The P630i is designed to handle the unique security needs of a broad range of users from government agencies to corporations and universities. It prints in full-color or monochrome and applies a 1.0-mil layer of laminate onto the face of each card for protection from tampering as well as wear and tear. Cards printed with the P630i can last for five years, or more.

Security features include customizable holograms, and magnetic stripe and smart card factory-installed encoding options. Aside from producing extremely secure IDs, the printer itself is protected with an optional ID/key that prevents unauthorized users from operating the machine. The printer offers advanced connectivity with a USB interface as well as an option for built-in Ethernet connectivity. The P630i also introduces two new options: a smartcard contact station and a linear bar code scanner, both of which work to bring a higher level of security to issued cards.