Plain White ID Card for Professional Badge Printing
Blank White ID Cards in Standard CR80 Format
A plain white ID card is an unprinted PVC card used to produce employee badges, student credentials, membership cards, visitor passes, and other forms of visual identification.
These blank white ID cards use the standard CR80 format and have a smooth surface for printing photographs, names, logos, barcodes, QR codes, and serial numbers with compatible ID-card equipment.
The standard card is chipless. Magnetic-stripe, inkjet-coated, and 125 kHz RFID configurations are available separately for projects requiring additional printing or access-control functions.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Plain white PVC ID card / blank ID card |
| Standard Configuration | Chipless, unprinted PVC card |
| Material | PVC |
| Card Format | CR80 / ISO ID-1 |
| Dimensions | Approx. 85.6 × 54 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mil / approx. 0.76 mm |
| Surface | Glossy white printable surface |
| Standard Printing | Direct-to-card or retransfer printing, subject to printer compatibility |
| Printing Sides | Single-sided or double-sided |
| Inkjet Option | Separate inkjet-coated version for compatible inkjet card systems |
| Magnetic-Stripe Option | HiCo or LoCo stripe |
| RFID Option | 125 kHz TK4100 or another project-compatible proximity chip |
| Visible Personalization | Logo, photograph, name, barcode, QR code, serial number, and security background |
| Data Services | Magnetic-stripe encoding, RFID number matching, and printed-number association |
| MOQ | 500 pcs |
Printer compatibility depends on the card material, thickness, surface finish, ribbon, and printing technology. Sample cards should be tested with the intended printer before bulk production.
Typical Applications
- Employee Identification
Organizations can print staff photographs, names, departments, job titles, employee numbers, and company branding. - Student and Campus Cards
Schools and universities can issue cards for identification, library accounts, attendance records, or campus services. - Membership and Loyalty Programs
Gyms, clubs, retailers, and associations can use the cards for member identification, account lookup, barcodes, or loyalty programs. - Visitor and Contractor Passes
Temporary or reusable credentials can be produced for visitors, contractors, conferences, and controlled workplaces. - Access-Control Credentials
A magnetic-stripe or 125 kHz RFID version can combine printed identification with compatible door, gate, or attendance systems.
Which Blank ID Card Configuration Should You Choose?
| Card Configuration | Main Difference | Suitable Use |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Plain White ID Card | Chipless glossy PVC card | Employee badges, student cards, membership cards, and visual identification |
| Inkjet-Coated Blank Card | Surface designed for compatible inkjet ink | On-demand printing with supported inkjet card printers and trays |
| Magnetic-Stripe Card | Includes a HiCo or LoCo data stripe | Legacy access, membership, hotel, or account systems |
| 125 kHz RFID Card | Contains a proximity chip such as TK4100 | Compatible access-control and attendance systems |
| Factory-Printed PVC Card | Delivered with fixed or variable artwork already printed | Organizations that do not personalize cards on site |
Choose the card according to the printer and credential system already in use.
A standard glossy blank ID card should not be used with an inkjet printer unless it has the required ink-receptive coating. An RFID version must also match the reader frequency, chip type, and credential format.
How Plain White ID Cards Are Printed and Issued
- Organizations first create a card layout containing elements such as a logo, photograph, name, department, and identification number.
- The design is printed using a compatible ID-card printer. Barcodes or QR codes may be added for record lookup, attendance, or internal workflows.
- When electronic access is required, a magnetic-stripe or RFID-enabled card is linked to the relevant employee, student, member, or visitor record.
- Sample cards should be tested with the intended printer, ribbon, reader, badge holder, and management software before large-scale issuance.
Need Plain White ID Cards for Your Printing System?
Contact JIA RFID with your printer model, required quantity, and intended card application.
The team can confirm whether your project requires standard glossy PVC, an inkjet-coated surface, a magnetic stripe, or a 125 kHz RFID configuration, then provide samples for printer and system testing before production.
Frequently Asked Question
The top questions about plain white ID card
Yes. Both terms generally refer to unprinted white plastic cards intended for later personalization. The standard version is chipless unless another credential option is requested.
Only an inkjet-coated version should be used with a compatible inkjet card printer and card tray. Standard glossy PVC cards are intended for direct-to-card or retransfer equipment.
No. Compatibility depends on the printer model, supported card thickness, surface finish, ribbon, and printing method.
A plain PVC card contains no electronic component. A 125 kHz RFID card includes a proximity chip and antenna for use with a compatible reader system.
Yes. An RFID or magnetic-stripe card can also be printed with a name, photograph, barcode, company logo, or other visible information.
The minimum order quantity is 500 pcs.
Provide the printer model, card application, quantity, required surface, printing method, and any magnetic-stripe or RFID specifications.
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