Application
Employee badge
Professional ID badges printed on demand, NFC-encoded and delivered directly to the employee's desk.
Overview
Automated professional badges
Every new employee needs a badge. With Printags, integrate badge production into your HR workflow. A new hire automatically triggers the production and shipment of a personalised badge.
Photo, name, department, employee number, QR access code — all data is sent via the API and printed within 48 hours. NFC encoding enables contactless access control to your premises.
Integrated ID photo
The photo is transmitted via the API and printed directly on the card.
NFC access encoding
Badge compatible with existing NFC access control systems.
HRIS integration
New employee in your HRIS = badge produced automatically via the API.
Direct delivery
The badge arrives directly at the employee's desk, white-labelled.
Easy replacement
Badge lost or damaged? One API request and the new badge is on its way.
How it works
Automate the production of employee badges
Integrate the production of employee badges into your existing system. Each order automatically triggers printing, encoding and shipping.
A new employee is added to your HRIS or HR system.
Your system automatically sends the data (photo, name, department) to the Printags API.
Printags prints the badge, encodes the NFC chip and prepares shipment.
The badge arrives at the employee's desk within 3 to 5 days.
Specifications
Technical specifications
Format
CR80 (86×54 mm)
Printing
Double-sided 300 DPI
NFC
NTAG213, Mifare 1K
Lead time
48h + shipping
Use cases
Who uses employee badges?
Multi-site companies
Centralised badge management for all sites via a single API.
Staffing agencies
Temporary badge for each assignment, produced and shipped automatically.
HRIS vendors
Integrate badge production into your HR software for your clients.
Why Printags
The advantages of on-demand printing
Unlike batch printing, each employee badges is produced individually with its own data. No stock, no waste.
- Print from 1 unit — no minimum order
- Variable data — each card is unique
- NFC encoding integrated into the production flow
- White-label shipping directly to the recipient
- Production in 48h — delivery in 3 to 5 days
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Employee badge
How do I submit the employee photo?
Via the REST API, as an image URL or base64 string. Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG. Recommended minimum resolution: 300x400 pixels.
Is the badge compatible with my access control system?
If your system uses NFC readers (Mifare or NTAG), yes. We encode the chip according to your specifications. Contact us to verify compatibility.
Can I customise the badge design?
Yes. You create a design template (front and back) via the dashboard or API. Each badge uses this template with the employee's variable data.
How much does an employee badge cost?
The price depends on the NFC chip type and your plan. Starting at ~€2 per badge on the Basic plan. Use the calculator on our pricing page.
See also
Similar applications
Ready to automate your employee badges?
Create your account and send your first order via the API. No commitment.