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Master Guide: Print 5 PVC Cards on A4 (Aadhaar, Ayushman, PAN)

The ultimate profit guide for E-Mitra. Learn how to print 5 standard ID cards (Ayushman, E-Shram, Aadhaar) on a single A4 sheet perfectly aligned using our Universal ID Card Maker.

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Master Guide: Print 5 PVC Cards on A4 (Aadhaar, Ayushman, PAN)

Printing ID cards is the "Bread and Butter" of any E-Mitra or CSC shop. But if you are printing one card per sheet, you are throwing money away.

  • Cost of PVC Sheet: ₹15
  • Cost if printing 1 card: ₹15 per card
  • Cost if printing 5 cards: ₹3 per card

This guide shows you how to print Aadhaar, Ayushman, E-Shram, or PAN Cards in a batch of 5 on a single A4 sheet.


🖨️ For Inkjet Printers Only

This guide is for Epson L805 / L3250 users who use PVC Dragon Sheets (Thermal Lamination). If you use a direct card printer (Evolis/Magicard), you don't need this A4 alignment.

Cheat Sheet: Which Cards Can You Batch Print?

Our Universal ID Card Maker converts ANY card into the standard CR80 size (85.6mm x 54mm).

Card TypeOriginal FormatUniversal Tool Action
Ayushman BharatPDF / ImageResizes to CR80 & Sets 5 on A4
E-ShramPDF / ImageResizes to CR80 & Sets 5 on A4
AadhaarLong PDFCrops Smartly & Sets 5 on A4
School/Office IDImageSets 5 on A4

A4 Sheet Layout Diagram showing 5 PVC ID Cards aligned with crop marks for Thermal LaminationPVC Card Batch Printing Layout: 5 Cards per A4 Sheet


How to Set 5 Cards on One Page (Universal Method)

Stop using Photoshop to manually drag and drop layers.

Print 5 PVC Cards on A4 - Universal MethodVideo Tutorial • 1:15
COMING SOON
  1. Open Tool: Go to Universal ID Card Maker.
  1. Upload Slot 1: Upload Front & Back images of the first card / customer.
  2. Add More: Click "Add Card" to upload images for the next customer. Repeat for up to 5 customers.
  3. Generate: Click "Generate A4".
  4. Print: The output image has 5 cards perfectly aligned with Crop Marks for easy cutting.

Technical Setup for Dragon Sheets

To get professional results (ATM-like heavy feel):

  1. Print: Use an Inkjet Printer (Epson L805 recommended).
    • Paper Type: "Photo Glossy".
    • Mode: Mirror Image (Crucial!).
  2. Fuse: Peel the printed layer, stick it to the thick PVC core sheet.
  3. Laminate: Pass the sandwiched sheet through a heated laminator (140°C - 160°C).
  4. Cut: Use a Die Cutter machine. Do not use scissors.

Troubleshooting Quality Problems

Problem: Ink is smudging / Not drying.

  • Fix: You are likely printing on the wrong side of the sheet. Only one side is printable (sticky feeling). Also, ensure "Mirror Mode" is ON.

Problem: White edges after cutting.

  • Fix: Our tool adds a "Bleed Area" (extra border). When cutting, place the blade slightly inside the color area.

Problem: Colors look dull.

  • Fix: Increase "Brightness" by +10% in your printer settings or use the edit option in our tool before generating.

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