PVC ID Card Printing for Schools and Offices: Specifications and Ordering Guide
Employee ID cards, student cards and access cards are practical identity tools for schools, offices, factories and institutions. This guide explains what PVC ID cards are, which specifications to know, and how to order them for your organisation in Delhi NCR.
What are PVC ID cards?
PVC ID cards are photo identification and access cards. Corporates, factories, schools, colleges, institutions, events and other organisations use them. They can carry a photo, name and ID number, along with barcodes or QR codes. See our PVC ID and access cards page.
What is CR80 format?
CR80 is the card format we produce: 85.6 × 54 mm, in 0.76 mm PVC. It is the same format as a credit or debit card.
What printing and finish options are available?
- Digital full-colour printing, single or double sided.
- Gloss or matte finish.
- An optional lanyard slot, useful if the cards will be worn on a lanyard.
What can be personalised on each card?
Photo, name and number can be printed as variable data, so each card in a batch carries different information. Barcodes or QR codes and sequential numbering can also be printed, depending on the project. Send us the data format and requirement so we can confirm the process. See variable data and numbering.
Who orders PVC ID cards?
Corporates, factories, schools, colleges, institutions, events and other organisations. If you also need visitor passes or event badges, see event passes and badges; handling both through one supplier helps keep format and branding consistent.
What is the minimum order for PVC ID cards?
Minimum quantities depend on the product, specification and quantity. We welcome enquiries from small organisations too. Send the quantity and specification and we will tell you whether the job is commercially workable.
Can I see a sample with my branding?
Yes. For PVC ID cards, a sample can be produced using your branding where appropriate. Any charge and expected timeline are confirmed before the sample is produced.
How do I brief the printer for ID cards?
- Quantity.
- Format: CR80 is our standard.
- Printing: single or double sided, full colour.
- Finish: gloss or matte.
- Lanyard slot: yes or no.
- Variable data: whether each card carries a different name, photo or ID number, and how many unique cards.
- Barcodes or QR codes: yes or no, and what they should encode.
- Sequential numbering: yes or no, and the format.
- Artwork and data: the card design as a print-ready file, and the variable data as a spreadsheet with clear column headings. PDF, AI, CDR or high-resolution JPG/PNG. A print-ready PDF with bleed and crop marks is ideal. If your artwork is not print-ready, we will tell you what needs fixing.
- Delivery date and location.
Can I reorder the same ID card design later?
Where the previous specification, approved artwork and production information are available, repeat orders can be produced against the existing job details. Mention the previous order or job reference when you reorder, and we will flag any change in material or production condition before production. Supply the updated variable data for the new cards.
Where can PVC ID cards be delivered?
We serve Delhi NCR directly and can dispatch suitable orders across India. Yes, multi-location dispatch can be arranged for suitable orders. Send the number of destinations, quantities per location and delivery details so logistics and charges can be included in the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my own photos for employee or student ID cards?
Yes. Photographs can be printed as variable data. Send the photographs and the data in the format you have, and we will confirm the process.
What file formats do you need for card design?
PDF, AI, CDR or high-resolution JPG/PNG. A print-ready PDF with bleed and crop marks is ideal. If your artwork is not print-ready, we will tell you what needs fixing.
Can I update the card design for a reorder?
Yes. Send the updated design with your reorder request. If any detail has changed from the previous job, we will flag it before production.
What's the minimum order for a small school or startup?
Minimum quantities depend on the specification. Send the quantity and specification and we will confirm whether the job is commercially workable.
Can each card carry a barcode or QR code?
Yes, depending on the project, barcodes or QR codes can be printed on each card. Tell us what the code should encode.
Ready to order PVC ID cards for your school or office?
Send your specification, quantity and required date by phone or WhatsApp on +91 99101 48075. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, at 712K, Pace City-II, Sector 37, Gurugram – 122001, Haryana.