The IDP SMART-51 Duplex ID Card Printer is a professional-grade direct-to-card printing solution built for organizations that require efficient, high-quality dual-sided ID card production. Part of the SMART-51 series from IDP Americas, this printer is widely used in corporate, education, healthcare, government, and membership environments for issuing employee IDs, student badges, visitor credentials, and secure access cards.
The SMART-51 Duplex uses dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology to produce vibrant, edge-to-edge credentials at 300 dpi color resolution, with monochrome printing up to 1200 dpi. It incorporates IDP’s FINE™ imaging technology to ensure sharp text, detailed graphics, and consistent print quality across both sides of the card. Dual-sided printing allows organizations to maximize card space for barcodes, branding, security features, and additional cardholder data without compromising layout clarity.
Built with a rugged metal frame construction, the SMART-51 platform is designed for long-term reliability in mid- to high-volume issuance environments. It supports print speeds of approximately 164–212 cards per hour depending on configuration, making it suitable for organizations with consistent daily card production needs.
The printer also supports a wide range of security and encoding options, including magnetic stripe, contact smart card, and contactless RFID technologies. Optional features such as UV printing, physical security locks, and keyed consumables help protect both card data and printing supplies in secure environments.
Printer Options & Configuration Details
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Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, MIFARE®, DESFire®, iCLASS®, and Prox options depending on configuration
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Lamination: Optional inline lamination modules available on select SMART-51 duplex configurations
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Modularity & Upgrade Path: Supports modular upgrades including lamination, encoding modules, Ethernet/Wi-Fi connectivity, and enhanced security features
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Connectivity & System Integration: USB standard, with optional Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and SNMPv3 support depending on configuration
The IDP SMART-51 Duplex is an excellent solution for organizations seeking a scalable, professional ID card system with strong print quality, flexible security features, and long-term upgrade capability.
Also available under manufacturer part numbers: 651399, 651406
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