IDP SMART-31S Single-Sided ID Card Printer

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Overview

Professional credentials, printed at your desk

The IDP SMART-31S is a compact single-sided ID card printer for small organizations that want to make their own employee badges, member cards and student IDs. It prints full-color or monochrome cards edge to edge at 300 dpi and weighs just 7.5 lb.

Cards feed automatically from an 80-card hopper (40 with its cover closed). A full-color card takes up to 20 seconds (180 cards per hour) and a monochrome card 5 seconds. Genuine IDP ribbons carry an RFID tag the printer reads to recognize the ribbon type, and the same ribbons fit the SMART-51. A YMCFKO ribbon adds an invisible UV image for low-cost security. Administrator and user passwords, PC authentication and encrypted print data help keep the printer from being misused.

This is the print-only configuration with USB. To encode cards, add a magnetic stripe, contact or contactless smart card encoder from the upgrades in the buy box. The SMART-31S can also be field-upgraded to dual-sided printing with IDP's flipper. IDP's SMART IDesigner card design software is included free (Windows, download). If you design on a Mac or print from a bigger database, ID-ALL is the step up; it supports IDP SMART printers on Windows and Mac.

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Consumables

A complete list of compatible consumables for the IDP SMART-31. Click any part number for details.

Part Number	Description and Yield
659366	IDP YMCKO Ribbon, 250 Prints
900900	IDP YMCKO Ribbon Cassette, 250 Prints
659863	IDP YMCKO Ribbon, 100 Prints
900903	IDP YMCKO Ribbon Cassette, 100 Prints
659378	IDP ymcKO Half-Panel Ribbon, 350 Prints
659380	IDP YMCFKO UV Ribbon, 200 Prints
653307	IDP YMCPKO Pearlescent Ribbon, 200 Prints
659367	IDP Black Ribbon, 1,200 Prints
900901	IDP Black Ribbon Cassette, 1,200 Prints
659385	IDP KO Ribbon, 600 Prints
659389	IDP BO Ribbon, 600 Prints
659370	IDP White Ribbon, 1,200 Prints
659371	IDP Red Ribbon, 1,200 Prints
659372	IDP Blue Ribbon, 1,200 Prints
659373	IDP Metallic Silver Ribbon, 1,200 Prints
659374	IDP Metallic Gold Ribbon, 1,200 Prints
659375	IDP Scratch-Off Ribbon, 1,200 Prints

Part Number	Description
SPID-9630	Specialist ID Blank White PVC Cards, CR-80 30mil
SPID-9790-WHITE	Specialist ID HiCo Mag Stripe PVC Cards, CR-80 30mil
SPID-8670-WHITE	Specialist ID Composite PVC/PET Cards, CR-80 30mil
CR8030COMP	Composite PVC/PET Blank Cards, CR-80 30mil
SPIDPROX	HID Compatible Prox Cards
SPIDprox26H	Prox Cards With Magnetic Stripe
COM/D41	MIFARE DESFire EV1 4K Cards

Part Number	Description
659909	IDP Long Cleaning Cards, 10 Pack
659005	IDP Cleaning Rollers, 10 Pack
659006-II	IDP IPA Cleaning Swabs, 10 Pack
659007-II	IDP Print Head Cleaning Pens, 12 Pack
619425	IDP Orange Cleaning Roller

The detail

Technical Specifications

Print method: Dye-sublimation direct-to-card
Print sides: Single-sided (field upgradable to dual-sided with the 651315 flipper)
Resolution: 300 dpi color and monochrome; 600 and 1200 dpi monochrome only
Print area: Edge to edge
Print speed, color (YMCKO): Up to 180 cards per hour (max. 20 seconds per card)
Print speed, monochrome: Up to 720 cards per hour (5 seconds per card)
Card capacity: 80-card input hopper (cover open; 40 with it closed), 25-card output hopper
Card size: ISO CR80 (2.12 x 3.38 in)
Card thickness: 15 to 30 mil (0.38 to 0.76 mm)
Card types: PVC, PVC/PET composite
Ribbon capacity: YMCKO 100 or 250 prints; monochrome 1,200 prints
Ribbon recognition: RFID tag on genuine IDP ribbons
Encoding: None (print only; magnetic stripe, contact and contactless encoders available as upgrades)
Connectivity: USB (Ethernet available as an upgrade)
Security: Administrator and user passwords, PC authentication lock, data encryption over USB
Control panel: 1 LED button
Memory: 64 MB RAM
Operating systems: Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit), macOS 11 and later, Linux
Power: 24 V DC adapter, 48 W
Operating environment: 59 to 95 F (15 to 35 C), 35 to 70% humidity
Dimensions: 6.8 x 14.8 x 7.5 in (W x L x H); 172 x 377 x 190 mm
Weight: 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)
Certifications: CB, CE, FCC, KC
Software: SMART IDesigner included (Windows)
Warranty: IDP 3-year Advanced Exchange (optional 4th-year and 4th-and-5th-year extensions)

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Compatible Supplies

Genuine IDP ribbons and supplies matched to the SMART-31.

IDP 659366 YMCKO Color Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 250 Prints

#659366

~~$106.11~~ $68.97

IDP 900900 YMCKO Color Ribbon in Cassette for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 250 Prints

#900900

~~$129.43~~ $84.13

IDP 659863 YMCKO Color Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 100 Prints

#659863

~~$74.62~~ $48.51

IDP 900903 YMCKO Color Ribbon in Cassette for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 100 Prints

#900903

~~$97.94~~ $63.66

IDP 659378 ymcKO Half-Panel Color Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 350 Prints

#659378

~~$103.77~~ $67.45

IDP 659380 YMCFKO UV Color Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 200 Prints

#659380

~~$131.76~~ $85.64

IDP 653307 YMCPKO Pearlescent Color Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 200 Prints

#653307

~~$179.56~~ $116.72

IDP 659367 K Black Resin Monochrome Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 1,200 Prints

#659367

~~$36.15~~ $23.49

IDP 900901 K Black Resin Monochrome Ribbon in Cassette for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 1,200 Prints

#900901

~~$59.47~~ $38.65

IDP 659385 KO Black Resin and Overlay Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 600 Prints

#659385

~~$90.95~~ $59.12

IDP 659389 BO Black and Overlay Monochrome Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 600 Prints

#659389

~~$106.11~~ $68.97

IDP 659370 W White Resin Monochrome Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 1,200 Prints

#659370

~~$86.28~~ $56.08

IDP 659371 R Red Resin Monochrome Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 1,200 Prints

#659371

~~$86.28~~ $56.08

IDP 659372 B Blue Resin Monochrome Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 1,200 Prints

#659372

~~$86.28~~ $56.08

IDP 659373 MS Metallic Silver Resin Monochrome Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 1,200 Prints

#659373

~~$137.59~~ $89.43

IDP 659374 MG Metallic Gold Resin Monochrome Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 1,200 Prints

#659374

~~$132.92~~ $86.40

IDP 659375 SO Scratch-Off Monochrome Ribbon for SMART-31 and SMART-51, 1,200 Prints

#659375

~~$92.11~~ $59.87

Blank white CR80 30 mil PVC ID cards fanned out on white background

Blank White PVC Cards for ID Badge Printers - CR80 30 Mil (SPID-9630) Color Options

#SPID-9630

From $15.99

Ten IDP long cleaning cards in their sealed sleeves, fanned out to show the IDP branding

IDP 659909 Long Cleaning Card Kit for SMART Card Printers, 10 Cards

#659909

~~$52.47~~Add to Cart for Price

Standard CR80 30mil Cards w/ HiCo Mag Stripe

#SPID-9790-WHITE

From $19.99

IDP 659005 Cleaning Roller Kit for the SMART-31, 32, 51 and 52, 10 Rollers

#659005

~~$69.96~~ $45.47

Stack of blank white CR80 composite PVC/PET ID cards

Blank Composite Cards for Retransfer ID Printers - CR80 30 Mil PET PVC Blend Compatible with Magicard Prima 4 Prima 8 and Fargo HDP Printers

#SPID-8670-WHITE

From $29.99

Pile of IDP presaturated cleaning swabs with white foam tips and clear handles

IDP 659006-II IPA Cleaning Swabs for Card Printers, 10 Swabs

#659006-II

~~$34.98~~ $22.74

A fanned-out stack of five blank cards from the 500 Pack - Standard CR80 30mil Composite PVC/Poly Cards, ideal for company ID and security systems, is displayed on a white background. Sold by Specialist ID.

500 Pack – Professional CR80 30 mil Composite PVC/PET Cards (Compatible with Most Printers)

#CR8030COMP

$126.00

Two thermal printer cleaning pens, one uncapped, in front of the Cleaning Pen box

IDP 659007-II IPA Print Head Cleaning Pens, 12 Pens

#659007-II

~~$53.64~~ $34.86

SPIDprox HID Compatible ISO Prox Cards

#SPIDPROX

$4.58

IDP 619425 Orange Cleaning Roller for the SMART-31, 32, 51 and 52

#619425

~~$46.64~~ $30.32

A white identification card featuring a HiCo magnetic stripe and the number "00001" printed at the bottom right. Text "SPIDproxH HID Compatible ISO Prox Cards With Magnetic Stripe" is visible at the bottom left, indicating HID compatible ISO prox card technology.

SPIDproxH HID Compatible ISO Prox Cards With Magnetic Stripe

#SPIDprox26H

$4.68

A MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 4K card, made of PET+PVC composite and featuring a sleek CR-80 design, stands against a white background, reminiscent of the streamlined look of an ID card printer used for secure applications.

MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 4K Cards CR-80, PET+PVC Composite

#COM/D41

$2.79

~~$2.99~~ $2.79

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Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

What ribbons does the SMART-31 use?

Genuine IDP SMART-31/51 ribbons. The printer reads an RFID tag on each ribbon to recognize it, so it needs IDP ribbons. The everyday choice is the 659366 YMCKO color ribbon (250 prints) or 659863 (100 prints); dual-sided models also take the 659376 YMCKOK ribbon (200 prints) for color on the front and black on the back. Monochrome, UV, pearlescent and half-panel ribbons are listed under Compatible Supplies. SMART-21 and SMART-30 ribbons do not fit.

What is the difference between the 9009xx ribbon kits and the regular ribbons?

The 9009xx parts (900900, 900901, 900903, and 900902 for dual-sided) come pre-loaded in a cassette, ready to drop in. The regular 6593xx ribbons load into the reusable cassette that stays in the printer. The printing is the same.

What cards does it print on?

Standard ISO CR80 cards (2.12 x 3.38 in), 15 to 30 mil thick, in PVC or PVC/PET composite. The input hopper holds 80 cards and the output tray 25. Compatible blank cards are listed on this page.

Can it encode cards?

Yes, with an encoder added to the printer. IDP offers a magnetic stripe encoder (ISO 7811, tracks 1-3, HiCo and LoCo), a contact smart card encoder (ISO 7816) and a 13.56 MHz contactless encoder (MIFARE, DESFire, iCLASS, ISO 14443 A/B). Add the one you need from the upgrades on this page.

Can I upgrade a SMART-31S to print both sides later?

Yes. IDP's 651315 flipper assembly converts a SMART-31S into a SMART-31D in the field. If you already know you need both sides, the SMART-31D configuration is the simpler buy.

Does the SMART-31 work with a Mac?

The printer does: IDP provides a macOS driver (macOS 11 and later) along with Windows 10/11 and Linux drivers. The free SMART IDesigner software runs on Windows only. To design and print cards from a Mac, use ID-ALL, which supports IDP SMART printers on Windows and Mac.

What software comes with it?

SMART IDesigner, IDP's card design and issuance software, is included free and downloads from IDP. It handles photos, text, 1D and 2D barcodes, sequential numbers, Excel, CSV and Access imports, and card encoding through plug-ins. It is Windows only. ID-ALL is the step up for Mac users and larger database work.

What warranty does it have?

IDP covers the SMART-31 with a 3-year Advanced Exchange warranty: when a problem can't be fixed over the phone, IDP's advance replacement may apply, so a replacement printer can ship before yours is repaired. Extended warranties for a 4th year (900504) or 4th and 5th years (900505) are available; they do not cover print heads. Specialist ID is an authorized IDP dealer.

IDP SMART-31S Single-Sided ID Card Printer