IDP Smart 51 ID Card Printer

Print Technology: Dye-sublimation, edge-to-edge printing

Print Resolution:
Color: 300 dpi
Monochrome: Up to 1200 dpi (FINE™ Imaging)

Print Speeds:
Monochrome: Up to 720 cards/hour
Full-color (YMCKO, single-sided): ~17 seconds per card (~212 cards/hour)
Full-colour (YMCKOK, dual-sided): ~22 seconds per card (~164 cards/hour)

Card Input Hopper:
100 cards standard
Expandable to 200 cards with lid open

Card Output Hopper:
40 cards front output
Optional 100-card rear output available

Card Types Supported: CR80 (ISO ID-1), PVC, composite PVC cards
Card Thickness: 0.38 mm to 1.00 mm (15 mil to 40 mil)

Connectivity:
Standard USB 2.0
Optional Ethernet (LAN) module

Encoding Options (Optional):
Magnetic stripe encoder (HiCo/LoCo)
Contact smart card encoder
Contactless smart card encoder (MIFARE®, DESFire®, etc.)

Lamination Support:
Optional with Smart‑51L model
Supports patch & overlay film for enhanced durability/security

Security Features:
Kensington-style lock slots
UV printing and holographic lamination support

Printer Upgradeability:
Single-sided (Smart‑51S) field-upgradable to dual-sided (Smart‑51D) or laminated (Smart‑51L)

Software Compatibility: Windows drivers included; compatible with most ID card design software

Dimensions (approx.): 172mm (W) × 377mm (L) × 190mm (H)

Weight: 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs)

Warranty:
3 years on printer
2 years or 20,000 cards on printhead (whichever comes first)