IDP SMART-31 Duplex ID Card Printer

The IDP SMART-31 Duplex ID Card Printer is a high-performance direct-to-card printing solution designed for organizations that require dependable, professional-quality dual-sided credential issuance with flexible upgrade and encoding capabilities. Built for businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, government agencies, membership organizations, and access control environments, the SMART-31 combines fast print speeds, advanced card technology support, and scalable functionality in a compact and user-friendly desktop design.

Using dye-sublimation and thermal transfer printing technology, the SMART-31 produces vibrant, edge-to-edge credentials at 300 dpi color resolution with support for enhanced monochrome resolutions up to 1200 dpi for sharp text, detailed barcodes, and fine-line graphics. Dual-sided printing allows organizations to maximize card space by printing schedules, terms and conditions, branding, security elements, or additional credential information on the back of the card without sacrificing front-side design quality.

The printer delivers high-speed performance capable of producing up to 156 full-color single-sided cards per hour and efficient dual-sided card issuance for employee badges, student IDs, visitor credentials, membership cards, and secure access applications. Its compact footprint, front-loading card hopper, and simplified LED-button operation make it well suited for front desk issuance environments, administrative offices, and decentralized badge printing applications.

Built for evolving credential programs, the SMART-31 supports a broad range of optional encoding technologies and modular upgrades. Organizations can add magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, Ethernet connectivity, and optional security features as operational requirements expand. The printer also supports optional UV printing functionality for additional low-cost visual security enhancements.

The SMART-31 incorporates IDP’s FINE™ Imaging Technology to improve image quality, color reproduction, and print consistency for professional-looking credentials. Its durable construction, easy ribbon installation, and simplified maintenance help organizations maintain efficient and dependable badge issuance workflows.

Printer Options & Configuration Details

• Encoding Options: Optional magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, and contactless smart card encoding are available depending on the selected configuration.
• Lamination: Inline lamination is not supported directly on the SMART-31 platform.
• Modularity & Upgrade Path: Factory-configured duplex printing with optional Ethernet and encoding upgrades available depending on configuration.
• Connectivity & System Integration: USB connectivity is standard, with optional Ethernet connectivity available for networked issuance environments.

The IDP SMART-31 Duplex ID Card Printer is an excellent solution for organizations seeking affordable and scalable dual-sided credential printing with fast performance, flexible encoding support, and professional edge-to-edge print quality.

Also available under manufacturer part numbers: 651528, 651540

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