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IDP Smart 21S ID Card Printer Overview The IDP Smart 21S is a compact, entry-level printer built for small organisations, schools and clubs that want to print ID cards in-house without a big upfront cost. It offers single sided card printing in 24 seconds for full colour and just 6 seconds for monochrome.Compatible ribbons: IDP Smart 21 ribbons. How It Prints The Smart 21S uses direct-to-card printing. Direct-to-card printing works by pressing the printer ribbon directly against the surface of the card as it passes under the printhead, transferring colour or black text straight onto the card in a single pass. It's the same principle as a thermal transfer label printer, just applied to a plastic card instead of paper. Because the printhead sits right against the card, it's fast and inexpensive per card. The Smart-21 feeds one PVC card at a time, fed in by hand, so it suits steady, on-demand printing rather than large unattended batches. It prints up to 150 full-colour cards an hour or 600 in monochrome, at up to 1200 dpi, which is sharp enough for photo IDs, logos and small text without looking soft or pixelated. SmartMark comes as standard with most IDP printers. This is a visible security overlay that can be customised with your own text, logo or design, making a card harder to convincingly copy or tamper with. An optional Kensington lock can also add physical security if the printer's sitting somewhere accessible rather than in a locked office. Is This the Right Printer for You? This printer doesn't encode cards and it's not suited to access control cards with an embedded chip, the chip can damage the printhead over time. If you need to encode magnetic stripe or contactless cards for door access, look at the IDP Smart 31 instead. If you're printing straightforward photo ID, membership or visitor cards without encoding, the IDP Smart ID card printer range is an excellent choice. It's one of the easiest-to-use card printers on the market and makes printing staff ID cards a really straightforward process. Software and Compatibility A free copy of EasyBadge Lite card design software comes included with this printer, which is Windows-only, as is the ID printer itself. Please note: ribbons and blank cards aren't included with this printer. Add compatible consumables to your order so you're ready to print as soon as it arrives. Key Features: Direct-to-card, single-sided printing Hand-fed card feeder Print speeds up to 150 full-colour cards/hour, 600 monochrome cards/hour Resolution up to 1200dpi SmartMark visible security overlay, customisable, included as standard Optional Kensington lock Dimensions: approx. 179mm x 169mm x 259mm Weight: 2.7kg 2-year manufacturer warranty (3-year optional extension available; printhead covered for 3 years) Includes EasyBadge Lite design software (Windows only, 100 record limit) Compatible with Windows only What's Included: ..

IDP Smart-31 ID Card Printer Overview The IDP Smart 31 is a straightforward, entry-level card printer built for small businesses, schools, and organisations printing less than 100 high-quality ID cards at a time. How It Prints The Smart 31 uses IDP's FINE™ imaging technology to produce full-colour or monochrome cards with sharp detail at up to 156 full-colour cards an hour. It's built for standard photo ID: staff badges, membership cards and visitor passes, printed directly onto the card surface. A small, deliberate border stays around the edge of every card too, protecting the printhead so print quality stays sharp and consistent, card after card. With the right card design, this border is barely noticeable, and at a 300 dpi minimum, your cards look great fresh off the printer and for years afterwards. Please note: The Smart 31 can take optional magnetic stripe, contact and contactless encoding modules, so it can encode access control cards. As a direct-to-card printer it prints best on flat cards: the chip or aerial inside an access control card can leave small blemishes as the card passes the printhead. If you need edge-to-edge print on chip cards, a retransfer printer gives a cleaner finish. Choosing the Right Variant The Smart 31 comes in three configurations. The 31S is single-sided, the standard starting point for most organisations. The 31D adds double-sided printing if you need information on both sides of the card. The 31R is a rewritable, monochrome-only version: instead of using a ribbon, it wipes and reprints the same card up to 500 times, which is a useful option for temporary passes or visitor badges that change constantly, since it removes the ongoing ribbon cost entirely. Security That Punches Above Its Price PC authentication locks the printer to a specific machine, so it's no use to anyone if it's stolen, and USB data is encrypted as standard. UV ink printing adds an image or text only visible under UV light, and a customisable SmartMark watermark, using your own text, image, or logo, sits under a transparent overlay for an extra visible layer of security. With all of the built-in security, cloning a Smart 31 card convincingly is genuinely difficult. Software and Compatibility A free copy of EasyBadge Lite comes included, limited to 100 records and Windows only. If you need Mac compatibility or a higher record limit, cardPresso is the better fit and is sold separately. The printer itself connects over USB as standard, with Ethernet available as an upgrade, and it's compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10, Mac OS, and Linux. Please note: ribbon and blank cards aren't included with this printer. Add compatible consumables to your order so you're ready to print as soon as it arrives. Key Features: Direct-to-card printing, FINE™ imaging technology Print speeds up to 156 full-colour cards/hour (approx. 23 seconds per card) Available as single-sided (31S), double-sided (3..

IDP Smart-51S Single-Sided ID Card Printer Overview The IDP Smart-51S is a mid-range, single-sided direct-to-card printer built for organisations that issue ID cards regularly and need reliable output without constant operator attention. It suits HR teams, membership clubs, schools, and anyone running a medium-volume card production programme. Print quality and speed that keep pace with your workload The Smart-51S uses dye-sublimation with IDP's Enhanced FINE™ Imaging Technology to produce full-colour photo ID cards at 300 dpi, edge to edge across the full CR80 card face. Monochrome resolution steps up to 600 or 1200 dpi for text, barcodes, and line detail that reads cleanly under a scanner. Speed is where the Smart 51 stands apart from lighter-duty card printers. Full-colour YMCKO cards print at up to 212 cards per hour. Switch to a monochrome ribbon and that rises to 720 cards per hour. That throughput is useful when you need to issue a large run of single-colour access control badges or membership cards quickly. Every card comes out dry and ready to hand over; there is no waiting for inks to cure. The input hopper holds 100 cards with the lid closed and opens to 200, so a sizeable batch runs unattended. The 40-card removable front output hopper keeps finished cards organised, and individual cards can be hand-fed when you only need one or two. Upgrade options and encoding The Smart-51S ships as a single-sided, USB-connected printer. Optional upgrades are all field-installable, so you can add capability as your programme grows rather than buying a new printer. Dual-sided printing. A flipper module converts the 51S to the 51D, printing colour on the front and black on the back in a single pass. If cards also need lamination for daily handling, the IDP Smart 51L is available separately as a ready-configured dual-sided model with the lamination module installed. Ethernet. USB is standard. Ethernet connects the printer to a shared network so multiple users can send jobs without physically accessing the machine. Encoding. Magnetic stripe encoding writes to ISO 7811 tracks for door access and time-and-attendance systems. Contactless smart card encoding covers MIFARE and other ISO 14443 formats for proximity access control cards and contactless passes. Security printing. The SmartMark feature prints a custom visible watermark, which can be text, a logo, or an image of your choice, into the overlay panel at no extra ribbon cost. UV printing adds a covert image to the card that only appears under ultraviolet light. Either feature on its own deters casual copying; both together make a card significantly harder to clone. Please note: This printer is not currently compatible with Windows 11. It supports Windows 7, 8, and 10, plus macOS and Linux. Specification table Specification Detail Print modeSingle-sided (dual-sided via field-upgrade) Print technologyDye-sublimation direct-to-card ..

IDP Smart 51D Dual-Sided ID Card Printer Overview Teams producing staff badges, student IDs, membership cards or access control badges on a single-sided printer have to flip and re-feed every card by hand. The IDP Smart 51D removes that step entirely. Its built-in flipper module handles front-and-back printing automatically in a single pass, so your team loads cards once and collects finished, two-sided credentials from the output hopper. It is IDP Corporation's mid-range ID card printer platform, built on the proven Smart 51 series, and it suits teams running regular batches rather than the occasional one-off double-sided card. Specifications Specification Detail Part numberIDP-651303 Print methodDirect dye-sublimation, direct-to-card (DTC) Print modeDual-sided (automatic, via flipper module) Resolution300 dpi colour & mono; 600 & 1,200 dpi mono only Print speed (YMCKO)212 cards/hour Print speed (YMCKOK dual-sided)164 cards/hour Print speed (monochrome)720 cards/hour Print areaEdge-to-edge Card sizeISO CR80 (CR79 factory option) Card thickness15 to 40 mil (0.38 to 1.0 mm) Card typesPVC, PET, Composite PVC Input hopper100 cards (200 with cover open) Output hopper40 cards front (optional 100-card rear stacker) ConnectivityUSB standard; Ethernet optional; Wi-Fi optional OS compatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux Display2-line LCD, 2 LED buttons Memory64 MB RAM Encoding optionsMagnetic stripe, contact smart card, contactless smart card (all optional) Dimensions165 × 498 × 210 mm Power48 W, free voltage (AC 100/220 V, 50 to 60 Hz) CertificationsCB, CE, FCC, KC, CCC Warranty5 years (printer); 2 years (printhead) What's Included: IDP Smart 51D dual-sided printer USB cable Power cord CD with printer drivers, manuals and utility programmes Quick install guide Print quality, speed and the metal frame behind it The Smart 51D's durable metal frame reduces vibration during printing. That matters because precise ribbon movement is what keeps colour gradients smooth and text edges sharp on a direct-to-card printer. IDP's FINE™ Imaging Technology and a new high-performance CPU optimise that ribbon movement together. So cards come out consistently across an entire batch rather than drifting in quality as the hopper empties. Print speeds are 212 full-colour cards per hour in single-sided mode (YMCKO ribbon) and 164 dual-sided colour cards per hour (YMCKOK ribbon). Monochrome-only jobs reach 720 cards per hour. At those rates, a school issuing 500 dual-sided student IDs can complete the run in around three hours. The input hopper holds 100 cards and extends to 200 when you open the cover, so longer runs don't require constant reloading. Resolution is 300 dpi for both colour and monochrome work. For mono-only jobs where fine text or barcodes need to be razor-sharp, 600 and ..

The IDP Smart BIT Ribbon Shredder is the first of its kind and provides a secure way to dispose of used ID card printer ribbons instantly. Confidential data that is printed onto an ID card is left as a trail on a used printer ribbon, so it is paramount for any business or organisation to complete this task in-house. Ease of Use The Smart BIT Shredder has two-speed options, a standard and fast mode shredding speed depending on the user's requirements. It is incredibly easy to use, taking just 60 seconds to set up. The auto-stop feature means the machine will automatically stop once the job has been completed or when the waste bag is full, saving valuable time. Twisted Micro-Cut Technology The Smart BIT Shredder’s unique twist and cut motion shreds the ribbon into tiny unrecognisable particles. Once shredded, the particle sizes are approximately 2.5mm, meaning they are unreadable and unable to be put back together. Once the waste bag is full, just empty this into a standard waste bin and restart the process. Flexibility The lightweight design means the shredder can easily move from location to location. The machine will fit nicely onto a standard office desktop space in terms of size. Compatibility The big plus point for the Smart Bit shredder and the reason we believe it will be one of our best-selling products is the fact that it is not restricted to just IPD Smart ribbons. The shredder is fully compatible with all leading printer manufacturer brands and can shred dye-sub, wax and resin ribbons from 60mm to 90mm. However, it is not advisable to put lamination films into the machine. Speed The Smart BIT can shred up to 20 meters of ribbon per minute when opting for the fast mode. That’s an incredible 1,200 meters an hour. Bin Capacity There is no need for the user to continually return to the machine to empty a ribbon once shredded. The catch basin has enough space for up to 6 shredded ribbons, working of 6x 250 imprints per ribbon...

IDP Smart 31 ID Card Printer Bundle Overview The IDP Smart 31 Printer Bundle gives an organisation everything it needs to start printing professional ID cards from day one. It brings together the IDP Smart 31S single-sided card printer, card production software, a full-colour YMCKO ribbon and 200 blank PVC cards in one order. The Smart 31S is the entry point to the IDP Smart card printers range. It is built for schools, public sector bodies, housing associations, corporate offices and any organisation printing staff ID, membership cards, student passes or visitor badges in-house at low to moderate volumes. IDP Corporation backs the Smart 31S with a 5-year manufacturer warranty, one of the longest offered by any card printer manufacturer in its class. Specifications Specification Detail Our Part Number36-2030-CE-BUN Printer ModelIDP Smart 31S (IDP-651459) Print TechnologyDirect dye-sublimation Print AreaEdge-to-edge Print Resolution300dpi (colour & mono), 600 & 1200dpi (mono only) Full Colour Speed (YMCKO)156 cards/hour (23 sec/card) Monochrome Speed720 cards/hour (5 sec/card) Input Hopper80 cards Output Hopper25 cards Card SizeISO CR80 (54 × 86mm) Card Thickness0.38mm (15mil) to 0.76mm (30mil) Card TypesPVC, PET, Composite PVC ConnectivityUSB (Ethernet optional upgrade) OS CompatibilityWindows 10/11 (64-bit), Mac OS, Linux Dual-Sided PrintingOptional upgrade via flipper module Printer Warranty5-year printer / 3-year printhead Printer Dimensions172 × 377 × 190mm What’s Included: IDP Smart 31S ID Card Printer (IDP-651459) Card production software: CardExchange Go (PC) or Cardpresso XXS (Mac) 1 full-colour YMCKO ribbon, 250 prints (IDP-659366) 200 blank white PVC cards (336-8000) Getting started: what the bundle gives you This printer comes with everything you need to start printing ID cards the day your printer arrives, including software, a ribbon and cards. The YMCKO ribbon handles full-colour printing with photo ID, logos and colour backgrounds. The 200 blank PVC cards are standard CR80, the same footprint as a bank card, so they fit straight into lanyards, badge holders and card readers. The card production software, CardExchange Go for PC or Cardpresso XXS for Mac, covers card design and printing without needing additional tools. The Smart 31S uses an 80-card input hopper with automatic feeding, so you can load a batch and let it run without attending each card. At 156 full-colour cards per hour, it moves through a typical school or office issue run without becoming a bottleneck. For monochrome printing, such as names, barcodes and simple text onto pre-coloured cards, it reaches 720 cards per hour. The single LED button keeps daily operation simple. SmartMark security and UV printing The Smart 31S includes SmartMark, IDP’s built-in security feature. SmartMark applies ..

Introducing the IDP Smart 51 secure GDPR ID card printer, a cutting-edge solution that sets a new standard for card printing security. With an array of enhanced security features specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of GDPR, this printer takes your data protection to the next level. Unlike any other card printer on the market, it ensures that only authorised personnel can access your cards and prevents unauthorised individuals from tampering with printer ribbons containing confidential data. Furthermore, it significantly reduces the risk of printer theft, safeguarding your valuable equipment and sensitive information. Compatible ribbons: IDP Smart 51 ribbons. Meticulously crafted using highly reliable components, it incorporates a state-of-the-art CPU for unparalleled performance. The printer's user-friendly design, inspired by the acclaimed SMART-70 model, offers intuitive operation and seamless integration into your existing card printing infrastructure. Designed to adapt to the evolving needs of your organisation, the SMART-51 provides versatile options for customisation. It offers an upgrade path that allows you to start with single-side printing (51S) and seamlessly transition to dual-side printing (51D) or dual-side printing with lamination (51L) as your requirements expand. The SMART-51L also features IDP's patented Direct Lamination technology, revolutionising the industry with its ability to reduce heat-up time, conserve energy and optimise the application of laminate to the card, ensuring superior durability and security. In addition to its exceptional security features, the IDP Smart 51 offers peace of mind with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. This warranty reflects the confidence IDP has in the quality and reliability of their product, guaranteeing your investment and ensuring long-term satisfaction. Whether you need to print employee ID cards, access control badges or other types of identification, the IDP Smart 51 secure GDPR ID card printer is the ideal choice. With its unrivaled security features, seamless adaptability and superior print performance, it empowers your organisation to produce professional-grade, secure identification cards with ease and confidence. Trust IDP's decades of experience and innovation to protect your valuable data and streamline your card printing processes. Features: Enhanced security features designed to meet GDPR requirements Prevention of unauthorised tampering Reduced risk of printer theft CPU for unparalleled performance Single-sided printing or dual-side printing or dual-side printing with lamination Patented Direct Lamination technology for heat-up time reduction 5-year manufacturer warranty Print Speed: Monochrome: 720 cards per hour YMCKO: 212 cards per hour..

Fast printing and low-cost consumables ensure the IDP Smart 51L is economical to run with full-colour cards costing around 12p each to print.  The printer accepts various card types, including PVC, composite PVC and PET in standard credit card size with a thickness tolerance between 15mil to 40mil, including a standard credit card thickness of 30 mil (760 micron).    IDP's FINE™ Imaging Technology gives high-quality print quality, ensuring bright colours and clear definition on skin tones for ID cards.  Crisp edges also ensure that barcodes and fine line print can be easily read. Ribbons are cost-effective and easy to install.  The auto ribbon search function prevents ribbon wastage and automatically detects the new ribbon, adjusting the settings automatically.  The printer will also let you know when your ribbon is running low so you can ensure you order more before you run out. The sleek design and quiet print cycle of the Smart 51L make it an ideal printer for a reception desk or office environment. Please note that this printer cannot currently be used on a PC that runs Windows 11...

About the IDP SMART 70 Series Single Sided Card Printer 651159 Introducing the latest printer from IDP, the SMART-70 Series. A fully modular printer, which allows the user to custom build a system to their exact requirements, upgrading to additional modules as required.Compatible ribbons: IDP Smart 70 ribbons. The SMART-70 Series is a high capacity card printer, ideally suited to users that require large print runs.  The printer is very durable, with a metal frame, shaft and bearings. The 2-line LED indicator screen provides a helpful user interface, making set up and operation straightforward notifying the user when the ribbon needs changing, when cards are running low or card hopper is full, for example.  The basic system is comprised of the printer module, 500 card input hopper and 100 card output stacker.  Additional upgrade modules available are: Flipper: for dual sided printing Laminator: instant, direct heating Encoder (coming soon): Magnetic strip, contact & contactless smart card encoder and 1D & 2D barcode reader 500 card Output Hopper: Scratch free design..

About the IDP SMART 70 Series Single Sided Card Printer 651159 Introducing the latest printer from IDP, the SMART-70 Series.  A fully modular printer allows the user to custom builds a system to their exact requirements, upgrading to additional modules as required. The SMART-70 Series is a high-capacity card printer, ideally suited to users that require large print runs.  The printer is very durable, with a metal frame, shaft and bearings. The 2-line LED indicator screen provides a helpful user interface, making set-up and operation straightforward, notifying the user when the ribbon needs changing, when cards are running low, or the card hopper is full, for example.  The basic system comprises the printer module, 500 card input hopper and 100 card output stacker.  Additional upgrade modules available are: Flipper – for dual-sided printing Laminator – instant, direct heating Encoder (coming soon) – Magnetic strip, contact & contactless smart card encoder and 1D & 2D barcode reader 500 card Output Hopper – Scratch-free design..

IDP Smart-81 Retransfer ID Card Printer Designed for high-volume card printing, this IDP Smart-81 retransfer printer can produce extremely high quality ID cards and badges with ease. The retransfer printing technology firstly prints colour onto a thin substrate, which is then transferred onto your cards, making it an ideal solution for full card coverage and vibrant professional looking designs. Compatible ribbons: IDP Smart 81 ribbons. With a diverse range of applications to choose from such as lamination modules, connectivity (WiFi, USB and Ethernet), encoding (Mag Stripe, Contact/Contactless) and more, you can personalise this printer specifically to your requirements. This makes the printer ideal for standard durable identification cards, as well as advanced access control cards.  Equipped with a 200-card input hopper, you are able to produce full-colour (YMCK) cards up to an impressive 600 dpi. As an alternative, the Smart-81 ID Card Printer also supports monochrome printing up to 1200 dpi. It also offers single-sided or dual-sided printing which allows you to print on both sides of your CR80 cards.  IDP's Rapid Retransfer Printing technology (Also Known as RRP) provides the fastest ready to print metric in printer market with it's advanced power-on feature. Simply print a single coloured card in 25 seconds or 43 seconds for dual-sided. It's versatile but sleek design is perfect for printing from any environment.   Features and Benefits: Rapid Retransfer Card Printer Technology (Dye-Sublimation / Retransfer) Fast Print Speeds up to 144 Card Per Hour (Full Colour) Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, MacOS Industries Fastest Ready to Print Metric Card Compatibility: PVC, PET, PC, Composite PVC Compatible with YMC, YMCK, YMCKK, Clear or Hologram Film Dimensions: 460 mm W x 224 mm L x 310 mm H   Optional Features: Physical and Electronic Lock Upgraded WiFi Connectivity Highly Advanced Security Encoding Options to Enhance Security Features (Contactless Smart Card Encoding or Magnetic Stripe Encoding) Double-Sided Upgrade..