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​IDP Smart 51 ID Card Printer

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​IDP Smart 51 ID Card Printer
​IDP Smart 51 ID Card Printer
​IDP Smart 51 ID Card Printer
​IDP Smart 51 ID Card Printer
​IDP Smart 51 ID Card Printer

The IDP Smart 51 ID Card Printer is one of the most reliable and efficient ID card printers on the market, designed for businesses that need to produce professional-quality photo ID cards, staff badges, and access control cards. Perfect for medium-large sized businesses looking to scale their production quickly.

  • Printing Technology: Dye-Sublimation
  • Print Resolution: 300dpi
  • Card Feeding: Automatic
  • Print Speed: Print Up To 212 Cards/Hour
  • Card Compatibility: Standard CR80
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​IDP Smart 51 Card Printer

The IDP 51 Built specifically for producing high-quality ID cards, this IDP Smart 51 features 300dpi printing resolution helping with your plastic card designs. The dye-sublimation printer technology utilises heat with your ribbons to directly transfer your designs onto the surface of your cards.

It comes standard as single-sided but also features a double-sided (also known as dual-sided) upgrade as well as a bundle or laminator if required. Additionally, if you require access control cards, the Smart 51 printer also offers a magnetic stripe encoder or a contactless smart card encoder depending on the printer variation.  This is ideal for businesses that want to enhance security measures therefore preventing unauthorised access.

With increased print speeds of up to 212 full-colour cards per hour, this smart printer is ideal for medium-large sized organisations that are looking to enhance their printing process. The IDP also offers monochrome printing of up to 720 cards per hour in multiple different single-colours such as blue, black, red, white, gold and more. You are able to simply scale your production with an input hopper of 100 / 200 (with cover open) and output hopper of 100, making it ideal for independent printing.

The IDP Smart 51 prints to standard CR80 credit card size making it ideal for producing ID cards and event passes. Easily print to the edge of a card leaving no white borders.


Features and Benefits:

  • Produce High-Quality CR80 Sized Cards Using Enhanced FINE™ Imaging Technology
  • Input Hopper 100 /200 | Output Hopper 100
  • Full Colour & Monochrome Card Printing
  • Reduced Printing Noise
  • Card Types: PET, PVC & Composite PVC
  • Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, 9, 10 & MacOS
  • USB Standard Connectivity (Optional Ethernet Upgrade)
  • 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty (*3 Years for Printhead)

Please note, the IDP Smart 50 is discontinued, so we highly recommend the Smart 50 as a direct replacement.

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IDP Smart 51 | Brochure & Spec Sheet (English) 308.03KiB
IDP Smart 51 | User Manual (English) 5.06MiB
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IDP 51 Card Printing Product Overview


Designed specifically for enhanced print quality and detailed text, the IDP Smart 51 printer is ideal for single sided or dual sided printing requirements. With 5 seconds per card (full-colour) and 17 seconds (monochrome), this printer is perfect for larger businesses needing quick scalability. With simplicity built in mind, this is an easy to use printer for beginners as well as more advanced users.




Printer Bundle

IDP Smart 51 Bundle


Are you in need of easy printing straight out of the box? The IDP Smart 51 bundle is designed to help improve your production. with everything needed like consumables to get your started.

What's Included:

Optional Encoding


Improving your security measures is a must if you want to prevent unauthorised access and protect confidential information. This printer offers magnetic stripe encoding and contactless encoding.


Magnetic Stripe Encoding


Encode your magnetic stripe cards during the printing process easily for enhanced security and seamless access control in your organisation or business.

Contactless (MIFARE) Encoding


Enhance your cards with access control features through MIFARE smart card encoding, the perfect choice for encoding access control cards.

Compatible Colour Printer Ribbons


Printer ribbons are essential if you want to print your card designs onto your blank cards. We offer a range of both monochrome and full colour ribbons for you to choose from. 


IDP SMART 31 and 51 659367 Black Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller
IDP SMART 31 and 51 659367 Black Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller
£15.95
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IDP SMART 659366 YMCKO Colour Printer Ribbon (250 Prints)
IDP SMART 659366 YMCKO Colour Printer Ribbon (250 Prints)
£55.95
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IDP SMART 31 and 51 YMCKOK Colour Printer Ribbon with Cleaning Roller 659376
IDP SMART 31 and 51 YMCKOK Colour Printer Ribbon with Cleaning Roller 659376
£55.95
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IDP SMART 31 and 51 White Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller 659370
IDP SMART 31 and 51 White Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller 659370
£44.50
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IDP SMART 31 and 51 Black and Overlay Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller
IDP SMART 31 and 51 Black and Overlay Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller
£39.50
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IDP SMART 31 and 51 Blue Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller
IDP SMART 31 and 51 Blue Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller
£39.95
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IDP SMART 31 and 51 Metallic Gold Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller
IDP SMART 31 and 51 Metallic Gold Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller
£49.95
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IDP SMART 31 and 51 Metallic Silver Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller 659373
IDP SMART 31 and 51 Metallic Silver Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller 659373
£49.95
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IDP SMART 31 and 51 Red Monochrome Printer Ribbon with Cleaning Roller
IDP SMART 31 and 51 Red Monochrome Printer Ribbon with Cleaning Roller
£39.95
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IDP SMART 31 and 51 Scratch Off Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller
IDP SMART 31 and 51 Scratch Off Monochrome Printer Ribbon With Cleaning Roller
£52.99
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IDP SMART 51 Clear Laminate Film 1mil (659390)
IDP SMART 51 Clear Laminate Film 1mil (659390)
£63.95
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IDP SMART 31 and 51 YMCFKO UV Panel Overlay Ribbon with Cleaning Roller 659380
IDP SMART 31 and 51 YMCFKO UV Panel Overlay Ribbon with Cleaning Roller 659380
£58.95
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Compatible Blank White ID Cards


Print your designs onto our high quality cards for the best results. We supply a range of plastic ID cards that are perfect for use with your IDP Smart 51. Choose from our broad range of plastic ID cards to suit your needs, or opt for our more sustainable card solutions..

FOTODEK® Biodegradable Blank White Cards (Pack of 100)
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FOTODEK® Biodegradable Blank White Cards (Pack of 100)
£17.00
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FOTODEK® Blank White PVC Cards 760 Micron (Pack of 100)
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FOTODEK® Blank White PVC Cards 760 Micron (Pack of 100)
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FOTODEK® Blank White PVC Cards 480 micron (Pack of 100)
FOTODEK® Blank White PVC Cards 480 micron (Pack of 100)
£10.00
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FOTODEK® PVC Plain White Cards with Hi-Co Magstripe 4000 OE (Pack of 100)
FOTODEK® PVC Plain White Cards with Hi-Co Magstripe 4000 OE (Pack of 100)
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Smart 51 Frequently Asked Questions


What is the difference between the IDP Smart 31 and the Smart 51 printer?


The user-friendly Smart 51 offers faster print speeds, a larger input/output hopper, and improved print quality with enhanced FINE™ Imaging Technology compared to the Smart 31, making it more suitable for medium to large organisations.




Can the IDP print on both sides of a card?


The printer comes standard as single-sided, btu we offer double-sided printing as an option. It also comes with an option for a double-sided laminator, offering advanced protection and preventing unwanted damage.




What encoding options are best for my business?


This entirely comes down to your requirements, if you're looking for contact between readers and other access control systems, we highly recommend magnetic stripe or contact encoder. Alternatively, the contactless encoder allows for a more seamless entry through confidential areas.




What card types can I print with the IDP Smart 51?


The Smart 51 supports CR80-sized PVC, PET, and composite PVC cards, perfect for ID cards, membership cards, and event passes.




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