IDP SMART-51 Duplex ID Card Printer Kit

The IDP SMART-51 Duplex ID Card Printer Kit is a professional-grade ID card issuance solution designed for organizations that require fast, reliable, and high-quality dual-sided badge printing. Built around the SMART-51D platform from IDP Americas, this kit is ideal for corporate offices, schools, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and membership organizations producing employee IDs, student badges, visitor credentials, access control cards, and secure photo IDs.

At the core of the kit is the SMART-51 Duplex direct-to-card printer, which uses dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology to produce vibrant, edge-to-edge credentials at 300 dpi color resolution, with monochrome printing support up to 1200 dpi. The SMART-51 series incorporates IDP’s FINE™ imaging technology to deliver sharp text, detailed graphics, and enhanced image quality while supporting print speeds of over 200 full-color cards per hour.

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

The SMART-51 platform is built with a durable metal frame construction designed for mid- to high-volume printing environments. The printer supports advanced security features including customizable UV printing, optional physical locking mechanisms, and optional keyed consumables for enhanced credential security. It also offers flexible encoding support for organizations using magnetic stripe, contact smart card, or contactless RFID technologies.

Community feedback frequently highlights the SMART-51 series as a dependable long-term solution for organizations with ongoing card issuance needs, with some users describing it as an “absolute workhorse” in high-volume environments.

Printer Options & Configuration Details

• Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, MIFARE®, DESFire®, iCLASS®, and Prox encoding options are available depending on the selected printer configuration.
• Lamination: Optional inline lamination modules are available on select SMART-51 configurations for enhanced card durability and security.
• Modularity & Upgrade Path: The SMART-51 platform supports modular upgrades including duplex printing, Ethernet connectivity, encoding modules, laminating modules, rear stackers, and security features depending on the model selected.
• Connectivity & System Integration: USB connectivity is standard, with optional Ethernet, SNMPv3, and Wi-Fi connectivity available depending on the selected kit configuration.

The IDP SMART-51 Duplex Kit is an excellent solution for organizations seeking a scalable and professional ID card system with advanced print quality, flexible security features, 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: 651399K, 651406K

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