the Bodno team, with lifetime help with your software and a real person on the line when you need one.
- 3-YEAR FULL PROTECTION + LIFETIME SOFTWARE LICENSE: Buy with zero hesitation. The Bodno A20 is covered for 3 full years on parts and labor. Your Bodno Bronze Edition license is a lifetime license for the life of this printer, and it can be moved to a new computer.
- BUILT TO RUN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY: The Bodno A20 is engineered for the busy front desk — schools, clinics, government offices, manufacturing, and security teams. Crisp 300 × 300 dpi full-color output with the reliability to handle 50–300 cards a day without breaking stride.
- BODNO SILVER EDITION — BATCH-PRINT FROM EXCEL OR CSV: Includes everything in Bronze plus bulk card creation. Import a class roster, employee list, or member database and generate hundreds of cards in one click. Saves hours every batch. Activation code emailed within 15 minutes of purchase — start today.
- DESK-FRIENDLY DESIGN, READY TO PRINT TODAY: Compact, lightweight, and quiet enough to live on any desk. Ships fully loaded with the Bodno A5300 YMCKO Color Ribbon (300 prints) and everything you need to start printing immediately — no extra orders to chase, no setup headaches, no surprise add-ons.
- TRUSTED BODNO BRAND — DIRECT FROM THE MAKER: Bodno manufactures its A-Series ID card printers and supplies and develops Bodno ID Card Software. Every A-Series printer is supported and protected by the Bodno team, with lifetime help with your software and a real person on the line when you need one.
- 3-YEAR FULL PROTECTION + LIFETIME SOFTWARE LICENSE: Buy with zero hesitation. The Bodno A20 is covered for 3 full years on parts and labor. Your Bodno Silver Edition license is a lifetime license for the life of this printer, and it can be moved to a new computer.
- BUILT TO RUN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY: The Bodno A20 is engineered for the busy front desk — schools, clinics, government offices, manufacturing, and security teams. Crisp 300 × 300 dpi full-color output with the reliability to handle 50–300 cards a day without breaking stride.
- BODNO GOLD EDITION — QR CODES, AUTO FACE-CROP, AND DATABASE POWER: Adds 2D barcode and QR code printing, automatic face-cropping for photo IDs, and direct connection to MS Access and SQLite databases. The pro choice for HR teams, schools, and security desks managing thousands of cardholders.
- DESK-FRIENDLY DESIGN, READY TO PRINT TODAY: Compact, lightweight, and quiet enough to live on any desk. Ships fully loaded with the Bodno A5300 YMCKO Color Ribbon (300 prints) and everything you need to start printing immediately — no extra orders to chase, no setup headaches, no surprise add-ons.
- TRUSTED BODNO BRAND — DIRECT FROM THE MAKER: Bodno manufactures its A-Series ID card printers and supplies and develops Bodno ID Card Software. Every A-Series printer is supported and protected by the Bodno team, with lifetime help with your software and a real person on the line when you need one.
- 3-YEAR FULL PROTECTION + LIFETIME SOFTWARE LICENSE: Buy with zero hesitation. The Bodno A20 is covered for 3 full years on parts and labor. Your Bodno Gold Edition license is a lifetime license for the life of this printer, and it can be moved to a new computer.
- BUILT TO RUN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY: The Bodno A20 is engineered for the busy front desk — schools, clinics, government offices, manufacturing, and security teams. Crisp 300 × 300 dpi full-color output with the reliability to handle 50–300 cards a day without breaking stride.
- BODNO PLATINUM EDITION — ENTERPRISE-GRADE, ENCODER-READY: Everything in Gold plus ODBC connectivity for live database sync, automated print queues for hands-free production, full audit reporting, and smart card / RFID encoding capability (encoder add-on sold separately). Built for IT departments.
- DESK-FRIENDLY DESIGN, READY TO PRINT TODAY: Compact, lightweight, and quiet enough to live on any desk. Ships fully loaded with the Bodno A5300 YMCKO Color Ribbon (300 prints) and everything you need to start printing immediately — no extra orders to chase, no setup headaches, no surprise add-ons.
- TRUSTED BODNO BRAND — DIRECT FROM THE MAKER: Bodno manufactures its A-Series ID card printers and supplies and develops Bodno ID Card Software. Every A-Series printer is supported and protected by the Bodno team, with lifetime help with your software and a real person on the line when you need one.
- 3-YEAR FULL PROTECTION + LIFETIME SOFTWARE LICENSE: Buy with zero hesitation. The Bodno A20 is covered for 3 full years on parts and labor. Your Bodno Platinum Edition license is a lifetime license for the life of this printer, and it can be moved to a new computer.
- BUILT TO RUN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY: The Bodno A20 is engineered for the busy front desk — schools, clinics, government offices, manufacturing, and security teams. Crisp 300 × 300 dpi full-color output with the reliability to handle 50–300 cards a day without breaking stride.
- FAST 18-SECOND PRINTS WITH AUTO CARD FEEDING: Prints a finished card every 18 seconds and feeds automatically from a 100-card input hopper into a 50-card output hopper — load a stack, walk away, and come back to a finished batch. Built for organizations that print in runs, not one card at a time.
- BODNO SOFTWARE SOLD SEPARATELY — CHOOSE YOUR TIER: This is the printer on its own — no software bundle. Pair it with any Bodno software edition (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond) to match your workflow, from simple drag-and-drop design up to live database sync and RFID encoding. Activation codes are emailed within 15 minutes when you add a software license.
- TRUSTED BODNO BRAND — DIRECT FROM THE MAKER: Bodno manufactures its A-Series ID card printers and supplies and develops Bodno ID Card Software. Every A-Series printer is supported and protected by the Bodno team, with lifetime help with your software and a real person on the line when you need one.
- 3-YEAR FULL PROTECTION: Buy with zero hesitation. The Bodno A20 is covered for 3 full years on parts and labor.
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What happens after you order
Questions before you buy? Call us and a Bodno specialist will help you pick the right package.
(732) 987-5300Monday to Friday, 9am–7pm ET- Shipping
- Order by 1 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday, and it ships the same day from New Jersey. Shipping is free. Need it sooner? Choose overnight at checkout.
- Setup
- Free help installing the printer and software. Your software activation code is emailed within 15 minutes of your order.
- Coverage
- 3-year manufacturer coverage. If it fails while covered, we send a replacement the next business day, or repair it, your choice. Extend to 5 years with TotalCare
- Returns
- Free 30-day returns. We pay return shipping and there is no restocking fee.
Trade in your old printer
Send us your old ID card printer, any brand and any condition, and get a rebate on the Bodno A20.
- Any brand, working or not
- The rebate goes toward your new Bodno A20
- We recycle the old printer responsibly
Supplies for the Bodno A20
See all Bodno A20 suppliesRibbons and cleaning kits made for this printer. Order by 1 p.m. ET and they ship today.
What customers say about the Bodno A20
Common questions
What comes in the box?
The complete package includes the Bodno A20 printer, Bodno ID Card Software, 300 blank PVC cards, a color ribbon that prints 300 cards, a photo ID camera. The printer-only option comes without software and supplies.
Does it work with my computer?
The Bodno A20 works with Windows and Mac computers. Bodno ID Card Software runs on Windows and Mac. Smart card and RFID encoding in the Platinum edition is Windows only.
How long is the software license?
The Bodno A20 comes with a lifetime license. It lasts for the life of the printer, has no fees, and you can move it to a new computer. Your activation code is emailed within 15 minutes of your order.
What happens if it stops working?
It is covered for 3 years. If it fails while covered, we send a replacement the next business day, or repair it, your choice. You can extend coverage to 5 years with Bodno TotalCare. Call (732) 987-5300 and we’ll take care of it.
How much does each card cost to print?
About $0.32 per full-color card with the included ribbon, which prints 300 cards. Blank cards cost extra, and printing color on both sides uses two prints per card.
Can I pay with a purchase order or buy tax-exempt?
Yes. Email your purchase order to sales@bodno.com and we’ll process it for you. How purchase orders work. Tax-exempt? Email your exemption form to tax@bodno.com once before your first order, and after that your account checks out tax-free. How tax-exempt works. Approved business accounts can also get Net 30 terms.
When will it arrive?
Order by 1 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday, and it ships the same day from New Jersey. Shipping is free, and most orders arrive in 1–3 business days. Choose overnight at checkout if you need it sooner.
Can I return it?
Yes. You have 30 days to return it. We pay the return shipping and there is no restocking fee.
