IDP SMART-51 Duplex ID Card Printer Bundle

The IDP SMART-51 Duplex ID Card Printer Bundle is a professional-grade ID card issuance solution built for organizations that require fast, reliable, and high-quality dual-sided badge printing in a complete package. Built around the SMART-51D platform from IDP Americas, this bundle is ideal for businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, government agencies, membership organizations, and corporate offices producing employee IDs, student badges, visitor credentials, loyalty cards, and access control cards. The SMART-51 series is designed for mid- to high-volume printing environments where durability, print quality, and scalability are essential.

At the center of the system is the SMART-51 Duplex direct-to-card printer, which uses dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology to produce vibrant, edge-to-edge credentials at 300 dpi color resolution, with monochrome printing support up to 1200 dpi. The SMART-51 platform incorporates IDP’s FINE™ imaging technology for sharp text, detailed graphics, and enhanced print clarity while supporting print speeds of over 200 full-color cards per hour. Dual-sided printing allows organizations to maximize card space for barcodes, security features, branding, and additional cardholder information.

As a complete ID card printer bundle, this package is designed to provide organizations with the essential tools needed to begin issuing credentials quickly and efficiently. Depending on the selected bundle or system configuration, the package may include ID card software, a USB camera or webcam, ribbon, blank PVC cards, cleaning supplies, Ethernet connectivity, and additional accessories required for complete card issuance workflows. Some configurations may also include encoding modules, upgraded software editions, or advanced security printing features.

The SMART-51 platform is built with a rugged metal frame construction designed for long-term durability in demanding issuance environments. The printer supports advanced security features including customizable UV printing, optional physical locking mechanisms, and optional keyed consumables for enhanced credential protection. It also offers flexible encoding support for organizations using magnetic stripe, contact smart card, or contactless RFID technologies. Optional inline lamination modules are available on select configurations for increased card durability and security.

Community feedback frequently highlights the SMART-51 series as a dependable “workhorse” printer for organizations with ongoing card issuance needs, especially in education and enterprise environments with higher print volumes.

Printer Options & Configuration Details

• Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, MIFARE®, DESFire®, iCLASS®, and Prox encoding options are available depending on the selected printer configuration.
• Lamination: Optional inline lamination modules are available on select SMART-51 configurations for enhanced card durability and security.
• Modularity & Upgrade Path: The SMART-51 platform supports modular upgrades including Ethernet connectivity, duplex printing, encoding modules, laminating modules, rear stackers, and security features depending on the model selected.
• Connectivity & System Integration: USB connectivity is standard, with optional Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and SNMPv3 support available depending on the selected bundle configuration.

The IDP SMART-51 Duplex Bundle is an excellent solution for organizations seeking a scalable and professional ID card system with advanced print quality, flexible security features, and complete card issuance capabilities in one package.

Actual items included vary based on the selected bundle, system, or package configuration.

Also available under manufacturer part numbers: 651399B, 651406B

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