IDP SMART-31 Duplex ID Card Printer Bundle

The IDP SMART-31 Duplex ID Card Printer Bundle is a complete ID card issuance solution built for organizations that need affordable, high-quality dual-sided badge printing in a compact and easy-to-use system. Based on the SMART-31D platform from IDP Americas, this bundle is ideal for small businesses, schools, membership organizations, healthcare facilities, and corporate offices producing employee IDs, student badges, visitor credentials, membership cards, and access control badges.

At the center of the system is the SMART-31 Duplex direct-to-card printer, which uses dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology to produce vibrant, edge-to-edge credentials at 300 dpi resolution, with monochrome printing support up to 1200 dpi. Dual-sided printing allows organizations to maximize card space for barcodes, branding, terms and conditions, security elements, or additional cardholder information without sacrificing print quality.

This ID card printer bundle is designed to provide organizations with the essential tools needed to begin printing photo IDs quickly and efficiently. Depending on the selected bundle or system configuration, the package may include ID card software, a USB camera or webcam, ribbon, blank PVC cards, cleaning supplies, and additional accessories required for complete card issuance workflows. Some configurations may also include upgraded software editions, encoding capabilities, or networking options.

The SMART-31 series is known for its compact footprint, lightweight design, and reliable performance in entry- to mid-level card issuance environments. The printer supports high-speed full-color and monochrome printing while offering customizable UV security printing for enhanced credential protection. Community feedback frequently highlights the SMART-31’s strong print quality, compact design, and affordability for organizations needing professional badge printing without the complexity of enterprise-level systems.

Printer Options & Configuration Details

• Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, MIFARE®, and DESFire® EV1 encoding options are available depending on the selected printer configuration.
• Lamination: Inline lamination is not supported on the SMART-31 platform.
• Modularity & Upgrade Path: The SMART-31 platform supports modular encoding upgrades and is designed for scalable small- to mid-sized credential programs.
• Connectivity & System Integration: USB connectivity is standard, with optional Ethernet connectivity available depending on the selected bundle configuration.

The IDP SMART-31 Duplex Bundle is an excellent solution for organizations seeking a dependable and scalable ID system with professional print quality, flexible encoding support, and complete card issuance capabilities in one package.

Actual items included vary based on the selected bundle, system, or package configuration.

Also available under manufacturer part numbers: 651528B, 651540B

Note: Most prices shown on our website reflect standard manufacturer suggested retail pricing (MSRP) and are intended as a pricing guide. Actual pricing is often lower and may vary based on quantity, location, project scope, contract pricing, services, supplies, and overall solution requirements. Many customers qualify for discounted pricing when bundling products, services, or ongoing supplies. Add items to your shopping cart and select “Submit to Quote” to receive your best available price from our team.