Guides
Practical guides from the VIP Kart team: choosing a card printer, RFID cards, ID design, lanyards and materials.
How to Choose an ID Card Printer for Schools and Organizations (2026 Guide)
A practical guide to choosing a school ID card printer: volume, single vs dual-sided, DTC vs retransfer, ribbon types, cost-per-card logic and a checklist.
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RFID Student ID Cards: Turnstiles, Canteen, Library and Attendance on One Card
How RFID student ID cards unite turnstile access, canteen balances, library loans and attendance, with MIFARE and HID chip guidance plus a migration plan.
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Student ID Card Design Best Practices: What Every School Card Needs
Student ID card design best practices: required elements, photo quality, barcode and QR placement, front and back layout, data prep and five common mistakes.
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School Lanyards with Logo: A Guide to Materials, Printing and the Right Choice
A practical guide to school lanyards with logo: materials, sublimation vs screen printing, width and comfort, breakaway safety clasps and colour-coding ideas.
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PVC vs Paper ID Cards: Which Lasts Longer? A Durability Guide for Organizations
PVC vs paper ID cards: which lasts longer? Compare durability, print quality, RFID options and total cost to choose the right card for your organization.
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