
Production · August 14, 2026 · 4 min
Card printing methods: offset, digital and thermal
Three methods, three different jobs. Which one makes sense at which quantity, and where the difference in quality actually comes from.
We've written up the questions that come up most when placing an order: how to prepare the file, which card type does the job, and what separates one print method from another.
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Three methods, three different jobs. Which one makes sense at which quantity, and where the difference in quality actually comes from.

Bleed, color profile, resolution and the chip area. What a print-ready card file needs, seen from the manufacturer's side.

Card type, lanyard, holder and name badge are connected decisions. What to choose, and in what order, if you are starting from scratch.