PVC Blank ID Cards(CR80-Credit Card Size)

CR80 Blank PVC ID Cards – 30 Mil Credit Card Size

HSQY CR80 blank PVC ID cards are white, finished-size plastic cards designed for professional ID card printing, personalization and card-program applications.

The standard card measures 85.5 × 54mm with a thickness of 0.76mm ± 0.02mm, approximately 30 mil, making it suitable for compatible direct-to-card and retransfer card printers that accept standard CR80 PVC media.

The smooth white surface provides a clean background for photographs, logos, names, text, barcodes, QR codes and other authorized card graphics. Typical applications include employee ID cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, student cards, visitor cards and promotional cards.

Printer compatibility should be confirmed before bulk purchasing. Standard blank CR80 PVC cards are primarily intended for dedicated plastic-card printers and should not automatically be treated as cards for ordinary desktop inkjet or laser printers.

What Is a CR80 Blank PVC ID Card?

A CR80 blank PVC card is an individual plastic card supplied in a finished credit-card-size format without printed graphics. It can be personalized using compatible professional card-printing equipment.

Unlike A4, A5 or larger PVC card-making sheets, CR80 blanks do not need to be cut from a parent sheet before printing. They are already converted to the final card footprint and can be loaded directly into a compatible card-printer hopper.

Consistent dimensions, card flatness, thickness and surface cleanliness are important because they influence card feeding, ribbon transfer, print registration and finished-card appearance.

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CR80 Blank PVC ID Card Specifications

The following specifications describe the standard CR80 blank-card format together with related material options available for card-manufacturing projects. Special formulations, surfaces and customized structures should be confirmed before ordering.

CR80 Size and 30 Mil Thickness Explained

CR80 is the common credit-card-size format used by many professional plastic-card printing systems. HSQY supplies the standard card at a nominal size of 85.5 × 54mm.

The standard thickness of 0.76mm is approximately 30 mil. Buyers should confirm that their printer accepts this card thickness before purchasing because printer media limits can differ between models.

Consistent thickness supports reliable card feeding, printhead contact, ribbon transfer and card stacking during larger personalization runs.

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Printer Compatibility for CR80 Blank PVC Cards

Printer compatibility is one of the most important purchasing considerations for blank PVC cards. Buyers should confirm the exact printer brand, model, supported card thickness and printing technology before placing a bulk order.

Direct-to-Card Printers

Smooth CR80 PVC cards can be evaluated for professional direct-to-card printers designed to accept approximately 30 mil PVC media. The printer manufacturer's media specification should always be checked.

Dye-Sublimation and Thermal-Transfer Printing

Many ID card printers use dye-sublimation or thermal-transfer ribbons to print photographs, logos, text and barcodes. Card surface and ribbon compatibility should be validated with the intended printer.

Retransfer Printers

Retransfer printers first print the image onto an intermediate film before applying it to the card. Standard CR80 PVC cards can be evaluated when their dimensions, thickness and material are supported by the printer.

Inkjet Printers

Ordinary CR80 PVC cards should not automatically be treated as inkjet-printable cards. Inkjet printing normally requires a specifically coated card surface and, for some systems, a compatible card tray.

Laser Printers

Standard PVC cards should not be used in ordinary office laser printers unless the printer and card material are specifically designed for the process. High process temperatures can make incompatible PVC unsuitable.

Key Features of CR80 Blank PVC Cards

• Standard CR80 Format: Credit-card-size card for widely used professional identification and membership applications.

• 0.76mm Thickness: Approximately 30 mil for compatible professional card printers.

• Smooth White Surface: Provides a clean printing background for photographs, logos and card information.

• Pre-Cut Finished Size: No parent-sheet cutting is required before compatible card printing.

• Thickness Consistency: Supports reliable feeding and stable printer operation.

• Single or Double-Sided Personalization: Can be evaluated according to card surface and printer capability.

• Material Options: New, semi-new and recycled PVC formulations can be discussed according to application requirements.

• Bulk Supply: Suitable for distributors, card bureaus and organizations with recurring card requirements.

Important Card Quality Requirements

Card Flatness

Card flatness helps support reliable hopper feeding and movement through printing rollers and transport mechanisms. Excessive bowing or warping can interfere with printer operation.

Surface Cleanliness

Dust, oil, fingerprints and other contamination may affect print quality. Cards should remain protected in clean packaging until they are ready for printing.

Thickness Consistency

Consistent card thickness supports stable printer feeding, printhead contact and card stacking during larger production runs.

Smooth Edges and Rounded Corners

Finished CR80 cards should have clean edges and consistent rounded corners to support professional appearance and reliable printer handling.

White Color Consistency

Consistent white color can help maintain repeatable printed appearance between production batches, especially for photographs, logos and branded card programs.

Applications of CR80 Blank PVC Cards

Employee ID Cards

Companies and organizations can personalize blank CR80 cards with employee photographs, names, departments, identification numbers and authorized company branding.

Membership Cards

Suitable for clubs, fitness centers, hotels, associations, salons and other membership-based programs requiring personalized plastic cards.

Loyalty Cards

Retailers and service businesses can use CR80 cards for loyalty and reward programs containing customer identifiers, barcodes, QR codes and branded graphics.

Student and Library Cards

Schools, universities, libraries and training organizations can use CR80 cards for authorized student and membership identification programs.

Medical and Visitor Identification

Clinics, offices and other organizations can use compatible CR80 cards for patient identification, visitor cards and internal identification programs where the card system is appropriate for the application.

Promotional Cards

Blank CR80 PVC cards can also be personalized for promotional, advertising and customer-engagement programs.

Using CR80 PVC for Payment or Access Card Projects

A standard blank CR80 PVC card is only the physical card substrate. It should not automatically be treated as a complete payment, banking, access-control or smart card.

Projects requiring a magnetic stripe, chip, RFID or NFC component, signature panel, special encoding or other functional feature should specify these requirements separately so a suitable card construction can be evaluated.

Financial and payment-card programs may also require security features, personalization systems, certification and compliance beyond the properties of the base PVC card itself.

How to Select the Right CR80 Blank Card

Related A4, A5 and Custom PVC Card Materials

A4, A5 and customized PVC formats are available for card-manufacturing projects, but they are different from finished CR80 blank cards. These larger formats are normally supplied as card-making sheets for subsequent printing, lamination and cutting.

Related PVC card materials can be discussed in thicknesses from approximately 0.3mm to 2mm according to the required card structure. Buyers should provide the finished-card thickness, printing process, layer construction and sheet dimensions when requesting these materials.

Packing and Shipping

Customized Packaging: Customized packaging with buyer logos or branding on labels and boxes can be discussed for qualifying orders.

Export Packaging: Cards can be packed in protective export cartons designed for long-distance transportation.

Sample and Small Orders: Express services such as DHL, FedEx, UPS or TNT can be arranged according to destination and freight terms.

Bulk Orders: Larger commercial orders can be shipped by air or sea according to quantity, destination and agreed trade terms.

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Quality and Certification Documentation

Available quality, material and compliance documentation should be matched to the exact PVC formulation, recycled-content requirement and supplied card specification. Buyers should request current applicable documentation before final approval.

HSQY Plastic Group Global Exhibitions

HSQY Plastic Group participates in international plastics, packaging and manufacturing exhibitions to meet card manufacturers, printers, distributors and professional buyers and discuss material specifications, samples, customization and bulk supply.

2017 Shanghai Exhibition

2018 Shanghai Exhibition

2023 Saudi Exhibition

2023 American Exhibition

2024 Australian Exhibition

2024 American Exhibition

2024 Mexico Exhibition

2024 Paris Exhibition

Frequently Asked Questions About CR80 Blank PVC Cards

What is a CR80 blank PVC card?

A CR80 blank PVC card is an individual white plastic card supplied without printed graphics for subsequent personalization using compatible professional card-printing equipment.

What is the size of a CR80 card?

The HSQY standard card has a nominal size of approximately 85.5 × 54mm, corresponding to the common credit-card-size CR80 format.

How thick is the standard card?

The standard thickness is 0.76mm ± 0.02mm, approximately 30 mil.

Are CR80 cards compatible with standard ID card printers?

They can be used with compatible professional card printers that accept CR80 PVC cards and the specified thickness. The exact printer model should be confirmed before ordering.

Can CR80 blank cards be printed on both sides?

Both sides can be personalized when the supplied card surface and printer support double-sided printing. Printer configuration and consumables should be confirmed.

Can standard CR80 cards be printed with an inkjet printer?

Standard blank PVC cards should not automatically be used for ordinary inkjet printing. Inkjet applications normally require a specially coated CR80 card and compatible feeding equipment.

Can CR80 PVC cards be printed in an office laser printer?

Standard PVC cards should not be loaded into an ordinary office laser printer unless both the printer and card material are specifically designed for that printing process.

Are A4 and A5 PVC sheets the same product as CR80 cards?

No. A CR80 card is an individual finished-size card. A4 and A5 formats are larger card-making sheets used for printing, lamination and subsequent card cutting.

What does the 0.3–2mm range refer to?

The wider thickness range applies to related PVC card-making materials and customized constructions. The standard finished CR80 blank card described on this page is 0.76mm ± 0.02mm.

Can recycled PVC be used for CR80 cards?

New, semi-new and recycled PVC options can be discussed according to application, appearance, printer compatibility and buyer requirements. Material selection should be confirmed before production.

Can these blank cards be used as payment cards?

A standard blank PVC card is only the physical card substrate. Payment-card applications require additional security features, personalization, chip or magnetic components and applicable system requirements.

Are magnetic-stripe or smart-card options available?

If a magnetic stripe, chip, RFID, NFC, signature panel or another functional feature is required, provide the detailed specification so a suitable card construction can be evaluated.

Can I get samples before ordering?

Stock samples can be discussed for printer-feeding and print-quality testing. Sample freight can be arranged by DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT or another suitable courier service.

What is the typical lead time?

A reference production lead time is approximately 15–20 working days. Actual scheduling depends on quantity, material grade, packaging and customization requirements.

What information should I provide for a quotation?

Please provide the required quantity, printer brand and model, card application, material requirement, single- or double-sided printing, any functional card features, packaging preference and delivery destination.

About HSQY Plastic Group

Changzhou Huisu Qinye Plastic Group supplies blank PVC cards, printable PVC card materials and rigid plastic products to card manufacturers, printing companies, distributors and international B2B buyers.

HSQY supports standard CR80 blank cards, related PVC card-making sheets, different material options, samples, customized packaging and bulk export supply.

For a CR80 blank-card project, provide the printer model, required quantity, card application and destination so the appropriate card specification and commercial supply requirements can be evaluated.