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IDP Smart-81 Single or Dual-Side ID Card Printer

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The IDP Smart-81 is a high-volume retransfer ID card printer designed for large organizations.

  • Single-sided, retransfer printer
  • Quick print speeds – print full color, single-sided cards in 25 seconds and 43 seconds for dual-sided cards
  • 200 card input hopper, 100 card output hopper
  • Includes both USB and Ethernet connectivity
  • Upgrade options: dual-sided printing, magnetic stripe encoding, contactless smart card encoder, lamination, security locks and SMARTWi-Fi Kit

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  • Single-sided, retransfer printer
  • Quick print speeds – print full color, single-sided cards in 25 seconds and 43 seconds for dual-sided cards
  • 200 card input hopper, 100 card output hopper
  • Includes both USB and Ethernet connectivity
  • Upgrade options: dual-sided printing, magnetic stripe encoding, contactless smart card encoder, lamination, security locks and SMARTWi-Fi Kit
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IDP Smart-81 Overview

  • Printing Capability: Single-sided or Dual-Sided
  • Print Technology: Retransfer
  • Print Speed: Full color, single-sided cards in 25 seconds
  • Input/Output Hopper: 200/100
  • Warranty: 3 years printer, 2 years printhead

The powerful IDP Smart-81 retransfer ID card printer is designed for high volume card programs including membership cards, education, employee ID, and more.

Customizable Printer Design

Customize your IDP Smart-81 high-volume ID card printer to meet the specific needs of your organization – with options for single or dual-sided printing, magnetic stripe encoding, smart card encoding, single or dual-sided lamination, security locks and SmartWiFi.

In addition, the Smart-81 features both USB and Ethernet connectivity, Windows and Mac operating system compatibility, and a three-year manufacturer warranty.

High Volume Retransfer Batch Printing

The Smart-81 ID card printer comes with a large 200-card input hopper and 100-card output hopper, making it easy to quickly and efficiently print large runs of ID cards for your employees, members, students, and more.

In addition to the large hoppers, the Smart-81 fast print speeds will help improve your printing. The YMCK full-color ribbon prints cards in 25 seconds (144 cards per hour) while the YMCKK full color-ribbon prints cards in 43 seconds (84 cards per hour).

Printer Options & Upgrades

The Smart-81 comes with these printer options:

  • Dual-sided printing
  • Magnetic Stripe Encoding
  • Smart Card Encoding
  • Lamination
  • Security Locks
  • SmartWi-Fi Kit

Smart-81 Printer Warranty

The IDP Smart-81 ID card printer comes with a three-year manufacturer warranty, with a two-year printhead warranty.

What’s Included:

  • IDP Smart-81 ID card printer
  • Printer power supply
  • USB cable
  • Install disk
  • Printer guides
  • Lifetime AlphaCare support
  • Upgrade to TrueSupport service plan & receive*:
  • Loaner printer during TrueSupport coverage period
  • Phone-based technical support including remote assistance
  • Complimentary one hour of training annually
  • Complimentary cleaning kit and remote printer check-up provided annually
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Technical Specs

IDP Smart-81 Single or Dual-Side

Compare the IDP Smart-81 Single or Dual-Side to other printers using the Printer Comparison Tool.

Cost
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MSRP
Single-Sided Printer
$4490
Dual-Sided Printer
$4890
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Dual-Sided Printer
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Warranty
Printer Coverage
3 years
Loaner Coverage
Optional
Printhead Coverage
2 Years
Printing
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Print Technology
Dye-sublimation/Resin thermal transfer
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Re-Writable Printing
No
Card Capacity
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Input Hopper
200
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Output Hopper
100
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Single Feed Mode
No
Print Speed
Full Color
25 seconds
Monochrome
Supplies
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Avg. Cost Per Card
Single-Sided Color
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Single-Sided Black
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Dual-Sided
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Max. Ribbon Yield
Single-Sided Color
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Single-Sided Black
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Dual-Sided
—
Accepted Card Sizes
CR80
Card Thickness
0.76mm - 1.2mm
Features Call if options aren't available online
Available Encoding Options
Contact Card
Contactless Card
Magnetic Stripe
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Available Factory Options
Dual Sided
Ethernet
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Available Field Upgrades
Dual Sided
Encoding
Ethernet
Lamination
Magnetic Stripe
Printer Lock
Wi-Fi
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Visual Security Features
—
Printer Lock Options
Yes
Compatibility
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Connection Type
Ethernet
USB
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OS Compatibility
Mac OS
Windows 11
Windows 7
Windows 7 - 32 bit
Windows 7 - 64 bit
Windows 8
Windows 8 - 32 bit
Windows 8 - 64 bit
Windows 10
Windows 10 - 32 bit
Windows 10 - 64 bit
Linux
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Mac Compatible
Yes
Physical Specs
Size
18.1" W x 8.8" L x 12.2" H
Weight
25.13 lbs
MPNS
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Available MPNs
653636,
653637
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Select printers include one full year of TrueSupport for free!

Upgrade to TrueSupport for world class, full service technical support. You'll get direct access to our professionally trained technical support experts who have years of experience working with customers just like you. Whether you are setting up an ID card system for the first time, or you need help with troubleshooting, our friendly experts will get you on track quickly.

TRUESUPPORT HELP

You can talk directly to our dedicated support team on the phone. On top of our complimentary lifetime email support (1-3 day turnaround) and 30-day setup over the phone, TrueSupport coverage plans will include troubleshooting and technical support via phone and hands-on help via remote desktop assistance during your subscription period from the best technical experts in the industry.

PREMIUM SERVICE

As a TrueSupport subscriber, you'll receive a complimentary cleaning kit and remote printer check-up annually through the duration of your subscription. Through these preventative services, potential future obstacles that could interrupt daily business operations can be avoided.

PRINTER MAINTENANCE + LOANER COVERAGE

Within your TrueSupport coverage period, our technical support experts are standing by to offer remote phone support. If your ID card printer requires service, we'll provide a loaner machine to keep your business running while we repair your printer.

TRAINING

Get one hour of training every year to maximize every feature of your investment, or just brush-up on the basics. We want to help you do your job easier!

EXTENSION OPTIONS

Options to extend your TrueSupport coverage are available. Call us now for pricing and enrollment (877) 907-9834.

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