Identification cards, often personalized on-demand, serve as credentials displaying an individual’s name, photograph, and affiliation with an organization. These credentials, commonly produced using specialized printers and software, allow for visual verification of identity and access rights. For example, a university might utilize these types of cards for student identification and building access control.
The ability to produce such credentials efficiently offers several advantages. Organizations can rapidly issue identifications to new personnel, manage temporary access permissions, and quickly replace lost or damaged cards. Historically, creating identification required outsourcing to specialized printing services, resulting in longer turnaround times and increased costs. In-house production provides enhanced control, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.