Highlights
- Includes a free 30-day subscription to CloudBadging: a secure, cloud-based workspace for individuals or teams to create, manage, and print ID badges.
- Direct-to-card printer ideal for mid- to high-volume card printing applications.
- Special features: built-in USB connectivity (optional ethernet) and 2-year unlimited printhead warranty
- Optional upgrades: Ethernet connectivity, encoding
What's Included
- IDP Smart-51 printer
- USB cable
- Power cord
- CD with drivers, manuals & utility programs
- Quick install guide
- 2-year unlimited printhead warranty
Experience the powerful technology and trusted print quality of the IDP Smart-51 ID Card Printer. Constructed with a rugged metal frame and steel ball bearings for dependability and longevity, this direct-to-card printing solution offers increased printing speeds, producing up to 212 full-color ID cards in just an hour. Unlike other card printers, the Smart-51 was specially designed for a quieter card production process. It can be upgraded to provide stronger security for your card issuance program with magnetic stripe, contact, or contactless smart card encoding as well as enhanced card durability with lamination. With its patented FINE imaging capabilities, the IDP Smart-51 creates professional-grade ID card credentials for organizations with small- to mid-size card issuance programs.
- Next-generation speed and dependability
Following in the footsteps of its Smart-50 predecessor, the high-speed IDP Smart-51 upgraded printer boasts higher printing production coupled with a substantially larger card loading capacity of up to 200 cards (when its cover is opened) for reliable, worry-free card printing. The Smart-51 also has a removable output hopper for hand-fed or batch printing. - Simple operation and performance
With standard USB connectivity and a compact desktop design, you can set your printing process in motion quickly and conveniently with the IDP Smart-51 card printer. The portability-friendly card maker features a two-line front LCD display has LED buttons and allows for the easy-to-understand prompts, ensuring that so you'll always know the status of your print jobs. - Direct-to-card print quality
When it comes to accuracy and precision, you can rely on the Smart-51's 300 dpi resolution to design and create customized, professional-looking ID cards in just minutes. With the lowest cost-per-card of the Smart Series of ID card printers, you can trust the Smart-51 will deliver exceptional quality at a price that's budget-friendly. Its dye-sublimation printing with color and monochrome ribbons consistently produces vivid colors, radiant images, and crisp text/barcodes. - Integrated security options
The IDP Smart-51 ID Card Printer includes built-in password protection - complete with administrator and user authentications to heighten the level of scalable security for your printing program. With its computer authentication capabilities, the Smart-51 allows you to lock your printer to a single PC and make it useless if it's ever stolen. - Optional encoding
With the IDP Smart-51 printer, you can choose from a variety of options to combine with your photo ID card application with magnetic stripe, contact (ISO 7816-compliant), and contactless (MIFARE, DESFIRE, and iClass) encoding for the optimal scalable solution for your organization. - Optional dual-sided printing
If you want to maximize the real estate on both sides of your ID cards, choose the field-upgradeable Smart-51 Flipper unit for dual-sided printing. View the IDP Smart-51 Dual-Sided Printer. - Optional card lamination
Increase card security and durability with lamination. Not only does laminate protect cards from physical wear and tear; it also deters tampering and forgery. Whether your card application requires laminate patches or holographic film, the Smart-51 Lamination Module exceptional results.
Ideal Applications
- Employee IDs
- Access control
- Government
- Transportation
- Membership / loyalty / gift
| Card Sizes Accepted | CR80 - standard PVC, PET or Composite PVC (CR80 is the size of a standard credit card) |
|---|---|
| Card Thickness Accepted | 15-40 mil |
| Printer Color Capability | Color & monochrome printing |
| Print Resolution DPI | 300 DPI |
| Printer Includes | USB cable Power cords CD with printer drivers, manuals & utility programs |
| Input Hopper Capacity | 100 (200 with hopper door open) |
| Interface | USB |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 7 (32- & 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- & 64-bit), Windows 10 (32- & 64-bit); Mac OS, Linux |
| Printer Options | Encoding:
Ethernet connectivity |
| Output Hopper Capacity | 40 |
| Printing Speeds (sec/card) | 5 seconds (monochrome (K) single-sided card) 17 seconds (full-color (YMCKO) single-sided card) |
| Printing Capability | Single side |
| Warranty | 2-year unlimited printhead warranty |
| Weight & Dimensions | 10 lbs (4.5 kg), 6.5'' x 15.4'' x 8.3'' (165mm x 390mm x 210mm) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the print speed of the IDP Smart-51S printer?
The IDP Smart-51S produces up to 212 full-color ID cards per hour, making it an excellent choice for small- to mid-size card issuance programs. This high-speed performance is coupled with a substantially larger card loading capacity of up to 200 cards when the cover is opened, allowing for reliable, worry-free batch printing.
Does the Smart-51S support dual-sided printing?
The Smart-51S model is single-sided by default, but it's field-upgradeable with the optional Smart-51 Flipper unit if you want to maximize card real estate with dual-sided printing. This flexibility allows you to start with single-sided printing and upgrade later as your organization's needs grow.
What connectivity options does the IDP Smart-51S offer?
The Smart-51S features both USB and Ethernet connectivity, allowing you to integrate it into your network infrastructure or connect directly to a single computer. The standard USB connectivity combined with Ethernet support makes it easy to set your printing process in motion quickly and conveniently.
Can the Smart-51S encode magnetic stripe or smart cards?
Yes, the Smart-51S supports optional encoding capabilities including magnetic stripe, contact (ISO 7816-compliant), and contactless (MIFARE, DESFIRE, and iClass) encoding. These optional modules allow you to create a scalable solution that meets your organization's specific security and access control requirements.
What security features are built into the Smart-51S printer?
The Smart-51S includes built-in password protection with administrator and user authentication levels to heighten scalable security for your printing program. Additionally, the printer's computer authentication capabilities allow you to lock the device to a single PC, making it useless if stolen.
Is lamination available for the Smart-51S, and what are its benefits?
Yes, the optional Smart-51 Lamination Module is available to increase card security and durability with laminate patches or holographic film. Lamination protects cards from physical wear and tear while deterring tampering and forgery, making it ideal for high-security applications like government and access control credentials.