The IDP SMART-51 durable metal-framed card printer is a reliable solution for exceptional card production, offering a perfect blend of durability and cutting-edge technology for full-colour or monochrome cards. This robust photo ID printer simplifies your experience with optional features like duplex printing, laminating, and Ethernet connectivity. Ideal for various applications, the SMART-51 card printer excels at producing corporate IDs, access control badges, and student IDs, thanks to its metal frame, which ensures better print quality, higher throughput, longer printer life, and reduced shipping damage. Take speed to the next level with high-speed printing, featuring a 200-card input hopper and monochrome printing with magnetic encoding of over 600 cards per hour. Enhance security with SMART-51 Series features, including security lamination, UV, and SMARTMark printed security, plus options for keyed consumables and Kensington® type locks. Choose from multiple encoding options, including magnetic stripe, contact, and contactless smart cards, with the SMART-51 Series photo ID printer further supported by IDP’s OpenMag driver for legacy compatibility. The IDP SMART-51 card printer—where durability meets brilliance, reliability, and advanced security.

High Quality Dual-Sided Colour ID Card Printer *with real-time status LCD display

Feel the precise printer solution from the SMART-51 Ideal solution for printing a high-quality ID card in moments. Dual-sided SMART-51D card printers automatically print on both sides of ID cards – full colour on both sides or full colour on the front and black on the back.

SMART-51D ID Card Printer

Dual-sided printing. Faster workflows. Built-in security.

The SMART-51D is a high-performance dual-sided ID card printer designed for organisations that require professional cards with information printed on both sides. Combining speed, image clarity, and enhanced security features, the SMART-51D is ideal for medium-volume card issuance where efficiency and consistency matter.

From employee credentials to student IDs and membership cards, the SMART-51D delivers reliable, ready-to-use cards with minimal operator effort.

Made for dual-sided card issuance

The SMART-51D is a direct-to-card (DTC) printer equipped with an automatic card flipper, allowing front-and-back printing in a single process.
It’s well-suited for organisations that:

• Print a few hundred cards regularly

• Require additional data, barcodes, or terms printed on the back

• Want faster throughput without manual card handling

SMART-51D Dual-Sided Thermal ID Card Printer Ribbon Ordering Information

• 659863 – YMCKO (Full Colour Ribbon with Resin Black & Overlay) with cleaning roller, 100 prints/roll
• 659366 – YMCKO (Full Colour Ribbon with Resin Black & Overlay) with cleaning roller, 250 prints/roll
• 659383 – K (Black Resin) with cleaning roller, 1200 prints/roll

High-quality printing on both sides

Powered by IDP’s FINE™ Imaging Technology, the SMART-51D produces:

• Photo-quality images

• Sharp text and machine-readable barcodes

• Consistent colour reproduction across both sides of the card

All cards are printed cleanly, dry instantly, and are ready for immediate issuance.

Faster printing for busy environments

Designed for efficiency, the SMART-51D offers improved print speeds over previous models, making it ideal for schools, offices, and clubs with ongoing card issuance needs.

Simple operation with smart notifications

The SMART-51D is easy to set up and operate, featuring a user-friendly interface with clear alerts for ribbon status, print progress, and maintenance reminders—minimising downtime and improving productivity.

Built-in visual security features

Add an extra layer of protection to your cards with optional security enhancements:

• Custom SmartMark® watermarks embedded into the card overlay

• UV printing for covert images visible only under UV light

These features help deter unauthorised duplication and improve card authenticity.

Typical use of SMART-51D Dual-Sided Thermal ID Card Printer

• Identification Cards
• Membership / Loyalty Cards
• Staff / Employee Pass
• Visitor Badges
• University / Student Pass
• Conference Cards
• Bank Cards: Personalisation of Credit / Debit Cards

Compatible with common card types

The SMART-51D prints on standard CR80 cards, including PVC, biodegradable PVC, and self-adhesive cards.

Compact design, professional performance

Despite its dual-sided capability, the SMART-51D remains compact and office-friendly, making it suitable for reception areas, admin offices, and shared workspaces.

Operating system & connectivity

The SMART-51D is compatible with: Windows, macOS, Linux.

USB connectivity is standard, with Ethernet available as an optional upgrade for network environments.

Built to last

SMART printers are recognised worldwide for their durability and dependable performance. The SMART-51D is engineered for long-term use and backed by strong manufacturer support.

Options & Upgrades

The standard SMART printer can be upgraded to any option you desire.

• Magnetic Stripe Encoder
• Contactless Encoder
• IC Contact Encoder
• Rotator Module
• Ethernet
• WiFi