IDP SMART-70 Simplex ID Card Printer with Lamination

The IDP SMART-70 Simplex ID Card Printer with Lamination is an enterprise-class ID card issuance solution engineered for organizations that require high-volume credential production with enhanced card durability and security. Built on the modular SMART-70 platform from IDP Americas, this system integrates professional single-sided direct-to-card printing with inline lamination, making it ideal for government agencies, universities, healthcare systems, corporate campuses, and centralized issuance programs producing secure employee IDs, student credentials, access control badges, and membership cards.

The SMART-70 uses dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology to produce vibrant, edge-to-edge ID cards at 300 dpi resolution, with monochrome printing support up to 1200 dpi. Designed for production-level environments, the printer delivers high-speed output while maintaining sharp image quality, crisp text, and consistent color reproduction. IDP’s FINE™ imaging technology enhances image clarity and professional presentation for demanding credential programs.

Following the printing process, the integrated inline lamination module applies a protective overlay to the card surface, helping prevent fading, scratching, wear, and tampering. The lamination system supports both clear and holographic laminate options, adding an additional layer of visual security while significantly extending card lifespan. This makes the SMART-70L especially well-suited for organizations issuing long-term credentials or cards used in high-wear environments.

One of the key strengths of the SMART-70 platform is its fully modular architecture. The system supports scalable expansion through configurable modules for encoding, dual-sided printing, high-capacity hopper systems, barcode recognition, image scanning, and advanced security enhancements. Organizations can expand the system over time to support growing issuance demands without replacing the core printer platform.

The SMART-70L is designed for continuous operation in high-volume issuance environments and includes a high-capacity 500-card input hopper for large batch printing jobs. Its rugged metal frame construction provides durability and reliability for enterprise-level production workflows.

Printer Options & Configuration Details

• Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, DESFire®, iCLASS®, Prox, NFC, barcode scanning, and image scanning modules depending on configuration
• Lamination: Integrated inline single-sided lamination with clear or holographic laminate options for enhanced durability and security
• Modularity & Upgrade Path: Fully modular architecture supporting upgrades for duplex printing, additional lamination functionality, encoding modules, expanded hopper systems, barcode recognition, image scanning, and enterprise security features
• Connectivity & System Integration: USB and Ethernet connectivity standard with enterprise-ready integration capabilities depending on configuration

The IDP SMART-70 Simplex with Lamination is an ideal solution for organizations requiring high-volume single-sided badge production with enhanced durability, scalable modular expansion, and enterprise-grade credential security.

Also available under manufacturer part numbers: IPLS, IPLO

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