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IDP SMART-21S Single-Sided ID Card Printer Kit (100-Print Ribbon)

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IDP SMART-21S Single-Sided ID Card Printer Kit (100-Print Ribbon)
Key Features
  • Direct Dye Sublimation
  • Resolution: 300, 600, 1200 dpi
  • Color YMCKO Print Speed: 156 Cards/Hour
  • Monochrome Print Speed: 720 Cards/Hour
The IDP SMART-21S Single-Sided ID Card Printer Kit is a simple, compact solution for businesses and organizations that use ID cards for members, guests, and employees. Design the card on your computer, feed a blank card into the printer, and have a full-color ID card in seconds. The SMART-21S utilizes direct dye sublimation to produce sharp images at resolutions of 300, 600, and 1200 dpi. Boosted speeds of up to 720 cards per hour are possible when using monochrome ribbons, while full-color printing can be done at a rate of 156 cards per hour. The printer accepts standard CR-80 size cards with thickness of 15 or 30 mil. Measuring just 10.2 x 7.0 x 6.6" and weighing 2.7 pounds, the printer connects to a computer via USB for managing jobs.
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IDP SMART-21 Overview

The IDP SMART-21S Single-Sided ID Card Printer Kit is a simple, compact solution for businesses and organizations that use ID cards for members, guests, and employees. Design the card on your computer, feed a blank card into the printer, and have a full-color ID card in seconds. The SMART-21S utilizes direct dye sublimation to produce sharp images at resolutions of 300, 600, and 1200 dpi. Boosted speeds of up to 720 cards per hour are possible when using monochrome ribbons, while full-color printing can be done at a rate of 156 cards per hour. The printer accepts standard CR-80 size cards with thickness of 15 or 30 mil. Measuring just 10.2 x 7.0 x 6.6" and weighing 2.7 pounds, the printer connects to a computer via USB for managing jobs.

The kit includes one 100-print ribbon, one cleaning card kit, and a 100-card pack.

Note: this printer's ID card design software is compatible only with Windows operating systems. macOS and other operating systems require third-party software, such as CardPresso, for ID card design.

Features
Offers single-sided, edge-to-edge printing
Resolutions of 300-1200 dpi for sharp, clean prints with fine detail
Can produce up to 156 cards per hour when printing in full color
Monochrome printing speeds of up to 720 cards per hour
Supports CR-80 size cards with a thickness of 15 or 40 mil
Manual card feed
Connect to your computer via the USB port
UPC: 813013023894

IDP SMART-21 Specs

Key Specs
Supported Card Sizes
CR-80
Encoding Options
No
Print Speed
Up to 720 Cards per Hour
Maximum Resolution
300 dpi (Color)
1200 dpi (Monochrome)
Duplex Printing
No
Lamination
No
System Connection
Unspecified USB
Compatibility
Supported Ribbon Types | Printing Media
YMCKO
Supported Card Sizes
CR-80
Card Thickness
590.6 to 1574.8 mil / 15 to 40 mm
Encoding Options
No
Printer
Print Speed
Single-Sided, YMCKO: 156 Cards per Hour (23 Seconds per Card)
Single-Sided, Monochrome: 720 Cards per Hour (5 Seconds per Card)
Maximum Resolution
300 dpi (Color)
1200 dpi (Monochrome)
Printing Technology
Dye
Printing Capability
Edge-to-Edge
Colors Supported
16.7 Million
General
Duplex Printing
No
Lamination
No
System Connection
Unspecified USB
Memory
64 MB
OS Compatibility
Linux
Windows
macOS
Physical
AC Input Power
100 to 220 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
48 W
Material Construction of Card
PET, PVC
Certifications
CB, CCC, CE, FCC
Dimensions
10.2 x 7.0 x 6.6" / 25.9 x 17.8 x 16.8 cm
Weight
2.7 lb / 1.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
12 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
16.5 x 11 x 10.5"

IDP SMART-21 Reviews

Very Cool!

By Linda
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-13

Super easy to use! The design software is intuitive and fun to use! Printing cards is a breeze! I know we'll get a lot of use out of this machine!

Great printer

By Jason
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-11

Bought this printer for the fire department so we could print department IDs for our members. The setup was easy and after a few test prints, we were ready for prime time.

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Can you use this to print to a HD iClass DL ID ...

Can you use this to print to a HD iClass DL ID Card (2.1" x 3.4") ?
Asked by: Jon
Yes, the IDP SMART-21S Single-Sided ID Card Printer Kit (100-Print Ribbon) can be used to print on HD iClass DL ID Cards.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2023-08-01

Can I add a bar code to the picture and name on ...

Can I add a bar code to the picture and name on the ID card?
Asked by: Chuck
Yes, the IDP SMART-21S Single-Sided ID Card Printer Kit (100-Print Ribbon) allows users to design the ID card with a bar code and picture if you so desire.
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2023-06-21

does it print edge to edge?

does it print edge to edge?
Asked by: Cheryl
Yes, the IDP SMART-21S Single-Sided ID Card Printer Kit can print edge to edge.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2021-12-01

Does the 21-s print edge to edge?

Does the 21-s print edge to edge?
Asked by: Cheryl
Yes, the IDP SMART-21S Single-Sided ID Card Printer Kit does print edge to edge.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2021-12-01

Can you upload your own design created in another ...

Can you upload your own design created in another program? If so, what types of files can be loaded - pdf? Jpeg?
Asked by: Sara
You are able to use another software such as CardPresso for ID card designs to create a card and edit on your computer. Otherwise, you will use the included software on your PC with the IDP SMART-21S Single-Sided ID Card Printer Kit.
Answered by: Zev
Date published: 2023-01-20
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