PVC Plastic Card Vs A4 Photo Paper Print: Cyber Cafe Aur CSC Ke Liye Kaun Sa Best Hai?

By IDbanao Editorial Team•

Har Cyber Cafe aur CSC VLE operator ke samne ek common sawal hota hai: Customer ko ID card PVC plastic sheet par print karke dein ya A4 photo paper par print karke lamination karein?

Dono methods ke apne fayde aur cost difference hote hain. Aaiye inka deep comparison karte hain.

1. Direct Thermal PVC Card Printing (Evolis, Magicard, Zebra)

  • Pros: Ekdum original ATM card jaisa feel, waterproof, long-lasting durability.
  • Cons: Thermal printer ki initial cost 30,000 se 60,000 rupaye hoti hai aur per card printing cost 15-25 rupaye aati hai.
  • Best For: High-volume daily print shops jahan customers premium card ke liye ₹50-₹70 dene ko tayyar hon.

2. A4 Inkjet Glossy Paper + Hot Lamination (Epson / Canon)

  • Pros: Regular ₹12,000-₹15,000 wale inkjet printer (jaise Epson L3210/L3150) se kaam ho jata hai. Ek A4 sheet par 5-6 cards aate hain. Per card cost sirf ₹3-₹5 aati hai.
  • Cons: Direct PVC jitna hard nahi hota, par 250 Micron lamination pouch use karne par rigidity kaafi acchi milti hai.
  • Best For: Sabhi small & medium CSC centers aur cyber cafes.

IDbanao.com Ke Sath Dono Methods Aasan Hain

Chahe aap direct PVC print karein ya A4 paper par, IDbanao sabhi documents ka exact 8.56 cm x 5.4 cm CR80 standard maintain karta hai:

Summary Advice for VLEs

Agar aapne naya cyber cafe shuru kiya hai, toh A4 Inkjet Glossy 230 GSM Paper + 250 Micron Lamination pouch se shuruat karein. Isme margin 80-90% tak hota hai!

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