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Read customer reviews and compare SP25+ & SP75+ printer features

SP25+ offers single-sided card printing

SP75+ features dual-sided card printing and built-in lamination

Choose magnetic stripe & smart card encoding options

Each Datacard SP Series system includes everything you need to start printing cards in a convenient, money-saving bundles

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Datacard SP25+ Rewrite ID Card System Single-Sided

Item#: SP25PlusSystem1
Retail Price: $2,212.00
You Save: $737.00
Our Price: $1,475.00

Direct to card printing
Single-sided printing
Rewrite capable
Warranty: 2 years

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Datacard SP75+ ID Card System Dual-Sided with Lamination

Direct to card printing
Dual-sided printing
Dual-sided lamination
Warranty: 2 years

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Have questions about Datacard SP Series ID systems? We have answers!

Why choose a Datacard SP Series ID system?

A Datacard SP Series ID system provides everything you need to quickly and easily get your card printing program up and running. While a Datacard SP Series printer can be purchased as a stand-alone piece of equipment, it does not come with all of the necessary supplies to begin making cards. It's very important, especially for first-time card printer users, to also get the supplies necessary for card production.

Our bundled systems contain supplies and equipment that seamlessly work together. Most systems include a printer, software, ribbon, camera, and cards. The laminating SP Series also includes laminate. Plus, each system can easily be customized to varying needs. For example, you can change the type of card, add printer features (such as encoding, lamination, etc.), upgrade to a more advanced ID camera or ID software, and add extended warranty and/or loaner coverage.

Not only can a system make your purchase decision easier, it is also easy on the pocketbook. Buying a bundled SP Series ID system costs less than if the items were purchased individually! ID systems are a convenient and economical way to establish a card printing program at your organization.

View a sample single-sided Datacard SP Series ID system
Sample Single-Sided Datacard SP25+ System

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Sample Dual-Sided Datacard SP75+ System with Lamination

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Should I choose the single-sided or the dual-sided SP Series ID system?

It depends on how much information you need to put on your cards. For example, if you will only be placing the cardholder's photo and name on your cards, the single-sided SP25+ system will be ideal for you. However, if you need to place more information on your cards, we recommend the dual-sided SP75+ system so that you can print to both sides of the card in one, simple process.

Many customers ask if it is possible to print on both sides of the card with a single-sided printer by manually flipping the cards and sending them back through the printer. While technically it is possible, it's not recommended. Printing on both sides of the card will expose the printhead to additional dust, debris, and oil from your fingertips. Damage to a printhead from non-standard use will void warranty coverage, costing you more in the long run.

If you will be creating ID cards with limited cardholder information, choose the single-sided Datacard SP Series ID system.

If you will be printing more information on your cards and want the ability to print on both sides of the card, choose the dual-sided Datacard SP Series ID system.

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Why would I need to laminate my cards?

If you recall the old days of cutting and pasting an ID card together, lamination may confuse you a bit. You might wonder why you would need lamination when printing directly to plastic.

In plastic card printing, lamination is a clear protective layer that is applied over the top of your printed cards by a printer with lamination capability. It offers three primary benefits to a plastic ID card:

Lamination extends the life of your card by protecting it from wear, such as being swiped in a magnetic stripe reader.

Lamination protects your cards from fading and dye migration when exposed to the sun.

Holographic lamination increases the security of your cards by making them difficult to copy.

Choose a laminating SP Series ID system if your cards will be swiped in a mag stripe reader or will be worn in harsher environments, such as in the sun. Lamination will protect your cards from fading and extend their life--so you'll need to reprint cards less frequently, saving you time and supplies costs!

How wear and tear can affect a non-laminated card
Lamination adds a layer of protection from everyday wear and tear. The cards at the right illustrate the durability of lamination. The card on the left is laminated, while the card on the right is not laminated.

Both cards were scratched with a set of keys. The laminated card is unscathed, while the non-laminated card is visibly damaged.

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