Card printing
IDP SMART-81 Card Printer
PartnerIDP
Retransfer card printing that is ready in seconds, for sharp, glossy cards in single or dual-sided versions.
- cards per hour, YMCK (81S)
- 144
- cards per hour, YMCK (81S)
- retransfer printing
- 600 dpi
- retransfer printing
- cards in the input hopper
- 200
- cards in the input hopper
- max. card thickness
- 1.6 mm
- max. card thickness
SMART-81S and SMART-81D
Single-sided
SMART-81S · Single-sided
Single-sided retransfer printer, colour or mono.
What sets it apart
- Single-sided retransfer printing
- YMCK max. 25 sec per card (144 cards/hour)
- Input 200, output 100 cards
Dual-sided
SMART-81D · Dual-sided
Dual-sided retransfer printer for cards printed on both faces.
What sets it apart
- Dual-sided retransfer printing
- YMCKK max. 43 sec per card (84 cards/hour)
- Same 200-card input and 100-card output
Capabilities
Key features
Retransfer card printing from IDP.
Ready in seconds
Patented rapid retransfer heating, without a long warm-up.
Glossy, high resolution
Retransfer prints at 300 or 600 dpi with a glossy finish.
Colour and mono
YMCK and YMCKK colour ribbons, and mono printing.
Thick cards
PVC, PC, PET and composite cards from 0.76 to 1.6 mm.
200-card input
Input 200, output 100 and a 25-card reject bin.
Anti-dust design
Internal air circulation keeps dust away from the print path.
Locking options
Kensington lock, with optional physical and electronic locking.
Optional laminator
Add-on laminator: 20 sec per card, clear or holographic film.
Software and integration
Encoding and options
Encoders and connectivity as listed by IDP for the SMART-81.
Magnetic stripe
ISO 7811, tracks I, II and III read/write, HiCo and LoCo.
Contact smart card
ISO 7816 (ID-1).
Contactless
ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 18092 (NFC), MIFARE and DESFire.
Connectivity
USB and Ethernet as standard; Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n) as an option.
Why MoneyGuard
IDP technology, integrated by our in-house software team and supported by our own field engineers. We supply the printers, ribbons and cleaning kits, connect the printer to your card software and systems, and service it locally in Kuwait and Oman.
Supply
We supply the configuration that suits each of your sites.
Integrate
Our software team integrates it with your host, switch and monitoring.
Install
Our field engineers handle site survey, installation, anchoring and commissioning.
Support
Preventive maintenance, spare parts and SLA support from Kuwait and Oman.
Specifications
| Model | SMART-81SSingle-sided | SMART-81DDual-sided |
|---|---|---|
| Print method | Dye-sublimation / resin thermal retransfer | |
| Print sides | Single-sided | Dual-sided |
| Resolution | 300 dpi / 600 dpi | |
| Print speed | YMCK max. 25 sec/card (144 cards/hour) | YMCK 144 cards/hour; YMCKK max. 43 sec/card (84 cards/hour) |
| Card size | ISO CR80 | |
| Card thickness | 0.76 mm (30 mil) to 1.6 mm (64 mil) | |
| Card types | PVC, PC, PET, composite PVC | |
| Card feeding | Automatic | |
| Capacity | Input 200 cards, output 100 cards, reject bin 25 cards | |
| Magnetic stripe | ISO 7811, tracks I/II/III R/W, HiCo/LoCo | |
| Contact | ISO 7816 (ID-1) | |
| Contactless | ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 18092 (NFC), MIFARE, DESFire | |
| Interface | 2-line graphic LCD, 4 buttons | |
| Operating systems | Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS, Linux | |
| Communication | USB, Ethernet; Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n (option) | |
| Security | Kensington lock; physical and electronic locking (option) | |
| Power | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2.5 A | |
| Operating environment | 15–35 °C, 35–70 % humidity | |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 460 × 224 × 310 mm | |
| Weight | 11.4 kg | |
| Lamination | Direct heating, no warm-up; single-sided | |
| Speed | 20 sec/card (180 cards/hour) | |
| Film | Clear or holographic, 0.6 or 1.0 mil, 500 cards per roll | |
| Dimensions and weight | 240 × 224 × 260 mm, approx. 6.2 kg | |
Specifications per IDP’s SMART-81 product pages (https://www.idp-corp.com/index/s1/s1_1.php?idx=409). Subject to change by IDP.
Downloads
- Download IDP SMART-81 datasheet and product page (Opens idp-corp.com)
IDP SMART-81 datasheet and product page
Opens idp-corp.com · Official IDP page (idp-corp.com)
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Talk to our team about the SMART-81
Tell us which cards you print and how many. We will come back with the right printer, ribbons and a quote.