Wondering which Entrust ID card printer is right for your organisation in Saudi Arabia?
Explore seven key factors, from direct-to-card and retransfer printing to security features, card volume, encoding and model selection, to find an issuance solution that fits your operational needs.
Picture a new hire walking into a Riyadh office on day one. Her laptop and all paperwork are ready, but her badge is not. This small gap costs more than time. It delays door access and weakens control. Why do so many organisations treat a badge or an ID card as an afterthought?
At Midad Advance, we aim to close that gap every day for your organisation. We provide Entrust card printers in Saudi Arabia to premises like offices, hospitals, schools, factories and more. Saudi Arabia ranks first globally in the ITU Digital Readiness Framework 2025. A country that leads on digital readiness deserves fast and secure badges.
Inside the Print-and-Issue Cycle of an Entrust ID Card Printer
Every credential travels through one route: requirements, details, production and verification. An Entrust ID card printer sits at the centre of that route. It effectively turns a verified card request into a credential that is ready to use.
Card requirement
The organisation decides who needs a card. There might be a new employee, visitor, student or contractor.
Card holder details
The issuing system stores the name, photo, ID number, designation and validity. The team prepares this before printing.
Print request
After approval, the card design and card holder data go to the printer as one print job.
Card production
The printer creates the physical credential from the details it has received. It follows the organization’s access requirements.
Check and issue
Staff verify the printed details and card quality. Later they hand over the credential and link it to access or identity systems.
There is more to a good workflow than simply printing a card in Saudi Arabia. The printer, card stock, the software for issuance and the entire system of identification should all come together.
Midad Advance help companies gain access to ID card printing solutions in line with their business requirements. Our range of Entrust printers will help you find the right solution.
Planning to upgrade your ID card printing setup? Connect with Midad Advance to explore Entrust printers and find the right fit for your organisation.
Call +966 532 826 721 or email info@midadadvance.com.
1. Direct to card or retransfer – Which printing method suits your organisation?
Direct to card printing works like a stamp. Dye sublimation places colour straight onto the card. It is quick and economical for standard photo badges. A direct to card printer suits most offices, schools and more.
Retransfer works differently. The printer first prints on a clear film, then fuses that film onto the card. The image reaches the card edges and copes better than uneven smart-card surfaces. A retransfer ID card printer, such as the Entrust Artista CR05, suits high security badges. Our team analyses which type of card is essential for your organisation. Then we recommend the method that fits, and we set it up with you.
2. How does an Entrust printer stop badges from being copies or misused?
Security starts inside the device. An Entrust printer incorporate security features such as Secure Boot, which blocks tampered firmware and encrypted network links. Other security options that can be printed onto a card include UV texts or images, luster color ribbons, tactile impressions and microtext.
Why does this matter? A Zoho study found that 86% of Saudi organisations prioritise security frameworks. A badge belongs in that framework. The same study lists the top identity threats:
- Malicious insiders: 22%
- Former employees: 20%
- Social engineering and phishing: 16%
A cloned badge or an old staff card contributes to these risks. Midad Advance maps each threat to a printer feature. Our team then recommends the printers with the appropriate security layers.
3. Do you need a single sided printer or a double sided printer?
Assess what each side of a badge in your organisation needs to display. For example, if you only have a photo, name and department to fit on one side, a single-sided printer can handle that quickly. It is also cost-effective.
A dual-sided ID card printer prints both faces in one pass. The back can carry emergency contacts, a barcode, or any other text. Sigma DS2 and DS3 both offer this option. The Entrust Artista also prints crisp detail on both sides. Midad Advance takes into account your daily volume and the details to be printed, then recommends the right model that suits your workflow.
4. What should a Saudi organisation check before buying an ID card printer?
Four checks make the choice clear. Midad Advance runs each one with you when you look for an ID card printer Saudi Arabian organisations rely on.
Card technology – The DS2 and DS3 configurations can encode MIFARE DESFire and HID iClass cards.
Print size – The DS1 prints single-sided. The DS2 and DS3 print dual-sided.
Volume – The Artista CR805 multi-hopper handles busy onboarding booths.
Finish – The Artista retransfer gives premium and edge-to-edge results.
Advanced identity measures are still growing. Adoption stands at 38% for identity and access management, 28% for multi-factor authentication, 28% for single sign-on, and 24% for passkeys. This shows how a badge can give an organisation a stronger access control layer. Midad Advance delivers an Entrust card printer in Saudi Arabia that fits all four checks.
5.What does Midad Advance Check before recommending an Entrust Model?
Our experts understand that no single card printer fits every site. So we start with questions, not the budget:
- Who wears the card? Staff, contractors and visitors each need cards with different types of durability. Entrust Sigma DS2 is an appropriate ID card printer for printing staff badges.
- How many cards & how fast can it print? The Entrust Sigma DS2 can print up to 140 double-sided cph and 225 single-sided cph, while the DS3 can 250 single sided cph and 180 double sided cph. The Artista CR 805 features 110 single sided cph and 65 double sided cph.
- Where will your organization be in three years? If your company is moving towards dynamic growth in the coming years, we help you choose an entry model with modular options that can let you add lamination or encoding later.
6. How can an Entrust ID card printer help when an organisation needs to issue thousands of employee, contractor or visitor cards?
Let’s take the actual statistics of who works in the kingdom. In Q1 2026, elementary occupations counted 6,030,330 employees. Professionals counted 1,937,946. Along with this, other workers counted 1,431,263. These employees span across different types of industries and need ID card printers with different features and durability levels.
Imagine a contractor company that wants to hire 1,500 employees for its project. The ID card printer should handle both visitors and subcontractors. Midad Advance advises using Entrust Sigma DS3 ID card printer which is built for high volume printing. It has a 125 card input hopper and assists in smooth printing of batches. Lamination is also advised to ensure long term durability.
Similarly our professionals at Midad Advance will design the entire ID card printer solution based on your unique processes. We will help you select the right ID card printer that will provide the required amount of IDs for your organization.
7. How does Midad Advance’s range of Entrust ID card printers meet different issuance requirements?
The following is a range of Entrust ID card printers delivered by Midad Advance across Saudi Arabia –
- Sigma DS1 – Single sided printing for small offices with simple badges.
- Entrust Sigma DS2 – Features single or dual sided printing, with encryption backed security and digital mobile pass support.
- Entrust Sigma DS3 – Has high speed and high volume printing with single- or dual-sided capabilities and optional lamination and tactile impression features.
- Artista CR805 – Edge to Edge printing to issue premium and high security cards.
Midad Advance’s range of Entrust ID card printers in Saudi Arabia fits schools, banks, hospitals and ministries alike. Our experts each model to your needs, to make your workflow much easier.
Conclusion
Choosing an ID card printer from Midad Advance consists of these 3 simple steps –
- Tell us your needs – Share your needed card types, sides and daily volume.
- Pick out the right option – We recommend the right model from our Entrust range.
- Start issuing – We’ll deliver the ID card printer to your Saudi organisation, help you set up and continue supporting you post installation
You ask the questions and we solve them. From dual sided printing to high volume issuance, Midad Advance has a range of ID card printers.
Ready to start printing? Contact our team today and share your needs for a recommendation that suits your work premise.
Planning to upgrade your ID card printing setup? Connect with Midad Advance to explore Entrust printers and find the right fit for your organisation.
Call +966 532 826 721 or email info@midadadvance.com.
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FAQ
The best fit follows your daily volume, print method and card type. Midad Advance offers the Sigma DS1, DS2, DS3 and Artista retransfer range. Small offices often start with DS1. Growing teams choose the DS2. High volume sites pick the Sigma DS3 ID card printer. Our team compares each model against your needs and then recommends one.
Sigma printers use direct to card printing. They apply colour straight onto the card, which suits everyday photo badges. Artista printers use retransfer printing. They print onto a film first and then fuse it to the card for edge-to-edge and polished results. Midad Advance guides you to the right ID card printer based on your card design and security requirements.
Yes. Selected Entrust models encode smart cards and magnetic stripe cards, so one device can print and encode in a single pass. Midad Advance also works with access control and RFID, so we connect your printed cards to your doors and readers.
Yes. We treat issuance as a complete process, not a single device. Midad Advance supports printing, encoding, quality checks and card distribution. Our wider portfolio includes biometric, RFID and access control devices. Together, these pieces help your organisation issue, use and manage ID cards with confidence.
Yes. Midad Advance helps organisations move to Entrust with minimal fuss. We review your current printing set up and suggest a model that fits, such as the DS2 for a smooth upgarde, so that your team keeps issuing badges confidently.