Short answer
Buy perforated badge insert sheets or adhesive name labels, set up the matching template in Word or Google Docs, and print on an inkjet or laser printer that the sheet is rated for. Home-printed paper badges are fine for a single event; they fade, smudge and curl within weeks of daily wear.
Step by step
- 1Pick the sheet by the holder size you own, often 3 x 4 or 4 x 3 inches.
- 2Check the sheet says inkjet or laser to match your printer.
- 3Use the product template in Word or a sized table in Google Docs.
- 4Print a plain-paper test and compare against the sheet.
- 5Let inkjet ink dry a few minutes before separating inserts.
| Paper insert at home | Printed plastic badge | |
|---|---|---|
| Good for | One-day events, visitors | Daily staff wear |
| Lifespan | One event to a few weeks | Months to years of daily wear |
| Needs | Sheets, holders, printer, ink | Nothing, arrives finished |
| Price | Cost of sheets and holders | From $8.99 each, no minimum |