IDP SMART-31 Simplex ID Card Printer Bundle

The IDP SMART-31 Simplex ID Card Printer Bundle is a complete ID card issuance solution built for organizations that need affordable, high-quality single-sided badge printing in a compact and efficient system. Built around the SMART-31S platform from IDP Americas, this bundle is ideal for businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, membership organizations, and government offices producing employee badges, student IDs, visitor passes, loyalty cards, and access credentials.

At the center of the system is the SMART-31 Simplex 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. The printer is designed for fast and dependable operation, capable of producing full-color cards quickly while maintaining professional image and text quality for everyday card issuance environments.

As an ID card printer bundle, this package is designed to provide organizations with the essential tools needed to start issuing 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, Ethernet connectivity, or card encoding options for access control and smart card applications.

The SMART-31 series is known for its compact footprint, lightweight design, and strong print quality for entry- to mid-level credential programs. The printer also supports customizable UV security printing for enhanced card security and flexible encoding support for organizations using magnetic stripe or RFID card technologies. Its affordability and ease of use make it a strong fit for organizations seeking 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 is field-upgradeable from simplex to duplex printing and supports modular encoding upgrades for expanding credential programs.
• Connectivity & System Integration: USB connectivity is standard, with optional Ethernet connectivity available depending on the selected bundle configuration.

The IDP SMART-31 Simplex Bundle is an excellent solution for organizations seeking a dependable and scalable ID card 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: 651527B, 651527BEZ, 651536B

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