IDP SMART-70 Single-Sided Modular ID Card Printer with 500-Card Output Hopper

Name: IDP SMART-70 Single-Sided Modular ID Card Printer with 500-Card Output Hopper
Brand: IDP
SKU: IPO
Price: 6133.16 USD
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Overview

Professional credentials, printed at your desk

The IDP SMART-70 is a modular, high-capacity ID card printer. Each part of the system (input hopper, printer, flipper, laminator, output hopper) is its own station that lines up with the next, so the printer can grow with your program. This SMART-70SO pairs a 500-card input hopper and the single-sided printer module with a 500-card output hopper, so a full batch prints and stacks without anyone emptying a tray: a fit for high-volume ID offices and kiosk-style issuance.

It prints direct to the card by dye-sublimation at 300 dpi, edge to edge, at up to 225 full-color YMCKO cards per hour, and up to 1,000 monochrome cards per hour. Color ribbons hold 500 images to match the 500-card hopper and each comes with a fresh cleaning roller. The input hopper spreads the weight of the card stack so cards are not scratched as they feed, and every station has its own physical lock and Kensington slot.

This is the single-sided, print-only configuration with a 500-card output hopper. Add magnetic stripe or contactless encoding to the printer module from the upgrades in the buy box. Because the stations attach without tools, you can add a flipper or a laminator later. IDP's SMART IDesigner card design software is included as a free Windows download. For Mac, or for database-driven badging and more advanced layouts, ID-ALL is the step up. IDP backs the SMART-70 with a 3-year depot warranty.

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Consumables

A complete list of compatible consumables for the IDP SMART-70SO. Click any part number for details.

Part Number	Description and Yield
659111	IDP YMCKO Ribbon, 500 Prints
659114	IDP YMCFKO UV Ribbon, 500 Prints
659112	IDP Half-Panel ymcKO Ribbon, 1000 Prints
659119	IDP KO Ribbon, 1500 Prints
659115	IDP Black Ribbon, 3000 Prints
659193	IDP White Ribbon, 3000 Prints
659197	IDP Metallic Silver Ribbon, 3000 Prints
659198	IDP Metallic Gold Ribbon, 3000 Prints
659195	IDP Blue Ribbon, 3000 Prints
659194	IDP Red Ribbon, 3000 Prints
659196	IDP Scratch-Off Ribbon, 3000 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
659217	IDP Cleaning Rollers, 10 Pack
659909	IDP Long Cleaning Cards, 10 Pack

The detail

Technical Specifications

Print method: Direct-to-card dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer, edge to edge
Modules: 500-card input hopper, printer module, 500-card output hopper
Print sides: Single-sided
Resolution: 300 dpi
Print speed, YMCKO: up to 225 cards per hour (max. 16 seconds per card)
Print speed, monochrome: up to 1,000 cards per hour (3.6 seconds per card)
Card size: ISO CR80 (2.125 x 3.375 in / 54 x 86 mm)
Card thickness: 15 to 47 mil (0.38 to 1.2 mm)
Card types: PVC, composite PVC, PET
Card capacity: 500-card input hopper; 500-card output hopper
Display: printer module 2-line LCD, 4 buttons, LED indicator
Connectivity: USB and Ethernet on the printer module; modules linked by communication cables
Encoding: None (add magnetic stripe or contactless encoding to the printer module as an upgrade)
Operating systems: Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit) driver; macOS and Linux drivers from IDP
Security: physical locks on the ribbon (printer) and card cartridges (hoppers); Kensington slot on every module; PC and password authentication; SSL over Ethernet
Power: each module has its own adapter, AC 100-220 V, 50/60 Hz, 24 V output
Operating environment: 59 to 95 F (15 to 35 C), 35 to 70% humidity
Dimensions: Input hopper 6.7 W x 8.0 L x 21.6 H in (170 x 204 x 548 mm); Printer module 9.5 W x 8.4 L x 12 H in (240 x 214 x 305 mm); Output hopper 5.9 W x 8.0 L x 21.6 H in (149 x 204 x 548 mm)
Weight: approx. 29.7 lb (sum of module weights)
Warranty: 3-year depot (print head 2 years, unlimited prints)
In the box: printer, power adapter and cord for each module, module communication cable, USB cable, ribbon cartridge (in the printer), binding clamp, quick start guide

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Compatible Supplies

Genuine IDP ribbons and supplies matched to the SMART-70.

IDP 659111 YMCKO Color Ribbon for the SMART-70, 500 Prints

#659111

~~$212.21~~ $148.55

IDP 659114 YMCFKO Color Ribbon with UV Panel for the SMART-70, 500 Prints

#659114

~~$301.99~~ $211.40

IDP 659112 Half-Panel ymcKO Color Ribbon for the SMART-70, 1000 Prints

#659112

~~$289.17~~ $202.42

IDP 659119 KO Black and Overlay Ribbon for the SMART-70, 1500 Prints

#659119

~~$218.04~~ $152.63

IDP 659115 K Black Resin Monochrome Ribbon for the SMART-70, 3000 Prints

#659115

~~$85.12~~ $59.58

IDP 659193 W White Resin Monochrome Ribbon for the SMART-70, 3000 Prints

#659193

~~$212.21~~ $148.55

IDP 659197 MS Metallic Silver Resin Monochrome Ribbon for the SMART-70, 3000 Prints

#659197

~~$314.82~~ $220.37

IDP 659198 MG Metallic Gold Resin Monochrome Ribbon for the SMART-70, 3000 Prints

#659198

~~$314.82~~ $220.37

IDP 659195 B Blue Resin Monochrome Ribbon for the SMART-70, 3000 Prints

#659195

~~$212.21~~ $148.55

IDP 659194 R Red Resin Monochrome Ribbon for the SMART-70, 3000 Prints

#659194

~~$212.21~~ $148.55

IDP 659196 SO Scratch-Off Resin Monochrome Ribbon for the SMART-70, 3000 Prints

#659196

~~$223.87~~ $156.71

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

IDP 659217 Cleaning Roller Kit for the SMART-70 and SMART-81, 10 Rollers

#659217

~~$90.95~~Add to Cart for Price

Standard CR80 30mil Cards w/ HiCo Mag Stripe

#SPID-9790-WHITE

From $19.99

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

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

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

SPIDprox HID Compatible ISO Prox Cards

#SPIDPROX

$4.58

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

How does the SMART-70's modular design work?

Each part of a SMART-70 system is its own station: input hopper, printer, hybrid flipper, laminator and output hopper. Stations line up with an alignment plate, and each has its own power supply and a communication cable to the next. IDP's part codes spell out the build: I input hopper, P printer, F flipper (dual-sided), L laminator, S exit box, O 500-card output hopper. IPFLO, for example, is input hopper, printer, flipper, laminator and output hopper.

Can I add a flipper, laminator or output hopper later?

Yes. IDP designed the SMART-70 so the end user can add stations with no tools, and the printer, flipper, laminator and hopper modules are sold individually. Start with a single-sided printer and add a flipper for dual-sided printing, a laminator, or a 500-card output hopper when your volume grows. Ask us which module fits your setup.

Which ribbons does the SMART-70 use?

The main color ribbon is 659111 YMCKO (500 cards). Dual-sided systems can use 659113 YMCKOK for full color on the front and resin black on the back. There is also 659114 YMCFKO with a UV panel, 659112 half-panel ymcKO (1,000 cards, special order), 659119 KO, and resin monochrome ribbons in black, white, metallic silver and gold, blue, red and scratch-off (3,000 cards). The 659243 YMC ribbon (1,000 cards) has no black or overlay panel, so it must be laminated or used with 659119 KO in a second printer. Every SMART-70 ribbon comes with a fresh cleaning roller.

How fast is it?

IDP rates the SMART-70 printer module at up to 225 cards per hour in YMCKO full color (max. 16 seconds per card), up to 164 per hour with YMCKOK dual-sided, and up to 1,000 per hour in monochrome. Lamination runs at 19 seconds per card for single-sided lamination.

What encoding options are available?

Magnetic stripe (ISO 7811 tracks 1-3, HiCo/LoCo, JIS II, 651160) and 13.56 MHz contactless (MIFARE, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693, DESFire, iCLASS, 651161) encoders install in the printer module; add them from the upgrades in the buy box. Contact smart card encoding and dual-sided card scanning are hybrid flipper options that IDP supplies as flipper modules with the option installed, so ask us about those.

Can the SMART-70 laminate?

Yes, on systems with a laminator module (part codes with L). It uses direct heating with no warm-up and applies clear or holographic patch film, 0.6 or 1.0 mil, 500 patches per roll to match the 500-card hopper. The laminator module is single-sided. IDP's standard films are 659123 clear, 659121 Globe Flags and 659S34-7 Secure Globe holograms.

Does the SMART-70 work with a Mac, and what software is included?

IDP's current SMART-70 driver is for Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit), and IDP also publishes macOS and Linux drivers. Every SMART printer includes IDP's free SMART IDesigner card design software, which is Windows only. On a Mac, or for database-driven badging, use ID-ALL, which supports IDP SMART printers on Windows and Mac.

What warranty does the SMART-70 carry?

IDP covers the SMART-70 with a 3-year depot warranty on the printer, laminator, encoders and parts, and 2 years on the print head. Specialist ID is an authorized IDP dealer.

IDP SMART-70 Single-Sided Modular ID Card Printer with 500-Card Output Hopper