IDP SMART-51 Simplex ID Card Printer

The IDP SMART-51 Simplex ID Card Printer is a professional-grade direct-to-card printing solution built for organizations that require durable, high-quality single-sided ID cards with efficient performance. Part of the SMART-51 series from IDP Americas, this printer is widely used in corporate offices, schools, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and membership organizations for producing employee badges, student IDs, visitor passes, and secure access cards.

The SMART-51 Simplex 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. It incorporates IDP’s FINE™ imaging technology to deliver crisp text, detailed graphics, and consistent image quality across every card. The printer is designed for speed and efficiency, producing full-color cards quickly while maintaining professional-grade output suitable for everyday issuance environments.

Built with a rugged metal frame construction, the SMART-51 is engineered for long-term reliability in mid- to high-volume card issuance environments. It supports optional security features such as UV printing, physical locking mechanisms, and keyed consumables to help protect supplies and printed credentials. The platform also supports a wide range of encoding options for organizations using magnetic stripe, contact smart card, or contactless RFID technologies.

Printer Options & Configuration Details

• Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, MIFARE®, DESFire®, iCLASS®, and Prox encoding options depending on configuration
• Lamination: Optional inline lamination modules available on select SMART-51 configurations
• Modularity & Upgrade Path: Supports field upgrades including duplex printing, encoding modules, lamination modules, Ethernet connectivity, and security enhancements depending on model selection
• Connectivity & System Integration: USB connectivity standard, with optional Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and SNMPv3 support depending on configuration

The IDP SMART-51 Simplex is an excellent choice for organizations seeking a scalable and dependable ID card printer with strong print quality, flexible security features, and upgrade paths that support future growth.

Also available under manufacturer part numbers: 651398, 651404

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