IDP SMART-31 Duplex ID Card Printer Kit

The IDP SMART-31 Duplex ID Card Printer Kit is a complete photo ID solution designed for organizations that need reliable, high-quality dual-sided card printing in a compact and affordable package. Built around the SMART-31D platform from IDP Americas, this kit is ideal for businesses, schools, membership organizations, healthcare facilities, and government offices producing employee badges, student IDs, visitor passes, membership cards, and access credentials.

At the core of the kit 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 usable card space for barcodes, branding, terms and conditions, security elements, and additional cardholder information. The SMART-31 series is designed for fast and efficient operation, with print speeds capable of producing full-color dual-sided cards in as little as 29 seconds per card.

As a printer kit, this package is designed to help organizations quickly begin producing professional ID cards with essential startup supplies included. Depending on the selected kit configuration, the package may include a YMCKO or YMCKOK ribbon, blank PVC cards, cleaning cards, ID software, USB connectivity, Ethernet options, or additional accessories required for complete card issuance workflows. Some configurations may also include magnetic stripe encoding or smart card encoding options.

The SMART-31 platform is known for its compact footprint, lightweight design, and strong print quality for entry- to mid-level card issuance environments. It also supports customizable UV security printing for enhanced credential protection and flexible encoding options for organizations using access control or smart card technologies. Community feedback frequently highlights the SMART-31’s strong color output, affordability, and compact design compared to similarly priced printers.

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 scalable credential program expansion.
• Connectivity & System Integration: USB connectivity is standard, with optional Ethernet connectivity available depending on the selected kit configuration.

The IDP SMART-31 Duplex Kit is an excellent solution for organizations seeking a dependable and scalable ID card system with professional dual-sided printing, flexible encoding support, and bundled starter supplies for streamlined deployment.

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

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

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