IDP Smart 51 D Dual-Sided ID Card Printer

IDP Smart 51 D

The IDP Smart 51 D is a dual-sided ID card printer from the Smart 51 series. Because it prints both sides of a card automatically, the Smart 51 D suits cards that carry information on the front and back, such as a photo and name on one side and terms, a barcode or usage notes on the other.

Overview

Like the rest of the Smart 51 range, the Smart 51 D uses direct dye-sublimation for edge-to-edge, 300 dpi colour output, with 600/1200 dpi for monochrome text. In addition, automatic dual-sided printing removes the need to flip cards by hand, which improves throughput and consistency. The Smart 51 D connects over USB and Ethernet and accepts optional encoders.

Best Suited For

• Two-sided card designs — the Smart 51 D prints front and back automatically in one pass.
• Corporates, government and institutions — dual-sided cards present a professional, information-rich layout.
• Higher productivity — automatic duplex reduces manual handling compared with single-sided printers.

Printing

• Print method: direct dye-sublimation
• Print mode: automatic dual-sided (duplex)
• Print area: edge to edge
• Resolution: 300 dpi colour; 600/1200 dpi monochrome

Card Handling

• Card feeding: automatic
• Input hopper: 100 cards (200 with cover open)
• Output hopper: 40 cards front / 100 cards rear (optional rear stacker)
• Card size: ISO CR80 (CR79 optional)
• Card thickness: 0.38 mm (15 mil) – 1.0 mm (40 mil)
• Card types: PVC, PET, composite PVC

Print Speed

• Monochrome: ~5 sec/card (up to 720 cards/hour)
• Colour (YMCKO): up to 17 sec/card (212 cards/hour)
• Colour + overlay (YMCKOK): up to 22 sec/card (164 cards/hour)

System & Connectivity

• Memory: 64 MB RAM
• Control: 2-line LCD with 2 LED buttons
• Supported platforms: Windows 7/8/10, macOS, Linux
• Connectivity: USB and Ethernet (Wi-Fi optional)
• Power: free-voltage AC 100–240V, 50/60 Hz (approx. 96 W)
• Optional encoders: magnetic stripe and contact/contactless smart card