IDP SMART-51S Single-Sided ID Card Printer

Name: IDP SMART-51S Single-Sided ID Card Printer
Brand: IDP
SKU: 651398
Price: 2052.16 USD
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Overview

Professional credentials, printed at your desk

The IDP SMART-51S is a single-sided ID card printer built for daily, higher-volume badge printing in offices, schools, hospitals and government agencies. It is built on a ruggedized metal frame with steel ball bearings, and it takes cards from 15 to 40 mil, including thicker composite and smart cards.

It prints a full-color card edge to edge at 300 dpi in about 17 seconds, up to 212 cards per hour, and monochrome at 720 per hour. The hopper holds 100 cards, or 200 with the cover open, and a two-line LCD shows printer status. Genuine IDP ribbons carry an RFID tag the printer reads to recognize the ribbon type, and the same ribbons fit the SMART-31. A YMCFKO ribbon adds an invisible UV image, and passwords, PC authentication and encrypted print data protect the printer, with optional physical locks.

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; IDP installs some contactless encoders and the CR79 card size at the factory only, so choose those with the printer. The SMART-51S can be field-upgraded to dual-sided printing with IDP's flipper, or to a SMART-51L with the laminator. 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-51. 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

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Technical Specifications

Print method: Dye-sublimation direct-to-card
Print sides: Single-sided (field upgradable to dual-sided with the 651366 flipper, or to SMART-51L with the 651310 laminator)
Resolution: 300 dpi color and monochrome; 600 and 1200 dpi monochrome only
Print area: Edge to edge
Print speed, color (YMCKO): Up to 212 cards per hour (max. 17 seconds per card)
Print speed, monochrome: Up to 720 cards per hour (5 seconds per card)
Card capacity: 100-card input hopper (200 with the hopper cover open); 40-card front output (optional 100-card rear stacker)
Card size: ISO CR80 (2.12 x 3.38 in); CR79 available as a factory-installed option
Card thickness: 15 to 40 mil (0.38 to 1.0 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; optional physical locks
Display: 2-line LCD, 2 LED buttons
Memory: 64 MB RAM
Frame: Metal frame with steel ball bearings
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: 6.5 x 15.4 x 8.3 in (W x L x H); 165 x 390 x 210 mm
Weight: 10 lb (4.5 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-51.

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

#659366

~~$106.11~~ $74.27

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

#900900

~~$137.43~~ $96.20

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

#659863

~~$74.62~~ $52.24

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

#900903

~~$105.94~~ $74.16

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

#659378

~~$103.77~~ $72.64

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

#659380

~~$131.76~~ $92.23

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

#653307

~~$179.56~~ $125.69

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

#659367

~~$36.15~~ $25.30

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

#900901

~~$67.47~~ $47.23

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

#659385

~~$90.95~~ $63.66

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

#659389

~~$106.11~~ $74.27

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

#659370

~~$86.28~~ $60.40

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

#659371

~~$86.28~~ $60.40

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

#659372

~~$86.28~~ $60.40

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

#659373

~~$137.59~~ $96.31

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

#659374

~~$132.92~~ $93.05

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

#659375

~~$92.11~~ $64.48

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 and SMART-51, 10 Rollers

#659005

~~$69.96~~ $48.97

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~~ $24.49

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~~ $37.55

SPIDprox HID Compatible ISO Prox Cards

#SPIDPROX

$4.58

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

#619425

~~$46.64~~ $32.65

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-51 use?

Genuine IDP SMART-31/51 ribbons; the SMART-51 and SMART-31 share the same ribbons. The printer reads an RFID tag on each ribbon, so it needs IDP ribbons. Most people use the 659366 YMCKO color ribbon (250 prints) or 659863 (100 prints). The dual-sided SMART-51D and SMART-51L also take the 659376 YMCKOK ribbon (200 prints) for color on the front and black on the back; YMCKO prints both sides too: full color on each side uses two panel sets per card, or the split-panel setting prints color front and black back. SMART-21 and SMART-50 ribbons do not fit.

What cards does it print on?

ISO CR80 cards from 15 to 40 mil thick, in PVC or PVC/PET composite. The input hopper holds 100 cards (200 with the hopper cover open) and the front output holds 40. CR79 cards need the CR79 option, which IDP installs at the factory. Compatible blank cards are listed on this page.

Which encoders are available, and which are factory-only?

IDP offers magnetic stripe encoders (standard 651356 or upper-position 651358), a contact smart card encoder (651359) and contactless encoders: 653035 (HID OMNIKEY 5122, USB) or 651362 on Ethernet printers. The dual-frequency 900714 encoder (13.56 MHz and 125 kHz prox reading) and the 900715 reader are for USB printers only. IDP lists 653035, 900714, 900715 and the CR79 card size as factory installation only, so order them with the printer.

Can I upgrade a SMART-51S or SMART-51D later?

Yes. The 651366 flipper turns a SMART-51S into a dual-sided printer, and the 651310 laminator with flipper upgrades a SMART-51S or SMART-51D to a SMART-51L in the field.

What does the SMART-51L laminator add?

It applies a 1 mil clear or holographic patch laminate over the printed card, on one or both sides, for durability and visual security. It heats up in about 8 seconds and prints and laminates up to 164 cards per hour (YMCK with single-side lamination). SMART-51 laminates come 250 patches per roll, or 125 cards per roll for alternating front and back rolls, and fit only the SMART-51L.

Does the SMART-51 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-51 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-51S Single-Sided ID Card Printer