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IDP Smart 51 ID Card Printer

SKU 0005-60-51S-01
Original price £825.00 - Original price £1,395.00
Original price
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£825.00 - £1,395.00
Current price £825.00
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Place your order within for same day despatch. Spend £100+ and enjoy FREE Mainland Britain delivery.

Fast‑track your ID card issuance with Smart‑51—up to 200 full‑colour cards per hour.

Designed for medium‑volume operations like universities, offices and healthcare facilities. The Smart‑51 delivers crisp, edge‑to‑edge image quality, fast issuance, and upgraded flexibility to match your needs.

 Core Features & Advantages

Durable, Reliable Build

  • Metal‑frame chassis ensures long life and resistance to shipping and heavy use.
  • Covered by a three‑year reduce‑down warranty, with optional extended plans.

Outstanding Print Quality

  • Uses IDP’s FINE™ Imaging Technology at 300 dpi (colour), up to 1200 dpi (mono) for sharp images and text.
  • Edge‑to‑edge printing with direct to card technology for standard pvc plastic cards.

Speed & Efficiency

  • Full‑colour single‑sided cards: ~17 sec/card (~212 cards/hour).
  • Dual‑sided YMCKOK: ~22 sec/card (~164 cards/hour).
  • Monochrome cards: up to 720 cards/hour.
  • Large input hopper: (100 cards standard, up to 200 with lid open) supports batch printing.

Modular & Upgradeable

  • Choose single‑ or dual‑sided units; field‑upgradeable from simplex (51S) to duplex (51D) and laminator (51L).
  • Add Ethernet connectivity, mag stripe encoding, contact or contactless smart modules, or lamination(optional with 51L).

Perfect for:

Corporate IDs, access‑control badges, student and staff cards, loyalty cards, conference/event badge printing, healthcare credentials, and more.

  • Small to medium businesses and campus environments seeking flexibility, speed, and quality.
  • Teams that need modular upgrades over time (adding lamination, smart encoding or networking).

Specifications

Feature

Description

Print Method

Dye‑sublimation, edge-to-edge

Resolution

Color: 300 dpi; Mono: up to 1200 dpi

Speeds (approx.)

Mono: 5 sec/card; YMCKO: 17 sec/card; YMCKOK (duplex): 22 sec/card

Hopper Capacity

100 cards (200 with lid open)

Output Hopper

Front: 40 cards; Rear: 100 cards (optional)

Connectivity Options

USB; USB + Ethernet (optional)

Encoding

Magnetic stripe; contact; contactless smart options

Lamination

Optional (dual‑sided models only)

Physical Security

Lockable hopper options

Warranty

3‑year manufacturer warranty (printhead: 2 years)

 

 

 

Designed for medium‑volume operations like universities, offices and healthcare facilities. The Smart‑51 delivers crisp, edge‑to‑edge image quality, fast issuance, and upgraded flexibility to match your needs.

Specifications

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)

What's Included

CARDCARE PRINTER SUPPORT

Reliable support. Less downtime. Total peace of mind.

CardCare is our flexible ID card printer support service, designed to keep your printer running smoothly - whether you need basic help or full priority cover. Choose the level that fits your business and upgrade anytime as your needs grow.

From day-to-day questions to unexpected faults, CardCare gives you direct access to experienced printer specialists who know your equipment and get you back up and running fast.

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