Description
MIFARE Classic 1K ISO Custom-Printed Cards – 100 Cards
Create a professional, branded credential while maintaining the functionality of proven MIFARE® Classic 1K contactless smart card technology. These MIFARE Classic 1K ISO cards are custom-printed on the front side only, making them an excellent choice for organizations that want employee badges, membership cards, campus credentials, identification cards, or other contactless credentials personalized with their own logo, graphics, and branding.
Operating at 13.56 MHz and based on the ISO/IEC 14443 Type A contactless interface, MIFARE Classic 1K technology provides 1 kB of EEPROM memory for compatible card applications. Cards are supplied in quantities of 100 custom-printed cards per order.
MIFARE Classic 1K Card Features
- Technology: MIFARE Classic 1K
- Frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Interface: ISO/IEC 14443 Type A
- Memory: 1 kB EEPROM
- Memory Organization: 16 sectors with 4 blocks per sector
- Card Format: ISO-style contactless smart card
- Custom Printing: Front side only
- Order Quantity: 100 cards
- Production Time: Approximately 20–25 days following proof approval
- Artwork: Customer-supplied artwork is printed as submitted
Common Applications
Custom-printed MIFARE Classic 1K cards combine identification and branding with contactless credential technology. Typical applications may include:
- Employee identification and access credentials
- School and campus cards
- Membership and loyalty cards
- Visitor or contractor credentials
- Transportation and ticketing applications
- Parking credentials
- Multi-purpose organizational ID cards
- Compatible contactless access control systems
Compatibility Note: MIFARE Classic credentials are not interchangeable with every 13.56 MHz smart card technology. Verify that your reader or credentialing system specifically supports MIFARE Classic before ordering.
Custom Printing & Artwork Requirements
Front-Side Custom Printing
This product includes custom printing on the front side of the card only. Submit your company logo, identification design, branding, or other finished artwork for production.
Artwork Quality
High-quality vector artwork is preferred for the cleanest printed result. Other artwork formats are accepted and may be suitable for printing depending on image quality and resolution.
Important Artwork Notice
No modifications will be made to submitted artwork.
Customer-provided artwork will be printed "as-is." Please review spelling, colors, alignment, image quality, positioning, and all other design elements carefully before submitting artwork and approving the proof. Artwork corrections, redesign, cleanup, or other modifications are not included.
Production Time
Standard production time is approximately 20–25 days from proof approval.
Production time begins after the customer has reviewed and approved the final printing proof. Allow additional time for artwork submission, proof preparation, proof approval, and shipping when planning your credential project.
Before Ordering
- Confirm your system supports MIFARE Classic 1K.
- Prepare finished artwork for front-side printing.
- Vector artwork is preferred whenever available.
- Review all submitted artwork carefully before proof approval.
- Remember that submitted artwork will not be modified.
- Plan for the 20–25 day production period following proof approval.
Understanding MIFARE Classic 1K Technology
MIFARE Classic 1K is a widely used 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technology. The card communicates with compatible readers through an ISO/IEC 14443 Type A contactless interface and provides 1 kB of EEPROM memory organized into multiple sectors and blocks.
Because credential technologies and reader configurations vary, the presence of a 13.56 MHz reader alone does not guarantee compatibility. The reader and application must support the appropriate MIFARE Classic technology and credential configuration.
Credential Technology Comparison
| Technology | Frequency | Memory / Technology | Typical Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIFARE Classic 1K | 13.56 MHz | 1 kB EEPROM | For systems specifically supporting MIFARE Classic credentials |
| MIFARE Classic 4K | 13.56 MHz | Greater memory capacity | Used when additional credential memory is required and supported |
| MIFARE DESFire | 13.56 MHz | Different MIFARE smart card platform | Not automatically interchangeable with MIFARE Classic |
| 125 kHz Proximity | 125 kHz | Low-frequency proximity technology | Different technology and reader compatibility from MIFARE |
PDF Resources
- NXP MIFARE Classic EV1 1K Product Data Sheet – Technical information for MIFARE Classic 1K technology.
Professional Custom-Printed MIFARE Credentials
Custom printing allows organizations to combine a functional contactless credential with a consistent professional identity. Company logos, facility branding, department graphics, membership designs, or other approved artwork can be printed directly on the front of each card, reducing the need to print credentials individually after receipt.
For the best finished appearance, submit clean, high-resolution artwork and use vector files whenever possible. Because artwork is reproduced exactly as submitted, carefully reviewing the final design before approval helps ensure that the completed custom MIFARE Classic 1K cards meet your organization's requirements.
