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Dual Sided · Complete package with Bodno Bronze software
Everything you need to print your first card the day it arrives.
The Bodno A30 prints the front and back of every card automatically at 300 × 300 dpi. Photo and barcode on the front, emergency contacts and policy on the back — done in one pass. Built for organizations that need real ID badges, not single sided afterthoughts.
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 A30 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.
The add-ons Bodno A30 customers order most, so you are ready on day one.
This printerBodno A30 ID Card PrinterBronze Edition$1,995.00
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.| Brand | Bodno |
|---|---|
| Model | Bodno A30 |
| 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, Ethernet |
| Works with | Windows & Mac |
| Best for | From K-12 schools and small to medium-sized businesses to public safety departments, the A30 meets diverse needs with high efficiency, quality, and ease of use. |
| 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 Pro Printers, about $0.32 per card |
| Part number | A3001DSBB |
Tired of flipping cards by hand or paying for two-sided print runs? The Bodno A30 automatically prints front and back in a single pass — turning a 20-minute job into a 2-minute job.
The Bundle: Bodno A30 ID Card Printer with Bodno Bronze Edition Software — a complete, professional ID card printing solution in one box. 300 × 300 dpi dual-sided printing powered by Bodno Bronze Edition software, with the Bodno support team behind every printer.
The Printer: Automatic dual-sided 300 × 300 dpi printing — no manual flipping, no second pass. Ideal for two-sided employee credentials, student IDs with emergency info, healthcare badges, and membership cards with policy text on the reverse.
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 A30 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
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.
Against every ID card printer we carry, on the things that matter after you buy.
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 | – | – | – | ✓ |
Schools, hospitals, offices and venues use Bodno printers to make their cards in house, the same day they need them.
Real reviews from real customers
“We use it to create both student IDs and teacher IDs, and the process is simple, professional, and efficient. The software is easy to navigate, even for users with limited design experience.… One of the things we appreciate most is how much time it saves.”
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“Jude gave me the most extensive and knowledgeable tech support I've ever experienced.… it is his caring and concern for the customer that stands out.… He's patient, and caring!”
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“Angelo even gave me a quick tutorial on how to use the software. The images on the ID card printed amazingly. I would recommend this printer to anyone.”
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“We’ve seen great results using this printer for our office badges. The card quality is excellent and the colors are noticeably sharp. It was a breeze to set up our templates with the user-friendly software, and the print speed is a huge plus.”
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“Angelo was extremely helpful and fixed our error. He explained the errors and explained the reason the error accrued. Thank you”
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“Maricel provided outstanding customer support throughout the entire process. She was patient, professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to make sure the activation issue was fully resolved. Thanks to her assistance, the Magicard printer is now working perfectly.”
“I spoke with Bodno over the phone to place an order, and the experience was excellent. The representative was professional and courteous, my order was handled promptly, and everything was explained clearly.”
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“Maricel was very helpful with the setup process and support. We are a small private high school and only need 100 to 200 picture ID's a year. This is well built and easy to use.”
ReviewedSeaory S25 Single Sided Printer
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“She was such a huge help and made the process as easy as possible and in such a timely manner. That is what customer service is about!”
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Questions before you buy? Call us and a Bodno specialist will help you pick the right package.
(732) 987-5300Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm ET
Send us your old ID card printer, any brand and any condition, and get a rebate on the Bodno A30.
Ribbons and cleaning kits made for this printer. Order by 1 p.m. ET and they ship today.
The complete package includes the Bodno A30 printer, Bodno ID Card Software, 300 blank PVC cards, a color ribbon that prints 300 cards, a photo ID camera. The Standalone option includes the printer and Bronze software, without ribbon or cards.
The Bodno A30 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.
The Bodno A30 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.
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.
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.
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.
Order by 1 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday, and it ships the same day. Shipping is free, and most orders arrive in 1–3 business days. Choose overnight at checkout if you need it sooner.
Yes. You have 30 days to return it. We pay the return shipping and there is no restocking fee.
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