IDP SMART-51S Single-Sided Thermal ID Card Printer

IDP SMART-51S Single-Sided Thermal ID Card Printer is a reliable and efficient solution for producing high-quality, durable ID cards, access passes, membership cards, loyalty cards, and more.

Designed for mid-to-high volume printing, the SMART-51S offers full-color (YMCKO) and monochrome printing on a single side of the card, providing a professional and cost-effective solution for businesses and organizations.

It’s equipped with edge-to-edge printing, ensuring your designs are fully printed across the entire card surface without borders or cropping.

This SMART-51S is versatile and future-proof, offering easy upgrades. It can be field-upgraded to a dual-sided printer (SMART-51D) or a dual-sided laminating printer (SMART-51L) by adding the appropriate Flipper or Laminator Modules.

Whether you need to print membership cards, employee badges, or access control cards, the SMART-51S delivers fast, high-quality results at an affordable price point.

Specifications

• Print Mode: Single-Sided (Simplex)
• Printing Technology: Direct Dye-Sublimation
• Print Area: Edge-to-Edge
• Resolution:
  • Color & Monochrome: 300 dpi
  • Monochrome only: 600 & 1200 dpi
• Print Speed:
  • Monochrome: 5 sec/card (720 cards/hour)
  • YMCKO (Full Color): Max. 17 sec/card (212 cards/hour)
• Card Feeding: Automatic
• Card Input Hopper: 100 Cards (standard) / 200 Cards (with cover open)
• Card Output Hopper: 40 Cards (front) / 100 Cards (rear, optional stacker)
• Memory: 64 MB RAM
• LCD Display: 2-Line LCD with LED Buttons for easy front-side operation
• Supported Platforms: Microsoft Windows 7/8/10, macOS, Linux
• Interfaces: USB, Ethernet, WiFi (Optional)
• Security Features: UV printing for low-cost security
• Upgradable Modules: Flipper, Laminator, Ethernet, WiFi

Features

• Single-Sided Printing: Ideal for printing on one side of the card, with both color and monochrome options available. You can achieve high-definition prints with the 300 dpi resolution.
• Edge-to-Edge Printing: The printer delivers full-color images without borders, ensuring a professional look for every card.
• High-Speed Printing: The SMART-51S prints monochrome cards in just 5 seconds and full-color cards in 17 seconds (YMCKO).
• Flexible Card Capacity: The input hopper can hold 100 cards (standard) or up to 200 cards when the lid is open. The output hopper can store 40 cards, with an option for a rear-side stacker to hold up to 100 cards.
• Upgradable Options: You can upgrade the SMART-51S with Flipper and Laminator Modules for dual-sided printing and lamination, respectively. Additional upgrades like Ethernet and WiFi modules are also available to improve network connectivity.
• UV Printing for Security: Add a layer of low-cost security to your cards with the UV printing option, which is perfect for applications like government credentials or access control.
• Support for Transparent Cards: The printer is compatible with transparent cards, making it a versatile choice for businesses that need to print cards in different materials.
• User-Friendly Interface: The 2-line LCD display and LED buttons make it easy to operate, monitor the printer’s status, and initiate cleaning cycles or other actions.
• Easy Connectivity: The SMART-51S supports USB, Ethernet, and WiFi (optional) connections, ensuring seamless integration into your network for easy printing from various systems.