Printing Your Own Badges with a Badge Printer

Print professional full-color visitor badges on-site during events, conferences and trade fairs with ExpoBadges and Epson badge printers.

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Pieter van Hees

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08 Jun 2026

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Printing Your Own Badges with a Badge Printer

Do you have a conference, trade fair or other event coming up and would you like to print your own badges? You can do this with the ExpoBadges from Diamondlabels! Thanks to ExpoBadges, you can print labels very easily and quickly while your guest is already standing at the reception desk.

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Print badges quickly and easily

With our badge printers, you can get started quickly and easily. ExpoBadge is the solution for live printing full-color badges for all your events. All ExpoBadges are used optimally in combination with an Epson TM-C3500 badge printer or an Epson CW-C4000 label printer.

The combination of ExpoBadge material and the Epson label printer makes it possible to print high-quality badges efficiently. The badge printer works very quickly, so your guest will not even notice that you are printing the badges on the spot. The printer and ExpoBadges are very easy to use. You do not need to be a technician to understand the device.

Curious about everything you need? View our ExpoBadge starter kits. These kits contain everything you need to print badges and allow you to get started right away.

Printing badges in full color

The impressive thing about ExpoBadge is that all badges can be printed on the spot and in full color. All ExpoBadges are made with premium inkjet materials and work best with Epson pigment ink technology. To print both sides of the badge in color, so-called “butterfly badges” are used. After printing, they are folded in half, giving the visitor a beautiful, sturdy and water-resistant label.

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Epson TM-C3500 badge printer

The Epson TM-C3500 is the perfect color printer for printing badges. The ExpoBadge labels have been specially developed for this printer. It is a practical printer weighing approximately 12 kg that you can easily take with you to your event. Very user-friendly.

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Are you organizing an event soon and would you like to know what ExpoBadges can do for you? Request a no-obligation quote by emailing verkoop@businesslabels.nl. We are happy to think along with you!

Frequently asked questions about printing badges

Why should I choose ExpoBadges from Diamondlabels?

With these badges, you can print name badges or conference badges directly at the reception desk during your event. It is a fast, efficient and cost-effective way to create professional badges at the moment your guest arrives.

Which printers are suitable for printing ExpoBadges?

ExpoBadges work optimally in combination with the Epson TM-C3500 badge printer or the Epson CW-C4000 label printer. These printers have been specifically selected to ensure the high quality and efficiency of the badges.

Is it complicated to operate a badge printer?

No, the printers are very user-friendly. You do not need technical knowledge to operate the equipment. This makes the system extremely suitable for events where several colleagues handle registration at the reception desk.

How do I make sure the badge is printed on both sides?

For this, you use so-called butterfly badges. After printing them in full color, you fold them in half. This creates a sturdy and water-resistant badge that is printed on both sides.

What do I need to start printing right away?

It is best to choose one of the ExpoBadge starter kits. These packages contain everything you need to start printing your own badges right away.

Are the printed badges resistant to moisture?

Yes, when you use ExpoBadges in combination with Epson pigment ink technology and the recommended printers, you get a sturdy and water-resistant result.

Can I get advice on using these badges for my event?

Certainly, you can always contact us. We are happy to think along with you about the possibilities and advise you on the best solution for your specific event.

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