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500 Pack – Professional CR80 30 mil Composite PVC/PET Cards (Compatible with Most Printers)
500 Pack – Professional CR80 30 mil Composite PVC/PET Cards (Compatible with Most Printers)
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Features
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Part number: CR8030COMP
- Works with your existing ID card printer - Compatible with Fargo, Evolis, Zebra, Magicard retransfer and direct-to-card systems. These are designed for ID card printers only - won't work with inkjet printers.
- Stops the heat warping problem - PET core handles up to 266°F while regular PVC starts warping at 140°F. No more jammed printers, wasted ribbons, or explaining to your boss why the print run failed.
- 500 cards that actually work - You get all 500 usable cards instead of losing 20% to heat damage. Shrink-wrapped in 100-card packs so you only open what you need.
- Saves your printer from expensive repairs - Composite construction reduces static buildup that fries printheads. Your $3,000 printhead lasts longer and maintenance costs drop.
- Professional results without the headaches - CR80 standard size with consistent 30mil thickness means cards feed properly and print edge-to-edge every single time.
- Built for the real world - PET core won't crack, fade, or bend under daily abuse. Perfect for hospitals that sanitize constantly, schools with rough handling, and high-volume operations.
Description
⚠️ Important: These are blank cards for ID card printers only—no magnetic stripe, no encoding capabilities, NOT compatible with inkjet printers. We offer separate SKUs for magnetic stripe cards and proximity cards with encoding.
🔥 PET CORE TECHNOLOGY
500 Pack - Standard CR80 30mil Composite PVC/PET Cards
Tired of cards warping in your retransfer printer? These won't. The PET core handles up to 266°F without breaking a sweat—that's double what regular PVC can take. No more jammed printers, no more wasted batches, no more explaining to your boss why the card run failed again.
The PET (polyester) core eliminates the most common cause of print run failures - card warping from heat. You'll get consistent results from all 500 cards instead of losing 20% to heat damage. Most customers find the investment pays for itself within a year through fewer reprints and less maintenance downtime.
When You MUST Use Composite Cards
High-heat applications destroy regular PVC cards. If you're using lamination or retransfer printing, composite cards are strongly recommended by all major printer manufacturers. Regular PVC cards will warp, crack, or melt under the high temperatures these processes require. Plus, composite cards last 3-5+ years compared to regular PVC's 2-3 year lifespan, making them ideal for long-term employee IDs, student cards, and government credentials.
What Makes These Different (And Why You Care)
1. PVC Surfaces
Same material as regular cards, so your printer gets the print quality it expects. Colors look great, text is sharp, barcodes scan properly
2. PET Core
The PET (polyester) core stays rigid at high temperatures. While regular PVC melts and warps, this material maintains its structural integrity
3. Heat Gets Distributed
Instead of creating hot spots that warp the card, the PET core spreads heat evenly. No more cards that come out bent or unusable
4. Stays Perfectly Flat
Through retransfer, lamination, whatever you throw at it—these cards maintain their shape. Your printer can actually do its job
5. Lasts Way Longer
Cards that don't warp during printing also don't crack or fade as quickly in real-world use. Better ROI all around
Why Your Printer Struggles With Standard Cards
- Regular PVC warps at 140°F - Your retransfer printer runs at 280°F+. The math is simple: those "cost-effective" cards are costing you more in reprints and downtime than you're saving
- Static buildup destroys printheads - Standard cards generate static that damages expensive printer components. These composite cards reduce static, extending your expensive printhead's lifespan (replacement printheads typically cost $1,000-3,000+ depending on model)
- Inconsistent thickness causes jams - When cards warp mid-print, they jam your printer and waste ribbon. These stay flat through the entire process
- Heat damage is permanent - Once a regular PVC card warps, it's unusable. These handle up to 266°F vs 140°F for regular PVC, significantly reducing heat-related failures
- You're buying 500 cards, not losing some to heat damage - With regular cards, you may experience print failures from heat damage. With these, all 500 are usable. That's measurable value
- 3-5+ year lifespan vs 2-3 years for regular PVC - Perfect for long-term employee badges, student IDs, and government credentials. Fewer replacements mean lower total cost of ownership and less administrative hassle
- Shrink-wrapped in 100s for good reason - You don't need to open all 500 at once. Use what you need, store the rest properly. Less waste, better inventory control
Compatible With Your Existing Equipment
- Fargo printers - Especially the HDP retransfer models that run at high temperatures. DTC1250e, HDP5000, all models. These cards were designed for Fargo's high-heat process
- Evolis printers - Excellent for their lamination systems. If you're doing overlays, holographic security lamination, or specialty lamination, these cards won't buckle under pressure
- Magicard printers - Work perfectly with HoloKote. Prima series, Enduro, Rio Pro. The heat resistance ensures clean HoloKote application every time
- Use your normal 30mil settings - No special configuration needed. Your ID card printer already knows how to handle these because they're industry standard CR80 size and thickness. These do not work with inkjet printers.
- If you're unsure, contact us - We have years of experience with these applications. Tell us your printer model and we'll confirm exactly how these will work with your setup
Specifications
| Part Number: | CR8030COMP |
| Card Standard: | CR80 (2.13″ × 3.37″ / 85.6mm × 53.98mm) |
| Thickness: | 30 mil (0.030" / 0.76mm) |
| Construction: | 60% PVC surfaces / 40% PET (polyester) core |
| Heat Resistance: | Up to 266°F (130°C) |
| Quantity: | 500 cards, shrink-wrapped in 100s |
| Compatibility: | All major ID card printer brands |
| Environmental: | PET core more recyclable than standard PVC |
Where You'll Actually Use These
- Hospital staff badges — They sanitize these things constantly and need them laminated for durability. Regular cards can't handle the abuse
- Student ID cards — Kids are rough on cards. These last all four years instead of needing replacement every semester
- Employee credentials — Professional appearance matters, and warped cards look cheap. These stay flat and professional-looking
- Government IDs — When you need cards that meet federal durability standards and won't fail security inspections
- Any retransfer printing — If your printer uses film transfer at high heat, these cards are basically mandatory unless you enjoy reprinting everything
- Laminated cards with holographic security features — Security overlays and holographic lamination require high heat. Use regular cards and they'll warp before the lamination even finishes
Common Questions
Ready to eliminate card reprints forever?
Questions about composite cards or printer compatibility? Our ID experts can help you choose the right cards for your specific printer and applications.
Call 1-800-380-6726 or Contact us for expert guidance.